Author Topic: Roku owners (Read 16393 times)

anchit · « **Reply #30 on:** Apr 25, 2014 at 10:37 AM »

Quote from: raptor on Apr 24, 2014 at 04:26 PM

sirs, question lang po ... besides Netflix, are there a lot of other stations that you can access without needing a US IP address that would make Roku worth buying ... i'll be in US starting 2nd week of May and considering purchasing one if it's worth it, and i just don't want to depend on Netflix as source ... thanks in advance

Heto yung mga madalas ko na ginagamit na tingin ko hindi kelangan ng US IP:

CNET
Youtube
Pandora
News

Sir if you wont really get a US IP, baka pwede na yung Roku Stick sayo, its cheaper, 49usd lang.

http://www.roku.com/products/streaming-stick

nukee · « **Reply #31 on:** May 08, 2014 at 06:25 PM »

hi, can you just use roku as a normal hd player? like playing downloaded movies from the hdd, or stream downloaded movies from a pc in the same network?

Maestro · « **Reply #32 on:** May 28, 2014 at 05:18 PM »

Sir, sorry newbie question.

I am using PLDTMYdsl, how do i configure my router for the unblok-us? I plan to get unblok-us, but dunno how to configure into my router.

Appreciate the help. Salamat!

Quote from: anchit on Jan 19, 2014 at 08:30 PM

sakin sir Router--> Roku--> Netflix

I just set up my Router to have the supplied DNS ng Unblok-US, then set up Netlfix account first before turning the Roku player on then link them, that's it. I tried it with my xbox pero mas mataas ang cost kasi apart sa Netflix at vpn kelangan pa ng xbox gold live subscription, also tried it with my VT60 tv pero I cant change the Region of my TV kaya di ma-DL ang Netflix.

titor · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2014 at 03:00 AM »

Quote from: Maestro on May 28, 2014 at 05:18 PM

Sir, sorry newbie question.

I am using PLDTMYdsl, how do i configure my router for the unblok-us? I plan to get unblok-us, but dunno how to configure into my router.

Appreciate the help. Salamat!

A bit risky since you need to flash your router. I tried it and bricked it. bye bye... easiest way is to buy a dd-wrt router. but fyi hindi roku gamit ko i wanted to watch netflix using my ipad. but it should be the same (i think)

allen12 · « **Reply #34 on:** Aug 09, 2014 at 07:20 PM »

I bought a Roku 3 (c/o Sir Oreoshake), and I'm waiting for it to arrive here, I'll provide updates on how everything works out. As a safety measure, I've successfully blocked the DNS servers that Roku is known to access on my Linksys-Cisco router (keeping my fingers crossed).

I'm already subscribed to Unblock-us, and so far OK naman yung experience namin with watching Netflix, Hulu, PBS, etc. over iPad and Laptop.

I'll be getting my Roku 3 in a week or two, I'll keep you posted by then.

allen12 · « **Reply #35 on:** Aug 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM »

I have a question. Do you plug your Roku 3 straight into 220v or do you use a stepdown transformer? Thanks!

anchit · « **Reply #36 on:** Aug 15, 2014 at 03:51 PM »

Quote from: allen12 on Aug 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM

I have a question. Do you plug your Roku 3 straight into 220v or do you use a stepdown transformer? Thanks!

pards ang alam ko autovolt, yung sakin bought sa ebay US shipped dito sa australia, since magkaiba ng prong, adaptor lang ginamit ko. wala naman problema.

Paolo · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 12, 2015 at 12:47 PM »

Guys,

Any of you using Globe DSL for your Roku/video streaming? I'll appreciate feedback. Thanks.

nogie · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 12, 2015 at 01:28 PM »

Quote from: titor on Jan 18, 2014 at 02:21 PM

how'd you get your VPN to play sa Roku? I used VPN and netflix before but via pc.

Same here. We have Netflix Canada that sucks so I prefer US Netfllix. I can access US Netflix thru VPN via PC. Di ko alam kung paano i-tweak yong ISP supplied fiber optic router na diretso makaconnect sa US netflix without using VPN thru PC. Any tip how to DIY your router would be very much appreciated.

BTW, Roku 3 owner here and bought it just to watch 3ABN religious channel.

Munskie · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 07, 2016 at 12:21 PM »

where to Buy Roku here in PH?

SiCkBoY · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 08, 2016 at 07:36 AM »

Quote from: Munskie on Jan 07, 2016 at 12:21 PM

where to Buy Roku here in PH?

