epike Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 What is considered the best way to integrate Netflix with C4? It looks like most people here mention Roku and Apple TV? Any guidance would be much appreciated. epike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Roku or firetv. Not Apple tv Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epike Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Roku or firetv. Not Apple tv Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, epike said: integrate Netflix with C4 +1 for Roku. It's a great option for integrating a lot of the other streaming services, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1amund Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Roku is better than AppleTV primarily due to the dedicated channel icon, after that once you're in Netflix it really matters little. AppleTV if you already are big into the Apple/iTunes ecosystem, otherwise there really is no benefit. I have most all players between home and work but actually prefer the Netflix interface in the AppleTV over my AmazonFire and Roku. I would suggest taking a look at both and see which interface you like better. To me the one in AmazonFire is crap compared to Roku and really compared to AppleTV but that may just be because that's what I'm used to since that was my first streaming media player. Clear/muddy enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, d1amund said: Roku is better than AppleTV primarily due to the dedicated channel icon, after that once you're in Netflix it really matters little. AppleTV if you already are big into the Apple/iTunes ecosystem, otherwise there really is no benefit. I have most all players between home and work but actually prefer the Netflix interface in the AppleTV over my AmazonFire and Roku. I would suggest taking a look at both and see which interface you like better. To me the one in AmazonFire is crap compared to Roku and really compared to AppleTV but that may just be because that's what I'm used to since that was my first streaming media player. Clear/muddy enough? This is exactly what I should have said in my post. My family will typically start AppleTV and then Netflix rather than cranking up the Roku directly into Netflix. But this changes when the apps are updated. Used to use the Netflix app built into the old TV because it was more consistent when streaming. Then it was Roku. Then it was ATV. Now we have a new AndroidTV and "Ok, google..." But to give them one button access to Netflix via C4, it's Roku or AndroidTV apps. Just to muddy it some more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epike Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I also like the Apple TV Netflix interface better than Roku, but we could live with either. I only recently bought a Roku to experiment to help make this decision. It does seem like Roku has more to offer, but we use Netflix more than anything else and we are a split Android/iPhone house. Maybe we could have a Roku and Apple TV on each TV (we aren't doing a matrix), using Apple TV for Netflix and Airplay and Roku for everything else? On the other hand, I don't think Apple TV Netflix supports 4K, if/when that becomes relevant (we will probably only upgrade 1 TV to 4K in the near term). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy.trochez Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Roku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, epike said: On the other hand, I don't think Apple TV Netflix supports 4K, if/when that becomes relevant (we will probably only upgrade 1 TV to 4K in the near term). I'm going down this road right now. Just put the 4k on the wall and I'm pretty much moving the old peripherals with the old TV except the AppleTV. With 4k iPhones, I feel certain the next iteration of the ATV will be 4k so I'll wait for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axis24 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Roku would be better. The new Apple TV with Netflix is not a user friendly as the old 3rd gen ATV. Roku is IP controllable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Roku would be better. The new Apple TV with Netflix is not a user friendly as the old 3rd gen ATV. Roku is IP controllable as well. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiAVguy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 If you have any of the newer Sony 4K Tvs you can have an automatic option on a C4 (250/260/app) remote to go right into Netflix off the tv apps. I use it for the uhd stuff, otherwise I just use the Apple TV interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLA Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 4 hours ago, d1amund said: Roku is better than AppleTV primarily due to the dedicated channel icon, after that once you're in Netflix it really matters little. AppleTV if you already are big into the Apple/iTunes ecosystem, otherwise there really is no benefit. I have most all players between home and work but actually prefer the Netflix interface in the AppleTV over my AmazonFire and Roku. I would suggest taking a look at both and see which interface you like better. To me the one in AmazonFire is crap compared to Roku and really compared to AppleTV but that may just be because that's what I'm used to since that was my first streaming media player. Clear/muddy enough? I have both players and I totally agree with you except I don't care about the dedicated icon on Roku. I think the interface is more important and I find it easier to browse for the channels I want with the Apple TV. I gave my Amazon fire to my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I love how fast roku loads the show/movies in netflix. Its quick and has a decent UI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 chiAVguy you need to get them Icons sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxkp Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I might go a different way with this as I was hoping to find one perfect device...never usually possible. I get the roku has great integration with tons of apps, but I also love kodi. Roku can't get kodi so if I had to pick one box right now it would be the new shield. Roku vs shield? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyfarm299 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Roku + Plex. Never look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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