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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

UpInArms

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14. I never saw an ad prior to getting it

Reply to RandomNumbers (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 11, 2025, 02:54 PM

Jan 2025

It was recommended to me because of my lack of options (I do not want a satellite dish on my house along with the monthly $100+ bill.

My DH calls the controller “the banana,” as it is difficult to determine whicjph side is up and where the buttons are located

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Roku question - preprinted channel buttons on remote [View all] RandomNumbers Jan 2025 OP

I have been using Roku since 2010 UpInArms Jan 2025 #1

Thanks for your reply and good wishes RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #2

The buttons might vary from location to location, including country to country. eppur_se_muova Jan 2025 #9

I never saw an ad prior to getting it UpInArms Jan 2025 #14

Been streaming since WAY before it was cool. Have had 3 'smart' TVs & remotes Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #3

It actually has a Netflix button RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #5

Think of the Roku homescreen as the desktop LearnedHand Jan 2025 #7

I hate "me too" replies, but me too. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #12

I've had Roku for years claudette Jan 2025 #4

Thanks for the info RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #6

Yes claudette Jan 2025 #8

I never use the remote on my Roku 3 anyway. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #11

Which model Roku did you get? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #10

Express 4K+ RandomNumbers Jan 2025 #13

That's exactly the ones I bought. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #15

I've not yet found my ideal streaming device. hunter Jan 2025 #16

I thought about doing this with a raspberry Pi LearnedHand Jan 2025 #17

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