Price: $29.99 - $28.00
(as of Oct 29, 2024 02:34:43 UTC – Details)
Roku Express delivers a seamless HD streaming experience on your TV at our best price. It’s easy to get started—just plug it into your TV with the included High Speed HDMI Cable and connect to the internet. With a short step by step setup and an easy on screen experience, Roku Express is perfect for new users, but powerful enough for seasoned pros. Start streaming a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku® Originals only on The Roku Channel. The customizable home screen puts your favorite channels like Netflix, Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Sling, and Hulu front and center, so you can spend your time streaming—not scrolling. Use the free Roku mobile app as a convenient second remote and enjoy voice search, headphone mode with wireless headphones, and more. Roku is America’s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed – Hypothesis Group, December 2022
Fast and powerful: Enjoy a seamless HD streaming experience that’s perfect for new users yet powerful enough for seasoned pros
Quick guided setup: Just plug it in to your TV and connect to the internet to start streaming, no power adaptor needed
Watch what you love: Stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV including 400+ free live TV channels
Standard remote: The included remote has only the buttons you need to stream, including shortcuts to popular channels
Always up to date: Get the latest features, newest channels, and more with automatic software updates
Customers say
Customers like the functionality, ease of setup, and value for money of the standalone streaming media player. They mention it works well, is easy to control, and is a decent entry-level streaming device. Some also like the variety of channels. However, some customers have reported that the remote doesn’t have a volume control button.
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David A Nelson –
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!
Carl W. –
Easy setup and nice and small unit.
I bought this unit to replace an out dated Roku HD on a 720p tv. I have two other Rokus so the setup and logins were quick and mostly easy. This unit is very tiny and come with a long power cord and a fairly short HDMI cable. The power cord does not come with a powered charger because Roku expects you’re going to plug into one of your tvs usb port. The remote is basic with no volume control. Nice basic Roku unit.
Irish –
Works well, easy install.
This Roku device is an inexpensive, easy way to get into streaming for those without âsmartâ TVs. This isnât my first one, so I knew what to expect. Works very well. Quick shipping and reasonable cost. Iâd recommend it.
Kay Perez –
Perfect!
The Roku Express HD Streaming Device is a fantastic option for streaming lovers! Itâs super easy to set up, and the interface is user-friendly, even for first-time users. The picture quality is sharp in HD, and streaming is smooth without any buffering issues. Itâs also compact and discreet, fitting easily next to my TV. One of the best things is how affordable it is while still offering access to all the major streaming services. If youâre looking for a simple, budget-friendly streaming device, the Roku Express is a great choice!
Hidalgo –
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).
NothingButTheTruth –
Very awesome streaming device!!!
Prior to using Roku express, my family have been using Apple TV to watch youtube. Wifi signal is strong at home. But for some reasons, the internet connection got cut off constantly. Since my family got so fed up with the situation with Apple TV, I was motivated to buy Roku express after reading all the reviews here on Amazon. The setup is extremely easy! No stress at all! The HDMI cable and power cord are kind of short. I have to provide a plug for the power cord which is okay!!! I paid $17.99 plus tax for it. Honestly, what can I buy these days with this price??? I bought one for the living room and bought another one for my bedroom. We are pretty happy with everything because so far we have no internet cut offs at all!!!! Great picture and sound quality!!! It had all kinds of apps. Roku express truly beats Apple TV!!!! Highly recommended!!!!
Amazon Customer –
Works great. Very easy to set up.
That Roku app was very easy to setup and to add/log into my streaming providers. The Roku is fast and has very good audio and video quality.
Oscar Andon –
Easy to setup
The product works great. Prior to this, I have owned the Fire Stick and Apple TV, but I am not looking to replace either of these at the moment. The only downside, which may have been my mistake, is that I was unable to turn my TV on or off with the remote, and I also couldn’t control the volume. Besides these issues, everything else about the product is excellent. It was easy to set up and it’s easy to control.
Andrea –
Definitely not what I thought I was getting for a product to stream our favourite streaming apps. Better then we thought as we also get free tv with it and so much more!Strongly recommend this product!
Rodrigo –
Me llegó antes de lo establecido. Es muy pequeñito (mide 6×5 cm aprox), trae su cinta adherente doble cara para que lo pegues al televisor. Es bastante rápido y el menú fácil e intuitivo. Muy buena compra a buen precio.
shadiah sheikh –
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
Placeholder –
It doesn’t have Bluetooth option
Amazon Customer –
It is very useful for my projector.Video not hanging very fast loading.Over all good.