“I have DirecTV as my satellite provider and Frontier Communications as my Internet provider. Are both compatible with this Roku device? Thanks!”
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This device is for use with an internet or NAS source. It will not work with a cable or satellite feed.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I had the exact setup and kept Frontier and Fired Directv and saved over $60. I chose PlayStation Vue so I could get local channels and LOVE IT. Just remember, ROKU and the new generation look everything up by name and not my a channel number. It is about a 1 to 2 week learning curve but everything in the world is at your fingertips
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Roku box doesn't interact with DirecTV. It is used as a stand alone, either to stream channels like Netflix or Hulu, or to replace DirecTV services with an online TV provider like Hulu Live or DirecTV Now. The box either works using WiFi or an ethernet connection. The only thing that matters about your internet connection is the amount of data you have per month and the overall speed. If its too slow you might get buffering, and if you stream huge amounts you might go over your data limit for the month if you have one.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You need high-speed broad band internet and sadly satellite just doesn't cut it. There's not enough bandwidth available, thus your channels will tend to be non-4k and choppy at times. Depending on how your internet is overall, you might still do well enough though.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The ROKU will connect to the TV via HDMI cable directly - your DirecTV will have a separate cable. Separate systems. Your internet provider is not an issue either - if it provides enough bandwidth, you will be very pleased with the performance. After 20 years with Directv, I am now FREE of those bills and bad weather events. If you switch to YouTube TV, you will also be free of those issues. Plus you will have unlimited DVR stored in the cloud, not in your home. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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