Roku Ultra HDR 4K UHD Streaming Media Player (2020 Edition) Expired

This has a USB slot to play media from, on it's Media Player app. And you can play many codecs, including 4K videos in HDR, music and pictures. Plus it is faster than a Fire TV. I have Roku, Fire TV and the new Google Chrome Cast. But use the Roku more often than anything, and for the couple movies I can't play on Roku I have Android boxes for.

Can i connect my external HDD to this roku and watch my 4k HDR DV .MKV remuxes (pirated) directly off the external HDD? So i dont have to use the plex app on the roku?

I am not sure about every specific h.265 files out there, because i don't use it. It does have a USB-C port (separate from the micro-USB for power) which you can add a drive or even a hub to expand capabilities.

According to this review Tivo is supposed to support these formats:
Video Decoding: H.265 HEVC [email protected] up to 10bits HDR 4K*2K@60fps, H.264 AVC [email protected] up to 10bits HDR 4K*2K@60fps, MPEG-4 ASP@L5 up to 1080P@60fps, AVS Jizhun Profile up to 1080P@60fps, MPEG-2 MP@HL up to 1080P@60fps, MPEG-1 MP@HL up to 1080P@60fps, RealVideo 8/9/10 up to 1080P@60fps, WebM up to VGA, HDR; Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, Video Codec; VP9 Profile 2(up to 4K x 2K@60fps
Video File Format: Support *.mkv, *.wmv,*.mpg,* .mpeg,*.dat, * avi,* .mov,* .iso,* .mp4,* .rm,* ,jpg,* .bmp,* gif etc…

https://troypoint.com/tivo-stream-4k-review/



Not sure what you are talking about with different interface with Google, but it doesn't really matter. It doesn't affect which app it supports. Interface is overrated in my opinion, and it varies for each individual. I am an Android person, so navigating around Android TV is super simple, even on the Tivo stream where I can exit out of the Tivo interface and into Android TV in 1 button press. When i first got the Roku, I thought it wa confusing as anything, but you do get use to it. If Roku works for you, that's great, but I wouldn't make its interface the reason a buyer who is in the market for a streaming device to spend 40-100% more just to use that interface.

And yes, you can play files on USB with both Google Chromecast with Android TV and with the Tivo Stream. You can stream local files as well using Kodi (which is not available with Roku, although Roku does have other means). Kodi is the king of local streaming app.

Tivo has a USB-C port (separate from micro-usb power port) which you can add drive, hub, etc to play files from.
Google Chromecast with Android TV also has usb-c but it uses it for power so you can get a usb-c hub to add devices.

Tivo is not dead. If you go to the current Tivo thread, you will see people posting links that Tivo is still supporting this. Even if it stops supports right now doesn't mean it is bricked. It will still be very usable well before the hardware become obsolete because it runs on Android TV. For less than half of the price of this to get a much bigger app library, and never have to worry about the next "HBO Max" or Direct TV situation, it's a no brainer.

Tivo is cheap.. right now. but Roku has been around for long time. They got the market shares and the user base. streaming service comes and goes, but ROKU device support is always there. This is especially true if you stream from non top5 services.. like ondemadkorea. they do not have samung tv or lg tv app but Roku app.

Even google's Chromecast, android tv... they come and goes and changes it up. you don't know how long they are going to last.

By the way. Tivo is not too serious about supporting Android TV ecosystem for too long.

This is what happens to streaming devices that does not have market share. Roku is already built in to TCL and other partners... It's not just the hardware that makes Roku better.


TiVo's first Android TV dongle also appears to be its last
Don't expect a followup to the TiVo Stream 4k [theverge.com]


Tivo is still trying to find their cash flow.. [fiercevideo.com]
"
TiVo will have its work cut out for it if it wants to grab a meaningful share of the smart TV OS market. Many major smart TV OEMs like Samsung and Vizio have their own platforms while Amazon, Google and Roku have licensed their platforms to several smart TV makers like TCL. Comcast has also begun talking about expanding its Xfinity X1/Flex platform beyond its cable footprint and into smart TVs."

Do you even have an 8K TV??

The tivo is $29. It will be more than worth it for most people to get 3-5 years out of it. Like I said, who cares if tivo stop supporting it. The Android TV library will still be there. Roku is big but Google is bigger. They are not going to fold so android TV will still be viable. Yes there is always that 1% of people that Roku makes sense for. If that's you, then great. You managed to rattle off the one app that 99% of people in this country has never heard of. Good for you. I am making a general statement for general population, not the 1%. At less than half the price, the tivo is a no brainer. Heck I would say at 69, I would rather get tivo at 29, and wait for Roku to go back down to 49 (which it will in the next 12 months) and get that if the tivo doesn't satisfy your needs by then (which I doubt).

Can i connect my external HDD to this roku and watch my 4k HDR DV .MKV remuxes (pirated) directly off the external HDD? So i dont have to use the plex app on the roku?

You don't get why I mentioned OndeamdKorea.. ofcourse you don't care about that software. but what I'm saying is... when small streaming service... decide which software, app store to support... ( they have limited budget ) Roku is the top of the list. It can be HBO MAX, or Disney+. Gaining Roku customer is important for streaming provider

Roku owns like 1/3 of all streaming device market share in USA.
https://nscreenmedia.com/android-...ket-share/


Google builds...dumps hardware and software attempt all the time.
https://www.androidauthority.com/...st-943812/

This is google's 5th or 6th attempt...

https://www.techhive.com/article/...draft.html


Google builds Android TV software. but google does not tweak software for each and every vendor.

Sony's own team will tweak Android TV for Sony TV.

Google will support Chromecast implementation. - One will argue.. since they own both hardware and software.. this device often will get the latest software first, and support is longer. It's only $50.00

Engineers at Tivo is responsible for Android TV implementation for their own software. Not google. Tivo folded before. Bestbuy just pulled the plug on them...

https://zatznotfunny.com/2021-05/...o-layoffs/


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Peacock and Vudu aren't available, easily, on the Fire TV 4K stick. Fire TV pulls in live programming to let you know what is currently on, and the Roku doesn't do that. No ethernet on the Fire TV 4K.

I'm holding out for the 8K Roku so no deal for me https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif

The tivo is $29. It will be more than worth it for most people to get 3-5 years out of it. Like I said, who cares if tivo stop supporting it. The Android TV library will still be there. Roku is big but Google is bigger. They are not going to fold so android TV will still be viable. Yes there is always that 1% of people that Roku makes sense for. If that's you, then great. You managed to rattle off the one app that 99% of people in this country has never heard of. Good for you. I am making a general statement for general population, not the 1%. At less than half the price, the tivo is a no brainer. Heck I would say at 69, I would rather get tivo at 29, and wait for Roku to go back down to 49 (which it will in the next 12 months) and get that if the tivo doesn't satisfy your needs by then (which I doubt).

just get the $30 Roku instead, better than the Tivo in every way and it's the same price.

https://slickdeals.net/f/15090076-roku-express-4k-2021-streaming-media-player-sale-is-back-29-99?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1

Google might be bigger than Roku, but Android for tv is a side of a side of a side gig for them. They're not supporting it well, the dev's aren't happy about it, the users aren't thrilled about it either. Just get a Roku, best option for now and the future.