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bb1970er
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2 years ago
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bypassing google o/s on new Hicense TV

Hello Folks - I have the Roku Express 3960X streaming stick with a 10yr old TV I'm going to replace. The new tv is a Hicense 55U6K w/ the google o/s. Does anyone know if I can bypass all the google setup stuff on the new TV and just keep using this Roku stick plugged into 1 of the HDMI ports?  The 3960X is supposedly 4K so I don't think it should result in any picture degradation.  Please share any feedback on this.

Thanks

 

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  • atc98092's avatar
    atc98092
    2 years ago

    Yes, the Roku Ultra has an Ethernet jack. Also, the Express 4K+ supports adding a 3rd party mini-USB Ethernet adapter. This support page includes the details about what models support such an adapter and some adapters Roku has tested that work. Since the adapter you have works for your Express, it would likely work with the Express 4K+ as well. 

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  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    bb1970er-

    Just set your new TV to view the HDMI port to which you connect your Roku and you'll be good to go. 

    I don't know about your particular set, but most will allow you to set a default input to display at start-up, either a specific input, or just continue with the one being viewed when the set was shut down.

  • atc98092's avatar
    atc98092
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    No, you can't "bypass" the Google TV OS, but as makaiguy you can still connect your Roku to one of the HDMI ports and use it the same as you do now. 

    The 3960 is not a Stick. There's no such think as a Express Stick. You have a basic Express, which does NOT support 4K. You need the Express 4K+ (model 3941), Ultra or one of the two 4K Streaming Stick models for 4K.  

    • bb1970er's avatar
      bb1970er
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      Thanks Dan - I guess I hadn't thought about this.  I see what you mean about my device not supporting full 4K as-is.  Is there any Roku device I can plug into the new TV that will yield 4K and work w/ dedicated LAN (not using WIFI)?  The current Roku thing I use I have connected thru this adapter (below link) - and this way I can hook up to dedicated LAN and not use the WIFI.  Any idea if that or something else will work to do the same for the 3941?

      Thanks

      https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M5X9795/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

      • atc98092's avatar
        atc98092
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago

        Yes, the Roku Ultra has an Ethernet jack. Also, the Express 4K+ supports adding a 3rd party mini-USB Ethernet adapter. This support page includes the details about what models support such an adapter and some adapters Roku has tested that work. Since the adapter you have works for your Express, it would likely work with the Express 4K+ as well.