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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #30 on: Oct 18, 2013 at 08:50 AM »
Here's a sample of the PQ from the Roku, streaming netflix and hulu plus. apologies my phone's cam is horrible (blackberry kasi) hehe.









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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #31 on: Oct 19, 2013 at 03:52 AM »
@shauntot - what free channels do you get? also can you wirelessly stream files from your pc?

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #32 on: Oct 19, 2013 at 11:39 AM »
The Internet channels are free, like Twit and Revision3.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #33 on: Oct 21, 2013 at 09:06 AM »
kiwimig - aside from Netflix, Amazon and HuluPlus, almost all the channels you see in the screenshot are free. There's hundreds of channels (if I'm not mistaken currently at 700+ channels) that are available, however I didn't add them all kasi sa Netflix pa lang, ubos na oras ko kakapanood hehe. Here are the channels available - http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse

Yes I can stream wireless from my PC to the Roku using the Plex channel (free)

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #34 on: Oct 21, 2013 at 03:05 PM »
kiwimig - aside from Netflix, Amazon and HuluPlus, almost all the channels you see in the screenshot are free. There's hundreds of channels (if I'm not mistaken currently at 700+ channels) that are available, however I didn't add them all kasi sa Netflix pa lang, ubos na oras ko kakapanood hehe. Here are the channels available - http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse

Yes I can stream wireless from my PC to the Roku using the Plex channel (free)

very interesting. thanks!

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #35 on: Nov 03, 2013 at 05:15 AM »
I am also a netflix subscriber since April.

I'm using an HTPC, and Chrome or Firefox browsers to play it.

I don't use a VPN, instead I just installed an extension on both Chrome and Firefox that will let you watch netflix or hulu even outside of US.

I don't know how the extension does it, but it works flawlessly.

By the way the extension is "MediaHint".

When playing on my android tablet, I use an app called "Hola", and it lets me watch netflix on my tablet.
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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #36 on: Nov 03, 2013 at 07:12 AM »
@frankthetank,

can chrome or firefox extension plays amazon instant movies using a PC or limited lang ito sa netflix and hulu?

@shauntot,
can you pls share how to subscribe DNS. want to try out amazon instant movies on my ipad.

also, i am using globelines 2 mbps subscription with a globe provided modem/wifi router-in-one. i think the brand is prolink. pwede na kaya ito?

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #37 on: Nov 04, 2013 at 08:03 AM »
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@Weng

I haven't tried yet on amazon instant video, but when I try to sign up for a trial, it doesn't tell me any country restrictions.

I've tried it on netflix, hulu, pandora, spotify, and bbc.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #38 on: Nov 04, 2013 at 08:19 AM »
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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #39 on: Nov 04, 2013 at 11:41 AM »
So eager to try this one that i already ordered Roku online via sir Oreoshake. Can't wait. But so far, Hulu works great on my PC. I did it via the Unotelly route as well. Enjoy ang anak ko kakapanood ng Power Rangers  ;D

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #40 on: Nov 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM »
@weng - for dns, you can try unotelly.com (it's what I'm using) so far no problems whatsoever. as for a 2mpbs link, I think it's enough, but that would be the minimum ata for proper HD streaming. What you can do to try it out kung kaya ng speed mo is to get the Mediahint extension for chrome/firefox - https://mediahint.com/

tapos subscribe ka to netflix (free for 1 month) so you can check if ok yung streaming quality. If you find the quality is good after your trial expires, then you can subscribe na :)

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #41 on: Nov 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM »
So eager to try this one that i already ordered Roku online via sir Oreoshake. Can't wait. But so far, Hulu works great on my PC. I did it via the Unotelly route as well. Enjoy ang anak ko kakapanood ng Power Rangers  ;D

Same experience here. Ever since my 2 kids discovered power rangers on netflix last week, wala ng ibang pinanood. Nagdownload ako ng episode ng Bioman sa youtube and showed it to them and told them na yan ang original ginaya lang ng power rangers. Sabi ba naman sakin ng daughter ko, bakit daw may square things on the screen??? (pixelized kasi low quality yung bioman from youtube hehe)

