Do you have to have a cable service to use this? We would like to get rid of our cable service. Thanks, Ed
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This is a satellite receiver and you will have to have an active account with Dish Network
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For what it's worth that is what I did. Got rid of satellite and have Netflix and Amazon Prime. There are somethings I miss, but enjoy not having the bill every month. I can honestly say for me cutting the cable was OK. But I guess everyone has their own preference.
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Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
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They might charge you a small fee to rent a cablecard so you can access all the digital channels. With this device you can't use ondemand services. I use windows media center to record tv, this is not a standalone device as it requires a computer.
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I just cancelled my cable this week, even w/ our 'bundle' (cable, high-speed internet & phone). Now I'm paying only $60.00 per month for my high-speed internet & phone! I do have a question for anyone who may know: Is there a way to get local news & weather w/ Roku? Thanks in advance (btw, i live in So. Cal.)
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"Cable"? As in, pay a provider for TV? NO! A strong internet connection would be nice, but not necessary. Depends on how you wanna use it
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"Cable"? As in, pay a provider for TV?NO!A strong internet connection would be nice, but not necessary. Depends on how you wanna use it
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You need a box for all HD service, some charge for HD some don t check with your cable company
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I cannot. It receives local channels, not channels which would be pay for view on cable. Although I do get excellent HD reception.
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I'm guessing you're in a menu that allows you to select a source for your incoming signal. If so, it looks like it may be set to CABLE. You will want to switch or select ANTENNA.
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Time Warner Cable just told me to use the phone service you have to also get a splitter (said you can pick one up for free at any TWC office). I haven't done it yet, but that's what the Customer Service just told me.
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Ok, that's good to know; but not having a cable box sucks. I should probably do a VCR setup as someone else suggested.
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We also have cable, we had to have a small cable connector box in the cabinet above. You might need to call your cable co to ask them if this is what you need also...
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I have Direct TV and didn't need any extra cables. If your service is not currently providing HD TV you may need a specific item provided by your TV provider.
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Hi Sadie, no cables. Probably because there are so many possibilities that they leave the cable choices up to you.
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Hi, it was relatively easy to hook up and I'm never comfortable doing this sort of thing. I had set the tv set up with the cable box and didn't get a chance to do much more as the red line appeared on the screen. When I couldn't get rid of the red line I had to unplug and pack it up. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I do not. I have the other TV'S connected to cable & this TV is in the spare room and I do not also have the cable connected.