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  • Page 2   Exinoz.com Roku Stick User Guide Unleash Your Roku Streaming Stick 2015 Edition EXINOZ GUIDES...
  • Page 3   Copyright © 2015 Exinoz.com All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1507509418 ISBN-13: 1507509413...
  • Page 4   DISCLAIMER ROKU is trademark of Roku, Inc. All other copyrights & trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Reproduction of any part of this Book without the permission of the copyright owners is illegal.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Search   F unction   .................   1 9     Voice   C ontrol   ................   2 0     Roku   A pp   ...................   2 0     Mobility   ..................   2 1    ...
  • Page 6   YouTube   ..................   2 4     HBO   G o   ..................   2 5     M-­‐Go   ..................   2 6     RECOMMENDED   C HANNELS   ............   2 8  ...
  • Page 7 Powering   Y our   R oku   S tick   ............   3 8     Roku   M edia   a nd   W indows   M edia   P layer   ........   3 8    ...
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  • Page 9 This book is for you and for everyone looking for a quick way to get set up a new Roku Stick, and get it working to its full potential so you can start watching the shows that you want! I’ve tried my best to put all of the information that you need in one place, starting from setup, to recommended channels, features, tips and tricks and resources.
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  • Page 11: T He   R Oku   S Treaming   S Tick

    1.   T HE   R OKU   S TREAMING   S TICK   So what exactly is the Roku Stick? It’s quite simply a small device that sticks into your TV’s HDMI port and allows you to stream over 1,000 different channels (though by this point, we are nearing 2,000), to your TV.

  • Page 12: Roku Remote

      Exinoz.com Before you start setting up the Roku Stick itself, make sure that you have access to the following: • High-speed internet • Wireless router • A TV with HDMI port TIP: How do I know if my TV has an HDMI port? Nowadays, every new TV will come with an HDMI port and they can be found on the side or at the back of the TV.

  • Page 13: Roku   Tick

    USB cable. If not, you can use the wall charger that is also included. Getting to know your Roku Streaming Stick will let you see when it is in use or when it's not working, and it will allow you to reset it if...
  • Page 14 TV and still being unable to change a channel? Forget about that. The range of this remote is excellent and you will be able to operate your Roku from more than 20 feet away (even if there is a wall in between).
  • Page 15   Roku Stick User Guide...

  • Page 16: Setting   U P

    TV. Step 1 – Pair your remote with the Roku Stick To be able to operate your Roku Stick, it needs to be paired with the remote that comes in the box with it. In layman's terms, that means that they must be able to 'talk' to each other.
  • Page 17 Now your Roku device will need to connect to your Wi-Fi network. At this stage, you can allow your Roku device to search for a network and you can select the one that you would like to use and enter your Wi-Fi password...
  • Page 18   Exinoz.com After you have successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network, your Roku will check to see if there’s a software update and update itself accordingly. Step 4 – Choose Your Country Roku is currently supported in United States, Canada and European countries.
  • Page 19 Step 6 – Add Channels Roku Website After you add your payment details, you’ll be able to add the channels that you want on your Roku. You don’t have to add them all now as you can update and modify them later as you wish.

  • Page 20: Adding   C Hannels   T O   Y Our   R Oku

    But where are the channels? You can add the channels either directly from your device or from a web browser. To add channels to your Roku player, you have two options: the Roku channel store, or private channels. While you can always trust the quality of the channels in the official Roku channel store, private channels can stream video of any quality.

  • Page 21: Setting   U P   P In

    5) Select either “Add” or “Buy”. This will depend on the channel: some channels are for free and some others you have to pay for them. 6) At this point, your Roku Channel Store may prompt you to type your PIN.

  • Page 22: Installing   P Rivate   C Hannels

    To install private channels: • You'll have to search for the channels in an online search engine. A search of "best free Roku channels" should give you a lot of resources to start working with (we have added some of the best Roku channels websites in the final chapter of this book called Resources).
  • Page 23 “System Update. A few minutes after doing that, your new channel should appear in the Home screen of your device. To make the most out of your Roku Stick, you will first need to spend a little bit of time filling your Roku with some channels. At almost 2,000 channels, the amount of choices is overwhelming.

