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I want to get Netflix but my TV is not compatible?

I bought a flat screen TV a few years ago, a pretty good deal at the time, as it was the last of its generation to NOT be directly internet capable. It is a Panasonic Viera, 42 inch, brilliant picture and still works perfectly and I love having it.

Now I want to connect something to it that can pick up wireless so I can get Netflix. What is the cheapest way to do that? I understand fully that a device like a Wii or a blu-ray player is a vehicle for wireless but I don't also happen to have those, and I don't need video or gaming. Just the wireless. Is there a no frills device (a cable or a box or a gizmo) that can do this without spending a lot of money?

Also I have two TVs. The one I just mentioned, and the one in the back bedroom which is a dinosaur and not even a flat screen. It does have digital controls.

I wonder if I can connect something at the router so that I can use Netflix on both TV or do I need a separate netflix account for each TV?

I am hoping maybe if I have enough selection from Netflix, I can scale way back on my cable.

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  • 9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Roku. I have two of them in my house, and they're great.

    I cut off my cable subscription completely, and now only use Netflix, Hulu, some other Roku apps, iTunes, and an HD antenna for local programming. My monthly bill went from over $100 to around $20.

  • Mike G
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I bought a Roku box which has Netflix and a bunch of other stuff available, some of it free.

  • 9 years ago

    roku boxes xbox 360s ps3s all have them sorry your tvs not compatible man good luck finding the right system to make it work.

    Source(s): i have a xbox.
  • mgo316
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    hello this is the roku site it will work with all tvs but u will need a internet connection either wired or wifi!!! http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/ hope this helps!!!!!!!

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