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The HD converter box was working with our mitsubishi ck3526r tv but now all we get is snow. We still can stream netflix movies and play movie dvds to our tv but just can' t get the channels any more. What is the problem. Can you give us a self help fix it idea?
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If you have a netflix account, you can use the netflix app. Or if you are an xfinity user, you can download the xfinity tv app, sign in with your details and youre good. Now if you want to watch movies added on your phone, you can download the VLC app. But if the movie format is not supported like the mkv format, you might need to convert them.
There are SEVERAL services out there now other than Netflix if you are looking for a movies that you don't see on Netflix. I highly suggest a Smart TV with apps on it already. Amazon Prime is one kind of service with Netflix does not have it. Sometime Hulu Plus is another.
You cannot download movies to your Vizio streaming device. Do you download the moves you watch on TV ? Of course not. A TV allows you to watch movies, shows, etc.BROADCAST OVER THE AIRWAVES OR CABLE. Similarly, a streaming device allows you to watch movie, shows, etc. STREAMED/TRANSMITTED OVER THE INTERNET. So, if you can watch Netflix trailers on your Vizio, you can watch Netflix movies (but not download them). Select a Netflix movie, press Play on your remote and see what happens.
It could possibly be a slow internet connection speed. Netflix posted requirements. This is a good site to check your speed. http://www.speedtest.net/
Internet Connection Speed Recommendations
Below are the Internet download speed recommendations per stream for playing movies and TV shows through Netflix.
0.5 Megabits per second - Required broadband connection speed
1.5 Megabits per second - Recommended broadband connection speed
3.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for SD quality
5.0 Megabits per second - Recommended for HD quality
25 Megabits per second - Recommended for Ultra HD quality
HD Video Quality
Movies and TV shows we have available in high definition will play in 720p or better with a fast enough internet connection. To watch Netflix in HD, ensure you have a HD plan, then set your video quality setting to High in the Playback Settings for your account. Netflix Bandwidth Usage
Higher quality video uses more bandwidth than lower-quality video. If your service provider applies a bandwidth or data cap to your Internet service, you canManage Bandwidth Usage by changing the video quality settings to Low or Medium to consume less data.
Hello.
To stream on Netflix your Netflix account has to be set up to stream.
For Netlix user's your account would be either streaming OR playing DVDs, not both.
If your Netflix is set up to stream, you may need to download Microsoft Silverlight which is free and availble from Microsoft.
Be sure to download the latest version of Silverlight.
You will also need to open Netflix.com and create an account on your computer.
Close netflix and reopen after creating account then login.
Then check your account for streaming or DVD playing.
Depending on why kind of TV you have to watch a movie you will need to connect to the TV with an HDMI cable.
Hello Friend Steps
1.Go to the Netflix website. Type www.netflix.com in the address bar or find a link through the search engine of your choice.
2.Log into your Netflix account.
3.Find the movie or TV show you want to add to your queue.
4.Hover your mouse over the movie/TV show.
5.Click the "+."
If your 60 inch TV is a "smart TV", you need to go to setup and enter your router's identification number. If it is not a "smart TV" you need to add a streaming media box (such as Roku or similar product) or "smart DVD" player with Wi-Fi feature to your system.
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