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jeffw_00's avatar
jeffw_00
Reel Rookie
3 years ago

Disappointed how hard it is to migrate to a new player

I just upgraded from a Roku2 to a Roku Ultra LT.  I had assumed there would be a turnkey way to migrate everything to the new player (I mean, people have to do this all the time, and I assume Roku WANTS to encourage people to buy the latest hardware by making it easy to migrate...)  I was disappointed to discover that I had to set up the home screen, and all my login/passwords, again, for multiple services. 

Hey Roku!  Make this easy and I might upgrade more often!

 

/j

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  • andyross's avatar
    andyross
    Roku Guru
    3 years ago

    Screen layout is always device-independent. If you use the same Roku account, your channels will copy over. Logins may or may not copy over. It depends on deals made with the various services. Roku doesn't always have access to login information.

    That Roku 2 was very ancient, and even the Ultra LT is 3 years old.

    • jeffw_00's avatar
      jeffw_00
      Reel Rookie
      3 years ago

      Actually, the current incarnation of the Roku Ultra LT (2GB, no MicroSD slot) is only a year old.  Still it appears that it is about to be discontinued (removed from the Roku site as a current product this week), so if you want wired connectivity at a great price ($43 at Walmart) grab it now - glad I did!

      • AvsGunnar's avatar
        AvsGunnar
        Community Streaming Expert
        3 years ago

        The Ultra LT is a Walmart exclusive deal with Roku so can always find them there.  The $43 price tag is a very good deal though so definitely worth picking up. (even if turns out you have the 4662).

        The Ultra LT 4662 is a 2019 model.  The Ultra LT 4801 is a 2021 model.

        You can see what model yours is through Settings/System/About.

        https://www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra-lt

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        I believe the Roku website used to always point to Walmart for the Ultra LT.  They used to have some Best Buy exclusive models as well, but seems that partnership ended a couple of years ago.  Website used to say "Exclusively at Best Buy" or similar language.

        Other than missing the USB port for local file storage playback and the difference in the remotes, the Ultra LT is nearly identical to the corresponding Ultra models.  With all the different methods available to get local playback through the Roku device now, or directly to the connected TV, the USB feature (although nice to have), is really no longer a necessity.

        https://www.roku.com/products/compare#sku=4801RW&4802R