Roku Express | HD Roku Streaming Device with Standard Remote (no TV controls), Free & Live TV

Works Great, but get a USB splitter also if you want to turn it off.
The device is kind of fiddly, but once you get your Wi-Fi and your streaming service credentials input, it updates itself and is very user friendly. The device setup has a lot of nice features like content casting from your phone and automating your TV power and source functions, and custom themes.If you want a wired connection, you can buy a USB Ethernet Adapter for Roku Express. Make sure it has the right style mini USB male input to match your Roku’s mini USB female input (A or C).The only thing that puzzled me is that it does not turn off. Where the power button normally is on the Remote, you have a “back arrow” that takes you back to the last menu in most of the apps and the Roku menus.According to the instructions, you can unplug it to turn it off.Or, you can plug the Roku USB cable into your TV’s USB, then it will turn on/off with the TV.You can buy a USB splitter if you are already using the USB (for media in my case).I don’t want the Roku drawing power, however little it uses, when I’m not watching it.Once you power on the TV, select the source button HDMI you set the Roku to, and your streaming services are a button push away. There are even 4 buttons on the remote for Netflix, Max, Paramount and AppleTV.The Roku OS and the Apps work smoothly.I have managed to upset one of the Apps. It froze while I was endlessly perusing titles. All of the buttons were inactive, but I kept pushing the Return Arrow on the upper left and it finally closed the app and went home. On another streaming device, I had to unplug it. There are YouTube guides for a stuck Roku.There is a reset button on the rear, BUT I Only Use It When You Want to Clear Settings. Unplug It First.The instructions state:”Certain Roku models come with a physical reset button on the back or bottom of the device. This button is either a tactile button or a pinhole button. You can reset these devices to factory settings by pressing and holding this button until you see a flashing light”.There are of course FREE shows and movies. And there are links to Premium Streaming Services have many Free Trials and Free Episodes you can access. So, you get instant gratification with just your Roku Express and an internet connection.The device setup Seems to Require a Credit Card during your online (PC Browser) account population. But, it is not needed (scroll to the bottom) if you already have your Credit Card Payment info setup with your Bank to pay your streaming fees.Of course you can put your card in to buy screen savers and other stuff if you want. But, if it is there, it is easy for anyone watching your TV to spend your loot.The Roku comes with a 3 Foot HDMI cable. One of my two Roku Express had 2 USB cables,. It had a Mini USB and a Mini USB C. The other device just had the correct USB cable that fit it’s device.There is a sticky strip to attach the small Roku to your TV. I put mine close the TV remote sensor (left side of my TV) so I am in the habit of pointing my remote at the right spot.Prior this purchase, I was using my BluRay player to stream 2 of my services and I used my HTPC Chrome browser to access the other 2 services.So this Roku device is a time saving, energy saving WIN!

This works great for streaming on a Fire TV
About a year ago Spectrum made a change & stopped streaming on my Fire TV. I could use the TV with an antenna, but couldn’t stream. This Roku Express allows streaming on the Fire TV again. Set up was simple and this is cheaper than replacing the TV. I’m happy.

Somewhat easy to set up, good functionality. Cost-effective. Great investment. No volume control
We like this product, as it allows us to stream different channels in addition to standard / basic channels. It is relatively easy to setup — plug in the cables, connect it to the internet, then start streaming. However, once it is connected, it may be a challenge for those who are not tech-savvy, e.g., young children, the elderly, etc. to navigate to different channels using the remote. This device can be cost effective, since customers may not need a cable box, depending on their needs. Unfortunately, the Roku remote does not have a volume control, so you will likely need 2 remote controls to change the volume on your TV (or get up, walk to the TV, and change the volume manually).

So glad I got this!
I don’t have a smart TV, and I wasn’t sure this Roku device would even work with the old TV I do have. But my TV does have an HDMI port, and the price for this Roku box was under $20, so it seemed like a risk worth taking.The set up instructions were easy to follow, and I was happy to find that it is compatible and works great with my elderly LG TV! This is so much more streamlined and functional than what I had been relying on – which was mirroring my computer desktop to my TV using a big long clunky cable.Now, with Roku, I can watch shows on the big screen without my computer being involved, plus I gained a bunch of free new channels in the process. Yay!

Fabulous to hook my hd tv up to stream

I bought this item for my mother, it does not work! not youtube, not netflix, nothing!! it wont even open youtube without crashing. i dont know if i got a faulty one but this DOES NOT WORK!! I tried everything, making sure its updated, trying different tv’s , different plugs, nothing worked

It is very useful for my projector.Video not hanging very fast loading.Over all good.