Roku, Dongle, Chromecast and Smart TV on October 7th at 10:00AM

Using the HD TV at the Senior Center:

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INPUT	FUNCTION
1	TV - Old Conection Not Used
2	DVD - Unit in Closet
3	DVI Cable to Computer
4	TV - New to HD Cable Box
5	ROKU- Internet Streaming
6	CHROMECAST- Remote Casting
7	HDMI Cable to Ipad or Laptop

Charter Basic HD TV Channels September 2014




1. ROKU:

The Roku Streaming Player (or simply Roku) is a series of set-top boxes manufactured by Roku, Inc. Over-the-top contents provided by Roku partners in the form of channels. Users can add or remove different channels through the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the devices had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.

Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) adaptive streaming technology. Both free and paid channels are available and include services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crunchyroll, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others. Some games are available for the devices.

     Set the TV "Input" source to HDMI 5 which is set for Roku and Demo.

   2. Dongle:

1. HDMI dongle - Computer Definition. A small device that plugs into the HDMI port of a TV set and provides Wi-Fi streaming from the home network. It is designed to access movie content from the Internet but may also enable local content to be displayed.
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3. The Dongle is a cheaper device for streaming and will not be shown. The device used to cast must have the App software installed on it.
4. 3. Chromecast:
5. 1. Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device, a 2.83-inch (72 mm) HDMI dongle, plays audio/video content on a high-definition display by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network.
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7. 1. Set the  TV "Input " source to HDMI 6 which is set for Chromecast. The device streaming from must have the App software installed on it.
8. 4. Smart TV
9. A smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV or hybrid TV, (not to be confused with IPTV,Internet TV, or with Web TV) is a television set or set-top box with integrated Internet and Web 2.0 features, and is an example of technological convergence between computers and television sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and set-top boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can also provide online interactive media, Internet TV, over-the-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media, and home networking access.
   The software that runs smart TVs can be pre loaded into the device, or updated or installed on demand via an app store or app marketplace, in a similar manner to how the Internet, Web widgets, and software applications (in this context commonly just referred to as "apps") are integrated in modern smartphones.
   The technology that enables smart TVs is also incorporated in devices such as set-top boxes, digital media players, Blu-ray players, game consoles, digital signage hotel television systems, and other network connected interactive devices that utilize television type display outputs. These devices allow viewers to search, find and play videos, movies, photos and other content from the Web, on a cable TV channel, on a satellite TV channel, or on a local storage drive.
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