“If I choose to use the Ethernet cable to go hard wired, does the device still need to be plugged into the HDMI port?”

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• The ethernet cable is the internet connection, only. The HDMI connection is for video and audio, only. You can buy a Roku without the ethernet connection (LAN) for wireless use only but you need the HDMI port or you won't see or hear anything.

  Answered by Dawson 9 years ago

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• Yes, your Ethernet connection only provides the Internet / network connection to be able to stream videos, you still need to connect to your TV via HDMI in order to use the Roku and watch the videos.

  Answered by KazunariMasaki 9 years ago

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• Yes you still need the hdmi cable to view it

  Answered by mrcak1 9 years ago

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• I'll answer my own question. I found out that you do have to plug into the HDMI port, even with a hard-wired Ethernet connection.

  Answered by Elvis 9 years ago

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• No.

  Answered by unrulea 9 years ago

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