Apple TV or Roku 4? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 08-07-2016, 02:21 PM

Right now I have a few of the older models of Roku. Apple TV looks nice. My biggest use of Roku would be Netflix and Plex. Does Apple TV support Plex? Another thing I like about Roku is the downloadable app, I'm tired of having 5 different remote controls and would like to transition to a single smart phone only approach. The 4K capabilities seem attractive as well with the Roku.

Tips or comments?

mikesouth · 08-07-2016, 02:45 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Matricom-G-Bo...&keywords=qbox

Thank me later

AdultKing · 08-07-2016, 03:49 PM

Apple TV.

Babaganoosh · 08-07-2016, 05:58 PM

Roku for sure. Our apple TV rarely gets used. The remote sucks. Roku remote and interface are both better. My house is noisy so the headphone jack on the remote is really nice to have too.

MiamiBoyz · 08-07-2016, 06:12 PM

Fuck BOTH of them...total shit!

Bladewire · 08-07-2016, 06:15 PM

Amazon Fire Stick with Voice Remote

Ask it the weather, new movies etc. And it answers like Amazon Echo

BlackCrayon · 08-07-2016, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesouth

https://www.amazon.com/Matricom-G-Bo...&keywords=qbox

Thank me later

you don't even need that. Just install kodi on a a laptop and plug the hdmi into the TV.

DBS.US · 08-07-2016, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladewire

Amazon Fire Stick with Voice Remote

Ask it the weather, new movies etc. And it answers like Amazon Echo

If you going with Amazon, go with the Fire TV Box comes with voice remote

DBS.US · 08-07-2016, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

you don't even need that. Just install kodi on a a laptop and plug the hdmi into the TV.

True, you could be streaming movies now
Kodi & Exodus

https://www.tvaddons.ag/exodus/

Sly · 08-07-2016, 08:15 PM

I do not want a laptop sitting next to my TV. I'm leaning towards Roku, I'm not seeing any real advantage to Apple TV.

Bladewire · 08-07-2016, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

.. I'm not seeing any real advantage to Apple TV.

It's part of the Apple ecosystem though

fris · 08-07-2016, 08:38 PM

apple tv i dont like that you cant access a network share, if you have your content on a NAS, you have to have the media added in itunes, which i dont like.

I use a wdtv live, i can access a network drive with all my media on

BlackCrayon · 08-07-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I do not want a laptop sitting next to my TV.

yeah, i might get a nvidia shield for this reason but haven't bothered yet.

Sly · 08-07-2016, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

apple tv i dont like that you cant access a network share, if you have your content on a NAS, you have to have the media added in itunes, which i dont like.

I use a wdtv live, i can access a network drive with all my media on

Ok, thanks, that kills it for me.

AmeliaG · 08-07-2016, 11:19 PM

I'm trying to make the same decision. I like my older Roku, but I want to steam Coursera and stuff like that.

Shedevils · 08-07-2016, 11:58 PM

Nvidia Shield TV

suesheboy · 08-08-2016, 04:25 AM

Like my Ruku best

Oracle Porn · 08-08-2016, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I do not want a laptop sitting next to my TV. I'm leaning towards Roku, I'm not seeing any real advantage to Apple TV.

https://www.asus.com/us/mini-pcs/vivopc-products/

Porko · 08-08-2016, 08:58 AM

I have both and by far the best is Apple TV 4.

If you have apple products, you can do a lot more with their ecosystem.

Roku is a great product but you can do less.

fris · 08-08-2016, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Ok, thanks, that kills it for me.

if appletv has plex, then you could use that, or use the usb drive slot on the appletv, but you are limited to whatever data can fit on the usb.

for $30 you can get a 128gb nano drive, which i use on my macbook pro, its not noticable.

SanDisk 128GB CZ43 Ultra Fit USB 3.0 SDCZ43-128G-A46 B&H Photo

BlackCrayon · 08-08-2016, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Ok, thanks, that kills it for me.

nvidia shield has plex but i think you have to get the shield pro

https://shield.nvidia.com/android-tv

MediumPimpin · 08-08-2016, 04:16 PM

Roku for sure, great interface, great remote, all the apps and Plex!

ErectMedia · 08-08-2016, 07:54 PM

Got (2) Apple TV's but all I use them for is Netflix as enough shit on cable.

ISPrime Phil · 08-08-2016, 08:03 PM

I have an AppleTV 4, a Roku 4, and Android TV is built into my 2015 Sony.

AppleTV is by far the most refined / stable.

Roku has a bit more content, but I find the remote locks up much more often.

The AndroidTV has the most content options (espsecially with Plex, etc), but is also by far the least stable.

I find I end up using the Android TV for Netflix and Amazon as thats the best way of getting 4K HDR.

I use my AppleTV for anything 1080p, and I use Beamer.app for streaming mp4/mkv to it (with transcoding disabled -- passthrough only to reduce compression artifacts).

The Roku 4 is in the guest bedroom -- the primary reason is the color decoder on it is VERY inaccurate, with a very noticeable 'red push'. The Roku 4 is the only electronic device I've bought in the last few years that I actually regretted buying.

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ISPrime Phil Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	I have an AppleTV 4, a Roku 4, and Android TV is built into my 2015 Sony. AppleTV is by far the most refined / stable. Roku has a bit more content, but I find the remote locks up much more often. The AndroidTV has the most content options (espsecially with Plex, etc), but is also by far the least stable. I find I end up using the Android TV for Netflix and Amazon as thats the best way of getting 4K HDR. I use my AppleTV for anything 1080p, and I use Beamer.app for streaming mp4/mkv to it (with transcoding disabled -- passthrough only to reduce compression artifacts). The Roku 4 is in the guest bedroom -- the primary reason is the color decoder on it is VERY inaccurate, with a very noticeable 'red push'. The Roku 4 is the only electronic device I've bought in the last few years that I actually regretted buying. __________________