Meron mga nagbebenta sa OLX and TPC. Even saw a Roku 4 for sale.

benzng · « **Reply #41 on:** Feb 18, 2016 at 01:28 PM »

use a smart DNS over VPN like Getflix. I think its a better option for Roku

paolorenzo · « **Reply #42 on:** Mar 18, 2016 at 09:18 AM »

I bought the new Chromecast, kasi nadala ako sa reviews. But on second thought, dapat yata Roku 3 (2015) pala mas gusto ko (Roku 4 is 4K, pero hindi naman 4K ang mga TV ko).

Makaka tipid ba talaga ako? I plan to disconnect my Sky Dual Def (~1.2k monthly). Will use Roku for movies, NBA, US TV shows, etc, and rely on ABS CBN Blackbox for my local channels. Pero I need to subscribe to VPN, and NBA League Pass. I may need to subscribe to Netflix pa, or other services. Hindi kaya ako mapa-mahal?
I'm also worried about bandwidth. I'm already on Fibr, but baka ma affect ang Roku viewing ko when others start using the internet. Malakas pa naman mag YouTube mga anak ko. I was thinking of setting aside 10Mbps for the Roku sa QOS nang router.
Lastly, yung mga Netflix movies ba discreet 5.1 ba? If stereo lang ang mga Roku content, medyo deal breaker for me. I also want to rely on Roku for movies, to reduce my HDD/torrent use.

Sana mag maka sagot. Thanks.

anchit · « **Reply #43 on:** Mar 18, 2016 at 09:25 AM »

Quote from: paolorenzo on Mar 18, 2016 at 09:18 AM

I bought the new Chromecast, kasi nadala ako sa reviews. But on second thought, dapat yata Roku 3 (2015) pala mas gusto ko (Roku 4 is 4K, pero hindi naman 4K ang mga TV ko).
Makaka tipid ba talaga ako? I plan to disconnect my Sky Dual Def (~1.2k monthly). Will use Roku for movies, NBA, US TV shows, etc, and rely on ABS CBN Blackbox for my local channels. Pero I need to subscribe to VPN, and NBA League Pass. I may need to subscribe to Netflix pa, or other services. Hindi kaya ako mapa-mahal?
- Tama, mapapamahal ka. NGA league pass, Hulu, HBO, ESPN Netflix, lahat yan nasa 12dollars per month.
I'm also worried about bandwidth. I'm already on Fibr, but baka ma affect ang Roku viewing ko when others start using the internet. Malakas pa naman mag YouTube mga anak ko. I was thinking of setting aside 10Mbps for the Roku sa QOS nang router.
- kayang kaya, ako madalas 2 kameng naka Netflix, naka youtube etc kaya naan ng cable internet ditto na 10mbps.
Lastly, yung mga Netflix movies ba discreet 5.1 ba? If stereo lang ang mga Roku content, medyo deal breaker for me. I also want to rely on Roku for movies, to reduce my HDD/torrent use.
- hindi pa ako nakakasubok kasi wala akong set up ditto sa OZland.
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Sana mag maka sagot. Thanks.

Mukha ngang dapat Roku binili mo brader. Chromecast is taga bato lang naman ng content ng phone mo to your tv. At least Roku stick, kesa Chromecast.

paolorenzo · « **Reply #44 on:** Mar 18, 2016 at 11:32 AM »

Quote from: anchit on Mar 18, 2016 at 09:25 AM

- Tama, mapapamahal ka. NGA league pass, Hulu, HBO, ESPN Netflix, lahat yan nasa 12dollars per month.

- kayang kaya, ako madalas 2 kameng naka Netflix, naka youtube etc kaya naan ng cable internet ditto na 10mbps.

- hindi pa ako nakakasubok kasi wala akong set up ditto sa OZland.

Mukha ngang dapat Roku binili mo brader. Chromecast is taga bato lang naman ng content ng phone mo to your tv. At least Roku stick, kesa Chromecast.

Thank you sir! Sana may maka confirm if meron discrete audio ang Roku. I would assume yes, kasi meron naman toslink out.

loumartial · « **Reply #45 on:** Sep 16, 2017 at 05:49 PM »

a nice and friendly FB Group dedicated to Pinoy Roku users worldwide: https://web.facebook.com/groups/195877800940299/

plapoy · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 21, 2017 at 09:58 PM »

planning to buy roku streaming via globe telecom offer of 999php one time payment. but i'm not sure if this already 2017 model. based on the remote, it didn't have the voice search yet so i assume that this is 2016 model. Can anyone confirm please?

