I have a Roku stick on my home tv which I rarely use. My question is, can I use this device on my MH tv to get tv reception at the campground. I have an iPhone with Verizon service and "unlimited" data. Can I use my iPhone as a mobile hotspot and connect it to the Roku device to at least get youtube etc?

IB853347201 wrote:Yes. We do it all the time.Do you have Verizon? I am told I can use up to 15GB per device on 4G. Is that similar to yours? Thanks.

Yes, but to make it more steady in streaming from a cellphone hotspot go into the Roku settings and change it to 720p on the picture quality, streaming is much easier then as compared to using 1080p which you likely had it set for from an in house wifi.

Thanks very much for the information. I am going to hook it up now and give it a try.

Your only problem will be 15GB will last only about 10 days if you watch much TV at all.

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dennislanier
Explorer
Oct 07, 2019
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions/information. I plan on giving it a try when we get to the campground.
trb46
Explorer
Oct 07, 2019
I’ve used my Roku device using both campground WiFi and phone (hotspot). As wanderingaimlessly said, change Roku resolution to 720p in settings for smoother streaming.
lane_hog
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2019
Late to the thread, but we have had good luck running Roku off our home hotspot. Good tip on the 720p setting... that should help reduce bandwidth used.
Delphi
Explorer
Oct 09, 2019
dennislanier wrote:
Another question. Any way to get network tv with roku?

We use Youtube TV on our Roku. The web site is: tv.youtube.com

Some other people have mentioned Google TV, but I think they mean Youtube TV as it's owned by Google.

Youtube TV offers a free trial, and there are no long-term contracts. You pay month-by-month for the service.
TurnThePage
Explorer
Oct 10, 2019
Mine works fine when my RV is connected to my home wifi, but won't show local channels when connected to wifi just 3 blocks away.
MrWizard
Moderator
Oct 10, 2019
Whose WiFi, your mobile? Starbucks ? A neighbor using a proxy or VPN so the location data is different ?

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