Different Connection Options for the Roku
You are going to have two basic options for connecting your Roku to your TV. The first option is to use an HDMI cable. All of the Roku models have this connection option, and it will allow you to stream the HD content that the Roku is capable of producing. The sample images below are from the Roku 1 and the Roku 2 XD, which are two of the Roku models that offers both connection options. As you are shopping for your Roku model you will want to find an image of the back of the device and look for one of the circled ports below. These are the connection options that will allow you to use the Roku with a television that does not have an HDMI port.
Chart of Current Roku Models and Connection Options
So, as you can see, the majority of Roku models that are currently available will work with an older TV, and you will be able to stream and view content from your streaming services with a Roku. If you’re thinking about choosing between a Roku 1 and a Roku LT, check out our Roku 1 vs. Roku LT article. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science he spent several years working in IT management for small businesses. However, he now works full time writing content online and creating websites. His main writing topics include iPhones, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Android, and Photoshop, but he has also written about many other tech topics as well. Read his full bio here.
