A:AnswerYou can set up your ROKU account to include a pin number, Only those who know the PIN can add or delete apps to your account.
It does not restrict users from accessing the apps once they loaded on your account.
So if you have kids you cannot restrict them from viewing apps that have mature content.
You would have to get a separate ROKU device, set up a new account under a different e-mail & credit card for that device, set your pin and only load the apps that you want your kids to be able to view on that device.
I do wish there was a way to have the ability to access only certain apps with the pin and others without thus locking out the apps we don't want our kids getting access to
Maybe ROKU will one day have that ability.
A:AnswerIt depends how you connect it. I was not having much luck connecting via the optical, but when I went straight HDMI into my receiver it was able to convert and handle the signal.
A:AnswerIt should, but I haven't tried it. It does play back most music, picture, and video files via DLNA through its built-in Media Player app. I have a SSD connected to an Asus wireless router that stores all my music (mainly Flac), pictures (JPG), and video (MP4) files, and the Roku plays them just nicely.
A:AnswerBased on what you are describing, the problem lies with the very long HDMI cable. I bet a Roku 4 player will give you the same results you have seen with your Roku 3. Consider replacing the HDMI cable with a higher speed HDMI cable (or use an HDMI amplifier) and you should be able to get 1080p to work fine. As an alternative, I read you could do HDMI over Ethernet (Cat-6 or higher; Cat 5e is not good enough) for long distances. (Anything greater than 25ft is considered a long distance)
A:AnswerLive tv for sports is limited to the source your are seeking. ESPN has an app for live tv but for the most part that is the downside to streaming devices. I use an ultra HD antenna for all the local Chanel's live and the ESPN app but you have to have a cable account for the ESPN app
A:AnswerNo, you do not need cable or TV service. However you DO need Internet service in order to access the various apps like Hulu, Netflix, etc. Of course these are subscription services. Some of stations like FOX give you access to some of their shows on Hulu one day after they have aired, but not all stations (ABC, CBS, NBC) will have all their shows on Hulu. Same thing for cable networks like HBO, Showtime, FX, etc. To get access to shows on those networks using one of their apps (HBOGO, WATCHESPN), you WILL have to have a cable subscription that gives you access to their shows as you will have to log into each app with your subscriber username and password.
A:AnswerHello Issac,
The Roku 4 is compatible with most TVs via HDMI cable. You might want to check cables, TV input selection, and network access before returning.... Good luck.
