Help picking streaming device.

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Rev
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edited 21 March 2017 at 1:58PM in Techie Stuff
Okay, wasn't sure if this should be in here or the TV section but figured I'd get more knowledgable responses here.

I have a NowTV box, picked it up with I ditched sky to go along side a Humax freesat box, I went for it because you c ould sideload plex which lets me stream all my own media. Now the latest update has removed this, bit disspointed but I can understand Sky's reasons.

So now I need a replacement and can't decide between a full fat Roku 3 or an android TV box.

My TV isn't 4K so I'm not worried about that, just as long as it's got full HD and can be connected via ethernet. And must have plex. I've discounted the fire stick because I'm not sure if nowtv is available via that or plex and I want to keep the entertainment pass.

So, am asking if someone could give me some advice as to wether a roku 3 or android box would be best? I did read on the nowtv forum that sky owned shares in roku and am wondering if that's the case what's the chances of they removing plex from the roku app store?

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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    edited 20 March 2017 at 10:20PM
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    No Now TV isn't available on the Firestick.

    You can get Now TV on the Roku 3 box.
  • Rev
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    Thanks. I know it's available on the roku and the app is also available on android boxes. Which is why I have narrowed it down to one of those. I'm just not sure which.
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  • DCFC79
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    Rev wrote: »
    Thanks. I know it's available on the roku and the app is also available on android boxes. Which is why I have narrowed it down to one of those. I'm just not sure which.

    An android box if you want to continue to use plex.
  • Rev
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    DCFC79 wrote: »
    An android box if you want to continue to use plex.

    Thanks. Can I ask why you say that?
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  • dipsomaniac
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    you can also cast plex to tv using chromecast
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  • JJ_Egan
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    As per the recent ruling some live streams where reported as closed this weekend .
  • Rev
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    JJ_Egan wrote: »
    As per the recent ruling some live streams where reported as closed this weekend .

    Thanks but I'm not interested in any live streams, just want to use plex to stream my own media.

    I would go for the roku but if sky own shares I don't want to end up in the same position in a few months if they decide to remove plex from those too. But I realise the roku would be better supported via updates etc than an android box. Which is why I'm not sure which to go for.
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  • pedrothefish
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    why not cast plex to a chromecast? Ive done it with my Chromecast
    https://www.plex.tv/apps/streaming-devices/chromecast/
    Dont ask me too many technical questions because I'm not too geeky!
  • Rev
    Rev Posts: 3,150 Forumite
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    I also want the nowtv app. Does chromecast have that?
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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    Rev wrote: »
    I also want the nowtv app. Does chromecast have that?

    Yes, can cast using your smart phone, open Now TV on your phone, select the film or what you want to watch and cast it to the chromecast.
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