Roku Users: Faithlife TV updated to show Logos Mobile Ed and more...

Do you have a Roku device?

If so, take a look at the Faithlife TV channel in the Roku channel store. (If you have previously installed it, you can wait 24 hours or go to System > System update > Check now.)

This one channel now offers the existing Faithlife TV stream (presently a long content loop, but soon to be more!) as well as Bible Screen, and on-demand access to Faithlife Today episodes.

You can now link your Faithlife TV channel to your Faithlife account; once you do, videos you own for Logos Bible Software will be available on your Roku. You can watch Logos Mobile Ed courses in your living room!

This is brand new. We will be updating the content catalog frequently over the next few weeks. More free content will be added, and more of the video you own as part of Logos 6 base collections and other products will be available via the TV to users who link their account.

We are hard at work on an even nicer user interface, which we expect will be available in a month or two. Among our plans are synchronizing your 'reading position' between Logos Desktop and the Roku, so you can watch a course on your laptop or TV and always stay at the right position to continue.

Let us know what you think!

- Is it easy to link your account? Did you use/prefer the onscreen login or using the code and a web page?

- What content would you like to see?

NOTE: Apple does not yet allow third-parties like Faithlife to build channels for Apple TV. But we're hoping they will, and if so we plan to make the same functionality available there. We're also exploring a tablet and web version that can be played on TVs via HDMI, Chromecast, or Miracast. But, for what it's worth, I've spent a lot of time with the Roku 3 and can recommend it as a great device. I find myself choosing it over the Apple TV for my personal use.

Don't forget to check out the Bible Screen channel, too! It's all Scripture, with lots of animations of our 'Verse of the Day' art. It's the best use of a TV screen! It's what I put on my living room TV all the time.

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Comments

Erwin Stull, Sr.

This is great, Bob. [:)]

Although I currently do not own any Mobile Ed courses, if I did, I would definitely like to view them on the TV while working with Logos on the laptop.

Bruce Dunning

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758574#Comment_758574

Thanks Bob. I don't have a Roku device but now this makes me wish that I did. I will have to check it out.

James C.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758593#Comment_758593

I just updated and the new channel looks great. I love having my mobile ed videos right there. I would also love it if you could sync all the videos I have in logos not just the mobile ed. Really happy to see this, thanks again.

Kenneth Neighoff

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758596#Comment_758596

Thanks for making this available. I really like it.

love being able to watch the videos in my living room.

the only issue I see right now is this- in my logos library I see 52 mobile Ed courses, and on the RoKunitz says 50.

Deacon Steve

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758601#Comment_758601

I don't have a Roku device. I might consider one. Is this a capability that could be on an xBox?

Donnie Hale

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758607#Comment_758607

Amazon Fire TV streaming box would be great.

-Donnie

TCBlack

This is a great idea and moves into the direction of usefulness for my family. A couple of thoughts:

- Is it easy to link your account? Did you use/prefer the onscreen login or using the code and a web page?

Linking the account was very easy, I used the web page & code login, because typing on the roku keyboard is a nightmare and my passwords are traditionally complex, making typing in the login information on the Roku a no go.

- What content would you like to see?

I don't have any Mobile Ed courses at the moment so I can't check that out for you.

However, I note that under faithlife today where the video icons are, there is no description. I think some basic description is a good idea, especially because I'll remember topics I've watched, but not "that one where Runge wore a sling".

Don Awalt

NOTE: Apple does not yet allow third-parties like Faithlife to build channels for Apple TV. But we're hoping they will, and if so we plan to make the same functionality available there.

All of this is great, I am an Apple TV user so I look forward to this happening one day. I have heard rumors that a new Apple TV and expanded third party channel access is coming in September, so I guess we will see!

James Taylor

Let us know what you think!

I am tempted go home early from the office to try this :-). Thanks for this new capability, this will be excellent!

Cynthia Tucker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758624#Comment_758624

This is really great! I will try this when I get home.

Matthew

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758610#Comment_758610

I think some basic description is a good idea

This. There needs to be a date, episode number, and brief description of each video's content. Looking forward to seeing this developed more.

SineNomine

Even though I don't have a Roku, I have to say that this is a great venture on the part of FL.

Anonymous

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758601#Comment_758601

I see 52 mobile Ed courses, and on the RoKunitz says 50.

We updated the Mobile Ed content that the Roku knows about yesterday. Is this still an for you?

Kenneth Neighoff

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/758859#Comment_758859

I am really enjoying watching the mobile Ed videos on Roku.

thanks for making this option available.

Geo Philips

Thanks for the Roku, but please do consider doing Chromecast next.

Tim Taylor

Yay, this is awesome!! Thanks so much Bob and Faithlife, you guys are great! I will definitely be using this! Very excited!

David Carter

Do you have a Roku device?