  • Page 24: Additional   S Ettings

      Exinoz.com 4 ADDITIONAL   S ETTINGS   4.1 Best   A udio   a nd   V ideo   s ettings   If you have an HDTV, to ensure the best quality of your picture and sound, you can change these default settings: Sound settings: Under “Audio mode”...

  • Page 25: Plex

    Plex apps available for connected devices such as the Xbox One, Fire TV, and Roku. If you want to use it with your Roku stick, you will have to take care of two things. The first one is the server, which is used for storing your media library and playing back media from the server to any device.
  • Page 26   Exinoz.com have to opt for a monthly subscription or a one-time fee. Tip: go to the “Preferences” in your Plex menu and change the default settings for “Quality” from 3.Mbps, 720p to 20.Mpbs, 1080 (the highest setting). Even if you stream content that is of less quality than this, Plex will automatically downgrade it to the appropriate level, which works far better than the other way around (having your quality preferences set to low, then downgrading automatically whenever you are streaming high-...

  • Page 27: Features

    As a result, multiple viewing options will be displayed. For example, after typing in the name of a movie you would like to watch, Roku will provide you with all the options available, along with a quick synopsis,...

  • Page 28: Voice   C Ontrol

    5.2 Voice   C ontrol   Instead of typing in what you are looking for – which might be a timely process typing on your Roku remote – you can also use voice control. Simply press the microphone button and say what you’re looking for (in a clear and deliberate voice, of course).

  • Page 29: Mobility

    Streaming Stick to be your invaluable traveling companion. Once you have made an account and installed it at home, Roku is small and can be set up quickly – without any further installation – and can be used on virtually any...

  • Page 30: Popular   C Hannels

    Cost: $7.99/month About Netflix: The crowd’s favorite – with more than 30 million users on Roku alone - Netflix is famed both for its selection and quality. It allows you to stream TV shows, documentaries and movies. On top of that...

  • Page 31: Amazon   I Nstant   V Ideo

    About Amazon Instant Video: Whether you currently subscribe to Amazon Prime or not, you will find Amazon Instant Video to be a worthwhile addition to your Roku. Amazon Instant Video has more than 150,000 titles, including new release movies and in-season TV episodes to rent or purchase. As part of Amazon’s Prime Program (which runs at $99 per year), you also get access...

  • Page 32: Hulu   P Lus

      Exinoz.com prices for the rentals and purchases. HD rentals are about $5, and movies for purchase around $13. 6.3 Hulu   P lus   Cost: $7.99/month (one week free trial) About Hulu Plus, Only available in the United States: As one of the most popular streaming providers, Hulu hardly needs an introduction.

  • Page 33: Hbo   G

      Roku Stick User Guide About YouTube: While YouTube certainly cannot compete with some of the other channels listed here in terms of video and sound quality, it remains unsurpassed when it comes to the sheer amount of content that is uploaded every day, from pop star music videos to amateur cat videos.

  • Page 34: M-­‐Go   2

      Exinoz.com About HBO GO: This app requires that you have an existing cable or satellite subscription to HBO. HBO GO allows you to watch new content as soon as it airs or you can save it to watch later. You can even make customized playlist of your favorite shows and specials HBO has many popular programs including Game of Thrones and Girls.
  • Page 35 RottenTomatoes. Once you rent a title, you typically have 30 days to start watching it. Tip: Roku app, Plex app and YouTube app can cast to your Roku. What that means is that you’ll be able to playback the videos from your phone or your tablet directly on your big screen.

  • Page 36: Recommended   C Hannels

      Exinoz.com 7 RECOMMENDED   C HANNELS   Browse Roku channels popularity: https://www.roku.com/channels#!browse/movies-and-tv/by-popular 7.1 Sling   T V     Cost: $20/month Add Channel: https://www.sling.com/ About Sling TV: Sling is somewhere in between the traditional cable service and an online streaming service with an access to a bunch of...

  • Page 37: Spotify

    About Spotify: You may be familiar with the web version of Spotify, and the Roku version isn't much different. With Spotify you can gain instant access to millions of tracks whenever you want to. This channel allows you to search for new music by browsing artists, tracks and albums.

