How to disconnect TV from wall to install ROKU

[barling]

Our 2014 R31 has a tv in the v-berth attached to the wall. So that we may install the ROKU operating system to the TV we need to temporarily remove it from the wall. We are so far challenged to do so.. Help.

 

[Sharron]

Is the a mounting piece between the tv and the wall? Disconnect that?

 

[Irish Mist]

On our 2011 R29 there is a lever if you reach up under the TV you can move to the side and the TV will slide up and off the bracket. There may be dust 🙂

 

[FWTMD]

When you get to the end of this project, I'm interested in exactly what you did and how it works. I really like that direction.

 

[SJI Sailor]

Not sure about RT31 but in our C30 the TV is mounted on a swing arm that has a VESA mount. Remove the four screws to take the TV off.

We installed a Roku just below the TV, and used a USB port from the TV to power it. Works great. The hardest thing was to route the HDMI cable cleanly (and that wasn't very hard).

 

[aculverwell]

My 2016 R31 has the same lever that Irish Mist noted-- reach up behind the TV from the bottom and push the lever to the side. The TV will be released from the bracket.

 

[barling]

Thank you. TV disconnected from the wall. We'll now install the Roku the same as we did on the salon tv.

 

[barling]

We buy Walmart the ROKU streaming stick plus, which comes with what is necessary to install. You are able to install it yourselves with the use of a computer. Plug your streaming stick into the HDMI port on the tv and then there is included a power cord to connect the stick to the USB port on the tv. There is a quick start guide included that will answer all your questions.

 

[FWTMD]

And then I presume you are using a cellphone or iPad as a hotspot internet source? Works well?

 

[SJI Sailor]

Cellphone hotspot tethering has worked well for us, in areas with 3 bars or higher of signal. The picture may be SD for a while but then usually buffers up to HD in a few minutes. BTW for the Roku, I highly recommend to get one with volume buttons on the Roku remote. That is much more convenient than the ones without. (We have both kinds.)

 

[FWTMD]

Thanks. Using a bunch of Roku Ultra's on a bunch of TV's now. I'm familiar with them. The stick version makes a ton of sense. It sure seems to beat spending $thousands for Direct TV boat antenna.

SpaceX is launching satellites now for wireless broadband internet service, supposedly available late this year. Details all unknown, from pricing to antenna needs. If it works out ... IF ... it can become a game changer for connectivity. No more cell dead spots to contend with. No more weak marina wifi. And, this Roku direction becomes a clear no-brainer.

 

[bill46]

We remounted ours over 3 years ago, can see over my feet. See pictures in my album, Dec. 29, 2016. Had to move lamp and cover hole, but is much more satisfactory. Added fused lighter socket in cabinet for USB power for Roku also.