A smart device that supports Amazon, Netflix + Now TV

Cheetah Designs · 12 Aug 2017 at 09:21

Is there a smart device out there that supports Amazon, Netflix + Now TV in a nice snappy user interface?

Cheetah Designs · 12 Aug 2017 at 17:22

Is the implementation on the Roku good for all three services?

Cheetah Designs · 12 Aug 2017 at 19:11

TheVoice said:
Sky use re-branded Rokus as their Now TV boxes, and Netflix and Amazon are pretty-much the same whatever device you use them on.

What I mean was, are there UIs smooth and do the apps crash at all. I have a LG TV that has all of the apps available and they work, its just that they are too slow for my liking. Same applies to my Samsung TV.

Cheetah Designs · 13 Aug 2017 at 09:15

aslco said:
Our ROku is a bit laggy on the Youtube app, but we have the most basic one. You can get higher models for quicker UI navigation

I've been googling and apparently there are some newer models that aren't available in the Uk...whats the deal - are they coming?

Cheetah Designs · 14 Aug 2017 at 17:41

LiE said:
Apple TV as of next month when Prime comes.

According to the Now TV website, the app is horrible on Apple TV

Cheetah Designs · 15 Aug 2017 at 22:17

Jamesyboyjim said:
I have a Roku 3 which has all of those catch up services. All 3 run smooth, The amazon app could do with an update though as the ui isn't the nicest to look at compared to Netflix, but its fast and functional.

Do they crash at all? I'm particularly interested in the Amazon app...I imagine the now TV one will be pretty good as their box is based on the roku software and Netflix is pretty good on every device. From a YouTube review, the ui looked a little laggy.

Are there Amy new roku devices being released in the UK soon?

Cheetah Designs · 17 Aug 2017 at 07:38

jpaul said:
yes no problems with the UI -
OK if the B6 is controlled by telepathy, I concede it could be faster.

Thanks. I'd kind of expect Now TV to be quick given they use the Roku software. I'd also expect Netflix to be quick as its pretty good on every hardware I've seen it on. However I'm not sure about Amazon....if you get the chance, could you do a quick vid of navigating from Home -> Amazon -> Video (assuming you have stuff you can watch there for free/already paid for).

Thanks again.

Cheetah Designs · 18 Aug 2017 at 07:57

Combat Fighter said:
I've got all them apps on my B6 oled, but I use a Nvidia 2017 shield which runs them all much better. Very good for Kodi as well. By far the best (and most powerful) streamer out there. Excellent bit of kit.

I had a look - sadly not supported by Now TV

Cheetah Designs · 19 Aug 2017 at 16:47

jpaul said:
... nowtv's the cheapest, contents on par, so that is a pity if its not on the shield

UI for Amazon on roku seems just as fast

Thanks for that!