I have a Roku stick plugged into the TV in my home office, so I guess that counts [:)]

You can now link your Faithlife TV channel to your Faithlife account; once you do, videos you own for Logos Bible Software will be available on your Roku. You can watch Logos Mobile Ed courses in your living room!

I think this is great! I only have one Mobile Ed course (The Wisdom of John) and it is really good to be able to watch Ben Witherington on the big screen

- Is it easy to link your account? Did you use/prefer the onscreen login or using the code and a web page?

It was very easy. I used the onscreen login which was fairly easy (but slow) on the TV remote - I would imagine it would be rather more difficult on a small hand held mobile device.

The only thing I don't like is the total lack of descriptions for the Faithlife Today episodes, this is something which I think you need to address.

Cynthia Tucker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/759868#Comment_759868

The only thing I don't like is the total lack of descriptions for the Faithlife Today episodes, this is something which I think you need to address.

Totally agree with this.

Bob Pritchett

Logos Pro videos are online now.

Kenneth Neighoff

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/761813#Comment_761813

Thanks for this update.

Matthew C Jones

You can now link your Faithlife TV channel to your Faithlife account; once you do, videos you own for Logos Bible Software will be available on your Roku. You can watch Logos Mobile Ed courses in your living room!

This will be great for homeshooling.

Having a Logos Pro evening with friends sounds fun.

David Carter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/761813#Comment_761813

Logos Pro videos are online now.

It would be better if they had titles and/or descriptions. 79 screencaps is not particularly helpful IMHO

Edit: - 70 of them seem to have a blue screencap with title now - I'm sure they didn't a few minutes ago

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/761813#Comment_761813

Logos Pro videos are online now.

That'd be great! I'll have to take a look in a bit. Titles will make the difference between whether I love it or hate it. :-)

John Daily

This is a terrific and welcome addition to my Roku. I have to echo concerns that it is impossible to tell what you'll be watching without actually starting the stream. The Logos Pro videos fare a little better but, even on my 60" screen, the color choices and font size mean I have to squint to read what the title card (thumbnail image) says. There are also a couple of videos that show the work area of Logos, with the video title even smaller that the other videos.

That said, I hope this really takes off and becomes a success, as I'd like to see it become even more useful than it already is. Cheers!

Mark Barnes

Could you consider a Kindle Fire TV app? It's based on Android.

KeepOnSavingMe

i have a roku, and i just signed in to Faithlife TV, but i don't see my Chaplaincy mobile ed content. Please let me know what I could be doing wrong.

Patricia Orphanides

The link to connect my account won't connect

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/793815#Comment_793815

Unfortunately, it looks like Logos Mobile Ed courses are now broken on Roku. :-(

I tried re-installing the Roku channel, logging in and out, everything, nothing works. It shows me the list of my owned courses, but if I try to select one of them, the entire channel crashes and it takes me back to the Roku home screen. Can anyone else confirm this?

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810849#Comment_810849

Unfortunately, it looks like Logos Mobile Ed courses are now broken on Roku. :-(

I tried re-installing the Roku channel, logging in and out, everything, nothing works. It shows me the list of my owned courses, but if I try to select one of them, the entire channel crashes and it takes me back to the Roku home screen. Can anyone else confirm this?

None of the Mobile Ed courses work now? I have a problem with BI100 on the new Roku 1, but there was no indication that no one could access the courses. Maybe Faithlife is rebuilding the channel.

Here is a link to my thread. https://community.logos.com/forums/p/122866/803701.aspx#803701

Anonymous

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810850#Comment_810850

I have a problem with BI100 on the new Roku 1

We just got a Roku 1 in house and will be looking to see if we can reproduce the issues. Thanks for your patience as we figure it out.

Anonymous

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810849#Comment_810849

I tried re-installing the Roku channel, logging in and out, everything, nothing works. It shows me the list of my owned courses, but if I try to select one of them, the entire channel crashes and it takes me back to the Roku home screen. Can anyone else confirm this?

Which Roku version do you have? We are able to get them to work on our Roku 3 and 4 and will be testing on a Roku 1 soon.

-Todd

David Carter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810849#Comment_810849

Unfortunately, it looks like Logos Mobile Ed courses are now broken on Roku. :-(

I only have one Moble Ed - Witherington on John - and it is working fine on my system as I type this

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810882#Comment_810882

I have a problem with BI100 on the new Roku 1

We just got a Roku 1 in house and will be looking to see if we can reproduce the issues. Thanks for your patience as we figure it out.

Thanks Todd; Looking forward to hearing what the team finds.

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810884#Comment_810884

I tried re-installing the Roku channel, logging in and out, everything, nothing works. It shows me the list of my owned courses, but if I try to select one of them, the entire channel crashes and it takes me back to the Roku home screen. Can anyone else confirm this?

Which Roku version do you have? We are able to get them to work on our Roku 3 and 4 and will be testing on a Roku 1 soon.

