👉 WHY I SWITCHED FROM ROKU TO FIRESTICK STREAMING DEVICE

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  • @CuriosityCafe
    @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +3

    If you want either device we mentioned in this video, you can click here:
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    FireTV Stick: amzn.to/3EldAIb
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  • @christopheremmons6774
    @christopheremmons6774 Год назад +11

    I'd say. Firestick is better to side load and just runs so much smoother ...thanks again curiosity cafe

  • @dimeloya2234
    @dimeloya2234 Год назад +3

    I have 3 Tvs with Firesticks ... It works FANTASTIC!! I tried Roku But it just doesn't have the
    side loads so it limited me in a big way...but on the firestick i found that with sideloading the world is mine .... Amazing APK's that helps with NO BUFFERRING and NO ADS...
    No Cable Just Internet & FireSticks ..... Yesssssssssssssssss!

  • @kevinjoseph2030
    @kevinjoseph2030 Год назад +4

    Love your content I live outside the USA I have both Roku and fire stick and fire stick hands down is more easier and less restrictive than Roku, plus side loading on a fire stick is one of the plus why I went with firestick

  • @DEANDESPERADO
    @DEANDESPERADO Год назад +4

    You are awesome. Thanks for helping tech handicap seniors 👍❤️🇺🇲

  • @MANOTTI781
    @MANOTTI781 Год назад +6

    I've left Roku alone about 5 years ago & didn't look back their devices are okay but it's not for me I perfer the firestick which is way better hands down nevertheless keep up the good work with the informational videos

  • @jazzman9469
    @jazzman9469 Год назад +6

    As a longtime cable subscriber ($200 avg bill per month) and Amazon Prime member (another $15 per month) I tried to cut the cord but with Firestick, I still have to pay for apps like Netflix, Showtime, Peacock, HBO Max, Live TV, etc. So the question is, how does a Firestick save money?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +4

      Your first mistake is not adding an IPTV. Then you can cancel cable and eliminate all those apps. We can help on Patreon. Also many free apps out there with all those services you mentioned.

  • @DavidTheHypnotist
    @DavidTheHypnotist Год назад

    I’m so high, your T-shirt is freaking me out! I kept thinking something is wrong with me Wi-Fi!

  • @daproyaknow7056
    @daproyaknow7056 Год назад +3

    Firestick works great with my $5 iptv service!!!

  • @stephenf8840
    @stephenf8840 Год назад +3

    I purchased a new large smart TV recently. At that time I never knew there was a difference between Roku, Android, Apple or FireTV.
    I do have two FireSticks and was lucky that I purchased a FireTV. I’m so glad I did and I try and recommend FireTV to my friends.

  • @driza97
    @driza97 9 месяцев назад

    cool video. just added a fire stick 4k max to my setup.

  • @FirstSergeant
    @FirstSergeant Год назад +4

    I like firesticks ability to sideload.

  • @williamdykstra
    @williamdykstra Год назад +1

    I enjoy having the ROKU channel on my fire stick and on my Samsung tv plus and I have a QUESTION about whether there is a way to select FAVORITE CHANNELS? When are that we have is the ALL CHANNELS only that’s a lot of uninteresting channels to have to scroll through all the time and I hope you know the procedure to manage Channels. Thank you for any suggestions you might have.

  • @Insan3AsylumXO
    @Insan3AsylumXO Год назад +3

    If you're looking for a specific movie, show, etc, do you have to open every different app/service like disney+, Hulu, etc to find it? Or can you search or speak into the remote the title and it finds it for you in the appropriate platform?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +2

      Depends. If you speak into it, it will tell you which subscription service has it. Or you can get cinemahd and it's free

  • @lgsprings5623
    @lgsprings5623 5 месяцев назад

    I have four televisions. I DVR everything so I can fast forward commercials. I wonder if I can watch my firestick shows on all my TVs throughout the house.

  • @rosemaryidjedeki5942
    @rosemaryidjedeki5942 Год назад

    Very informative
    Thanks for the information

  • @peterrunions5839
    @peterrunions5839 Год назад

    Thank you again for the information.

