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Question about browsing netflix on roku?

I am currently streaming netflix through my computer and wii but am planning to by a roku 3 to stream netflix to my tv. I was wondering if you could specify searches on roku like on pc for example searching for genres and subgenres. I ask this because when streaming through my wii I usually have to find what I want to watch on my pc then enter the name of the movie or show into the search bar on the wii.

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    8 years ago
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    With the Roku you can search by name, genres, most popular, ect...

  • 8 years ago

    Even better. On the Roku you can search Netflix, or you can search every Roku channel simultaneously. e.g. not sure where the latest Mythbusters or Breaking Bad series is available? Search in one place and it will show you if it's on Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, etc. and how much it costs.

    But honestly, I rarely have to search. The recommendations on Netflix are so good, I just browse through the "popular" and "new releases" streams periodically and add interesting things to my queue.

    I love my Roku. Never going back to cable.

  • 8 years ago

    You can search it like you are on pc.

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