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morningglory

(2,336 posts) Tue May 7, 2013, 05:54 PM May 2013

I want to watch netflix films on my tv. Will my Kindle Fire help, or do I need a Wii. nt

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I want to watch netflix films on my tv. Will my Kindle Fire help, or do I need a Wii. nt (Original Post) morningglory May 2013 OP

I don't think you need either of those. CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #1

Roku. CurtEastPoint May 2013 #2

check out the connectors you have on the back (or front) of your TV steve2470 May 2013 #3

We got that cable and the screen is extremely weird colors. morningglory May 2013 #6

The problem with using a Wii is that it is wireless, ZombieHorde May 2013 #4

Here's a list for adding to the TV mockmonkey May 2013 #5

Thanks, that is clear. Thank you all. nt morningglory May 2013 #7

I have had good luck with my Sony Mnpaul May 2013 #8

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,985 posts)

1. I don't think you need either of those.

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 05:56 PM

May 2013

We stream Netflix films on our TV. You do need internet access.

My husband takes care of it. Sorry I can't give you more details, but we don't have either Kindle Fire or Wii.

CurtEastPoint

(20,096 posts)

2. Roku.

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 06:10 PM

May 2013

steve2470

(37,481 posts)

3. check out the connectors you have on the back (or front) of your TV

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 06:12 PM

May 2013

Then, you simply get the correct cable and possibly adapters to hook up to your PC.

If you need more help, let us know.

morningglory

(2,336 posts)

6. We got that cable and the screen is extremely weird colors.

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #3)

Tue May 7, 2013, 07:30 PM

May 2013

I adjusted the screen features and it gets more and more creepy.

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)

4. The problem with using a Wii is that it is wireless,

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 06:22 PM

May 2013

so sometimes your shows have to reload partway through.

mockmonkey

(2,964 posts)

5. Here's a list for adding to the TV

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 07:22 PM

May 2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Netflix_compatible_devices

morningglory

(2,336 posts)

7. Thanks, that is clear. Thank you all. nt

Reply to mockmonkey (Reply #5)

Tue May 7, 2013, 07:31 PM

May 2013

Mnpaul

(3,655 posts)

8. I have had good luck with my Sony

Reply to morningglory (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2013, 07:32 PM

May 2013

It will stream a bunch of free channels including Youtube. Its also DNLA certified so you can stream stuff right out of Windows Media Player on a laptop or whatever.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SMP-N100-Streaming-Player-Wi-Fi/dp/B0042SDDXM

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