How to use Roku TV as a Marine Infotainment System for users located in Humboldt County

If you're based on the Pacific Coast in California learn more about SmartMyBoat Navigator app which aims to revolutionize experience for boat enthusiasts by offering a comprehensive navigation and boat monitoring solution on the Roku platform. Navigator is your boating companion for Roku! Navigator offers integrated marine NMEA sensor data displayed on your Roku TV.

Navigator for Roku

Take advantage of premium features, advanced services, and network connections. Choose your service or subscription plan and start navigating the sea smartly.

Cost effective - Free trial

SMB Navigator for Roku is a cost-effective solution for any vessel. Start a free trial today!

User friendly

Roku values your privacy, while Navigator support customization

Feature Rich

Use SMB Navigator to display current location, waypoints, weather conditions, engine info and more.

Industry First

SMB Navigator is industry first Roku maritime app ready for install from Roku Channel Store

How It Works

The NMEA Wi-Fi/Ethernet Gateway allows you to transmit data from a NMEA marine digital network to network connected devices, Roku device or a smartphone. With it, you get marine network data including speed, position, wind speed, vessel course and direction, water depth from vessels in displayed in Navigator for Roku. The Device creates its own Wi-Fi network or it can be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network. In the second case, the coverage depends on coverage of the base network and you can configure remote access to a gateway over the Internet. In such case, Navigator can use data from your vessel and display it to any Roku device added to your Roku account.

1. Hardware Requirements

• Roku Device: You need a Roku streaming device or a Roku TV. Roku devices are affordable and widely available.
• NMEA 2000 Network: Your boat should have a NMEA 2000 network, which connects various marine sensors and instruments.
• Wi-Fi/Ethernet Gateway: You’ll need a gateway like the Actisense W2K-1 or WGX-1 to connect your NMEA 2000 network to your Roku device via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. These gateways translate marine data into a format your Roku can displayactisense.com+2.

2. Setup Process

• Connect the Gateway: Plug the gateway into your boat’s NMEA 2000 network. The gateway will create its own Wi-Fi network or connect to your boat’s existing Wi-Fi.
• Install SmartMyBoat Navigator: On your Roku device, go to the Roku Channel Store and search for “SMB Navigator” or “SmartMyBoat Navigator.” Install the app.
• Configure the App: Open the Navigator app on your Roku. In the settings, select your gateway type (Actisense or Yacht Devices) and enter the gateway’s IP address and port number. This allows the app to receive real-time data from your boat’s sensorssmartmyboat.com.

3. Features and Benefits

• Live Vessel Tracking: See your boat’s position, course, and speed in real time.
• Environmental & Weather Updates: Get local weather, wind speed, and water depth.
• Engine & System Monitoring: Monitor engine performance, fuel levels, and other critical systems.
• Infotainment: Use your Roku TV for streaming entertainment, making it a true infotainment system for guests and crewactisense.com+2.

4. Why It’s Great for Humboldt County

• Easy to Use: The system is plug-and-play, so you don’t need advanced technical skills.
• Cost-Effective: Roku devices and the SmartMyBoat app are much cheaper than traditional marine displays.
• Enhanced Experience: Perfect for both recreational and commercial boaters, offering navigation, monitoring, and entertainment in one placeactisense.com+2.

5. Additional Resources

• SmartMyBoat User Guide for detailed setup instructions.
• Actisense Case Study for more on how the system works with Rokuactisense.com+1.