Channels & viewing

[DennyP]

I am asking if a ROKU device will allow me to watch my netflix account on a older Panasonic plasma TV that does not support the streaming of the Netflix account now.  Some kind of adapter suggested needed?

[andyross]

If the TV has HDMI inputs, you can use any Roku device. If cost is an issue, I would recommend the Express 4K+. Do NOT get the regular Express, as it has too little memory and runs into constant issues.

[DennyP]

Thanks, I am new to this and trying to make the right purchase and, of course, get some counsel on what might work.

[jontalk]

@DennyPAs the other member stated, Roku's connect via HDMI so the Panasonic will need to support 1080i (HD) in order to use it. If yours is 720p, it probably uses RCA composite connections which won't work with current Roku models. I owned a couple of Panasonic plasma and the switch to OLED is remarkable as is 4K resolution 🙂

[atc98092]

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@jontalk wrote:

@DennyPAs the other member stated, Roku's connect via HDMI so the Panasonic will need to support 1080i (HD) in order to use it. If yours is 720p, it probably uses RCA composite connections which won't work with current Roku models. 

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No Roku I know of has ever supported 1080i. All current models support 720p and 1080p, and the 4K models support 2160p. I had an older Panasonic plasma (ST30, 1080p) and it worked just fine with my Roku players at the time. 

There are plenty of 720p sets with HDMI inputs, so analog inputs are not really a sign the TV will not support a Roku. If there are no HDMI ports, then you are probably correct on that point.