- Instant Access to the Latest Movies, Shows, and Music, all on your TV
- Easy setup will have you watching in minutes, on almost any TV
- Stream new movie releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU
- Transform your living room into a home theater with Netflix
- Connect with your favorite artists and discover new ones with the power of Pandora
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Technical Details
| Brand Name | D-Link |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 4.6 x 1.6 inches |
| Item model number | DSM-312 |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | HD Compatible |
| Item Display Height | 2.75 inches |
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| ASIN | B00882OHL0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,420 in Electronics (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. |
| Date First Available | June 6, 2012 |
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Give your nights more possibility with D-Link MovieNite Plus (DSM-312). MovieNite Plus provides you with endlessly compelling options from the biggest names in entertainment. Stream your favorite movies and shows from Netflix and YouTube in full 1080p HD video quality. Why wait for the other guys? Rent movies the same day they are released on DVD with VUDU. Connect to today's hottest artists and discover new favorites with Pandora. And thanks to the easy setup, you'll be watching, listening, and enjoying in minutes. So go on: reclaim your right to entertainment. Experience the power of possibility with MovieNite Plus.
Set Up So Easy, You'll Be Watching in Minutes
Set up your D-Link MovieNite Plus in just three easy steps: plug MovieNite Plus into your TV and power outlet, use the simple onscreen menus to select your content, and sit back and enjoy the show as your favorite movies, shows and music are streamed directly to your TV.
Instant Access to the Latest Movies, Shows, and Music: All on Your TV
Transform your living room into the ultimate home theater, as MovieNite Plus delivers the latest content from Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, Pandora and more. Avoid the hassle of expensive tickets and late fees experience the freedom of unlimited entertainment from the comfort of your couch with MovieNite Plus.
Enjoy a Home Theater Experience in Stunning 1080p Quality
Who says you need to go out to go to the movies? The nearly unlimited movie options from Netflix, VUDU, and CinemaNow make MovieNite Plus an attractive solution to costly movie tickets and rental chains. Achieve the same high-quality theater experience with HD movies in 1080p all on your big screen TV.
Experience the Peace of Mind that mydlink Delivers
View your D-Link network cameras via the mydlink app and watch live camera video on your TV great as a baby monitor or watching what your kids are doing in another room. The cameras can be located anywhere as long as they are part of your mydlink account--watch video of a second or your small business your TV.
Channels and Apps
Stream new movie releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU.
Why wait for the other guys? With VUDU, you can rent movies the day they are released on DVD and stay ahead of the game. Catch the latest movies and only pay for what you want to watch no subscription fees necessary!
Transform your living room into a home theater with Netflix
Instantly stream thousands of movies and shows to your TV without the hassle of expensive tickets or late fees.
Tap into the endless entertainment of YouTube
Endless entertainment options are only a click away. Watch movies, trailers, or that video everyone is talking about, all from the comfort of your couch.
Connect with your favorite artists and discover new ones with the power of Pandora
Bring the concert to your living room and experience music like never before with Pandora's comprehensive song library and suggestion-engine. Listen, enjoy, discover.
Stay connected to what matters most with mydlink
Keep an eye on your children, your pets, or your small business with mydlink home monitoring. You have a lot to value -- experience the peace of mind that mydlink delivers.
Endless entertainment with more apps and channels
MovieNite Plus offers additional apps and channels for endless entertainment choices. All at your fingertips with something for virtually everyone in the family.
Product Description
Give your nights more possibility with D-Link MovieNite™ Plus (DSM-312). MovieNite™ Plus provides you with endlessly compelling options from the biggest names in entertainment. Stream your favorite movies and shows from Netflix and YouTube in full 1080p HD video quality.
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126 of 132 people found the following review helpful
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I've been using the Roku 2 XS to stream content, so I figured a comparison between that and the D-Link MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player would provide perspective.
Right off the bat, the D-Link is thirty bucks cheaper. But cheaper doesn't mean it is of lesser value. The difference is more of different value. I do like some of the things I can do that the Roku wont do.
The number one cool feature was being able to link up my Android phone to the D-Link via the YouTube app, and choose videos on phone and stream right to my TV. I loaded up Freddiew's Video Game High School ep 1 after scanning the QR code with phone. The video loaded quickly and the high def quality was instantly apparent. It worked great. There is no YouTube on Roku, so this is a clear advantage of the D-Link MovieNite.
Another advantage is the Kids section is available on Netflix, as it is at netflix.com.kids and on the Wii version of Netflix. This is great because it's easier to let my kids roam Netflix to see what they like without them clicking on some random movie full of naughty words and people getting disemboweled.
