A:AnswerDepends what you are using it for. If you are just using it for streaming from Netflix or Amazon and only have a 1080p tv, then the stick or express should be good enough. Likely with dsl you might not be able to stream 4k video, also if you don't have media you wish to stream to the device from your computer, you likely don't need the Roku ultra or the stick+.
As far as having it installed, the stick just plugs into a TV's hdmi port, then just needs to login to your wireless on the roku and it's ready to go. Pretty similar with the express, except it doesn't plug directly into the tv, it will have a cable going to the tv. Essentially the stick is for if you have a wall mounted tv and want it to look pretty, express is for if it's on a stand and you're fine with having a little box sitting under it.
If you don't have wireless, it seems the only option would be the ultra because it is the only one with an ethernet port for internet.
A:AnswerThe Roku isn’t a sling box. It’s a streaming product. You would be able to access certain providers like Disney, fxnow, Espn, abc, hgtv, etc but not every channel you have through Comcast would be available.
A:AnswerYes -- although how you do so depends on which live TV service you choose. I bought this Roku with the intent of signing up for YouTube TV -- but as of now, that service is unavailable on Roku (though supposedly it's coming soon). YouTube TV promises that you can get all the major sports networks (namely the various ESPN and Fox Sports networks) in one package, for one price. I currently subscribe to Sling TV. The ESPN networks are available on one package, but the Fox Sports networks are only available on another one -- meaning you must subscribe to both if you want both.
A:AnswerThe Roku Ultra has a USB port, optical audio out, and the remote has a remote finder function, additional buttons for casual gaming, and voice search functionality.
A:AnswerYou can watch live college sports by subscribing to a live TV service. I bought my Roku with the intent of trying YouTube TV's service (which includes all of the major sports networks in one package, for one price). That service remains unavailable via Roku, although various reports say it's coming by April. In the meantime, I subscribe to Sling TV. The various ESPN networks are available in its base package ($20 per month); while the various Fox Sports networks are available in Sling's other package ($25 per month). The base package, for now, is fine with me -- and the various ESPN networks appear with excellent video quality (albeit with a slight time-delay lag).
A:AnswerYes, but you will need to subscribe to any cable channels you want to keep. So do the math first and be sure it will work for you. It all depends upon what you watch.
A:AnswerI suggest contacting Spectrum.
There is a Spectrum app but it says that it’s available with cable or satellite, so internet provider may not be enough. I tried accessing the app after downloading it and it asked for my Spectrum username and password, so keep that in mind.
