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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

RandomNumbers

(18,340 posts) Sat Jan 11, 2025, 12:35 PM Jan 11

Netflix question - best streaming device for an old "smart" TV? [View all]

Related to my Roku question thread, here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/114321732

I have the option to return the Roku. As noted on the other thread, %&*$## Netflix won't work with either an older TV ("smart" TV, so not THAT old), OR with a Chromecast. (apparently it won't work with any Chromecast model, but I would have to buy a Google Streaming or something). But Roku has pissed me off mightily and I haven't even set up the device or created an account yet.

So, starting back at square one - would Roku still be the best option? or what would you suggest? (other than just saying f* it to my "free" year of Netflix?)

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Netflix question - best streaming device for an old "smart" TV? [View all] RandomNumbers Jan 11 OP

I love my Nvidia Shield. I have them all, and the Shield is what I use on a daily basis. Ferrets are Cool Jan 11 #1

Thanks for the suggestion! RandomNumbers Jan 11 #2

Had Roku J-9 Jan 11 #3

Roku is simple, cheap and reliable. Our family has a bunch of them and they're great. kysrsoze Jan 11 #4

I have ROKU on several older TV's liberal N proud Jan 11 #5

Define "best"? AZJonnie Jan 11 #6

Thanks for the info RandomNumbers Jan 11 #7

A streaming device is not a mobile device so the 'but then' is not really applicable to your sitch AZJonnie Jan 13 #13

I have nothing but "dumb" tv's but the two I tend to use have roku sticks and work fine. hlthe2b Jan 11 #8

I actually got Roku to work on an old 28" Phillips (digital, pre-HD) with one problem ... eppur_se_muova Jan 11 #9

I also used my Roku to on an old analog TV. This was before 2013. LeftInTX Jan 17 #16

We use Chromecast on a 2018 so so smart tv .. 1WorldHope Jan 11 #10

Yes, per the Netflix page I found (again) today RandomNumbers Jan 11 #11

Right. I did the same thing with Starz. 1WorldHope Jan 11 #12

Sounds like you've settled on an option but here's something to know AZJonnie Jan 14 #14

I have had the same Roku since 2011. I don't even know what model it is anymore. LeftInTX Jan 17 #15