The box itself is of decent design, a little smaller than a CD case, and a little thicker than a TV remote. It has a slit on the front to show the power light and allow for the remote's IR signal to reach it.
The remote has good and bad points. It is IR based, as opposed to the wireless Roku remote, and isn't as responsive as I'd like and the cone of effectiveness is narrow. I can't sit at my computer beside the TV and use the remote. The remote does, however, have a Vudu, Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube buttons to easily launch those apps. Useful if you use those, but in the way if you don't. I have mixed feeling on the remote.
An app it does not have is Amazon. If you buy or rent content on Amazon, there does not appear to be a way to access it with the D-Link MovieNite. As with so many streaming (or cable-cord cutting) options, there is no one ring to rule them all. It seems that every option is missing one or two components others have. A driving factor of which to buy is can you get the content you most want.
I don't subscribe to Vudu or HuluPlus (coming soon to MovieNite at the time of this review) so I didn't test those options, but there is a Vudu 'app store' that appeared to be just free content, such as a Dexter podcast, or shows like Wreakreation Nation on Discover. This is content I don't believe is on the Roku.
Overall, the YouTube streaming via phone is a killer feature, and the Netflix app works well. Lack of Amazon may be an issue for some. The remote isn't as good overall as the Roku, but both have an option to control via Android app (or iOS).
If Netflix and YouTube are your main content delivery services, the D-Link is a cheaper and better way to go, but aside from the YouTube via phone, I find the Roku experience smoother and easier (plus you can play games on the Roku). Verify you can get the content you want before making a purchase.
Right off the bat, the D-Link is thirty bucks cheaper. But cheaper doesn't mean it is of lesser value. The difference is more of different value. I do like some of the things I can do that the Roku wont do.
The number one cool feature was being able to link up my Android phone to the D-Link via the YouTube app, and choose videos on phone and stream right to my TV. I loaded up Freddiew's Video Game High School ep 1 after scanning the QR code with phone. The video loaded quickly and the high def quality was instantly apparent. It worked great. There is no YouTube on Roku, so this is a clear advantage of the D-Link MovieNite.
Another advantage is the Kids section is available on Netflix, as it is at netflix.com.kids and on the Wii version of Netflix. This is great because it's easier to let my kids roam Netflix to see what they like without them clicking on some random movie full of naughty words and people getting disemboweled.
The box itself is of decent design, a little smaller than a CD case, and a little thicker than a TV remote. It has a slit on the front to show the power light and allow for the remote's IR signal to reach it.
The remote has good and bad points. It is IR based, as opposed to the wireless Roku remote, and isn't as responsive as I'd like and the cone of effectiveness is narrow. I can't sit at my computer beside the TV and use the remote. The remote does, however, have a Vudu, Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube buttons to easily launch those apps. Useful if you use those, but in the way if you don't. I have mixed feeling on the remote.
An app it does not have is Amazon. If you buy or rent content on Amazon, there does not appear to be a way to access it with the D-Link MovieNite. As with so many streaming (or cable-cord cutting) options, there is no one ring to rule them all. It seems that every option is missing one or two components others have. A driving factor of which to buy is can you get the content you most want.
I don't subscribe to Vudu or HuluPlus (coming soon to MovieNite at the time of this review) so I didn't test those options, but there is a Vudu 'app store' that appeared to be just free content, such as a Dexter podcast, or shows like Wreakreation Nation on Discover. This is content I don't believe is on the Roku.
Overall, the YouTube streaming via phone is a killer feature, and the Netflix app works well. Lack of Amazon may be an issue for some. The remote isn't as good overall as the Roku, but both have an option to control via Android app (or iOS).
If Netflix and YouTube are your main content delivery services, the D-Link is a cheaper and better way to go, but aside from the YouTube via phone, I find the Roku experience smoother and easier (plus you can play games on the Roku). Verify you can get the content you want before making a purchase.
59 of 64 people found the following review helpful
I recently purchased a Roku HD Streaming Player for a friend's birthday and set it up. In my July 4, 2012 review of that product I gave it five stars, but noted that while it met my friend's needs it fell short of mine.
Specifically, I use Youtube more than I do just about any other video service. I know that is an odd statement when some premium services such as Netflix and Hulu Plus are almost as good as cable at a fraction of the cost (and are making inroads to a 'cut the cable' movement that is taking place.) However, even if I was more mainstream in my use of streaming video devices I think this model is still superior to the Roku HD. Here is my comparison.
Set-Up. Both devices are a snap to install and configure. I will give a bonus point to Roku's documentation.
Content Delivery. To a novice I think this beats the Roku. While you can add a lot of channels to the Roku, it is something that you discover and do as you get used to the device. This, on the other hand, has more content immediately available after you set it up.