-Todd

Hi Todd; Tim has mentioned in the other thread https://community.logos.com/forums/p/122866/803701.aspx#803701 that he has the Roku 1. He didn't mention if he was connected through composite or hdmi though.

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810884#Comment_810884

Which Roku version do you have? We are able to get them to work on our Roku 3 and 4 and will be testing on a Roku 1 soon.

Yes, as Erwin has stated, I am using the Roku 1. I am also looking forward to the findings of the team and I am hopeful that it can be fixed soon, thanks again!

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/810882#Comment_810882

We just got a Roku 1 in house and will be looking to see if we can reproduce the issues. Thanks for your patience as we figure it out.

Bump... any update on this yet? It would be really nice to be able to use my Roku for Mobile Ed again. Thanks in advance!

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/812371#Comment_812371

Bump... I checked again today and it's still not working...

Dave Dunkin (Logos)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/814323#Comment_814323

We were finally able to determine the Roku 1 doesn't have enough memory to handle the full list of videos we now have in the catalog. We'll change how the list is loaded, but it will likely be several weeks before the update is published by Roku.

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/815687#Comment_815687

We were finally able to determine the Roku 1 doesn't have enough memory to handle the full list of videos we now have in the catalog. We'll change how the list is loaded, but it will likely be several weeks before the update is published by Roku.

Gotcha, ok thanks for the update! I'm glad to hear that you guys were able to figure it out and that an update is planned. This is good news!

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/815687#Comment_815687

We were finally able to determine the Roku 1 doesn't have enough memory to handle the full list of videos we now have in the catalog. We'll change how the list is loaded, but it will likely be several weeks before the update is published by Roku.

Thanks Dave; This is really good news.

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/815814#Comment_815814

ok so I finally got tired of waiting for faithlife to fix the Roku 1 channel/app so I spent the money and bought a Roku steaming stick. I’m disappointed and sad to say that the logos mobile ed videos STILL don’t work. The app doesn’t crash but when I try to launch a mobile ed video it simply spins and spins a loading indicator and gets stuck at a certain percent (sometimes 19%, sometimes 33%, it just depends) but never actually loads. This is frustrating after I spent the money to upgrade and it still doesn’t work. :-(

JohnB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826168#Comment_826168

Which Roku devices does Faithlife reliably work with?? I was about to buy a streaming stick but thanks to Tim I am thinking very carefully.
I am UK based if that is relevant.

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826172#Comment_826172

I read somewhere that the Roku 2 works fine. The only problem with the Roku 2 for me, is that it does not have composite outputs (as the Roku 1 does). We had a 2, but returned it because we could not hook it up to our current big screen tv. Buying a new tv with hdmi is not an option at this time.

Rick

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826201#Comment_826201

I read somewhere that the Roku 2 works fine.

I have a Roku 2 and whenever I try to watch a Mobile Ed course, it does not work. When I click the course, it just returns to the menu. They used to work but have not for quite some time now.

Tim Taylor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826226#Comment_826226

I read somewhere that the Roku 2 works fine.

I have a Roku 2 and whenever I try to watch a Mobile Ed course, it does not work. When I click the course, it just returns to the menu. They used to work but have not for quite some time now.

[:(]

Rick Ausdahl

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826226#Comment_826226

I read somewhere that the Roku 2 works fine.

I have a Roku 2 and whenever I try to watch a Mobile Ed course, it does not work. When I click the course, it just returns to the menu. They used to work but have not for quite some time now.

As an aid to Faithlife, here are a few questions.

Which Mobile Ed course(s) is this happening with?
How many Mobile Ed courses do you have?
If more than one course, does it happen with them all?
If any of them "do" work, which one(s)?

Erwin Stull, Sr.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826226#Comment_826226

I read somewhere that the Roku 2 works fine.

I have a Roku 2 and whenever I try to watch a Mobile Ed course, it does not work. When I click the course, it just returns to the menu. They used to work but have not for quite some time now.

Things must have changed. I'm sure that it worked previously, which is the reason I went with the Roku 2 in the 1st place. The reason that I couldn't use it, and had to settle for the Roku 1, was that it didn't have a composite interface. Oh, well, I have since placed this issue on the back burner (way, way, back) until we can hear some news from Dave or whoever else is working on this.

Wild Eagle

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826242#Comment_826242

I have Roku 2 and it works fine with no issues

Rick

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826242#Comment_826242

As an aid to Faithlife, here are a few questions.

I may have it figured out. The Mobile-Ed videos that are showing up on my Roku are the freebies from Logos Now which may have expired but still show up on the Roku for some reason. That is the only reason I can come up with.

Dave Dunkin (Logos)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/826260#Comment_826260

We published an update last week that fixes a few bugs. One of the problems we have run into now that users are getting larger video libraries (both paid and free) is memory limitations on older devices like Roku 1. We have identified a couple specific problems and are optimizing the app to address these. I expect we will have another update available in the next week or two, depending on how long it takes Roku to approve the update.