Technology At The Cottage

Important Information About The Internet and Streaming

Techy things you may need to know for your stay at Dreams Come True Cottage:

General Guidelines

• IMPORTANT - Children may not use any equipment. Parental supervision is required.
• DO NOT change or move any equipment. One HDMI cable is provided for your gaming enjoyment.
• Guests are reminded to bring their own Bluetooth speakers and other technology devices that are important to them during their stay.
• Guests are reminded to bring their login information for any streaming services they want to enjoy during their stay. Guests that utilize cable or satellite providers at home should bring their login information as well, as these logins will give them access to their content when streaming at Dreams Come True Cottage (e.g. - bring your DirecTV login information so that you can stream ABC, Bravo, or HGTV, for example).

Internet/Wi-fi

• We use Verizon Fios as our internet provider. The service speed is stated to average 300 Mbps and is generally sufficient to enjoy watching HD content on three or more devices simultaneously.
• The password is posted on the wall beside the TV (located in the family room on the 2nd floor).
• Problems with wi-fi? DO NOT attempt to reset the router, as doing so will reset the network name and password to factory settings, making resolution more difficult.
• The router is located in the family room and a signal booster is in the primary bedroom. Please do not touch these devices.
• Although very reliable in our area, access to the internet is provided by Verizon Fios and cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, service response times cannot be guaranteed. Guests are reminded that their cellular mobile hotspot may be a good alternate source of wifi internet if Verizon Fios service resolution is delayed.

Television Options

• The 65" Samsung Smart TV is located in the family room.
• There is a SOURCE button on the TV remote. This is where guests can toggle between each TV connection (HDMI, etc).
• The TV connections are as follows:
• TV - This setting is not in use and will display "snow" and a message "Weak or No Signal". This message is referring to a lack of cable TV connection and not any actual problem with the TV.
• HDMI1 - This setting is for our exterior security camera. Guests have no need for this connection.
• HDMI3 - This is for Roku Express 4k Plus streaming.
• HDMI4 - This is for your gaming equipment. The cable is marked with a tag.
• Screen Mirroring - This setting is an option for guests who wish to connect their own device to appear on the TV.
• HDMI2 - This setting is not in use
• AV - This setting is not in use
• Component - This setting is not in use
• RVU - This setting is not in use.

Roku Streaming

Content is provided via a Roku Express 4k Plus. It has a remote that also has voice-control capabilities.

• Guests may use and load any Apps available on Roku Express.
• Upon first use of Roku on the TV, guests will be prompted to log into "Guest Mode". You will enter your date of departure so that your login information will be automatically cleared on the date of your departure, or manually whenever you want.

This is the Roku welcome screen upon arrival. Once you log in and enter your departure date, Roku will automatically clear your login data from the system.

Gaming

• A silver/grey HDMI cable is already connected to the TV and available for gaming equipment that guests may bring.
• Toggle the Source Button on the TV remote to HDMI4 to use this cable.
• NO cables, wires, outlets or equipment should be changed/moved/touched.

Smart TV streaming

• Alternatively, the TV is a Smart TV with limited available apps that will display when the colorful SmartHub button on the SmartTV remote is selected.
• Guests may use and load any Apps available on the Samsung Smart TV.
• Guests are reminded that they must manually log out of any apps while streaming on the Samsung Smart TV (you do NOT need to log out of accounts through Roku - it will log you out automatically)

Screen Mirroring

Guests have the option to "Screen Mirror" from their own device to the Smart TV.

• Hit the SOURCE button on the TV remote
• Select "Screen Mirror"
• Connect your device to the Smart TV (this method varies by device, but generally is located in your device's settings as "SmartView" or "Screen Mirror".
• Log onto your chosen content on your device and it will display on the TV.
• Note: Guests with Apple devices can also use Apple Airplay and Homekit in Roku Settings as an alternate means to stream from their personal Apple devices.

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