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To: American in Israel

I dont know. Roku has a browser. I thought I could get the streaming channels on it


12 posted on 11/12/2020 11:02:13 AM PST by Chickensoup (Voter ID for 2020!! Leftists totalitarian fascists appear to be planning to eradicate conservatives)
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To: Chickensoup

I’ve got Roku and I played with the media browser (another poster gave you the link to the site). Basically, you install the server portion — Emby — on your PC, then the Roku channel for the browser will allow you to access media files that are on your PC inside of Roku instead of just having them available on your PC. Honestly, it was all one giant pain in the butt and the number of file formats it supported was limited. I ended up just using Kodi and attaching my PC to the TV.


18 posted on 11/12/2020 11:24:41 AM PST by Retrofitted
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To: Chickensoup

Why are you wanting to use a browser, on your new Roku TV?

You do NOT need to go through their browser, to use Roku streaming functions (apps, channels, etc.).

Are you wanting to surf the web, on your TV?


25 posted on 11/12/2020 11:35:58 AM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Chickensoup

Ah-Ha....that’s not what you TV looks for. The picture on that will not be good-especially on a good TV.

I think what your system is looking for is access to the downloaded “apps” for the services you want to use.

I use a fire stick and I had to download the Apple TV, Netflix, and Hulu “apps” to the service. Only then could I watch them through the fire stick.

And, I had to download HBO/Max directly to my TV. There are resolution issues all around—but not relevant here.

I think the “problem” is the definition Roku is using for their interface. When I think media browser, I think of a “server.”

I would guess a quick search on Roku’s site for definitions would help you through this.


31 posted on 11/12/2020 11:45:29 AM PST by Vermont Lt (We have entered "Insanity Week." Act accordingly.)
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