
Sharp LC-50LB371U LED Roku TV: Bring an enormous amount of Web content into your living room or theater space with this Roku TV. With over 2,000 streaming channels, including Netflix and Hulu Plus, a vast wealth of options is at your fingertips.
A: It's an awesome streaming device that is amazingly now built into a tv. They also have separate boxes, but I love that this is built in. Roku has partnered with a bazillion different channels and services and offers them to be easily watched on your tv. You can watch Netflix, Hulu (all current episodes of prime time TV... at your leisure), Amazon Prime, Movie rentals on demand, Pandora Radio, and a TON of other channels that you can't get on a regular TV. It also has channels like CNN, FOX News etc... as well as some sports channels. I don't have or need cable... cause everything Is here and it's cheaper!!!
Q: Do I need to buy a Roku streaming stick or is it built in?
A: No other items are needed for this TV. The built in Roku just requires that you create an account for access. I purchased this TV and found the setup to be very simple and the Roku service to be far superior to the streaming devices I've used in the past. You'll be up and running watching your Roku in no time.
Q: does the tv have access to amazon video?
A: Yes,my family watches it. alot.The amazon app is already installed,just click on it and you are good to go.
Q: i am new to smart TV's so is netflix free or do I still need an account?
A: You get 3 free months of Hulu if you go through Roku.com and register. 1 free month of Net flix.
Q: Can I add over the air channels without rescanning?
A: Hi Ernie. Thank you for your recent inquiry in regards to adding over the air channels to your LC50LB371U. We are happy to help. We apologize but channels cannot be added without doing another channel scan. There is also no way to save channels. Each time you do a channel scan that will be the channels you will receive unless you adjust your antenna and do another channel scan. We would recommend logging on to antennaweb.org for information in regards to getting the best antenna signal strength in your area.
Q: Outside antenna for local stations
A: We use "rabbit ears" and have no problem receiving the local TV channels. There is a place on ROKU that allows you to choose regular TV, DVD player (if you have one hooked up) or go to a channel on ROKU
Q: Can you see your PC or Laptop content from this TV?
A: The short answer is yes. There isn't a "wireless" or "bluetooth" type capability that allows you to just automatically connect. But the most simple (and best quality) way to do so is to simply get an HDMI cord and connect it from the TV to your laptop. There's a decent chance that your laptop does not have an HDMI outlet, so in this case, you would have to obtain both an HDMI cord, and an HDMI converter (adapter) - creates a slight hassle up front, but shouldn't cost more than $10-$15 bucks for all this. Plug the HDMI cord into the TV on one end, and into the converter on the other end. Then plug the converter into the appropriate spot on your laptop. If you're unsure of what type of converter to use, just bring your laptop into Bestbuy and ask. The price of these items in the store is expensive, so you're only going to the store to find out exactly what to get. Write it down and then purchase on amazon. One thing to note is that HDMI connection can now be done wireless, so if you're like me, and working in an Office - this could be an option but will run you roughly $200 dollars for a Wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver (and then you'd still need the same converter as described above if your laptop doesn't have an HDMI port). It's worth noting that an HDMI to HDMI connection is the only way to make the Roku TV show your laptop or PC screen. There are other USB ports but they don't support this capability. The good news is that you can probably spend less than $15 dollars and less than a half hour to get everything done with the HDMI connection.
Q: Why Does the Picture Freeze Occasionally?
A: Hello. We're sorry to hear this. Please reach out to us directly at 855.544.2030. for any issues, inquiries and/or assistance regarding this model. Please have your model number reach when calling.