  • @elesixestepa373
    @elesixestepa373 Год назад

    Thanks you confirmed i purchased the correct one.

  • @samanthewilding3276
    @samanthewilding3276 Год назад

    Thanks for the info!

  • @freevin51
    @freevin51 Год назад +1

    Hi. I've been using Roku for a few years. I have the Roku app on my phone and use that as the remote. I always use the private listening feature with blue tooth headphones. Can I do all of that with a firestick?

  • @jjasea
    @jjasea Год назад +1

    I switched from Roku to Firestick after a month. I find the Firestick easier to use.

  • @robtucker6303
    @robtucker6303 Год назад +2

    Couldn’t you post those videos on Rumble?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +3

      No, they take all the rights from your video and make money off them. Zero chance

  • @gefflynn7171
    @gefflynn7171 9 месяцев назад

    Trying to understand my options, this is very helpful! Question: I currently have Roku and YTTV subscription. I want to drop YTTV (GETTING EXPENSIVE AS TIME GO ON). If I just have Amazon Prime and a Fire TV Stick will I still have the same type of content? I assume Amazon Prime is considered a "streaming service. Thanks in advance.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  9 месяцев назад

      No you won't have what youtube tv offers. You would have to side load apps to get it. We have videos on patreon walking you through it (youtube does not allow these videos). It would be free for you and you would have all those channels

  • @paulsimmons9308
    @paulsimmons9308 Год назад

    Airplay on roku is a big plus, I use both

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +1

      Firestick has the same feature. I actually cast my phone games to the TV. I also manage my work using the TV as my monitor from my macbook. Great feature. Nothing the roku has that the firestick doesn't have.

  • @ThatDamnPandaKai
    @ThatDamnPandaKai Год назад +5

    I went from Firestick to Roku because it was so fucking slow, it was painfully laggy. That being said, fireTVs are much faster, but the stick is garbage and under powered.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +4

      It depends on the stick you got. They have a VERY CHEAP lite model. The 4k max is super fast and blows away any roku. Plus the ability to add cinemahd and get all moves and tv free is a game changer. Can't do it on the roku

  • @jamescaso7505
    @jamescaso7505 Год назад

    I like the fire boxes much better ,they have more storage.

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 Год назад

    Thanks for information

  • @teem8623
    @teem8623 10 месяцев назад

    Do you have to have comcast or something in order to use the Amazon fire stick in the first place?

  • @dnyce2083
    @dnyce2083 Год назад

    Luv the channel ! Are there any jailbroken fire sticks that you recommend??

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +4

      You do know that to jail break your firestick takes about 10 seconds. We show people how on patreon. Save you a lot of money and time.

    • @ironmanepf1
      @ironmanepf1 Год назад +1

      I agree, Firestick is much easier to work with and tailor to your needs...plus sideload

  • @musicman8270
    @musicman8270 Год назад

    Yeah It is firestick all the way, on my second, you get Prime app on another device, mirrors your stick. Roku is ok but nothing original on there tha u can't find anywhere else.also I get stars and paramount for 11.99 for both. Also have Sling and they compliment each other nicely. And everything on the stick is 4k

  • @raymcphatter9191
    @raymcphatter9191 Год назад

    I've had a a fire device for several years and never had any experience with Roku.

  • @pophott
    @pophott Год назад +1

    How do I get to your Patreon video site?

  • @divadreka9460
    @divadreka9460 Год назад +2

    Is Cinema still acting up on firestick?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +1

      With the right installer, it works fine

    • @divadreka9460
      @divadreka9460 Год назад

      @@CuriosityCafe if I'm a part of the patreon, would you be able to direct me to a good installer? I really miss having it work properly

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      It's actually already posted on Patreon. I can't share it on RUclips comments.

    • @divadreka9460
      @divadreka9460 Год назад +1

      @@CuriosityCafe thanks...I'll join.