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #42 on: Nov 14, 2013 at 01:21 PM »
Same experience here. Ever since my 2 kids discovered power rangers on netflix last week, wala ng ibang pinanood. Nagdownload ako ng episode ng Bioman sa youtube and showed it to them and told them na yan ang original ginaya lang ng power rangers. Sabi ba naman sakin ng daughter ko, bakit daw may square things on the screen??? (pixelized kasi low quality yung bioman from youtube hehe)

Netflix is ideal for kids. my 3yr old was hooked dahil kumpleto ang pocoyo.
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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #43 on: Nov 14, 2013 at 01:35 PM »
hmm meron palang ganitong thread dito, sali ako hehe.

my current setup is i have a Roku 3 na pinabili ko sa sister ko sa states, then meron akong linksys e1200 dd-wrt router. ang gamit kong VPN ay dalawa, isang unotelly dns at astrill vpn. ginagamit ko ang astrill sa mga cases na di kaya ng unotelly gaya nang downloading ip restricted games on my xbox360 and services like popcornflix channel in roku (unotelly dns does not support this). well anyway, i am a subscriber of netflix, hulu plus, and amazon prime. unlike the first 2, amazon can only be paid at an annual fee, no monthly option. my current isp is pldt fibr 8mbps so you can imagine how fast and clear the streaming is. i can watch hulu plus on my roku, my son watching netflix on the ipad, and my daughter watching dora on amazon prime in her nexus 7 all at the same time without hiccup, plus my wife doing youtube on her iphone as a bonus, yeah i experimented it hehe. quality of videos are mostly HD. netflix excels more in movies and recent us tv shows, hulu excels on current tv shows in us and uk, amazon on the other hand excels on tv episodes for kids and some quality 90's movies.

i also own a chromecast, i bought it from a seller in tpc, i usually use chromecast in watching youtube videos since roku doesn't fully support youtube. i can also watch hulu plus and netflix on it.

i made a roku thread on tpc and if you are a member there you can also chat there http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=287295
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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #44 on: Nov 16, 2013 at 04:31 PM »
Question po. I already subscribed to Unotelly and have been watching Hulu on my PC, while waiting for my Roku. Pansin ko lang pag nanuod na sa Ipad ang anak ko nagbu buffer na yung sa PC. And to think i just upgraded to 8mbps. When i do speed test accurate naman sya sa 5 to 6 mbps. Reading shauntot's post. Nasa 3mbps lang sya and still can accomodate simultaneous streaming. Any suggestions? Im using a Dlink DIR 615 router. Do i need to change my router?

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #45 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM »
xxadonisxx - use twonky for youtube on your roku. get the twonky channel from the channel store, tapos download the app on your ipad/android. works exactly the same as chromecast, so no need for chromecast. been using it since day one of my roku, was planning to get a chromecast kasi solely for youtube, nakatipid ako ng konti :)

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #46 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM »
kidlat - you're using unodns only not unovpn right?

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #47 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM »
Hi!

I got chrome and roku 3 after I came back from the US the other week. Is there someone who can be friendly enough to point to me the quick and dirty way of setting this up immediately since I know I also need a VPN type service for this to work properly, right?

On the other hand, how do you go about for any subscription based fees for the US channels?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #48 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 01:55 PM »
Jackryan - for your roku3 and chromecast to work here, you'll need a US based IP, but you need to change your DNS on your router as well.

Go to unotelly.com and sign up for a free 1 week trial, once you sign up, look for the insrtructions on how to change your DNS on your router in their FAQ. Most branded routers are there already with instructions on how to change your DNS, if you're not familiar with your router.

After that, connect your Roku wired or wirelessly to your router and you should be able to add the subscription based US channels like netflix, hulu, etc.

If you've already connected your roku to the internet, it will already have a Philippines-based IP so even if you use the above steps, it won't work. You'll need to reset to factory settings first, then do the steps I mentioned above.

To factory reset your roku, simply go to settings and at the bottom of the list is factory reset. Before you do your factory reset, make sure your roku is not connected to your network. Hope that helps, let me know if you need anything else.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #49 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 05:33 PM »
Thanks bro Shauntot! :)

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Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #50 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 06:51 PM »

kidlat - you're using unodns only not unovpn right?

