video streaming without a PC

[robster17]

Hi there,

I'm not sure, but I hope this is the right place to post this question...

I would like to stream online video on a TV, without using a tablet/phone or pc etc.

Essentially, I would like to have a chromecast, roku or similar box, directly connected to the TV which streams a live online video stream, from a website on the TV - without needing any other hardware.

Is this possible?

Any help would be MUCH appreciated!

Thanks,

Rob.

[usually_quiet]

It is possible. There are apps (or channels as Roku calls them) for various websites available for these streaming boxes. Kodi is another possibility. Kodi can be used for streaming from various non-subscription websites which don't have an app. http://kodi.wiki/view/internet_video_and_audio_streams.

[TimA-C]

Isn't that the main point of these devices? If you want to be able to view anything on any website - as you can on a tablet or a PC/Laptop - then you might be better off with something like a Rasbery Pi (although you would need wireless keyboard with touchpad/mouse or some remote with similar capabilities.). Don't forget that with any of these devices you'll need an internet connection as well.