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Theresa Slauf
05 Nov 2014

So, as I continue to study this ROKU it seems like it wouldn't replace cable t.v. but it would eliminate the need for a DVR which then would reduce the monthly cable bill. Right now I am paying almost $20 per month for the DVR service and the DVR equipment. I know I wouldn't be able to record on the ROKU but because of Netflix I wouldn't have to.

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Joseph Armstrong
06 Nov 2014

Hi, I have a couple of questions about the ROKU, I'm been thinking about buying the ROKU DEVICE in the next few months, I'm getting tired of paying the high price of cable, my main concern is the channels, I like watching TCM, ENCORE, STARZ, HISTORY, and some others, will I be able to watch these channels on the ROKU Device or will I have to pay for these channels, my second question, is this Device better than cable. I'm getting tired of COX Cable saying that I'm a valuable customer because been with them over 17 yrs, but why is my bill still high? So if this device is good I would like to try it out, so if anyone can help me decide it will be real good, looking forward to hear your feedback.

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Roger C.
30 Dec 2014

Roku isn't the easiest product to troubleshoot because when I needed help, I could not get it from the Roku site. The CHAT function was not available, and phone support was nonexistent; after dialing the support number, I waited for 20 minutes without getting an answer; so, I gave up.

Also, good luck trying to add a channel from Roku's web site. From that site, I tried adding a channel that I couldn't find in Roku's list of channels displayed on my TV. Even after clicking "Add" to add the channel, and noticing that Roku said that the channel was installed, it did not show up on the list of installed channels on the TV.

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Ron
01 Jan 2015

You can get YouTube now on Roku 3. It been on Roku 3 now for a year. I have had Roku 3 for over a year now. It OK. I watch it most every night. I have cable tv at 149.00 a month including TV,Phone,and Internet. Since this is a new year cable is going up anywhere from 2 to 9 dollars. One thing about my service is when your power goes off, they already know and have fast service to restore you electricity .. The are a local company and do a great job. I do hate paying the cost. I am tore between keeping cable TV since I like sports.

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Janet Mertes
27 Jan 2015

I have Roku and really like it. I have not cut my cable as I need the internet but am going to down size it to a minimum to save monies. I wish Roku had a better version of Fox news. Otherwise I am pleased. Jan

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Al
22 Mar 2015

I currently have Netflix (dvd not streaming) and have been considering buying a Roku as my dvds are taking so long to ship lately from Netflix. I generally tend to rent television series on Netflix more than actual movies. Could anyone tell me if they are able to get old seasons of tv shows with the Roku? I know you can get current seasons of course but a lot of shows I have not seen and like to start from the beginning (for example, I just finished watching Breaking Bad and am now watching Sons of Anarchy and never saw either while they were on tv.) Thanks so much.

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peter
26 Mar 2015

All I wanted are watching sports like MLB, NFL, and NBA. Can I get them from Roku?

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Amanda
23 Apr 2015

I have had the ROKU 2XD now for almost two years and it's actually pretty great. There are lots of apps... I currently have about 53 installed. I do not subscribe to Hulu or Netflix. I did at first but then I found two apps that would allow me to play video content from my PC (which I have made in to a video server) and they are PlayOn and Plex. With Plex you can install many video apps that may not be available on ROKU; ABC Family, Discovery, Food Network, MTV, VH1, CMT, and many others. It is preferable to have an internet connection that streams at 20mbps and above, though.

And though these apps don't offer live television, you can work around that with PlayOn; which has users who upload links to live streaming channels over the internet. Or if you don't feel comfortable with that option, there are paid services you can subscribe to with USTVNOW and Sling.

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Cathy
26 Apr 2015

Can I use the Roku 3 with my current cable (Comcast) or do I have to choose only one? I would like to keep Comcast for the DVR but still have the option of watching Netflix on TV. Thx

EDITOR'S NOTE: You don't have to choose. In fact, you need Internet service in order to use the Roku.

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rick Gutierrez
07 Jul 2015

i am totally confused about this Roku 3 thing. I want to get one but i see i still need to keep my Directv too. The whole purpose of me wanting to get the Roku 3 was to get rid of my directv. I like to watch current seasons of Survivor, Grey Anatomy, The View, etc. as well as nickelodeon , disney channel, TBS, comedy central. Can i watch those shows and get rid of directv?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Roku does not replace your Internet service. It provides a way to stream content from your Internet connection to your TV screen. You'll still need Internet service from someone.

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Kathy DiCaprio
26 Aug 2015

My son loves sports especially football. I think I am reading here that these channels will not be available. Am I right? He is a divorced dad of two young girls and cannot afford cable. He has internet and an antennae. Is there anything that will allow him to watch NFL football.

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Shelly Malohifo'ou
21 Dec 2015

I pay over 200.00 a month in cable and internet.
My question is. Would Roku work for us? We basically like to watch our local stations for news, etc, I like to watch the Today Show in the mornings. My husband likes sports and nature shows. that's about it.. And I'm just concerned about our internet for our computers etc?

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Linda Lindley
31 Dec 2015

I have had ROKU for over two years. It's hard to beat. I use HD antenna + ROKU with paid subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Acorn TV. Acorn TV gives you a lot of British programming which is, in my opinion, superior programming. Some free channels that are really great are PBS, Fox News [video clips of their shows], You Tube. I recently subscribed to SiriusXM which gives me great music plus Fox News, CNN, etc., simulcasts. You can also get CBS All Access which will give you all of their series, both current and past seasons for $5 a month. However I have found that I can get a lot of these series on Amazon or Netflix. If you're a big sports fan, ROKU isn't as good as cable. But for other entertainment, it's great. I cut my cable two years ago, and I'm very happy with ROKU. Even with subscription fees, I pay 1/3 of what I was paying with cable. I like to choose what I watch. With cable, I had 1000 channels and nothing to watch.

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Laura
29 Nov 2016

I have an RCA HD Tv. it has a roku setting on the tv and on the remote. I have a netflix subscription and I have wireless interweb. How do I make my roku work?
Thanks.

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