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Roku Ultra TSV

Ttownlady — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:06:33 GMT

I like to buy this I need your help fo anyone that has a Roku and answer my question. please if you can.

I have a HD t.v not 4k and have an antenna already I want to add Roku to my Living room t.v.

not sure if this TSv is what I am looking for I only need some cable stations like QVC and HSN & maybe CNN and Lifetime or Hallmark and some Local channels news sports and other local channels.

I do not need to buy or watch Netflix or Hulu shows or movies is the Local stationa and how many channels are included in this Q2 TSV?

And the diffrence between this| Box" this TSV looks like a modem or the STICK Roku?

Which one should I buy? there is a few to choose from I do not know the diffrence is this a New Model and better? or more channels? I like more channels local.

Tia.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Alison Wonderland — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:33:49 GMT

@Ttownlady wrote:
I like to buy this I need your help fo anyone that has a Roku and answer my question. please if you can.
I have a HD t.v not 4k and have an antenna already I want to add Roku to my Living room t.v.
not sure if this TSv is what I am looking for I only need some cable stations like QVC and HSN & maybe CNN and Lifetime or Hallmark and some Local channels news sports and other local channels.
I do not need to buy or watch Netflix or Hulu shows or movies is the Local stationa and how many channels are included in this Q2 TSV?
And the diffrence between this| Box" this TSV looks like a modem or the STICK Roku?
Which one should I buy? there is a few to choose from I do not know the diffrence is this a New Model and better? or more channels? I like more channels local.
Tia.

If you do not have a 4K TV, you can save money by getting an older Roku device, like the Roku Streaming Stick (not the Stick+, which has 4K).

No stations are included with a Roku - not exactly. Roku is not a content provider, like your cable company or like Netflix, it's just a delivery tool. Instead, Roku offers Apps/Channels that you can add to the system and play content through. Some Apps are free, like the QVC App. Others, like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO, require a subscription.

You can get local TV through some of the subscription Apps, like Hulu with Live TV, CBS All Access, or Slingbox. Some local channels have Apps you can download, but you may have to log into them with a login from your cable TV service. There are other services that can get you free local content, but you may not always get exactly what you want. You may also be able to purchase and use an antenna for some free local stations.

You can read more about local channel options with a Roku device here: https://blog.roku.com/how-to-watch-local-channels-news-and-weather-on-your-roku-player-and-roku-tv

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Ttownlady — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:52:16 GMT

Thank you so much now I know what kind of Roku to get the older stick one I will check out the linkk I was on Hsn today they have a chart with alll the Rokus and features I will check that one too have a great week.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Kachina624 — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:03:57 GMT

@Ttownlady. What do you get on the antenna you have? I have a simple interior antenna that gets me the local NBC, ABC, CBS, and PBS channels. I also get QVC, Q2, JTV, and HSN as well as a bunch of Spanish, religious and channels playing old sitcoms. I subscribe to Sling for about $40/mo and get HGTV, Travel Channel, NatGeo, History, WE, Lifetime, diy, fyi, A&E, CNN and some sports channels. I get free movies on Prime Video.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Ttownlady — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:02:31 GMT

Kachina 624 Thank you that sounds like exactly all I would need to watch the local channels religious one and qvc hsn etc. and old sitcoms in a.m whle I excercise on my qvc inmotion bike I watch Dennis the Mennance like J.B religious show it comes on time I excercise then I have to stop and watch it in my room.Roku I hear I can watch my show any time of day or eve.,I do not have a DVR with t.v only a old seperate one

I got antenna indoor flat white like cardboard hangs up high on the wall flat.

We got 11 channels mostly local living room and my room got a box I get 47 channels

some kind of box my Son got from Amazon not Roku but I hear so much about Roku I like to get it for Hd smart tv in Living room do not think it is a 4k not too old of a t.v we got it from a friend last year Element brand never heard of works goo flat t.v.

I will look into Sling t.v if I can get it here we had to cut regular cable way too much a month with internet and phone kept raising prices

Thank you so much I like to read your answers on here some are so funny on the forums I have yoruKolachky recioe saved in my bookmarks.

