Just a rant before I punch something

[Patrick]

You know I'm a computer idiot. Been trying for 2 months to get Netflix. Still ain't got it.

1. Bought Google Chrome cast thingy
2. Bought Apple TV thingy
3. Bought smart TV
4. Called everyone [ google, apple, vizio, netflix, including internet provider
5. Everyone blames everyone else.

I think tomorrow everything gets returned and subscription gets cancelled.  $800 for 2 minutes of House of Cards first episode. Thats a real friggin' good deal.

See, just a rant. Nope, don't feel any better. I gotta punch something.

[Serk]

Offer a random neighborhood 12 year old kid $20 to get it up and running...

[baldo]

I don't know what you have for an internet provider, but I don't think it matters. if you have a smart tv, it should have apps installed for services like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc.

The Netflix subscription part doesn't really have anything to do with your tv at all. Go online and Google Netflix new subscriber, it should pop right up. It's like any other subscription. You set up a payment arrangement and create username and password.

Then go to your tv and select Netflix, it'll walk you through it. Word of advice, choose a short username/email. The entry screen is a pain.

Once that's done, you're good to go. You can access Netflix from any device, anywhere, as long as you have your login info.

[Patrick]

Offer a random neighborhood 12 year old kid $20 to get it up and running...

Its been mentioned many times, no takers.

[Patrick]

I don't know what you have for an internet provider, but I don't think it matters. if you have a smart tv, it should have apps installed for services like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc.

The Netflix subscription part doesn't really have anything to do with your tv at all. Go online and Google Netflix new subscriber, it should pop right up. It's like any other subscription. You set up a payment arrangement and create username and password.

Then go to your tv and select Netflix, it'll walk you through it. Word of advice, choose a short username/email. The entry screen is a pain.

Once that's done, you're good to go. You can access Netflix from any device, anywhere, as long as you have your login info.

If it were that easy I'd would have been watching it for the past 2 months.
I've been 'walked' thru this more times than I can count. I only have 10 fingers and 10 toes. Its everyone else's fault. It does appear to be Time Warner, but, everything else [ TV and computer] works fine.

[Serk]

I don't know what you have for an internet provider, but I don't think it matters. if you have a smart tv, it should have apps installed for services like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc.

The Netflix subscription part doesn't really have anything to do with your tv at all. Go online and Google Netflix new subscriber, it should pop right up. It's like any other subscription. You set up a payment arrangement and create username and password.

Then go to your tv and select Netflix, it'll walk you through it. Word of advice, choose a short username/email. The entry screen is a pain.

Once that's done, you're good to go. You can access Netflix from any device, anywhere, as long as you have your login info.

If it were that easy I'd would have been watching it for the past 2 months.
I've been 'walked' thru this more times than I can count. I only have 10 fingers and 10 toes. Its everyone else's fault. It does appear to be Time Warner, but, everything else [ TV and computer] works fine.

Wish you were near Dallas, I'd love to go get that working for you... =\ Where are you located, maybe some geek minded member is close?

[Oss]

we had to get one of those wireless router signal bouncing thingies and write the secret password on a bunch of places for when it forgets what its supposed to do like when power goes out or it gets unplugged by accident

Now everything works if I can remember which input to use

HDMIV for regular TV
HDMI for the amazon stick thingy
the thingy on the top left of screen for dvd
the netfilx button for the netflix

We have a BIG basket now for the remotes

You are in my prayers for a happy ending Patrick

Oss

yeah find a 12 yr old quick

[hubcapsc]

$800 for 2 minutes of House of Cards first episode.

We've watched both seasons. Bought the first DVD. Then our hand-me-down DVD
player konked out, so we bought one that has Amazon and Netflix and you-tube
and a bunch of other stuff built in, and it connects to our home wifi network.
And it cost, like, $65...

Screwing around with Amazon and Netflix from the computer seems easier to
me than trying to tell them what to do with the tee-vee remote.

They sink a lot lower than choking the dog after the first few minutes BTW...

-Mike

[Gavin_Sons]

It took me 5 minutes to sign up for netflix on our new smart tv. Watch it every day. Hard to say what the problem is for you but sounds like the same thing our wii started doing. Use to watch netflix on it until it would never connect. Good luck.

[Willow]

See, just a rant. Nope, don't feel any better. I gotta punch something.

Wrap your hands well so you don't suffer permanent injury.

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

Be careful, but I think you're on the path to a viable solution.   

[Serk]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

[baldo]

$800 for 2 minutes of House of Cards first episode.

We've watched both seasons. Bought the first DVD. Then our hand-me-down DVD
player konked out, so we bought one that has Amazon and Netflix and you-tube
and a bunch of other stuff built in, and it connects to our home wifi network.
And it cost, like, $65...

Screwing around with Amazon and Netflix from the computer seems easier to
me than trying to tell them what to do with the tee-vee remote.

They sink a lot lower than choking the dog after the first few minutes BTW...

-Mike

This is true....We use the laptop to search for shows/movies on Netflix. Using the remote is a royal PITA. Once you find what you're looking for, just save it to favorites or put it in queue, it shows up immediately on your tv....