Hi sir. Yes im only using unoDNS. At first i thought the Mediahint is clogging the bandwidth so i tried using Chrome, but same result. Ano kaya ang problema nito sir? My router has been very dependable, i doubt it is the problem. Or is it my PC?

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #51 on: Nov 20, 2013 at 01:51 PM »
xxadonisxx - use twonky for youtube on your roku. get the twonky channel from the channel store, tapos download the app on your ipad/android. works exactly the same as chromecast, so no need for chromecast. been using it since day one of my roku, was planning to get a chromecast kasi solely for youtube, nakatipid ako ng konti :)
yes alam ko yun, kaya nga nasabi kong not fully supported ng roku ang youtube, but there are workarounds. pero mas maganda pa din kung i fully support na ng roku ang youtube para all in streaming sevice na siya, smahan na din sana ng airplay hehe

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #52 on: Nov 20, 2013 at 02:40 PM »
Hi sir. Yes im only using unoDNS. At first i thought the Mediahint is clogging the bandwidth so i tried using Chrome, but same result. Ano kaya ang problema nito sir? My router has been very dependable, i doubt it is the problem. Or is it my PC?

Naka unodns ka tapos sabay pa sa mediahint sir? Kung naka unodns na, no need for mediahint.

2 things I would ask you to check:

1) You also mentioned that nangyayari lang yung buffering on your PC when your daughter's ipad is streaming at the same time. I would highly doubt this is the case, pero wala ka naman sigurong na set na QOS sa router mo to allow your daughter's ipad traffic to hog use up most of your bandwith right?

2) You said in your post you were streaming Hulu and when your daughter's ipad is streaming your PC starts to buffer. Is it also the same case when you stream Netflix? Take note that netflix might not buffer kasi it has adaptive streaming like youtube, wherein it downgrades the picture quality a bit instead of buffering so you can still watch the movie without pauses, albeit the quality is a bit degraded.


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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #53 on: Nov 25, 2013 at 02:49 AM »
Hi guys.Do you think it is possible to configure Smart LTE to work  with unotelly dns or astrill vpn?  I'm interested in this and I was thinking to get LTE instead of the more expensive fiber if it's possible.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #54 on: Nov 26, 2013 at 09:11 AM »
Hi guys.Do you think it is possible to configure Smart LTE to work  with unotelly dns or astrill vpn?  I'm interested in this and I was thinking to get LTE instead of the more expensive fiber if it's possible.

Not sure how Smart LTE works, but if you are able to change its DNS settings, then yes I'm assuming it will work.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #55 on: Nov 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM »
Naka unodns ka tapos sabay pa sa mediahint sir? Kung naka unodns na, no need for mediahint.

2 things I would ask you to check:

1) You also mentioned that nangyayari lang yung buffering on your PC when your daughter's ipad is streaming at the same time. I would highly doubt this is the case, pero wala ka naman sigurong na set na QOS sa router mo to allow your daughter's ipad traffic to hog use up most of your bandwith right?

2) You said in your post you were streaming Hulu and when your daughter's ipad is streaming your PC starts to buffer. Is it also the same case when you stream Netflix? Take note that netflix might not buffer kasi it has adaptive streaming like youtube, wherein it downgrades the picture quality a bit instead of buffering so you can still watch the movie without pauses, albeit the quality is a bit degraded.



Thanks for the reply. To answer no. 1, i have no idea how the QoS works :) i basically connected all wires when i bought the router and worked automatically. To answer no. 2, i havent spent time on Netflix, because Hulu seems to stream better and more updated shows, but i will try if the same issue comes up with Netflix.

Anyway, im just waiting for my Roku. Hopefully today or tomorrow i will be able to set it up. Will give feedback right away :) Perhaps this will no longer be an issue if streaming is thru Roku already.

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #56 on: Nov 28, 2013 at 02:11 PM »
ok sir, good luck!

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Re: Netflix on Roku or Chromecast
« Reply #57 on: Dec 06, 2013 at 04:05 PM »
Hi selling a Roku HD streaming player at the Marketplace.Was not able to get netflix to work using my smart LTE.Need wired connection to make it work :(

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« Reply #58 on: Dec 08, 2013 at 12:34 PM »
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