Roku users, question

[VirataMama4]

I wonder if the PP was checking to see if a computer counted as a device in regards to the 6 device limit per account, not on the limit of devices streaming from 1 account at the same time. Since you don't have to register each computer, you just sign into your account, they may not count toward your limit of 6 devices...

 

[jms920]

Great info, thanks to all!

So when you turn your Roku on do you just use the remote/tv to sign in and sign in to Netflix or do you have to do this on the computer?

JoAnn

 

[DawnM]

I thought she was implying she had two registered devices watching shows AND she could watch on her computer at the same time.

Dawn

I wonder if the PP was checking to see if a computer counted as a device in regards to the 6 device limit per account, not on the limit of devices streaming from 1 account at the same time. Since you don't have to register each computer, you just sign into your account, they may not count toward your limit of 6 devices...

 

[DawnM]

Once you register your device (though an online registration), you don't have to log in when the Roku comes on.

Dawn

Great info, thanks to all!

So when you turn your Roku on do you just use the remote/tv to sign in and sign in to Netflix or do you have to do this on the computer?

JoAnn

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

That's odd the other day we were streaming on 3 computers & 2 tv's and an ipod all at the same time.

 

[niccikatie]

Netflix does have restrictions on how many devices/computers (they all count, computers, Tivos, Roku boxes, iPads, iPhones, Wiis, etc) you can have registered to your account. It's really simple to manage through the netflix website, though. They also have restrictions about how many different titles can be streamed at the same time. The restrictions are different for different levels of Netflix accounts which can cause confusion in threads like this.

This is from Netflix FAQs:

Q:
Can I watch movies instantly on more than one PC or Netflix-ready device?
A:
Some membership plans allow you to watch simultaneously on more than one personal computer or Netflix-ready device. If you are on the Watch Instantly Unlimited plan or the 1-disc-out-at-a-time plan, you may watch only one device at a time. If you are on the 2-discs-out-at-a-time plan, you may watch on up to two devices at a time. Members on the 3-disc plan can watch on up to three devices. The maximum is four devices -- available for members on the 4-or-greater-discs-out-at-a-time plan.
Your account can have up to six unique authorized devices activated (and associated with it) at any given time, including personal computers and Netflix-ready devices. For example, if you're on the 1-disc plan, you can have up to six devices associated with your account, but you can only watch one of them at a time. If you're on the 2-disc plan, you can have up to six devices activated but can only watch two of them at the same time.

Hope this helps!

 

[DawnM]

Thank you! That does help clear it up. Right now we have the one disc out at a time plan.

Dawn