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29. If you have a smart TV, you already have the apps built in.

Mon Sep 9, 2019, 10:20 AM

Sep 2019

There are 2 flavors of smart TV's-

(1). Really smart.
They have the apps built in and are accessible via the TV remote.

(2) Kinda smart.

You need to download the TV control app from the Apple or Google store to your phone. Run the app and change the input to your phone. Then run whatever app (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc) you want to watch on the TV from your phone.

In both cases, you really don't need a separate dongle (Roku, Fire stick, Chromecast).

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I'm clueless about how I can stream Roku TV directly through a Samsung Smart TV. [View all] Judi Lynn Sep 2019 OP

I have a Samsung Smart TV. It's easy. I just simply use a Roku box on it and the output of the RKP5637 Sep 2019 #1

That price seems totally reasonable, if you don't have to pay an unpleasant monthly charge. Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #23

No, there's no monthly charge at all for Roku. There are a zillion things you can subscribe too. RKP5637 Sep 2019 #27

Do you have.... mbusby Sep 2019 #2

Thanks for this information. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #22

You buy a roku device and it will plug in drray23 Sep 2019 #3

bingo. simple as heck. CurtEastPoint Sep 2019 #5

Will try to spend some time studying this. Whenever technical stuff is involved, I go into shock, Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #20

I understand. There are several 'moving parts' to handle but when they're in synch... CurtEastPoint Sep 2019 #25

I'm saving this thread to keep studying. Will be able to refer to your comments. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #21

Thank you for the information. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #24

What do you want to watch on Roku? Phoenix61 Sep 2019 #4

I wanted to see the whole series of "Schitt's Creek" which was recommended on a thread Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #6

Meantime, check your local library for Dvd's if you have a player eleny Sep 2019 #8

Hadn't even thought of that one. Thanks, a lot. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #15

It's on Netflix. Phoenix61 Sep 2019 #9

Used to have it, years ago, didn't know it cost that much. Hmmm. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #18

If you have T-mobile cannabis_flower Sep 2019 #26

My wife and I pay $8.99 for Netflix. hunter Sep 2019 #32

I watched all of "Schitt's Creek" on Roku. It's incredibly funny and great! ... waiting for the next RKP5637 Sep 2019 #28

Playstation Vue is good too...I get more than what Spectrum wanted to charge me $200.00 plus for. Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #31

Hi. I am in the same boat. My husband passed away last summer, and he was tech savvy. AJT Sep 2019 #7

I just started using Roku and am sure you can do it Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #10

The sad thing is that I spent 35 years as a systems programmer. AJT Sep 2019 #12

Totally understand that Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #13

Wow...writing? You know, I have this rough draft of my novel.... AJT Sep 2019 #14

Getting a different picture of how to pull this off! Had no idea. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #16

Good luck! n/t Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #19

Some tvs come with roku built in Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #11

Was so surprised to learn some programs, if you accept advertising, are free! Judi Lynn Sep 2019 #17

If you have a smart TV, you already have the apps built in. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2019 #29

Amazing. This is new info. to me. I need to study it. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2019 #33

So sorry for your loss... You have apps on most Samsung TV's and just pust the button Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #30

Thank you for your kind thought. I need to look into the apps thing. Had never done that. Thank you. Judi Lynn Nov 2019 #34

Any time...keep me in the loop...if you have any more difficulties I can walk you through it. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #35

Getting The Roku Channel on your Samsung TV Fla Dem Nov 2019 #36