  • @torvarravenfeeder89
    @torvarravenfeeder89 Год назад

    Except for buying the hardware is there any other service fees with Amazon?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Only if you want to have subscriptions to like netflix, hulu etc. But that's optional. There is plenty free on it (way more than the roku)

  • @darlene5216
    @darlene5216 Год назад +7

    I love the Firestick better.😁

  • @lilrachelu
    @lilrachelu Год назад +1

    🤔🤔 Which is better for FREE content non-subscription tho ? Movies, channels etc ? 😵‍💫

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Firestick. Nothing the firestick doesn't have that the Roku has

  • @philmininni5981
    @philmininni5981 Год назад

    Can you post on Rumble? Or are there similar restrictions?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Rumble takes ownership of your video and gets ad revenue on it. I won't give up video rights to them. Only people on rumble are usually people banned from youtube.

  • @RonHamilton-h3r
    @RonHamilton-h3r Год назад

    I can't download ROKU app. It says app not found. I am in Canada and used VPN to change to US, still doesn't work. Any ideas?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Yep, it's restricted to the US. You have to download from aptoide store, not Amazon as they won't have it in their store. Most Canadians are on Patreon and we help with this

    • @RonHamilton-h3r
      @RonHamilton-h3r Год назад

      @@CuriosityCafe Roku tv is not on Aptoide.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +1

      I'm surprised. I will look into this for you

  • @hrhamada1982
    @hrhamada1982 Год назад

    I cannot believe roku stock is doing well.
    I have a roku TV and almost NEVER watch through roku.
    I get that their valuation and their profits are all advertising based, but Prime is SO much better
    Prime has better native content.
    The way things are laid out on roku screen is terrible and doesn;t even have the same quantity, much less the way it is organized.
    AND
    I hate that roku has an IR remote and needs line of sight. Such a pain!

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +1

      Roku is genius at marketing. Most don't actually buy Roku, but comes on their tv. So many don't know the true benefits of a firestick vs Roku. Always a fun topic

    • @hrhamada1982
      @hrhamada1982 Год назад

      @@CuriosityCafe yes, the do the 'razorblade style of marketing
      They give away a handle and the first few blades then make money off refills
      Roku
      Gave away the hardware to a dozen TV mfgrs (built in to the set) and try to make money off the advertising and selling data.
      But if no one uses it natively and most of us port over to apple TV or Amazon Fire, and then over to our app.
      they might not get the same revenue that they would if we viewed hulu or netflix or paramount, etc through roku. I jump from the built in to amazon, then to netflix, etc.
      But yeah, the money maker for fire tv, for apple tv, for roku is the ads and the DATA.

  • @johngildein7084
    @johngildein7084 Год назад

    Have you made an attempt to switch over to Rumble?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      No, if you read their terms, they take ownership of your videos and monetize them and take a huge percentage. I won't give up rights. Usually only RUclipsrs who are banned go that route.

  • @sall7029
    @sall7029 Год назад

    Why not rumble instead of Patreon?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Video rights. Rumble makes money on the videos and allows copyright

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Plus as a member you get up to 50% off demo products and new android box releases as well as full giveaways monthly. Can't do all that on rumble

  • @tavoruiz324
    @tavoruiz324 Год назад

    Thanks Sir. Firesticks are better 🙂

  • @rickhill6243
    @rickhill6243 Год назад

    That's why you do roko and fire stick

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Some people love Roku. Great beginners device for those that already have and won't get rid of cable. Firestick for those that want to consider getting rid of cable, and android boxes for those and already cancelled cable and save hundreds every month. Pretty much sums it up.

