Router For Use With Roku Box - Component Video Options? Any recommendations as to an "n" router that works well with the Roku box?
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Our G router works fine with the Roku HD. We use the composite (red,white,yellow) cable with a 32" tube-type TV.
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Mine is not in the same room either; my router is in the back of the house and I have no trouble at all. I was amazed at the service roku offers.
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Ah, well, problem solved, sort of - checked the Roku site again and saw that the top model XDS has component outputs. 'Course, that's a hundred Washingtons. . . the $59.95 dream dies! But maybe it's the way to go, definitely the cleanest solution.Gotta thin' about it, Loosy!
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Yes! You can stream several different types of media through the Roku. Some examples are: Netflix, Hulu, Vevo, Youtube, Spotify, GooglePlay, Pandora, etc.
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Roku worked well with anything over 6Megs, in my house with up to 4 players going. I have upgraded to 12 megs, and see no quality difference, just able to run more items in the background without any pauses.
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The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units. Roku in the master bedroom Boxee in the Living Room. Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video. Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment) Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee). If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku. (BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV)
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I'm not sure if the order really matters. You can play around with that though. One thing to know is that the Roku box is an always-on device. The switch is supposed to automatically go to the device that's on. It typically senses when I turn on the Blu-ray player or the Apple TV box and goes to those, even though a Roku box is also plugged in. You might have to use the remote from time to time. I don't find that to be too big a deal though.
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Yes, this will work. Connect the modem to this router and the roku and computer to the router
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Not sure about the Roku's connections, but I'll tell you how my media server is connected. I put an hdmi adapter into the pc to send video to the TV, then sent the audio into the AUX input of the SC-BTT195. When I'm on the media server, I have to change the TV Audio input in the settings from ARC to AUX. It's a little clumsier than I like but it gets the job done and I have great video and audio.
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I cancelled my cable subscription but I'm still able to watch the free stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, and about 10 others). I use my Roku connected to my wireless router that is in turn connected to my internet provider. I now own two Roku boxes: one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.
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Mine is an Apple router, but I agree with the previous answer. Any kind of router should work. Slight loss of bandwith from upstairs to downstairs, but not enough to cause viewing problems
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Im not sure I can be very helpful, I am not tech savvy. I first had the Roku angry birds edition, then recently purchased the bundle in question. With both Rokus I purchased a high def cable and connected the Roku to the televisions with that. Then I just plugged the Rokus in to the wall. I have a wireless modem, perhaps that makes the difference? The only connection with my ethernet cable is from my internet oultet in the wall to my router. Im sorry if that doesnt help much. Wireless routers are very inexpensive and make life so much easier. My son has multiple video games, we have a few tablets and laptops, our phones and touch screen compter, and printer all run very well with the router, plus no cords lol. Best of luck, I hope you can enjoy your Roku soon! Susan
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Roku 3 have: higher price tag, faster processor speed, USB port, only hd (hdmi only), ethernet port, ... But the same content. Roku 2 works fine only WiFi, no USB, rca sd output, both have headphone Jack in the remote control, for wireless listening. This us a conflict solver at bedroom ;-)
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I have not had any problems with speed use laptop / I-pad while streaming movies thru roku box with no problems. I would make sure your Internet provider speed is acceptable.
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I use mine with a roku but it is not needed. It has a ethernet jack and you can plug it into the internet to access various on line movie and TV sources. I think I saw where you can use a key board with it as well but again I use a roku for internet TV
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You can also get an HDMI splitter. 1-in and 2 or 3-out. That's what I did with my cable box to split it to 2 TVs. They are available pretty cheap here on Amazon. Also would save you a good bundle of money.As other have said, the Roku is very easy to move also, as it is about the size of a hockey puck and weighs even less. If you're moving it from ont TV to the other, and are in the same WiFi network, its just a matter of unplugging it from one TV and plugging it into another. If not, it takes no more than 2 minutes to change your network VIA setup.Hope that helped. I realize it's almost 2 years later that I am answering your question. :-) You can also get an HDMI splitter. 1-in and 2 or 3-out. That's what I did with my cable box to split it to 2 TVs. They are available pretty cheap here on Amazon. Also would save you a good bundle of money.As other have said, the Roku is very easy to move also, as it is about the size of a hockey puck and weighs even less. If you're moving it from ont TV to the other, and are in the same WiFi network, its just a matter of unplugging it from one TV and plugging it into another. If not, it takes no more than 2 minutes to change your network VIA setup.Hope that helped. I... » Read More You can also get an HDMI splitter. 1-in and 2 or 3-out. That's what I did with my cable box to split it to 2 TVs. They are available pretty cheap here on Amazon. Also would save you a good bundle of money.As other have said, the Roku is very easy to move also, as it is about the size of a hockey puck and weighs even less. If you're moving it from ont TV to the other, and are in the same WiFi network, its just a matter of unplugging it from one TV and plugging it into another. If not, it takes no more than 2 minutes to change your network VIA setup.Hope that helped. I realize it's almost 2 years later that I am answering your question. :-) « Show Less
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Very interesting --especially since the Roku website says XD is compatible with WPA2. I presume the BD85 was ok with WPA2 -- right?