Kier · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 13, 2019 at 04:31 PM »

Im planning to buy a Roku stick +, marami pa rin bang channel apps ang gagana, pati yung mga movies and tv show free streaming channels sa Roku? The likes of PlutoTV, etc. ng hindi gagamitan ng VPN?

flowjy · « **Reply #48 on:** Mar 01, 2019 at 01:41 PM »

Hey guys...if anybody's interested, I have an extra Roku Ultra (2018) up for sale. Its sealed and unopened. Just send me a PM.

pekspert · « **Reply #49 on:** Mar 01, 2019 at 02:02 PM »

Quote from: Kier on Jan 13, 2019 at 04:31 PM

Im planning to buy a Roku stick +, marami pa rin bang channel apps ang gagana, pati yung mga movies and tv show free streaming channels sa Roku? The likes of PlutoTV, etc. ng hindi gagamitan ng VPN?

Roku here is pretty much useless without a VPN. Cant access the USA shows.

RastaSega · « **Reply #50 on:** Jun 04, 2019 at 05:20 PM »

not if you're just after netflix and youtube, both in 4k.

Quote from: pekspert on Mar 01, 2019 at 02:02 PM

Roku here is pretty much useless without a VPN. Cant access the USA shows.

jerix · « **Reply #51 on:** Jun 30, 2020 at 02:00 PM »

Any Roku ultra user here? with a premium netflix account, can this Ultra get a 4k video and an Atmos sound and passthrough it on my receiver?

raptor · « **Reply #52 on:** Jun 30, 2020 at 02:33 PM »

Quote from: jerix on Jun 30, 2020 at 02:00 PM

any Roku ultra user here?

i am using Roku Ultra

jerix · « **Reply #53 on:** Jun 30, 2020 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: raptor on Jun 30, 2020 at 02:33 PM

i am using Roku Ultra

bro, hows the performance? i believe this can passthrough the Atmos to the receiver.

raptor · « **Reply #54 on:** Jun 30, 2020 at 02:53 PM »

Quote from: jerix on Jun 30, 2020 at 02:44 PM

bro, hows the performance? i believe this can passthrough the Atmos to the receiver.

yes sir, it can pass through Atmos over HDMI ... I have both an Ultra and Premiere Plus ... both models can pass through Atmos signals ... yung main difference lang na nakikita ko is mas responsive yung Ultra and have more internal memory - yung Premiere Plus would require you to have an SD card if you are installing a lot of apps/channels ... been using the device for probably 2 years, very satisfied

only drawback ng mga Roku's is the battery life of the remote - make sure to have spare batteries on standby ... option is use a mobile app for remote

jerix · « **Reply #55 on:** Jun 30, 2020 at 04:29 PM »

Quote from: raptor on Jun 30, 2020 at 02:53 PM

yes sir, it can pass through Atmos over HDMI ... I have both an Ultra and Premiere Plus ... both models can pass through Atmos signals ... yung main difference lang na nakikita ko is mas responsive yung Ultra and have more internal memory - yung Premiere Plus would require you to have an SD card if you are installing a lot of apps/channels ... been using the device for probably 2 years, very satisfied

only drawback ng mga Roku's is the battery life of the remote - make sure to have spare batteries on standby ... option is use a mobile app for remote

Bro thanks. I have ordered the ULTRA through Lazada.

jerix · « **Reply #56 on:** Jul 22, 2020 at 10:35 AM »

Got now the Roku Ultra. yes nice video. my netflix account is premium but i cant seem to have the roku stream dolby atmos. my windows can do it nicely to my DA capable receiver.

jerix · « **Reply #57 on:** Aug 07, 2020 at 06:08 PM »

Any advice on how to get my Roku stream Netflix Dolby Atmos? My laptop and Desktop can do it, bakit ito hindi? Naka auto detect audio ko sa Roku.

alvinbaronsia · « **Reply #58 on:** Aug 07, 2020 at 06:25 PM »

AFAIK kaunting devices lang nagsusupport ng Netflix ATMOS

comet · « **Reply #59 on:** Aug 07, 2020 at 09:32 PM »

Netflix Dolby Atmos playback is currently only supported via the Apple TV 4K (with tvOS 12 or later), LG OLED TVs (2017 or newer), Sony BRAVIA Android TVs (2018 models), the Pixela 4K Smart Tuner, the Windows 10 app (requires Windows 10 RS3 Build 16299 or later), or Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X game consoles. - from Hifidigest