Roku
Roku can give you Instant Movies on your TV set!
This little box allows you to instantly stream all kinds of entertainment on your TV. Watch movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu Plus or Amazon Video On Demand, listen to music on Pandora, catch the latest ballgame, and more — it's all available whenever you want it!
How does it work?
Roku is compatible with virtually any TV. Add it to your high-speed internet home network. Once you set it up, you do not need a PC to make it work.
It connects directly to your TV and to your wireless (or wired) home network, then lets you access the streaming entertainment channels that you sign up for (like Netflix) right from your TV, using a handy remote.
Since it streams rather than downloads video, you have instant access to a huge library of entertainment without using a computer or store files locally on a hard drive.
- Faster and more powerful. With up to 1080p HD video* and extended-range, dual-band wireless performance for increased speed
- Amazing remote with headphone jack. Use the included in-ear headphones to crank up that late-night flick while the kids (or parents) sleep
- One-stop search. Find your favorite movies and TV shows all from one place from top TV and Movie services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video or Hulu Plus.1000+ channels and growing. The best selection of streaming out there.
- Free iOS and Android device app. Use it like a remote. Browse and add new channels. Even stream your music and photos from your phone or tablet to your HDTV
- A Roku account is free. However, payment information is required during setup to provide the convenience of making purchases from the Roku Channel Store on your TV. You will only be charged if you choose to make a purchase.
- Watch a new movie a day. Every day. Roku has over 150,000 movies and TV episodes at your fingertips from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, HBO GO, M-GO, VUDU, Redbox Instant by Verizon and more
- With 49 news and weather channels from across the US and around the world, Roku is the best choice for news and weather channels. Top news sources include MSNBC, Fox News, Huffington Post, CNBC and WSJ
- Plus gets loads of other entertainment choices, including: Music from Spotify, Amazon Cloud Player, Pandora, MOG, Rdio, VEVO and TuneInLive sports packages including NBA League Pass Broadband, NHL GameCenter LIVE, MLS LIVE, UFCTV, and MLB.TV PremiumFamily entertainment from PBS and DisneyPhoto and video sharing via Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa
What do I need to hook it up?
Because Internet connection is necessary, so you'll need high-speed broadband for the best experience. You will be up and streaming in minutes. With the simple remote, you choose what you want to watch, and it starts instantly. It's even more convenient than watching a DVD.
Access your existing subscriptions like Netflix. Enjoy tons of free movies, shows, and music. Or browse the latest blockbusters available on demand.
You will have endless entertainment choices, and additions are being made all the time!
The cables you need to connect the box to most television sets are included. However, if you're going to be watching in HD, you'll need an HDMI cable.