So I've read a lot of reviews about the TV not working with Alexa and people having to pay for it. I thought I'd maybe help clear up the confusion as your friendly neighborhood IT person after I leave my review. **I have absolutely no affiliation with Roku.**
Review: Easy set up of the TV. Moderate difficulty set up for Alexa if you are not familiar with Alexa skills. Very fast menu. Easiest set up I've done to reconnect my netflix, hulu, etc. I do not subscribe to Roku services what so ever. Absolutely seemless transition from our old TV that our toddler decided he did not like. Additionally, the picture and sound quality are excellent. The homescreen is entirely customizeable which is fantastic! There are themes available also, but I believe those are for purchase. I haven't attempted those yet though. Overall, worth the price by far. Will likely by another. The vendor shipped very quickly. Highly impressed. Our postal carriers are the real MVPs.
Roku does not require a subscription. The browser set up is far more straight forward with opting out than signing up on the tv you have purchased. I highly recommend you sign up via browser before beginning set up of the TV.
ALEXA SET UP
Again, this TV does not have alexa built in. You will need an echo, echo dot, etc for it. They are like $15-30 max.
1. Once you have your echo set up on your phone click on the "home tab" then select "Browse skills"
2. Click the magnifying class search button at the top and search for "roku"; select the app with the bubble that has "Roku" in purple text
3. Click Enable to Use. A browser tab will open. Click "Accept and Continue"
4. You'll need to sign into your Roku account if it doesn't automatically sign you in.
5. It will find the TV you set up. Click "Link to Alexa App"
6. It will ask you to autolink new Roku Devices. Select your preference.
7. Click "continue to alexa app"
8. It will say "your roku accont has been successfully linked". Click close.
9. It will search for your TV and can take a few minutes. After that you are all set to begin using voice commands.
10. On your TV sign in with your account info you just set up, it will give you a pin. Go back to your browser
11. Enter the pin that was on the TV.
12. Continue on through your preferences. You do not have to subscribe to channels or enter into a subscription. it will ask you to set up a payment, but you will not be charged anything at anytime unless you opt in.
May the odds be ever in your favor. xx
- Your friendly neighborhood IT person
| Brand Name | Hisense |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 28.9 x 2.8 x 17 inches |
| Item model number | 32H4F |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 8 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 31.5 Inches |
| Voltage | 60 Volts |
