What do I need to use my Roku on a HD television? What do I need to buy (in terms of wires and stuff) to be able to use my Roku on a high definition tv and where can I buy it?
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buy the $119 version roku that includes the "premium cable pack" and it has everything you could possibly need (as long as Roku is not more than 6 feet away...). The premium cable pack has both composite, HDMI, component, and optical toslink (for connecting to a home theater sound system). Or you could shop around for exactly the cables you need for your TV. At the minimum you need either a component video cable set (Red Green Blue) plus left/right stereo RCA cable, or an HDMI cable. HDMI is preferred/simplest (it sends digital video and audio to the TV) but you may need to check what available inputs you have on the back of your HDTV.
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I bought the Roku HD 720p box and a 12 inch HDMI cable. Velcroed the Roku to the back of the set (don't cover the TV vent holes) and now I have a smart TV. I use the Android remote control for it so IR line of site is not an issue.
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hi can u tell me if u need to get HD channels to appreciate the picture quality on this TV or will regular cable suffice? what abt playing DVDs do i need a HD dvd player or a reg player should do as well?Thanks
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable.I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your TV.
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I have a Roku and it works great. This TV is a great value, the fact that is 720 should not make you hesitate to buy it; the picture is beautiful!
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I chose to take the cheapest one and use the RCA cables. I have a 42 inch plasma tv, and with the exception of a few really old black and white movies, everything I've watched so far is as good a picture as I could want or need. I don't see how HD would be that much better, and I think it also depends on what kind of WIFI you have. My internet is through DSL. At any rate, I have the the $40 Roku, and have never loved any gadget as much as I do this one.
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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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Answer here...No you don't need a roku box. You will need to hook the TV up to your internet connection either through ethernet cable or buy the optional wireless adapter. Once that is set up just go to the internet apps and select the amazon service. It will give you a link to a webpage where you will need to enter the PIN it provides. Once your tv is activated on the webpage using this pin you are good to go.
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the roku can out put on put types of video HDMI and Composite, just pick one best suited for your TV. The roku will come with composite video cables already in the box, you will have to buy an HDMI cable.
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If you're a big sports watcher, you're going to have a bad time with the Roku, there just isn't much available unless you are a cable/satellite subscriber. The only thing you can do is get an HD antenna and watch sports on your local channels. If you don't care about that, then you should totally feel good about ditching cable. We did it, and if we want to watch a new show, we just buy it on Amazon, Vudu, Google, or you can pay for Hulu and get a lot of stuff. We cut the television bill in half (looking at the entire year) by going this route.
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your 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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The Roku comes with RCA cables packaged with it, so you can hook it up to a standard TV with no problems. I use mine with a HDMI on my office TV and with the RCA cables on the TV in the home gym in the cellar. Works fine.
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any cheap HDMI cable offered from Amazon will do. I bought this TV in early October (from Amazon) and also purchased 2 - $5 dollar cables (also from Amazon). You do NOT need the fancy HDMI cables that cost $100+. For a little reference, advice, see this site, (CNET). http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/?tag=pm (i don't work for Cnet or Amazon or any of the vendors, i was in the exact same position as you, and made the mistake once of buying expensive cables. never again, there is no difference in the picture, and my bluray is connected to this tv via a $5 HDMI cable thats 12 feet long. Monster cables that long would run near $200, and it just is not worth the money)
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Go to the roku website and they have a list of "roku ready" devices. My tv is an lg and it had an mhl port but was not roku ready so it didn't work flawlessly.
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hi lawrence,i have the roku 3. this cable will not work with your setup. no roku has component ports. your hdtv doesn't have an hdmi input? if that's NOT the case, buy a standard hdmi cable and connect the hdmi port on your roku to the hdmi input on your hdtv. if u DON'T have an hdmi input on our hdtv, you need an HDMI to component cable (2nd best option. they have some on amazon & elsewhere) or an HDMI to composite cable (3rd best option. also on amazon & elsewhere). i hope this helps!- andrew
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just make sure you buy an HDMI cable. the expense for that is all up to you. they range in price from moderate to high end based on what you decide. i have direct TV as well. i like the TV. have no complaints. a good buy. this was a very easy hook up however you will need to make sure that Direct TV has provided you with the correct satellite box for an HD Television or it will not work. they are very good about doing so