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What I need to play Netflix on my older version TV

westwood
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westwood
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What I need to play Netflix on my older version TV
1/7/2018 at 12:09 PM

I would like to try Internet only and Netflix to save some cash. If I want to play Netflix on my older model TV what device do I need to get to be able to play Netflix? Also...is Netflix the best Streaming service or is there another one that may be better?? Thanks.
Adam

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Adam
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Netflix
1/7/2018 at 12:28 PM

What make/model is the TV if one was to do a quick Google on it?
or do you know if it has a free HDMI port (they look like this https://goo.gl/images/SJ4VsL)?
Popgoestheweasel
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Popgoestheweasel
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1/7/2018 at 12:31 PM

If your tv isn't a smart tv then you will need a streaming device like a streaming bluray player, an Xbox, a Wii or a roku. I would recommend a steaming bluray that allows you to add apps. Netflix is the best we have had. Crave has good shows but the interface is not user friendly. Ctv go is free and you can stream live tv. We got rid if cable about 4 years ago and don't really miss it all.
RejoiceCanada
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RejoiceCanada
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older TV
1/7/2018 at 1:22 PM

If you have an old CRT television with composite (A,V) inputs, like this:

http://forums.support.roxio.com/uploads/monthly_10_2012/post-39730-0-56196800-1351596269.jpg

then you may need a compatible streaming box like Roku, Apple TV, or a game system like Playstation 3 or Xbox360 that can receive WiFi and transmit to your TV (HOWEVER, it must have these type of component cables to interface with your TV (older TVs have no HDMI, as Adam posted).

Also you can buy converters on eBay that input HDMI and output component end like this

https://www.amazon.ca/ViewHD-Composite-Converter-i:nclude-Adapter/dp/B00LK95VNQ

but for that price, you can just get a TV with HDMI as they are cheap now and use a streaming device like the Chromecast:
https://www.amazon.ca/Full-HD-AnyCast-Wireless-Chromecast-Airplay/dp/B01H5LZ0YC

We have one and love it. We stream from our computer to TV. But you can used any device that connect to internet like phone or tablet to stream to TV.

No more cable fees for us.
My2centsrant
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My2centsrant
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We use either our ROKU, or the NetFlix channel on MTS TV
1/7/2018 at 1:36 PM

The ROKU works great, and so does the dedicated channel on MTS TV (channel 55).

We have the ROKU 3, and wired direct with a CAT 5 cable to take advantage of the bandwidth available. Wireless works well if you don't have too many devices using up your available bandwidth. As mentioned in previous posts, you do need an available HDMI input , or you may have to purchase an adapter. Shouldn't be too complicated to get your TV hooked up.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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Roku
1/7/2018 at 3:55 PM

We''ve had a Roku for years. It''s an old Roku 1 I think, it''s been a loooong time we''ve had it. We used to use it with our old tube TV, we''ve since upgraded to a flatscreen but still use it. It''s pretty idiot-proof. We also have an andriod box (Kodi) and I find it much harder to use, I prefer the Roku if you''re not particularly tech-saavy.

edit to add: We stream Netflix. For $10/month (it might be $11-$12 a month now), alongside the other streaming things we can get via Roku (especially YouTube... it's amazing what you can find on there) we haven't had cable in years and years, and there's more TV available than we can ever hope to watch.

Edited by Abbysmum, 2018-01-07 15:56:41
westwood
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westwood
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Yes...
1/7/2018 at 6:18 PM

it is new enough to have HDMI ports (not he really old kind) but not a SMART TV. I just wondered if there is a specific ROKU to get as there are several kinds it seems. I am going to try just going with Netflix for a bit and see if it is worth the cash saving.

RejoiceCanada
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RejoiceCanada

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Ahhh,

1/7/2018 at 6:45 PM

westwood said "it is new enough to have HDMI ports (not he really old kind) but not a SMART TV. I just wondered if there is a specific ROKU to get as there are several kinds it seems. I am going to try just going with Netflix for a bit and see if it is worth the cash saving. "

If you have a game system like ps3, xbox360, or wii, you can connect to netflix.

The Chromecast is amazing, because everything you can see on your computer screen can be mirrored to the TV. We sometimes download or stream movies and the Chrome browser has a 1 click, "CAST" feature so you can send the movies to your TV via your home Wifi (router).

Saves a ton, and great quality depending on the source video you are streaming.

Kiwiyop
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Kiwiyop
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Chromecast
1/7/2018 at 6:56 PM

Is phenomenal....You can stream shows, movies, videos. We cut cable about 7 years ago and thanks to the internet and technology, we haven't looked back
Popgoestheweasel
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Popgoestheweasel
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1/7/2018 at 7:35 PM

If getting a roku just make sure it has more apps than just Netflix or has the ability to add more apps. Even if you just use Netflix now it will have the ability to add more later.
Trevor B

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Trevor B
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We also
1/7/2018 at 7:48 PM

just got a Chromecast. Been using a Sony Blue-Ray player to watch Neflix, and Youtube already. But after discovering Lucas Oil TV has an app and can cast the videos to Chromecast and various streaming boxes. There are many other phone/tablet apps that allow you to cast to the TV.
westwood
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westwood
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Chromecast...
1/7/2018 at 9:36 PM

Is this just the little gadget that I see on BestBuy for $29.99. Is that all I need?
happytee
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happytee
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We too would like to cut ties
1/7/2018 at 11:43 PM

What do people do for sports? Not sure we could do without TSN/Sportsnet in our house...
Fuzzle Nuts
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Fuzzle Nuts
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Chromecast...
1/8/2018 at 7:08 AM

Chromecast is all you need if you have another device to play Netflix on (PC, Iphone, etc.) and you have a wireless internet connection.

How it works is that both connect to the internet and the device casts Netflix to the Chromecast module over the wireless network.

This is all I use and it works great.
MrDobalina
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MrDobalina
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I'd follow RejoiceCanada advice for the tv itself
1/8/2018 at 7:27 AM

As far as what to get to stream, I'd recommend the 4th Gen apple tv. A bit more expensive but it has a nice "TV" app that aggregates all of the various Crave/Netflix/Amazon Primes into one easy to use service. I can browse all of the different content from one place (More or less it's a pretty new app) you also have access to apples entire library.
Adam

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Adam
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Apple tv
1/8/2018 at 8:51 AM

We have an Apple TV 3 and are happy with how it handles Netflix. The NHL app is pretty solid for streaming games if you happen to have an account (I use it more than our regular tv service for games). Wish there were more useful apps for it, but if looking for kids programming there's a great free app that we've been using called "Knowledge Kids" that has tons of stuff (could be on Chromecast too for all I know?). Another I put on in the background pretty often is "Earthcam", which basically just rotates webcams from around the world (if nothing else its good for an extra warm blast up my spine whenever a beach camera comes up )

Have never tried Chromecast but have to admit that if I just needed a quick and cheap way to get Netflix that price point makes it worth a look. My main concern is that not all Netflix streaming devices are created equally. Our Samsung Smart TV downstairs has Netflix built right in but the stream quality is awful compared to our Apple TV. For those with Chromecast that have also seen an Apple, how would you rate the quality of picture you get? the interface as far as usability?
sprout
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sprout
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we also
1/8/2018 at 11:35 AM

use chromecast and nothing else. It has super video quality in HD or 4k if your t.v can handle it. Can be set up with pc or smart phone