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DavidPotomac
Channel Surfer

Search on PC or Mac, Play on streaming TV?

New user here. I'd like to be able to search for a movie and buy it on Amazon Prime, using my Mac or PC, and then watch it on TV using the Roku streaming stick. Is there any way to do this?

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Anonymous
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Re: Search on PC or Mac, Play on streaming TV?

Hi @DavidPotomac

Thank you for the post.

Yes, it is possible to search for a movie on Amazon Prime using your Mac or PC, purchase it, and then watch it on your TV using the Roku streaming stick. Here are the steps you can follow:

  • Open your web browser on your Mac or PC and go to Amazon.com.
  • Sign in to your Amazon account and search for the movie you want to purchase.
  • Once you have found the movie, click on the "Buy" or "Rent" button to purchase it.
  • After you have completed the purchase, turn on your TV and switch the input to the HDMI port where your Roku streaming stick is connected.
  • On your Roku device, navigate to the Amazon Prime Video channel and sign in to your Amazon account.
  • Once you are signed in, you should be able to access the movie you purchased and start watching it on your TV.

Note: Make sure that your Roku streaming stick and your Mac or PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for this to work.


Warm Regards,
Lianna
 

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