Posted on 01/27/2023 4:00:59 PM PST by CatOwner
When setting up Roku devices (or similar) on two TVs, are each Roku independent of the other? For instance, say we add a streaming channel that requires a code or confirmation. Does each Roku need to do this separately? Or does setting it up with one Roku impact the other Roku on the account and other TV?
Both Roku devices are activated and work with Roku's channels and a freebie service like Pluto TV. I'm just wanting to understand a bit more before diving head-first into this.
They are independent. I am signed I on two ROKUS, but we can watch different shows.
When you add the second use the same account details you put on the first one.
I just cut the cord on Tuesday and I may well sign up for something like Roku. I’ll look forward to replies here.
“For instance, say we add a streaming channel that requires a code or confirmation. Does each Roku need to do this separately?”
Generally yes, but not always. I have multiple TVs with Roku built in, and they’re all signed into the same Roku account. Let’s say that I add a channel on one of the TVs. It does NOT typically appear among the channels on the other TVs. BUT let’s say that I add the channel that requires its own log-in (e.g., Showtime Anytime) on two TVs, then with the 2nd TV, it seems that I often do not have to enter my log in information again (i.e., the Roku account has saved it, apparently). I don’t know. It’s hit and miss. Trial and error will get you up and running pretty quickly and easily, I’d imagine.
I got rid of Spectrum cable last May. Had two Rokus originally for Netflix and Prime, and they worked independently. One was in the living room, and the other in the spare bedroom. When I got rid of Spectrum, I bought two TCL Roku TV’s to take their place. The Rokus were older, and it was time for an upgrade for the old TVs which weren’t smart TV’s.
They are independent, but share an account. If you add a channel to one, it shows up on the other.
You can also do photos (screensaver) and they appear on all roku devices (no charge for storing your photos, but you cannot download them, just upload).
Roku is the BEST. BTW, if you get a TV with builtin Roku (that has OTA (over the air) receiver), it will handle those for you WHILE ALSO giving you about 900 over the air channels from all over the USA. Attach a crappy antenna now, and you receive everything in glorious HD.
This works with my 2 year old TCL 65 inch tv (roku built in).
Roku is an independent company - so that’s why they are kicking everyone’s but vs proprietary lock you in software in the TV or cable device.
on the 900 channels, i am assuming you bought the smart internet connected tv...that’s how Roku gets the 900 channels to your tv.
Actually, i looked and it’s over 1000 channels now.
1000 channels and nothing on....
One roku per tv. They can share certain information on the LAN. Stations are on a per tv but your accounts are shared. Example you can move tona different tv and resume
I have four TCLRoku TVs and any of the four remotes works on any of the TVs.
You don’t sign up for ROKU. You either buy a TV with it installed or get an after market box for about $30.00.
Then you “Program” it to hold the streaming channels you want. There are dozens of free ones and others like Amazon Prime that require a monthly subscription. You can also use the ROKU to watch Youtube/Rumble videos.
“Cutting the cord” = trading in one paid entertainment service for another in many cases.
“I quit cable”
One year later, has five different paid streaming services.
What’s Roku account??
I bought 2 devices about 3 years ago when I found USTVGO streaming on the net so I cut cable. (Sadly USTVGO went away recently)
Have never heard of a Roku account!
We are also “cutting the cord” by dropping Directv for Hulu. Directv got too expensive. The only problem is how to stream out of market MLB, specifically, the Cardinals.
“You can also use the ROKU to watch Youtube/Rumble videos”
Didn’t know that. Thanks for the info.
Roku is simply the first streaming platform anyone should consider.
Everything works on it.
Even better is to get a TV with Roku built-in.
Get the newer, faster Roku device, when choosing.
The voice input is quite good. You can ask Roku, through the remote, about a show, and it combs through various apps some you don’t even have installed, telling you which are free and which require a subscription. It’s not an exhaustive scan, but is helpful.
It all just works and the image is great.
Yes, but you do not have to watch the same show at the same time, which I think is what the poster was asking.
We LOVE our ROKUs.
Once the cord it cut, you will find alternatives. For me, I mostly watch YouTube videos on my Roku. Documentaries, music concerts, older movies, how-to videos, etc.
More content then I'll ever see in a lifetime.
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