Have a good eve.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Kachina624 — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:10:43 GMT

@Ttownlady. Thanks for your kind words. You must have the Mohu antenna, which is what I have. I'm in the Albuquerque area and get about 50 channels. They work best in urban areas. If you get a Roku, you can use it to access Sling. Roku serves as a gateway to other viewing choices. There are movies but they have commercials unlike Netflix. Many of their movies you must pay extra for so I never watch movies there.

I believe Element is Best Buy's brand of TV. Good luck with your pursuit of TV gadgets.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:06:27 GMT

@Ttownlady wrote:
Kachina 624 Thank you that sounds like exactly all I would need to watch the local channels religious one and qvc hsn etc. and old sitcoms in a.m whle I excercise on my qvc inmotion bike I watch Dennis the Mennance like J.B religious show it comes on time I excercise then I have to stop and watch it in my room.Roku I hear I can watch my show any time of day or eve.,I do not have a DVR with t.v only a old seperate one
I got antenna indoor flat white like cardboard hangs up high on the wall flat.
We got 11 channels mostly local living room and my room got a box I get 47 channels
some kind of box my Son got from Amazon not Roku but I hear so much about Roku I like to get it for Hd smart tv in Living room do not think it is a 4k not too old of a t.v we got it from a friend last year Element brand never heard of works goo flat t.v.
I will look into Sling t.v if I can get it here we had to cut regular cable way too much a month with internet and phone kept raising prices
Thank you so much I like to read your answers on here some are so funny on the forums I have yoruKolachky recioe saved in my bookmarks.
Have a good eve.

Most of the boxes are the same. Roku was the first and Amazon's marketing team stupidly decided to use the same words (Kindle/Fire) for multiple items, making it confusing to talk about their products.

The Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and Fire TV all basically do the exact same thing with a few key differences:

Amazon's TV devices do not offer a QVC App because they're marketing competitors (UPDATE: Amazon TV devices now do offer the QVC app and HSN Shop by Remote.)
Apple TV lets you browse content from over 100 video services without switching from one app to the next.
- Others make you open and check each app to see what each company provides, so it's a hassle.
- That convenience comes at a cost. The HD Apple TV is about $100 more expensive than a Roku stick.
Apple TV is about to move from being just a signal delivery system to becoming a content provider.
- The will be releasing original programming starting in Spring of 2019.
- It sounds like Apple may limit all their original content to their own devices and not share with Netflix or be available via Roku or any other delivery devices.

It sounds like a Roku Stick will be a great option for you. Enjoy!

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Ttownlady — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:04:07 GMT

Hi Alison in Wonderland Thank you all for your advice but so far what I reserached I think I want this Roku here tsv it has on demand shows I can get local and a few as mentioned sitcoms all those and more I checked the Roku link you sent me seen the comparison they said this ULTRA is the best newwer model

from what I read so far this ULTRA will work on my hdtv not a 4k it will work and besides one day down the road if I buy a 4k it will be more clearer someone said go for the great deal TSV today.

so Thank you all so much I will have to watch the video tonight right now all I get is qvc 1 hope to get QVC 2

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Ttownlady — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:11:26 GMT

Hi Kachina 624 my friend

I just called Sling tv very nice customer service too, I am going to get them have the local channel I am looking for and I will get the TSV Roku in the a.m.

already spent too much today grocery shopping for us and my cats and I found a pari of nice work shoes for my Son on David's show tonight I seen on the Home page,Emeril's work shoe l i think I saw David had them on Sunday look comfortable MY Son his job is a lot of standing and walking.

Just Thank you so much for your help and everyone on here that replied I tried contact Hulu cannot call them or chat or email them a pain.

This Roku stuff isall new to me and Sling TV. I like one redligious channel in a.m I enjoy lot of information world news not just Religion they are a nice family people.

Have a great eve. everyone take care.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV 1 more question please paging Kachina 624

Ttownlady — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:27:47 GMT

I Ordered this Roku and waiting for Delivery any day now I like to know do I order the t.v

service provider now or should I wait till I get Roku and set it up? you know the Hulu or

Sling t.v. they have a special going on pre-pay 2 months get a free antenna.