[Willow]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

[da prez]

  White house squatters for starters.

                                              da prez

[Serk]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

This one?

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?action=mlist

(And yeah, I very much include myself in that list!)

[Patrick]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

I think I'm on that list.

[Jess from VA]

There is an old saying.......... ignorance is bliss.  (It applies to me on all of this)

Still trying to get Verizon fios to turn my voice mail OFF.

Why would you want it off?  You don't need to know or understand it, just foking do it!!!!

[Serk]

ignorance is bliss

I used to believe in that statement until I realized a profound truth...

If that were true, wouldn't there be a LOT more blissful people around?

[Willow]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

I think I'm on that list.

Patrick, it's a dynamic list under almost constant change.   

[Jess from VA]

ignorance is bliss

I used to believe in that statement until I realized a profound truth...

If that were true, wouldn't there be a LOT more blissful people around?

Yes, it's hard to equate ignorant bliss with the fact that we humans are a complaining, whining, temperamental species.

Henry David Thoreau had some pretty good ideas.  A bit too utopian for me, but still, simplifying your life as much as possible has it's benefits.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

I have a 10 year old grandson that could ride over if you buy his gas and Big Red soda pops. He only rides a 70 so gas will be cheap. I'm sure he could punch about 5 buttons and you'd have Netflix at least a day.

No promises on the next day when you're all alone again.

[czuch]

My sympathies. You're brave for even the attempt.
My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash.

[john]

                             " My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash"               

[..]

$800 for 2 minutes of House of Cards first episode.

We've watched both seasons. Bought the first DVD. Then our hand-me-down DVD
player konked out, so we bought one that has Amazon and Netflix and you-tube
and a bunch of other stuff built in, and it connects to our home wifi network.
And it cost, like, $65...

Screwing around with Amazon and Netflix from the computer seems easier to
me than trying to tell them what to do with the tee-vee remote.

They sink a lot lower than choking the dog after the first few minutes BTW...

-Mike

Try the English version of HOC that was adapted for the US market.

[Patrick]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

I think I'm on that list.

Patrick, it's a dynamic list under almost constant change.   

Boy, thats a big help.

[Patrick]

My sympathies. You're brave for even the attempt.
My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash.

I understand. I still have a car with a hand operated wiper.

[Patrick]

I have a 10 year old grandson that could ride over if you buy his gas and Big Red soda pops. He only rides a 70 so gas will be cheap. I'm sure he could punch about 5 buttons and you'd have Netflix at least a day.

No promises on the next day when you're all alone again.

Now thats my kind of guarantee !

[HayHauler]

                             " My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash"               

And starter buttons/dimmer switches on the floor?


Hay
Jimmyt

[..]

                             " My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash"               

And starter buttons/dimmer switches on the floor?


Hay
Jimmyt

I hated those. Trying to dim the lights mid gear change in a car with manual transmission.

[Clark]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

BE ADVISED..I'm too old to take an ass whoopin

[art]

                             " My cars still have points and wiper switchs on the dash"               

And starter buttons/dimmer switches on the floor?


Hay
Jimmyt

I hated those. Trying to dim the lights mid gear change in a car with manual transmission.

My next new car may be older than me it Or. starts putting in  GPS to monitor my miles driven to be able to tax me. If they need the money let them impose a sales tax.

[cookiedough]

do you or a family member or close neighbor have an XBOX?  If so, hook it up and have anyone who plays the xbox configure netflix on it.  Will need your IP address/password to get in, but should work as though should your smart tv, etc.

My guess is maybe your internet service provider has it blocked or you have something else blocking netflix in your configuration for some odd reason.  It shouldn't be that hard to connect.

[Willow]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

BE ADVISED..I'm too old to take an ass whoopin

Note to self - take Clark off the ass whoopin' list.  Be sure to approach in armed state.   

[The emperor has no clothes]

Something moderately old is a good choice.  Not so old that it'll die from the beating but not so new as to be able to put up a legitimate resistance.

I think we've got a few members that meet those requirements... 

I have a list if it would be helpful.   

BE ADVISED..I'm too old to take an ass whoopin

Note to self - take Clark off the ass whoopin' list.  Be sure to approach in armed state.   

I thought it was a given that Clark was only to be approached while armed

[Jess Tolbirt]

i believe the problem to be in your modem settings,, you problably dont have something enabled or you have your wifi passworded,,,

[Clark]

 

[Hotrodwing]

ROKU Netflix and 1000's of other channels.  I like U tube so I can look at anything Valk related on the big screen.

[Patrick]

OK, thanks guys.

It appears the problem is solved !

I couldn't get it to work with all the aftermarket thingys. So I bought a smart TV. 3 smart TVs actually.  The first 2 [ Visio ] were apparently defective. Just hooked up a Samsung and am well into the first episode of House of Cards.

Thanks again for putting up with a PITA. I'm a happy man !



I guess I should say that the first Visio was missing some pieces while the second would continually shut itself off and cause it to lose everything I had entered. The Samsung is working and was pretty easy to set up.

[Raverez]

Great Show btw. Kevin Spacey is fantastic in it!