  • Page 38: Itunes   C Hannel   F Or   P Odcasts

    Channel Code: ITPC Cost: Free Add Channel: https://owner.roku.com/Account/ChannelCode/?code=ITPC About iTunes: If you love listening to your favorite podcasts, add this app and every podcast in the iTunes store will be available at your fingertips. You can search and sort by genre, categories and providers, or filter content by video, audio or all.

  • Page 39: History   C Hannel

    About Google Play: If you want to access the wide selection of music and movies available in Google Play, you don’t have to compromise and go for Chromecast, you can access them through Roku as well. The Google Play channel offers TV shows, music and movies, available for either rent...

  • Page 40: Pbs

    In order to access the shows, you will need to select a local PBS affiliate then enter your email address (this will all be done from your Roku device and there’s no need for creating a separate account on a web page).

  • Page 41: Popcornflix

      Roku Stick User Guide While these shows might not be as action packed as some of the other kids’ content available out there, parents will be happy to know that they are free and educational. 7.11 Popcornflix   Channel Code: popcornflix...

  • Page 42: Crackle

    You will have a choice of renting the content or owning it, with thousands of titles available in high- quality content with rich Dolby Digital Surround Sound. 7.13 Crackle     Channel Code: crackle Cost: free Add Channel: https://owner.roku.com/Add/crackle...

  • Page 43: Nowhere   M An   T

    About Nowhere Man TV: With Nowhere Man app you will find a good sample of Roku’s best channels all in one place. The content varies from cooking shows to spirituality and adult swimming lessons. Some of it is available in podcast format only (just audio, no video). Among them are...
  • Page 44   Exinoz.com ranging from classic cartoons, classic TV, to news, comedy films, sports videos, sci-fi and horror, arts, religion and tech.

  • Page 45: Tips   A Nd   T Ricks

    If you have tried the usual plugging and unplugging, you may want to reset your Roku stick, which you can do easily by pressing the reset button (the only button on the Roku Stick). If you briefly press the button, the Stick will restart itself (kind of like logging in and out of a computer).

  • Page 46: Powering   Y Our   R Oku   S Tick

    Roku won’t be powered when the TV itself is be turned off. 8.3 Roku   M edia   a nd   W indows   M edia   P layer   If you are a Windows user and, specifically, if you use Windows Media Player, you can stream content directly to the Roku Media Player.
  • Page 47 Try out new things and if they don’t work for you, remove the channels from Roku to ensure that your devices are working at the highest possible speed.

  • Page 48: Faq

    The main difference is that Roku 3 is a little box (smaller than your router) and Roku Streaming Stick is a little stick (like a UBS stick) that you plug in into your computer. Price-wise, Roku 3 is twice as expensive and is slightly faster.
  • Page 49 The short answer is no. If you want Roku to work you will have to plug in directly into the HDMI port of your TV set. Roku will only work on that TV and if you want to use it on other TVs with HDMI ports, you will have to unplug and plug your Roku device into that TV.
  • Page 50 CNN International, BBC, Sky News and Al Jazeera English http://thenowhereman.com/roku/ How much do channels normally cost? Given the vast amount of channels available in Roku Channel Store this a tough question, but the subscription price will usually be somewhere between $1/month - $15/month.
  • Page 51 • Unplug the power adapter of the Roku player for 10 seconds • Re-plug the power adapter • Re-add the channel If the channel still isn’t working properly after this, this is what Roku tech support will tell you to do: Press the home button 5 times...

  • Page 52: Resources

    • In Apple store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/roku/id482066631?mt=8 You can also control your Roku from your computer via this website: http://remoku.tv/ If you want to find private Roku channels but don’t know where to look, start here: • Roku Guide http://www.rokuguide.com/private- channels •...
  • Page 53   Roku Stick User Guide • Roku-Channels: http://www.roku-channels.com/ • Roku Channels.TV: https://www.rokuchannels.tv/ • Free Roku Channels: http://www.freerokuchannels.com/list-free-roku-channels/...

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