I can't wait to get it and set it up.

My other box/ Antenna I told you about, lost one of my favorite channels l this a.m. I will reboot it.TIA.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Bridgegal — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 03:36:53 GMT

@Ttownlady wrote:
Kachina 624 Thank you that sounds like exactly all I would need to watch the local channels religious one and qvc hsn etc. and old sitcoms in a.m whle I excercise on my qvc inmotion bike I watch Dennis the Mennance like J.B religious show it comes on time I excercise then I have to stop and watch it in my room.Roku I hear I can watch my show any time of day or eve.,I do not have a DVR with t.v only a old seperate one
I got antenna indoor flat white like cardboard hangs up high on the wall flat.
We got 11 channels mostly local living room and my room got a box I get 47 channels
some kind of box my Son got from Amazon not Roku but I hear so much about Roku I like to get it for Hd smart tv in Living room do not think it is a 4k not too old of a t.v we got it from a friend last year Element brand never heard of works goo flat t.v.
I will look into Sling t.v if I can get it here we had to cut regular cable way too much a month with internet and phone kept raising prices
Thank you so much I like to read your answers on here some are so funny on the forums I have yoruKolachky recioe saved in my bookmarks.
Have a good eve.

I may be wrong but I think if you have a smart TV, you don't need Roku. All of the apps should be either already on your smart TV or you can add them.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Bridgegal — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 03:42:41 GMT

@Alison Wonderland

Great information. I have a question. We have an apple TV that is several years old. Probably Gen. 1 or 2, I really don't know. We want to replace it with the newest model but if they are changing their whole system in 2019, we'll want the newest model if the current one won't work. Do you happen to know about that? Thanks.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:24:44 GMT

@Bridgegal wrote:
@Alison Wonderland

Great information. I have a question. We have an apple TV that is several years old. Probably Gen. 1 or 2, I really don't know. We want to replace it with the newest model but if they are changing their whole system in 2019, we'll want the newest model if the current one won't work. Do you happen to know about that? Thanks.

I'm afraid not, @Bridgegal. Given that the Apple TV device costs $100 more than the Fire or Roku sticks without offering more features I wanted, I didn't look too much further into the device itself.

As far as I know, they are not changing their whole system, they're changing their status from a content portal to content provider. They will move away from being from strictly a content portal (you use the device to access content created by others) to being a portal and a content creator (you can use the device to access content created by others and exclusive content created only for Apple TV users.) You should be able to use an older model to get both because it's not a change that requires new hardware.

Apple will be holding a new Apple Hardware event tomorrow (October 30) and announcing new iPads, computers, etc. They updated the Apple TV software in June, so be on the lookout for details after tomorrow's event. They may announce a new Apple TV unit. If they do, you can decide then whether you want the Gen 4 model (out now) or something new. If they do announce a new model and changes are minimal, you might be able to get a Gen 4 on sale after the event. (Getting the latest model in some devices is more important than others. A new computer, yes. A TV streaming device? Not so much, unless there's a big change, like HD to 4K.)

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Bridgegal — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:04:10 GMT

@Alison Wonderland

Thanks. We needed two devices since we're retiring our old apple tv. So, I ordered two new Roku's from Amazon. They arrive tomorrow. I'm sure we'll like them just fine. The two Roku's were cheaper than one new apple tv.

Re: Roku Ultra TSV

Alison Wonderland — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:18:03 GMT

@Bridgegal wrote:
@Alison Wonderland

Thanks. We needed two devices since we're retiring our old apple tv. So, I ordered two new Roku's from Amazon. They arrive tomorrow. I'm sure we'll like them just fine. The two Roku's were cheaper than one new apple tv.

I think you made a good choice, @Bridgegal, and I hope you enjoy them!

One of the things I hate about streaming devices is the text entry system. I know Roku makes a smartphone App that you can use to operate the Roku from your phone and it has a keyboard button so that you can use your phone keyboard instead of the default text entry system.