Remote. I prefer the Roku because it is simpler (I used the term elegant in my review). While this has my beloved Youtube assigned to a button, that may be deemed a waste of real estate on the remote by folks who do not care about that service. Also, both D-Link and Roku missed the boat in my opinion by hard wiring a service to the buttons on the remote because it's entirely possible that future services may eclipse them. Better would have been three buttons that were user assignable.
Cost. As I write this the competing Roku model is twenty bucks less. However, that is not an apples-to-apples comparison because the Roku to which I am comparing this is their entry level model, while this one is a 'Plus' model that is a step up from D-Link's entry level model that is exclusive to WalMart and is ten bucks less than the Roku. More importantly, this model will display HD in 1080p if the channel you select supports that. When you factor in that you need the higher-priced Roku 2 XD Streaming Player 1080p to achieve that resolution, then the prices are nearly identical.
Another cost that you need to factor in is an HDMI cable to connect this directly to your TV. The Roku comes with composite audio/video cables bundled with even the low end model, making it a turn-key solution out of the box.
For me the deciding factor was, as I said, Youtube accessibility. The other major services - Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, etc. - are available via both devices. Had the Roku provided me access to Youtube I would have probably opted for their entry level model because my needs are modest and I don't even use the HD 1080p feature on my TV.
If I were a more mainstream consumer I would probably opt for this D-Link model, though. Especially if you are one of a growing number of consumers who are examining ways to 'cut the cable' from costly cable or satellite services that can easily cost five to ten times what Netflix or Hulu Plus (for examples) charge monthly. Indeed, for around sixteen dollars a month you can get both of those services together, which covers a lot of content. It does not take long for this device to pay for itself and start saving you lot of money that you are probably now paying in monthly fees to cable or satellite companies.
Personally, it's hard to go wrong with this (or any of the Roku models). Carefully compare the features of this to competing models, including streaming services that are available, before making a final decision. Whichever you choose is probably going to be as convenient and significantly less expensive than services for which you are currently paying. This device may be the one that cuts your cable.
Specifically, I use Youtube more than I do just about any other video service. I know that is an odd statement when some premium services such as Netflix and Hulu Plus are almost as good as cable at a fraction of the cost (and are making inroads to a 'cut the cable' movement that is taking place.) However, even if I was more mainstream in my use of streaming video devices I think this model is still superior to the Roku HD. Here is my comparison.
Set-Up. Both devices are a snap to install and configure. I will give a bonus point to Roku's documentation.
Content Delivery. To a novice I think this beats the Roku. While you can add a lot of channels to the Roku, it is something that you discover and do as you get used to the device. This, on the other hand, has more content immediately available after you set it up.
Remote. I prefer the Roku because it is simpler (I used the term elegant in my review). While this has my beloved Youtube assigned to a button, that may be deemed a waste of real estate on the remote by folks who do not care about that service. Also, both D-Link and Roku missed the boat in my opinion by hard wiring a service to the buttons on the remote because it's entirely possible that future services may eclipse them. Better would have been three buttons that were user assignable.
Cost. As I write this the competing Roku model is twenty bucks less. However, that is not an apples-to-apples comparison because the Roku to which I am comparing this is their entry level model, while this one is a 'Plus' model that is a step up from D-Link's entry level model that is exclusive to WalMart and is ten bucks less than the Roku. More importantly, this model will display HD in 1080p if the channel you select supports that. When you factor in that you need the higher-priced Roku 2 XD Streaming Player 1080p to achieve that resolution, then the prices are nearly identical.
Another cost that you need to factor in is an HDMI cable to connect this directly to your TV. The Roku comes with composite audio/video cables bundled with even the low end model, making it a turn-key solution out of the box.
For me the deciding factor was, as I said, Youtube accessibility. The other major services - Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, etc. - are available via both devices. Had the Roku provided me access to Youtube I would have probably opted for their entry level model because my needs are modest and I don't even use the HD 1080p feature on my TV.
If I were a more mainstream consumer I would probably opt for this D-Link model, though. Especially if you are one of a growing number of consumers who are examining ways to 'cut the cable' from costly cable or satellite services that can easily cost five to ten times what Netflix or Hulu Plus (for examples) charge monthly. Indeed, for around sixteen dollars a month you can get both of those services together, which covers a lot of content. It does not take long for this device to pay for itself and start saving you lot of money that you are probably now paying in monthly fees to cable or satellite companies.
Personally, it's hard to go wrong with this (or any of the Roku models). Carefully compare the features of this to competing models, including streaming services that are available, before making a final decision. Whichever you choose is probably going to be as convenient and significantly less expensive than services for which you are currently paying. This device may be the one that cuts your cable.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The D-Link MovieNite Plus Streaming Media Player is a very handy addition to my media center. It's the first device of its type that I've tried out and I really enjoy being able to easily access Netflix and other video content such as Revision3 video podcasts and others that I am just getting into exploring.
