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Roku – The MSO Set-Top

Jim Funk discusses one of Roku’s newest set-tops – which is really a set-stick – that uses MHL as the interface between the TV and the set-top. In this scenario, power is provided via the connector, eliminating the need for an AC power brick. Signal is sent to the stick via WiFi.

Funk also explains how service providers, such as Time-Warner, are using Roku via authentication to allow people to stream to their televisions without need for a traditional set-top box. He also discusses Roku’s content strategy and how it complements both operators and consumer electronic device makers.

2 responses to “Roku – The MSO Set-Top”

  1. Bill Fielding Avatar

    Hey Ken! I subscribed to Netflix and was sent a wireless ROKU wi-fi little thing about the size of a deck of cards that had an ac cord and cable to connect to my TV. I’m absolutely sorry I bought the damn thing as there is a ton of addictive programming series like Breaking Bad, Downton Abby, House of Cards, etc. Plus I am stunned by the video quality and FAST downloading of programs to watch given I only have DSL bandwidth.

    So….more than once I have been up all night watching a pilot series then having to watch the next episode, then the next until finally pigged out and going to bed at 5 am. Good thing I’m retired and only work a little now and then keeping books for my wife’s business.

    Keep up your good work out there in our heartlands! I sometimes miss being out there like the good old days.

    Bill Fielding
    (Just kidding about being sorry..)

    1. Ken Avatar
      Ken

      Thanks Wild Bill! Yes, it is too easy to gorge on series all at one time. We have done so on the series Psych (the modern day Rockford files).

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