Ferdinand Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A simple question, I hope .. can I watch the normal BBC1 etc TV channels live via a Roku stick or box? The information does not seem to be very consistent as to whether that can be done or not. I plan to get one to experiment, as I am about to move off Virgin, and the satellite or wired options do not seem attractive. Cheers Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultramods Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 yes you can. on my Roku I use IPlayer, ITV (and STV), Channel 4, Amazon, Now TV and Netflix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ferdinand Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, ultramods said: yes you can. on my Roku I use IPlayer, ITV (and STV), Channel 4, Amazon, Now TV and Netflix Sorry forgot to ask. Is that the 4K or the Express version? Cheers F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A 4k firestick is another option. You can put a lot of apps on it that allows you to watch whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 We've got a Firestick for home, and a Roku stick in the wee cottage. I haven't used the Roku all that much myself, but it seems slicker and less glitchy than the (now 3 year old) Firestick. With both devices, you download various different 'apps' to access content. They are really just Android powered devices and if you are used to using a smartphone then it will seem fairly logical. So you can download the BBC iPlayer app and access all BBC content that way, and of course ITV, C4 etc have their own apps. On the Roku there is a Youtube app, whilst on the Firestick you have to go via the web browser app since Amazon and Google had a falling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Crofter said: We've got a Firestick for home, and a Roku stick in the wee cottage. I haven't used the Roku all that much myself, but it seems slicker and less glitchy than the (now 3 year old) Firestick. With both devices, you download various different 'apps' to access content. They are really just Android powered devices and if you are used to using a smartphone then it will seem fairly logical. So you can download the BBC iPlayer app and access all BBC content that way, and of course ITV, C4 etc have their own apps. On the Roku there is a Youtube app, whilst on the Firestick you have to go via the web browser app since Amazon and Google had a falling out. Cheers. I have already bought the Roku for that reason, since it will be used by an 80 year old. I have however found that the enter-your-email bit is clunky, having used my long email address as the account name on the website ?. Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On the new model its a lot faster to do everything. YouTube works fine as well using the app. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Any idea if any of the Sky channels are available on Roku..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, PeterW said: Any idea if any of the Sky channels are available on Roku..? Wait till I get the password updated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, PeterW said: Any idea if any of the Sky channels are available on Roku..? You taking about legitimate means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 33 minutes ago, Declan52 said: You taking about legitimate means. Errr .... ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, PeterW said: Errr .... ? Nothing except Sky News afaics. There may be purchasable options available. The interface has the feel of all modern interfaces ... you have been dropped into a maze with no map so you have to explore the content from below, though the voice interface is good. It seems to be straightforward to use and responsive, though - I would recommend it over my old Chromecast. Ferdinand Edited March 27, 2019 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagic Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 You can access more Sky content via Sky Store & Now TV Apps. Really like the Roku boxes, got 2x express and one stick, they all 'just work' and support all the on-demand services. Use them more than linear TV these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Two more. If I want channels such as Yesterday or Really from The Freeview set on Rocky, which is the best way? Also, can I rearrange the apps on the home screen to my liking? Cheers Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagic Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) @Ferdinand To rearrange channels, select what you want to move (i.e so it has the white box around it) then press the * button on the remote. It will bring up a menu with a move option. For yesterday and really - catch up is available via the UKTV Play app and live I think is via the TVPlayer app (subscription may be required) Seems UKTV have just pulled thier channels from TVPlayer according to https://support.tvplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025349832-CHANNEL-CHANGES-UKTV-Channels-no-longer-on-TVPlayer Edited March 28, 2019 by MrMagic Updated UKTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 28/03/2019 at 09:05, MrMagic said: @Ferdinand To rearrange channels, select what you want to move (i.e so it has the white box around it) then press the * button on the remote. It will bring up a menu with a move option. For yesterday and really - catch up is available via the UKTV Play app and live I think is via the TVPlayer app (subscription may be required) Seems UKTV have just pulled thier channels from TVPlayer according to https://support.tvplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025349832-CHANNEL-CHANGES-UKTV-Channels-no-longer-on-TVPlayer Making progress with Rome. Though the iPad turns it into Rome or Rocky on BH. UKTV play app seems good for eg Yesterday, Dave etc. i am currently struggling a little for two things, after doing a bit of looking around online. 1 - an EPG, especially within the ROKU version of iPlayer. It seems to be missing. 2 - a straightforward way to browse catch up content. Any pointers would be most helpful. I am running the posh - £60 - latest version of ROKU in an HD capable Smart TV Cheers Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 I am now happy that Roku and the very limited Freeview I can get meet my needs, so I will be cancelling the Virgin bb / phone / TV service from next month, and preparing to move to one of the Phone / BB twin services where there is more choice. Thanks, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Ok. A few weeks in. The only thing that a really being missed is an EPG; even within the version of iPlayer or the Really / Dave etc app it is very difficult to find things. i may need to think about the TV Player to make Freeview type channels easier to find. We have reverted to a newspaper for TV times for now. F Edited April 14, 2019 by Ferdinand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Ferdinand said: Ok. A few weeks in. The only thing that a really being missed is an EPG; even within the version of iPlayer or the Really / Dave etc app it is very difficult to find things. use a web browser Freeview EPG https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide#rOc0dk2JgcqBExzp.97 Freesat EPG https://www.freesat.co.uk/tv-guide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Supplementary question. One of my Roku Stream Stick + remote controllers (ie the handheld) needs a replacement (it is lost). Does anyone know which one I need, and if a third party thing is available. Roku say they sell them, but on their website only seem to have the whole thing available. Cheers F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Kodi .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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