ROKU instead of cable

mcdude · 04-08-2015, 06:12 PM

Caution: Google Chromecast is NOT compatible with Windows8 (or with a Verizon router either) Just ordered Roku 3....hope it works!

Lakegeezer · 04-08-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Caution: Google Chromecast is NOT compatible with Windows8 (or with a Verizon router either) Just ordered Roku 3....hope it works!

What problems are you seeing with Win8? I have three Chromecasts and Win 8.1 and have no problems at all. While I don't have a verizon router to check with, I can't imagine what problems there would be, unless you need to "log in" via a browser to connect to the network. The Chromecast has no browser, so doesn't work in some hotels or other public wifis.

BroadHopper · 04-09-2015, 11:17 AM

I found out the streaming sticks (ROKU, Chromecast, AppleTV et al) usually do not stream well inless you have high speed internet. Usually cable or fiber optics and a middle or high tier internet plan.

The products says they can stream and found otherwise.

Leoskeys · 04-09-2015, 03:16 PM

We use Slingbox at our Alton home and love it! We have Metrocast high speed internet. Internet is steep at roughly $55/mo, but to have full cable/dvr and internet for $55 makes it worth it!

mcdude · 04-09-2015, 06:20 PM

Lakegeezer: I couldnt find exactly the information I found before but this is from a Verizon forum:

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After speaking with Verizon Expert Care, I was told that Verizon FIOS does not support UPnP, as they only provide Internet Access.

I have the Actiontec MI424WR-GEN3I (hardware version I), with firmware version 40.20.7. Perhaps previous versions of this router have UPnP working, but this version does not.

I guess the result is that Chromecast is not able to be installed on Verizon FIOS networks.

AS I search for the info about Windows 8.....now I'm finding lots of installation advice. Earlier the info I consulted suggested that it was not compatible and to call Microsoft (yeah....right) to get a work-around. As you can tell I'm not real knowledgeable about computer hardware, installation etc.....just the basics here. Sorry if I misled anyone. A Roku 3 is on order and I hope I'll haVE better luck!

Blue Thunder · 04-10-2015, 07:13 AM

I recently purchased Slingbox as well. I've been sort of beta testing it until I can get to my place and try it with my Fairpoint dsl. I was on a cruise last week in the middle of the Caribbean, using the ship wifi and it worked great. The wifi was approx 3mbps.
I can connect my ipad to the TV and the picture quality is quite good. Again, it remains to be seen how good it will be with fairpoint.

BT

bigdog · 04-10-2015, 11:52 AM

OK, not so sure how this Sligbox actually works....

I have Charter Cable in Mass. house, and use Roku at the lake combined with Metrocast internet. I have lots of options with Roku, but not regular TV stations as Charter. I also have Amazon Prime but haven't used that option yet....

So what everyone is saying, I should be able to stream "all" my Charter stations through my iPad and Roku at the lake ? Do I have this correct?

I went out to the Sligbox website, but didn't find a lot of information ?
Looks like the basic Sligbox M1 is priced at $199.

Your feedback i s greatly appreciated !

Blue Thunder · 04-10-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

OK, not so sure how this Sligbox actually works....

I have Charter Cable in Mass. house, and use Roku at the lake combined with Metrocast internet. I have lots of options with Roku, but not regular TV stations as Charter. I also have Amazon Prime but haven't used that option yet....

So what everyone is saying, I should be able to stream "all" my Charter stations through my iPad and Roku at the lake ? Do I have this correct?

I went out to the Sligbox website, but didn't find a lot of information ?
Looks like the basic Sligbox M1 is priced at $199.

Your feedback i s greatly appreciated !

All the info you need is on their site. If you want to go slingbox buy the latest box which is the 500. HD capable. It connects to your home cable and you can watch TV just like at home including all your DVR'd programs. Use the app on your iPhone or iPad. I have a cable from Apple that allows me to connect my iPad to an HDTV and I can watch my home cable in Maine.

04-08-2015, 06:12 PM	#1
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Caution: Google Chromecast is NOT compatible with Windows8 (or with a Verizon router either) Just ordered Roku 3....hope it works! __________________

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,587 Thanks: 3,228 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	4G and other routers. I found out the streaming sticks (ROKU, Chromecast, AppleTV et al) usually do not stream well inless you have high speed internet. Usually cable or fiber optics and a middle or high tier internet plan. The products says they can stream and found otherwise. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Leoskeys Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 148 Thanks: 134 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Slingbox We use Slingbox at our Alton home and love it! We have Metrocast high speed internet. Internet is steep at roughly $55/mo, but to have full cable/dvr and internet for $55 makes it worth it!

04-10-2015, 07:13 AM	#6
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 952 Thanks: 253 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	I recently purchased Slingbox as well. I've been sort of beta testing it until I can get to my place and try it with my Fairpoint dsl. I was on a cruise last week in the middle of the Caribbean, using the ship wifi and it worked great. The wifi was approx 3mbps. I can connect my ipad to the TV and the picture quality is quite good. Again, it remains to be seen how good it will be with fairpoint. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

04-10-2015, 11:52 AM	#7
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,451 Thanks: 345 Thanked 123 Times in 97 Posts	OK, not so sure how this Sligbox actually works.... I have Charter Cable in Mass. house, and use Roku at the lake combined with Metrocast internet. I have lots of options with Roku, but not regular TV stations as Charter. I also have Amazon Prime but haven't used that option yet.... So what everyone is saying, I should be able to stream "all" my Charter stations through my iPad and Roku at the lake ? Do I have this correct? I went out to the Sligbox website, but didn't find a lot of information ? Looks like the basic Sligbox M1 is priced at $199. Your feedback i s greatly appreciated !