  • @summerton13
    @summerton13 Год назад

    How do I get my firestick to work on my tcl Roku tv?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Plug it into the hdmi port, then switch inputs. You can do it right on the Roku home page

  • @YM-zn2ts
    @YM-zn2ts Год назад

    What about local news channels?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      What do you mean? We have videos on this for the firestick

  • @stephenjones6030
    @stephenjones6030 Год назад

    With the Firestick I can't get my Spectrum app. I have to get Roku. Frustrating.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      You can get the spectrum app. Side load it (one of the things you can't do with ROku)

  • @michaelhart7153
    @michaelhart7153 Год назад +1

    What’s next? As far as I can tell, Amazon has done everything they can to discourage third party applications and can only see it getting worse. I love your channel but maybe we need to learn about what we need for the future. I am afraid fire stick is eventually going to become just like Roku.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +2

      You are correct. That's why I've shared so any alternatives to firesticks on Patreon. Most RUclips won't allow us to share. But they are all there for you

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +2

      The android box stuff is free to see on Patreon as well. Just scroll down

  • @iampatfreiermuth
    @iampatfreiermuth Год назад

    Why can’t I get spectrum tv on my fire tv stick

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Not sure. Did you put the app on it? Log into your account?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      It's in the App Store

  • @ca4merica945
    @ca4merica945 Год назад

    Roku doesn’t support Disney Plus with Ads.

  • @daveswanson3380
    @daveswanson3380 Год назад

    I agree roku can't get new movies TV shows where any firestick can get everything roku just boring old type stuff

  • @TheJohnny928
    @TheJohnny928 Год назад +1

    I have Roku and i don't care for it.

  • @MaxxDoberman
    @MaxxDoberman Год назад

    The Firestick is way better.

  • @mr.universe9360
    @mr.universe9360 Год назад

    👍

  • @BLASTIC0
    @BLASTIC0 Год назад

    Roku SUCKS now. I just got one after not having one for several years... logged in... populated my apps... but none of them work.. they are not even available anymore.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Sorry you had that experience. Some people still swear by it

  • @dennydeckerful
    @dennydeckerful Год назад

    ROKU Channel > Roku stick

  • @matthewgandy1813
    @matthewgandy1813 Год назад

    GET YOU A RUMBLE ACCOUNT YOU CAN POST ANY VIDEO CONTENT YOU WANT NO CONTENT POLICE LIKE RUclips

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Never, Rumble owns the rights to your videos and makes money off the creators. Patreon is way better

    • @matthewgandy1813
      @matthewgandy1813 Год назад

      @Curiosity Cafe OH DIDN'T KNOW THAT IVE BEEN WATCHING FIRESTICK CONTENT FOR YEARS SO MANY RUclipsRS HAS LOST THEIR CHANNELS BECAUSE OF RUclips RULES DR.VENTURE BEING ONE OF THEM HE'S USES RUMBLE NOW TO EACH HIS OWN I GUESS WELL KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Yeah, Rumble is for those that can't get monetized or lost their channel. Gotta play by the rules. So I pay outrageous hosting fees to provide the info to members only. I don't make any money, but at least I don't give my work away for others to profit.

  • @lonniec7603
    @lonniec7603 Год назад

    👏👏👏👏👏👏🍿

  • @kellywicker8985
    @kellywicker8985 Год назад

    Got Roku to get Spectrum and watch NFL Football

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад +1

      Firestick has a spectrum app... and also you can watch football free with the firestick

    • @kellywicker8985
      @kellywicker8985 Год назад

      @@CuriosityCafe To watch Spectrum services on Fire Stick does it require anything specific to access it? Noticing FireStick has 4 price ranges does any of these apply to better choices?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      It's exactly the same as the Roku for normal access. But with the firestick you have more options for free tv. No need to pay subscriptions.

  • @martinphillips4567
    @martinphillips4567 Год назад +1

    The reason is roku is garbage 🗑 you get what you pay for .
    With a fire 🔥 stick I can jailbreak it easy, jailbreak break means I'm in control not roku .
    The best streaming device on the market is nivida sheild . For gaming of for thing else. I'm a cord cutters , and would never ever purchase roku
    Again. I rather buy a apple 🍎 tv then a roku.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Yep

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Год назад

      Roku is for someone that's also paying for cable and just uses it to stream paid apps.

  • @Gale4ce1
    @Gale4ce1 Год назад

    Roku has no versatility.

  • @joeblstrn
    @joeblstrn Год назад

    Firestixk has limited memory to add apps