Roku Streaming Stick 4K - HDR & Dolby Vision Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote & Long-Range Wi-Fi - Free & Live TV

For the past 18 months, after I left cable, I've been using an Amazon Fire Stick. First I had the HD version and then I upgraded to the Max. The HD was great for a long time until Hulu started acting up. Nothing I did could fix it. I thought the Max would fix it, but instead, the remote couldn't communicate well with the TV. One click would send my selection way past what I wanted, and clicking back just sent it back to the beginning. So I made a decision .... I'd had enough of Amazon and I was going to Roku. I couldn't be happier. The interface is much simpler and my husband, who is not comfortable with tech of any kind, is finding it so much easier to use. And there are NO glitches or bugs. The remote is very responsive, and everything is just so easy to figure out. Very happy.

The device arrived quickly and feels like it’s made of good‑quality materials. Installation and setup were very easy, and it’s been simple to use on a daily basis. It works so well that I was able to eliminate one of the decoders at home, which is a big plus. Overall, it fulfills exactly what it promises and has been a very practical addition.

I replaced our old Roku Express with this new streaming stick that was bundled with a battery-operated voice remote. We had the rechargeable voice remote that was not working properly so decided it was time to replace. We had recently purchased a new smart tv (Vizio) with a sound bar and also felt the old Roku express (many years old) wasn't meshing well with the tv's new technology for audio and video. When I saw the bundle, I decided to give it a try and most reviews were very positive. The setup was so simple, and I love the design of minimal wires...is basically a "plug and play". Everything was set up within 5 minutes. The picture quality appears to be much clearer and the sound...sound bar works and sounds as promised. I was beginning to think that perhaps our new sound bar was defective as half the time it didn't have the crisp and clear sound we expected. The battery life for the remote using replaceable AA battery is much better than the rechargeable remote (kept losing its charge and not all buttons would work...remote is only about 6 months old). This streaming stick was a great investment, and we are once again thrilled to be able to enjoy our new setup. I highly recommend. I will eventually be phasing out our old Roku Express with the Streaming Stick 4K setup. Roku is a wonderful and affordable way to stream...dropping the old cable box method.

This works great. It’s easy to install, anyone can do it. The interface is easy to maneuver, and you can move apps around. We got a new living room TV, and moved our old bigger one to the bedroom. One of the things I like the most is you don’t have to aim at it, or the TV. The old TVs port doesn’t have enough power for it so I had to plug it in at the outlet. It’s behind a dresser and the remote still works fine. It’s small so it’s not a problem. There are plenty of free streaming apps to add, so lots of free things to watch I couldn’t get before. Amazon Prime, YouTube, any paid streaming, even the library app (in case you don’t know, most libraries allow movie and music streaming for free!) I’ve found all of the things you can add to a smart TV. Cons The volume is on the right side of the remote and it’s kinda a funky place. I hit it by accident all the time and mute it. I have to switch source to use it from Uverse. But that’s probably because the TV is so old.

Replacement for old model, easy setup and usage

There are multiple different Roku products and it can be difficult to pick the one that is the best. I had read multiple different reviews from multiple sites and this one was the one most highly recommended. It has a “stick” that you place into the HDMI port instead of a cumbersome little box that you have to place in front of the T.V. and point the remote at. The best feature is the voice control on the remote. It works perfectly. You can say, “Watch UTube Videos for Cats”, and it will open up right there instead of having to type all of this in the search engine after you go to the UTube app. You can say the name of a movie and it will show you what apps this movie is available on. There is no way I would buy a Roku without this voice control feature. If you have a Roku that does not, you can buy a Roku remote separately and pair it with the one that you have. I have always just had cable T.V. and I never really knew anything about these streaming devices. Now I don’t know how I ever lived without it. The best feature is that when our Direct TV dish goes out when it is storming outside, I can switch easily to the Roku and stream it instead through the Direct T.V. app through my internet, which is supplied through a cable underground to my house. You can do this same thing if you have other cable providers that allow you to stream through an app, like Xfinity. The Roku offers its own free shows and movies. Many of the apps also are free and there is an unlimited amount of different programs you can watch. You can pay a small fee to watch certain movies or a monthly fee for certain apps, like PBS, to get unlimited access to all of their library of shows. We have yet to purchase anything since there is so much available to watch. There is nothing we feel like we are missing out on. You can pair multiple Roku devices in your home to the same email account and you can place a password on it so no one can purchase anything without knowing this password. I am now going to buy a small Roku enabled T.V. for my bathroom to watch when I am in the jacuzzi. Since I can stream all of my Direct T.V. shows on it through their app on the Roku, there is no reason to have to have to place a cable box or wiring or even buy a separate T.V. and an additional Roku device. You do have to have functioning internet to use the Roku and you want to make sure that the strength of the signal will support streaming. We have had no problems with the basic internet service we get through AT&T. This Roku is the easiest device I think I have ever set up in my life, so don’t worry about this. This is not a concern. Everyone should have one of these if you have internet in your home. It is an awesome device and we love it. We watch the shows on it that we stream, just as much as we watch our regular cable provider shows. We have even considered getting rid of our cable completely when the contract is up. You can pay a small monthly fee to certain apps like Hulu that offer the same shows that you like. I highly recommend this. Don’t hesitate to buy it. The price has come down so much in the last year that these are affordable now and it will open your T.V. world up to so much more it has to offer.

Had to get this as my smart tv wasn't listed to pull in an app. I plugged it in and setup was so easy. It's very responsive, has a great selection of apps. I love that I can just push the home button on the remote and it pulls right up, no having to switch the input

Install wasn't difficult. At first it seemed like it wasn't working. I had to adjust the input switch on the TV. But install went smoothly enough. Video and sound quality it good. It's crazy that just having internet and TV programs can cost $200. I was using a base TV programming. It had the channels I wanted and having Prime Video was good enough for me. I don't spend a lot of time watching TV programs. Maybe a movie once in a while. What irritates me is the the TV fee they charge. It's there just to help pad the profits of other companies. The location of the Roku streaming device is in bad location and I was worried about whether I would have a good enough of a signal for it to run. I the speed of the WIFI is more than adequate.