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Watch Netflix on a TV....how?

  • 13-11-2018 4:46pm
    #1
    anotherfinemess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭


    I'll be getting high speed broadband soon. I'd like to watch Netflix on my TV instead of the laptop. Can anyone tell me how I connect it all up?


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  • #2
    Rossi IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 8,369 ✭✭✭Rossi IRL


    If you also have Amazon Prime you could buy something like the Fire TV which can show Amazon Prime video and Netflix and other things, if you have a subscription to them of course.


  • #3
    Vegeta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,393 ✭✭✭✭Vegeta


    Kindle Fire stick to parcel motel, install Netflix (if it isn't on there already) and done.

    I have both a chromecast and firestick and would recommend the fire stick over the chromecast.

    Or just get a smart telly but that's a big investment.


  • #4
    Nolars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭Nolars


    anotherfinemess wrote: »
    I'll be getting high speed broadband soon. I'd like to watch Netflix on my TV instead of the laptop. Can anyone tell me how I connect it all up?

    buy a 4K TV


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    HDMI from lapptop to TV


  • #6
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,576 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    PlayStation or Xbox if you have one, the Xbox is a great multimedia machine very easy going from your phone to telly, very handy for sky, YouTube, Netflix, amazon prime, a lot.more user friendly than playstation etc.
    Cheapest option is probably a chrome cast.


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  • #7
    anotherfinemess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭anotherfinemess


    Thanks for all the advice. Think I'll probably go for a chromecast.


  • #8
    Frunchy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 153 ✭✭Frunchy


    4K is overrated and adds little to the viewing experience unless you're really close to the screen. HDR is where it's at.


  • #9
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Firestick is the best of them. Chomecast doesn't work right sometimes with the likes of Plex etc.

    Firestick will do native Netflix, Plex, Youtube without you having to have a phone nearby. You can cast to it, too.

    And 4k is not needed. Very little content for that anyhow.

    /M


  • #10
    TimHorton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭TimHorton


    Roku all the way for £24

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roku-Express-Streaming-Player-Black/dp/B076F7D71R/ref=sr_1_1?s=receiver-speakers&ie=UTF8&qid=1542275400&sr=1-1&keywords=roku


  • #11
    Frunchy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 153 ✭✭Frunchy


    Firestick is ****e because you're just giving more money to that greedy bald f~cker Jeff Bezos.


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  • #12
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    Frunchy wrote: »
    Firestick is ****e because you're just giving more money to that greedy bald f~cker Jeff Bezos.

    Which billionaire CEO should I give my money to?

    The firestick is currently 38% off on Amazon.co.uk


  • #13
    Frunchy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 153 ✭✭Frunchy


    tuxy wrote: »
    Which billionaire CEO should I give my money to?

    The firestick is currently 38% off on Amazon.co.uk


    Chromecast is €29 and delivery is free. Has complete support in Ireland compared to the Fire Stick.


  • #14
    Eire Go Brach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,384 ✭✭✭Eire Go Brach


    Buy a 4K smart tv. Be cheap as chips this week. Lg have a dedicated Netflix button. Not sure about the rest.


  • #15
    anotherfinemess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭anotherfinemess


    Marlow wrote: »
    Firestick is the best of them. Chomecast doesn't work right sometimes with the likes of Plex etc.

    Firestick will do native Netflix, Plex, Youtube without you having to have a phone nearby. You can cast to it, too.

    And 4k is not needed. Very little content for that anyhow.

    /M

    Thanks for the advice, but I am too untechy to understand what the heck you are talking about. Never heard of Plex , and casting is something you do when knitting or fishing. As for 4k, is it something you eat with?


  • #16
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Plex is another app, that can be used to access video content. Usually something you've stored on a PC in your own home.

    Casting is, where you start the video on your mobile and then cast it to the TV using chromecast or the likes. Chromecast only does casting. Firestick can be used without your mobile being around, but can also be used for casting.

    4K is the quality of the videos, tv shows, etc. you watch. It's the next step up for HD 1080p.

    So .. old school TV: SD = standard definition.
    Modern TV: HD = High definition.
    4K: twice the resolution and quality of HD.

    /M


  • #17
    anotherfinemess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭anotherfinemess


    Marlow wrote: »
    Plex is another app, that can be used to access video content. Usually something you've stored on a PC in your own home.

    Casting is, where you start the video on your mobile and then cast it to the TV using chromecast or the likes. Chromecast only does casting. Firestick can be used without your mobile being around, but can also be used for casting.


    4K is the quality of the videos, tv shows, etc. you watch. It's the next step up for HD 1080p.

    So .. old school TV: SD = standard definition.
    Modern TV: HD = High definition.
    4K: twice the resolution and quality of HD.

    /M


    Thanks for that Marlow. I googled firestick, it sounds like I can just plug it in and avoid having to learn too much gadgetology


  • #18
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    anotherfinemess wrote: »
    Thanks for that Marlow. I googled firestick, it sounds like I can just plug it in and avoid having to learn too much gadgetology

    Correct. Plug it in, comes with a remote, works.

    /M


  • #19
    Frunchy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 153 ✭✭Frunchy


    4K is overrated and doesn't add much to the viewing experience. HDR is far more impressive.


  • #20
    anotherfinemess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭anotherfinemess


    Doing well here, have located a HDMI port on the telly


  • #21
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    anotherfinemess wrote: »
    Doing well here, have located a HDMI port on the telly

    That's all you need. If your TV also has a USB port, then you can even power the firestick of that. If not, just use the provided power plug.

    /M


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