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Question: roku closed captioning - all other channels (Hulu, Netflix,etc) on roku can show closed captioning except Amazon. Is there something I am missing?
Document: This is partly because of the limited options on resolution, but mostly because some of the services Roku gives you access to, like HuluPlus, can't (yet) show closed captioning through Roku and others, like Amazon, sometimes just don't.
I have several Rokus in my home and wholeheartedly recommend them to family and firends. I ordered this one as a replacement for an older one, as it allows the user to search for a show/movie across multiple platforms (ie Netflix, Amazon prime, Hulu, HBO, etc) to find exactly what you are looking for! Wonderful feature.
After owning a couple of earlier generation rokus, and being quite happy with them, I decided to buy the Roku 2 XD. I'm glad I did. For me, one of the big selling points was an increase in the number of channels available. For whatever reason, the older roku could not play the PBS and PBS Kids offerings. There are also pay per view channels from Blockbuster and Redbox which weren't offered on the old roku. The newer rokus are also able to display closed captioning.
Setup was a hassle. The player found my wifi and downloaded a software upgrade, then could no longer find the wifi. I had to reboot my router, then everything was great until I went to register the device using my PC. The registration page, which must be filled out for the device to access the streaming channels, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. requests credit card info in case you just might decide to buy something off the Internet. Roku Profit Center I am sure!
I recently nixed my cable TV subscription, and went with just Internet and a few subscription services therein (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc). I wanted something I could slap onto a TV that could function like a cable box might.First off, configuration was a little tedious. It's not a simple plug & play box.
I previously owned a Roku XD that did not have closed captioningcapability but also is a quality product. The only reason Ibought this one was to have the closed captioning. It was easy to installand operate. I basically use it for Netflix streaming, but it hasmany more capiblities.
This device was recommended to me while I was complaining about the cost of cable to a friend. It has allowed me to reduce my monthly TV cost from $70 to less than $17 (because I subscribe to a Netflix streaming and DVD plan). Pretty much every show and movie you'd ever want to see is available on Hulu Plus, Amazon, Netflix, or any of other hundreds of free Roku channels available. I just added a digital antenna to get local channels and I'm set!
Roku is excellent. I do recommend this device for anyone considering purchasing a network streamer for their TV. One advantage of Roku over most other streamers, at least for me, is that it has closed captioning (though many programs and movies over Netflix and other streamers do not have closed captioning available). Another advantage is the very high number of streamers that can be connected to with Roku.
I have an older Roku player that I have been happy with but I have a hearing problem and it does not allow for closed-captioning when streaming Netflix. When I read about the new Roku 2 player that has CC I decided to purchase it. After connecting it to my wireless network it tells you to go to your computer to link up with them and when you do so you have to accept their licensing agreement. Most of us usually don't read this, we just check the I ACCEPT box.
I had some initial problems with the set-up that were solved by a new firmware release (this happens automatically), since then this little guy has done the job perfectly. The main reason I bought this was because I wanted 5.1 surround sound from Netflix which is only offered on the Roku 2 not the Roku 1. The Roku 2 also supports closed captioning on Netflix (again this was not possible on the Roku 1.)
Answer: I don't think you're missing anything.  The reason why I purchased Netflix is the CC feature.  I wrote to Amazon about their lack of CC capabilities a year or so ago and all I received was a confirmation that CC was not available.  This is unconscionable.  There is a new law, however, that is going to require all electronic video devices to include CC by the year 2015.  Hopefully, Amazon rectifies this glaring flaw before then.