I have never liked Rokus interface… I prefer android TV. Most people don’t realize there is an app only mode on android TV that is exactly that, just apps in a drawer. No ads, no fuss. I also like that there is much easier side loading on Android TV.
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wjrii@kbin.social 1 year ago
I read this in some other article, but it seems like the margins are slim for their hardware because while (IMHO) the interface is still best in a very poor class, almost everybody else does it more or less adequately, so they can't charge much of a premium. They've been making more money on their ad-supported streaming, both on-demand and their collection of all the free linear streams that you use to convince your rerun-loving gramma not make you climb into the attic to install an OTA antenna. The SAG and WGA strikes have done a number on how much advertisers are buying and at what prices. While I always wonder if there aren't other places to cut first (coughexecutivecompensationcough) I don't doubt that they're in a way worse place than they were a year ago.
Elgordofordo86@lemmy.world 1 year ago
VentraSqwal@links.dartboard.social 1 year ago
I switched from a Chromecast to a Roku TV and I’ve been looking the interface a lot more. There’s probably some settings I didn’t mess with, but Roku’s default setting displays a lot of info in a good space, and it looks good, and I’ve only seen the occasional ad off to the side, not taking too much screen real estate. I also am a sucker for customizable and seasonal themes, though lol.
PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world 1 year ago
The best streaming device is an old Linux PC with one of those Logitech touchpad keyboards.
The amount of ads on streaming sticks infuriates me.
wjrii@kbin.social 1 year ago
Good suggestion, particularly for folks around here, but it's not exactly the same product category as a consumer offering. :-)
greenskye@lemm.ee 1 year ago
I tried to run an HTPC for awhile, but all the random restrictions and issues made it more of a hassle. Stuff like streaming sites capping the resolution when played through the PC, not native apps, etc. It really was a worse experience for me than a dedicated streaming box.