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Post by Philip Ayres on May 22, 2015 12:28:39 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on May 22, 2015 14:43:49 GMT
Ralph is confused. Is it a digibox that works for 3 months?
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 22, 2015 15:37:24 GMT
It's like a little set top box computer thing that delivers iPlayer, ITV Player, 4OD and similar to your TV. We tested it with an episode of Sarah & Duck.
One of the options is something that gives you certain Sky channels. You need to pay for that but get three months free.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on May 24, 2015 23:27:19 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 5, 2017 20:37:28 GMT
The NowTV boxes, which are based on the Roku, are currently on sale for £15.
If your TV isn't a smart TV, but has HDMI in, and you want catch up channels, then you'll struggle to see a better deal. Cancel the NowTV sub before it's up and use it just as catch up.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 5, 2017 20:39:27 GMT
Tell me more, what can I do with it that's not NowTV? Can I get my netflix on it?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 5, 2017 20:53:23 GMT
iPlayer, ITV, C4 & C5 catchup. YouTube a few others
Couldn't see Netflix though IIRC the full Roku box does it. I assume it's blocked on the Now boxes due to competing with Sky.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 5, 2017 23:09:16 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 6, 2017 8:11:57 GMT
AAAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 6, 2017 11:51:30 GMT
I warned you.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 6, 2020 18:38:02 GMT
Just bought an Amazon Firestick for my Mum to give her picture on the TV in her room.
Looks nice, works OK. Will she cope with it?
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Post by Stomski on Feb 9, 2020 10:32:15 GMT
The stick itself is a nightmare for browsing what's available, constantly changing what subcategories are displayed.
Better to install the amazon video app and search on your phone and use that to trigger the stick to play. Or search on the website and add to your watchlist.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 23, 2021 8:53:42 GMT
Bought a Firestick this week. The Now TV Box doesn't have Britbox and my TV's built in apps are missing ITV and C4 as well as being ever so slow. Used one before at Mums house and was very pleased with it. Less so now. My goodness who thought that menu redesign was a good idea? Let's squeeze the apps you've installed into a tinsy space on the main screen, limit them to five, and cover the rest of the screen with stuff you don't have Your apps are the little icons to the right of the word library!  ] Is there any device out there that will offer all the major apps, with nice large icons and an uncluttered main menu? Roku and NowTV are missing Britbox and the Now Menu is a bit rubbish too now. |
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Post by Stomski on Jan 23, 2021 9:11:06 GMT
Hold down the home button, then select apps. (although my 4k stick hasn't updated to the new UI yet it seems)
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 23, 2021 9:20:09 GMT
Useful. Less clicks. Ta
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 26, 2022 11:26:14 GMT
Our very nice second-hand telly has done us very well but has been nearing its natural end as it goes increasingly wonky. Ordered a new one. Apparently it is 'smart' and had built-in apps. The Roku is cowering in the corner...
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 26, 2022 14:12:09 GMT
It may yet live. I've found the built in apps to be somewhat slower and the selection different on our TV
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 26, 2022 16:52:05 GMT
It may yet live. I've found the built in apps to be somewhat slower and the selection different on our TV Oh we will be hanging on to the Roku until we know how the tv works. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 10, 2023 16:42:48 GMT
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