Non-Geek here! If I get the Roku for an old TV can I still use my basic cable with it for channels I like and combine it with NetFlex, etc?
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Just to clarify, this Roku box connects to WiFi only, not to your cable box or cable coaxial from the wall. Your TV will have to have at least two separate inputs. Your cable will be accessed through one video input, and the Roku through a second video input. You will switch between video inputs on your TV depending on which programming source you want to watch (cable or Roku).
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Yes you can use cable, dish, or any other service with Roku. Once you set it up just select the aux you plugged it into. Example: VD1 roku, VD2 dvd, etc. Select fav channels, netflix etc. You will need to subscribe to some of the channels but only need to wnter info once. Hope this helped
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As long as you have wireless internet you will be fine. You do not use cable at all just plug in and register with your wireless password.. Super easy
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You can keep your basic cable to watch your favorite channels and stream netflix as well. But you will have to switch to either your cable source or streaming source. IE HDMI cable. You can use only one source at a time. (Cable or Netflix)I have an old TV that I use to stream Netflix and the other programs I get with Roku. It is not hooked up to cable, satellite or any other service.
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As long as your old TV has the connections for two inputs, I don't know why you couldn't use it. My TV's have 2 or 3 connections so I think it depends on how old your TV is and if you have enough connections for input.
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Yes you can, The Roku operates off the internet and the cable is seperate. Back of an old TV will need to have an A-V imput.
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Roku has only one HDMI plug. So it can only connect one HDMI cable to TV. I suggested you connect one TV to roku and another to XBOX :-P
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I'm pretty sure this will work. I have done this with a DVD Player. With the A/V cable, plug the yellow and white into your TV leaving the red hanging off to the side (it doesn't look pretty, but should work...you may want to tape the red prong off to the side so it doesn't touch a metal surface). Plug all three connections into the Roku. It should work on your TV even if it is an older model.
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Hi, yes this will work with a roku :) it can be used with anything that needs a video cable link to the tv. game system, dvd player, video streamer
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Im not sure! But more than likely there is an external antenna that is made for these tvs! I have the ROKU all my tvs and this one I brought and put in my kitchen (with no cable) and I put the Roku 3 on it because I realy don't care for these cable companies so I just have the basics but with the Roku I watch my Netflix movies, Hulu Plus movies, Big Star Movies, and its cheaper than having cable and in your case, no cable! But Im sure with all the plug in parts in the back there has to be an antenna for it!!!!
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Thanks for your comment it has helped me confirm I did make a right choice by getting a Roku. Most people keep jabbering about being able to watch live TV and stream their media from their computer to TV. What I don't think they realize is both of those things can be done without Roku or Boxee. I already have a tuner card, video card, and "cheap" special cords to do both of those things. To be honest I rarely do either of those things anyway.
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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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I'm waiting on my roku, so take this advice with a grain of salt. From what I've read on the reviews, it seems that you can hook it up via A/V RCA cables, so no HDMI is required if you have a SD TV. A lot of folks on here seem to have SD TV setups, so I think HDMI is an option not a requirement.
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I have one of those EXCELLENT Ocosmo TVs and it linked up with my Roku 3 without the slightest of problems. The set has lots of plumbing options on the back, so it is very versatile.
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The device itself has a UPnP DLNA Media Server. If the ROKU has a client for that then you're good to go.
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Yes, you can hook up a WIRED Roku through this router. But is has to be a wired Ethernet Roku. Not the wireless only Roku, because this is a Cable/DSL router, not a wireless router.
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I have both cable and Roku, but my brother in law cancelled his cable when he got the Roku. The programs are not the same though. He uses an antenna to get local channels. You might want to check out what programs Roku offers. It isn't the same as live TV.
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If the Roku has an HDMI Plug, I don't see any reason not to work. Try it out
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I had Comcast triple play for years. When I bought my first Roku, I scaled back to basic broadcast TV. It gives me only 11 local channels in SD, but that's enough for local news. I kept my internet service as-is, and I have local phone. By scaling back, I am saving about $50/mo. I am looking into some indoor HDTV antennas to see if I can pull in local channels so I can cancel my basic TV service altogether, thereby saving $60/mo. My suggestion to you is to downgrade your service first before eliminating it altogether. For me, the Roku offers plenty of content. I don't miss cable. Remember, you still need a good internet connection to use Roku.
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If your TV has RCA audio and video inputs (red, white and yellow), yes. But if your TV only has a coax input, Roku won't work.
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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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I'm not sure how the remote would know what kind of TV it is controlling, but I can tell you that my ROKU replacement remote is not used in an HD application. My understanding was that if I upgraded to an HD TV everything would work the same as long as I used the proper HDMI cable instead of the coax that was included with the original unit. I guess I would trust what ROKU says even though my understanding is not complete. Hope I didn't make it more confusing.