ROKU is there a downside to this TV device ( Archived) (4)

Jan 11, 2023 11:50 AM CST ROKU is there a downside to this TV device
PattycakesXO
PattycakesXOPattycakesXOMadison, Wisconsin USA18 Threads 114 Posts
In this case the TV, is limited in capabilities but can be used with my internet and the HDMI cable,it owned and paying for tons of current movie channels wouldn't make flipping through easy for my Dad.
I started blocking some and favoring others for him.


The only downside might be emails trying to sell me their upscale options that are all paid viewing.
dunno
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Jan 11, 2023 1:23 PM CST ROKU is there a downside to this TV device
Stan_147
Stan_147Stan_147Roseburg, Oregon USA1 Threads 1,018 Posts
Usually the emails are for more hardware or for new titles being added to whichever channels.

Add Pluto and Tubi ‘channels’ , they’re free, have tons of movies and tv series all for free, with a few commercials. Pluto has lots of classic films that your dad would probably prefer over the latest dreck that Hollywood is pimping.

If the remote has the microphone (mic button) he can voice search by title, genre or even actor. If not, the smart phone app has the voice search.

Enjoy.
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Jan 11, 2023 1:41 PM CST ROKU is there a downside to this TV device
PattycakesXO
PattycakesXOPattycakesXOMadison, Wisconsin USA18 Threads 114 Posts
Funny you mentioned both those aspects.
The two channels have been added to his main.thumbs up
I found he activated speech reader that talked and talked over every show, more applicable to a low vision disability.And disabled it.
thumbs up
It did not do what I hoped, you described what feature was preferable instead but we let him explore.



handshake thanks Stan!
From both of us.
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Jan 12, 2023 7:55 PM CST ROKU is there a downside to this TV device
GullyFoyle
GullyFoyleGullyFoyleSuperposition, New York USA23 Threads 5 Polls 293 Posts
Yes, it's called a VPN and Pirate bay.
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