SMART TV IS IT WORTH THE CHANGE ?

westend wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

westend wrote:
FWIW, I haven't tried Roku, yet, because I know how addictive streaming can be. These device's main attribute, IMO, is convenience and for that, I'm not willing to pay monthly fees.

There is no monthly fee for Roku. There are free channels available and you can access your Amazon, Netflix, Hulu accounts through Roku if you have them.

Thanks. Hadn't looked into it enough to know but assumed there was a monthly charge. They just give these devices out free, then? We have a Netflix account but the Kids use it, mostly.

You buy the device just like you buy your TV (but a lot cheaper). What streaming services you access through it is dependent upon your preferences. I have Amazon Prime and Netflix accounts so I can use the Roku to watch those. I don't have a Hulu account so I can't access that through Roku.

Then Roku offers a selection of "free channels". Some, like PBS offer a selection of their on air programming. Some, offer older B movies (like the horror channel) with commercials. Some are just filled with advertisements for their premium channels (like the History Channel).