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we will explore nine of the best streaming sticks & players with web browsers. We’ll discuss their features and specs, as well as how they compare to each other. Roku has a web browser via web video caster app. Some also try to use Roku for visiting streaming sites via the internet browser by casting from their phone. Chromecast and Google TV are stronger options if browsing and casting are top of mind.
You can connect an iPhone to any Roku device: 1. Mirroring your iPhone to Roku, 2. Casting your iPhone to Roku, 3. HDMI Connection via iPhone Adapter, 4. Web video caster (Receiver app)
You can set up the Web video caster on Roku to cast videos, cast a web browser, and even use bookmarks and history features.
There is no native, built-in Google chrome app. But you can still use Google chrome on Roku by using a Roku web browser, by casting via casting or chromecast (Roku TV only), or through screen mirroring.
To fix a Roku with no sound, simply toggle the audio to stereo by visiting settings, audio, output format, then stereo. Toggle it back to hear your Roku sound again. Other solutions include plugging the Roku HDMI connection into a different HDMI ARC port, replacing the HDMI cable, and toggling the private audio option on and off.
The Roku secret menu screen shows you everything from the temperature and WiFi strength to the SSID, battery level, remote, screenshots, Roku channels, resolution, and several other customizations.
When a Roku is not working it is because the Roku is either not updated to the latest software settings, the power is unintentionally connected to the TV USB port, or the Roku simply requires a system restart via the Roku secret menu.
How long does a Roku last? A Roku will last you 4.2 years on average. Roku Ultra and the more expensive Roku models will last you on average .5 years longer than the standard Roku Streaming Stick. The reason for this is because more powerful hardware enables the device to keep up with new technology as well as video playback demands.
To fix your Roku that is slow to respond to menu commands and has delayed app loading, you will need to clear the Roku cache, run a speed check, then update Roku’s software in settings and restart your device. After this, the Roku interface will perform significantly faster.