A few notes on setup and ease of use:
Setting this up was super easy! I just plugged in an HDMI cable (not included) to an available port on my TV and plugged the D-link into power. It found my network and started working and all I had to do was press the WPS button on my router.
The Netflix 'module' did ask me the first several times to choose between a regular Netflix and a 'Kids' Netflix, which I thought was an annoying additional step, but it seems to have learned my preferences and now just goes right into netflix. The user interface here is like a file menu, which is easy to navigate and search. The video quality is VERY good for everything I've streamed to my HDTV.
One gripe I have is that the different modules (or 'apps') each have their own layout once you're in them. i.e. browsing Youtube Videos is a different menu scheme than browsing Netflix videos or Vudu videos. And the Youtube module didn't seem very well put together (not at all like the youtube experience on the internet) but I personally don't plan on watching much Youtube content on my HDTV. I'm not a Vudu member, but this device lets you start a free trial, so maybe I will be soon. If they added Hulu to a future update to this service, it's value would increase drastically. If you're a Hulu member you might find this box only a partial solution.
For the price, and NO membership fees, I think this product is a great value, especially if, like me, you were formerly paying for X-Box Live Gold just to have Netflix through your TV. This device will pay for itself in 4-5 months JUST on that basis. Plus, you have all the other content available.
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A few notes on setup and ease of use:
Setting this up was super easy! I just plugged in an HDMI cable (not included) to an available port on my TV and plugged the D-link into power. It found my network and started working and all I had to do was press the WPS button on my router.
The Netflix 'module' did ask me the first several times to choose between a regular Netflix and a 'Kids' Netflix, which I thought was an annoying additional step, but it seems to have learned my preferences and now just goes right into netflix. The user interface here is like a file menu, which is easy to navigate and search. The video quality is VERY good for everything I've streamed to my HDTV.
One gripe I have is that the different modules (or 'apps') each have their own layout once you're in them. i.e. browsing Youtube Videos is a different menu scheme than browsing Netflix videos or Vudu videos. And the Youtube module didn't seem very well put together (not at all like the youtube experience on the internet) but I personally don't plan on watching much Youtube content on my HDTV. I'm not a Vudu member, but this device lets you start a free trial, so maybe I will be soon. If they added Hulu to a future update to this service, it's value would increase drastically. If you're a Hulu member you might find this box only a partial solution.
For the price, and NO membership fees, I think this product is a great value, especially if, like me, you were formerly paying for X-Box Live Gold just to have Netflix through your TV. This device will pay for itself in 4-5 months JUST on that basis. Plus, you have all the other content available.
Thanks for reading, if it was helpful please click the thumbs up!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Why no Hulu Plus?
I read that Hulu Plus was coming soon but when?
I really don't need it for anything else, so hopefully it will be added soon.
I really don't need it for anything else, so hopefully it will be added soon.
Published 17 days ago by L. Winter
5.0 out of 5 stars
great addition for home tv viewing
This item filled in the gaps where regular tv/fios doesn't. Would recommend for features it has internet radio you tube the list goes on.
Published 21 days ago by Mr. Carmen Mobilio
4.0 out of 5 stars
easy
Really easy to set up after you obtain the right codes to connect to your router.works good and haven't had any trouble with it.Quite compact and easy to place on a shelf .
Published 1 month ago by wynne
4.0 out of 5 stars
worth buying !
Hi , my family got this to avoid the plug ins of the wii and such.We like this box allot for netflix its so simple to use . Read more
Published 1 month ago by fm buyer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Upset
The DSM-312 is a great Netflix device. However I wanted to make this review to help make it clear that Hulu+ support for this device is non-existent as many reviews here speak as... Read more
Published 1 month ago by PatG
1.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Worthless
I am so ticked off that I fell for this piece of ****. After wasting 3 hours futzing around with this thing, it went straight into the trash can (I HATE doing returns!). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stratocaster
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly design and limited product - stay away don't buy
The product is poorly design, including the UI interface and the hardware, the remote control is ugly and the sensor is bad. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Choo Peng, Goh
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good product, but it's no Roku
The deal breaker is the lack of Amazon support. Neflix is fine, and the functionality is ok - not as simple as Roku but easy enough for the average user to set up with no issues. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Shanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great and a good price.
Streams HD Youtube like watching TV shows, The Youtube search is a little slow and not that intuitive but what do you expect. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve B.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Received a defective product. D-Link wouldn't just replace it.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my dad. I connected it. It indicated that it needed to update the firmware. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert Ward
