netflixs setup
recover
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I'm trying to figure out the best way to play netflixs at the house. I have an old TV so I can't stream it through it. I have an onkyo 708 receiver. I also have an iphone. I'm pretty sure that I can't go through usb from my phone to the receiver and watch it that way but if I could that would be very convenient. I'm thinking that the best way is to get a router on my home computer. I was told that doing a wire connection is best. Is that true? I would like info on which router works best were to buy etc. and any other info that might be helpful.
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Linksys is always a good start as far as routers go.
Kinda depends how much you want to spend. I run netflix through my xbox and ps3.
And if you wanna run netflix off your computer TO your tv, the only real way is to run it though an HDMI or RCA cables from your video card on your pc, basically making your tv your monitor.
If I were you, either go out and buy a wii, ps3, or xbox, its cheaper. Or get a newer tv that allows you to stream netflix.Home Theater Setup- Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
- Mains - Polk RTi A9's
- External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
- Center - Polk CSiA6
- Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
- Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
- Sub - SVS PC-4000
- T.V. - LG OLED65C7P
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I use a RokuPanny 8000 project
Oppo 103D
Fronts- Monitor 70's
Upper fronts- Monitor 30's
Surrounds- Monitor 50's
Backs- Monitor 40's
Center-CS 350
Sub- SVS PB 2000
Onkyo 607[back up] -
XBMC PC , Roku or Apple TV
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A hundred bucks will buy you an Apple TV. It will not only play Netflix and other movie services but stream music through your stereo as well. All this provided you have a home wireless network, so that would be your first step.Living Room
LSi 15
LSi7
LSiC
LSiFX
2 EPIK Empire
2 W4S Sx-1000
Monster HTPS 7000 MKII
Parasound 5250
Onkyo PR-SC5508
Oppo BDP-95
Pro-Ject RM 1.3
LG 55 LED
Bedroom
RTi A7
CSi A6
FXi A6
2 PSW 125
Onkyo TX-NR1008
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Since you have an iPhone, I would echo the suggestion for an AppleTV. If you keep music on your phone, I think that you will find the Airplay function very convenient. If you have an N wireless network, that should be adequate for NetFlix on the AppleTV (assuming your wireless router is not on the other side of a brick wall or a few floors away).
You can get some video out of the dock connector of your iPhone using the correct cables, but last time I checked NetFlix did not support the video out on iPhone. -
"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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You could also buy an inexpensive Blu-Ray player (I have a $140? LG) that also has net apps (Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, Youtube, and others).
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To the OP, just be aware all the above solutions have varied outcomes and all don't give you the same quality, ease of use or options.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
