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 ease of use and performance of the streaming media player. For example, they mention it’s straightforward, convenient, and works flawlessly. They’re also happy with the value, channels, and picture quality. That said, some complain about the lack of volume control. Opinions are mixed on quality and connectivity.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Roku
Reviewer: David A Nelson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works Great, but get a USB splitter also if you want to turn it off.
Review: 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!
Reviewer: Cindy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wish Iâd done this sooner
Review: I have direct tv and have a receiver in my rv sometimes I canât get my satellite to come in. I bought the Roku because of a friends recommendation. And it works great in my Rv. I use my hotspot for WiFi and get great reception and itâs amazing how much free programs that come with your Roku, not to mention i was able to use my direct tv account for more access. I purchased Peacock for the Olympics and it has been great. Roku is easy to set up and use, it took me a matter of minutes. The picture quality is great and the remote is easy to use. Would Highly recommend Roku to anyone who wants TV programming at a great price.
Reviewer: E. A. Jacques
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Firestick be damned…there is a new sheriff in town
Review: In my ignorance I have purchased multiple Firesticks. Gen 1 gen 2 and gen whatever and they have all ended up the same way….in the garbage can. I have a small TV by my bed that I like to fall asleep watching – it’s my nightly ritual, but my Firestick obviously did NOT get the memo because it has proceeded to block or delay me from watching something just about every night over the last 4 or 5 months. I have rebooted it time and time again. Unplugged it and even reset it to the factory settings once because it was, for some inexplicable reason, running out of memory. Even after deleting about every application I had installed, many of which, BTW, the device will NOT let you delete…which is another issue I have with the Firestick. Anyway, the reset worked for a while and I thought all was good but I was wrong. Slowly but surely is started to pause and I waited only to see the message that “something went wrong”….no kidding. Click okay to restart…which also takes forever. The lockups the pausing, the error codes, the nightly reboots and unplugging…..my gosh what a piece of junk. This is no exaggeration….I have sat down to go to bed and spent upwards of 30 minutes or more, messing with the Firestick to start a video so I could lay down and fall asleep. Seriously…..EVERY SINGLE NIGHT I had to deal with this piece of junk !!!I even swapped it out the other day with one in my home office that had not been used in a while, geez I wonder why, and it did not even start up. Just died while sitting doing nothing other than being plugged in. I was done, done, done.Why I did not try a Roku device long ago I will never know, but it is working flawlessly and only took me about 15 minutes to configure. That is less time than it took my Firestick to boot up every night. No it does not control the volume or turn off my TV, but neither did my Firestick, but what it does and does well, is it allows me to start Netflix or HBO in seconds. No delays, no losing the network connection, no spinning circles that usually result in errors…..just point and click and booya !!It is not perfect to be sure. I am not a huge fan of the select and arrow button setup. Would be nice if the buttons were spaced further apart and the select button was more pronounced so you can operate it more easily by feel…which I do a lot, but I suspect I will get used to it over time. It also allowed me to easily customize my screen and delete ANY preinstalled apps from view, no exceptions, and the process was very intuitive. I have not read the instructions and don’t think I need to at this point.Outside of the need to have a Roku account and the initial push to purchase various packages and streaming platforms and enter a payment option, which I did not do, the Roku has gone silent. It just does it’s job every night like a good remote should and for a third of the prices of a Firestick and I could not be happier.If you are wondering if a Roku will work better than a Firestick….the answer is YES !!!I have one of the half dozen Firesticks I have purchased over the years still in my garage/gym and so far it seems to be okay. I know it’s just a matter of time until it bites the bullet though…it’s not a matter of IF. I might be wise to just get a another Roku now and save myself the frustration of another “system update” which is another story all together….but I will spare the details !!
Reviewer: FarrowZane
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works well so far
Review: Bought this to use while traveling. Easy to attach to a TV with HDMI cable, set up, and load all the apps I need. Pretty much works like the other larger Rokus I’ve used in the past. It’s not a big deal to me if I need to use a separate remote to change volume or turn TV on/off (although there is an option on this Roku to turn the TV off, and I’ve been able to turn a TV on by just pressing any button on the remote). The sale price was excellent and definitely seems worth it to me so far.
Reviewer: Rodrigo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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.
Reviewer: Placeholder
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It doesn’t have Bluetooth option
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It is very useful for my projector.Video not hanging very fast loading.Over all good.
Reviewer: Singapore buyer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It works well except it doesn’t support Prime in Singapore. Imagine Prime selling a product that doesn’t support Prime nor Disney +. Returning this since we watch only Netflix, Prime and Disney +. It does come with some free channels such as horror and food though. However, you need to watch these extra channels with ads.
Reviewer: Marina Fadeeva
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: So far itâs working really good )
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400+ free live TV channels
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HD, 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
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Wi-Fi & connectivity
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Fast Wi-Fi |
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Fast, long-range Wi-Fi |
Our best Wi-Fi & Ethernet |
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Voice & TV controls
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Headphone mode
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With mobile app |
With mobile app |
With remote & mobile app |
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Lost remote finder
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Dolby Atmos
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Customers say
Customers like the ease of use and performance of the streaming media player. For example, they mention it's straightforward, convenient, and works flawlessly. They're also happy with the value, channels, and picture quality. That said, some complain about the lack of volume control. Opinions are mixed on quality and connectivity.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
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!
Cindy –
Wish Iâd done this sooner
I have direct tv and have a receiver in my rv sometimes I canât get my satellite to come in. I bought the Roku because of a friends recommendation. And it works great in my Rv. I use my hotspot for WiFi and get great reception and itâs amazing how much free programs that come with your Roku, not to mention i was able to use my direct tv account for more access. I purchased Peacock for the Olympics and it has been great. Roku is easy to set up and use, it took me a matter of minutes. The picture quality is great and the remote is easy to use. Would Highly recommend Roku to anyone who wants TV programming at a great price.
E. A. Jacques –
Firestick be damned…there is a new sheriff in town
In my ignorance I have purchased multiple Firesticks. Gen 1 gen 2 and gen whatever and they have all ended up the same way….in the garbage can. I have a small TV by my bed that I like to fall asleep watching – it’s my nightly ritual, but my Firestick obviously did NOT get the memo because it has proceeded to block or delay me from watching something just about every night over the last 4 or 5 months. I have rebooted it time and time again. Unplugged it and even reset it to the factory settings once because it was, for some inexplicable reason, running out of memory. Even after deleting about every application I had installed, many of which, BTW, the device will NOT let you delete…which is another issue I have with the Firestick. Anyway, the reset worked for a while and I thought all was good but I was wrong. Slowly but surely is started to pause and I waited only to see the message that “something went wrong”….no kidding. Click okay to restart…which also takes forever. The lockups the pausing, the error codes, the nightly reboots and unplugging…..my gosh what a piece of junk. This is no exaggeration….I have sat down to go to bed and spent upwards of 30 minutes or more, messing with the Firestick to start a video so I could lay down and fall asleep. Seriously…..EVERY SINGLE NIGHT I had to deal with this piece of junk !!!I even swapped it out the other day with one in my home office that had not been used in a while, geez I wonder why, and it did not even start up. Just died while sitting doing nothing other than being plugged in. I was done, done, done.Why I did not try a Roku device long ago I will never know, but it is working flawlessly and only took me about 15 minutes to configure. That is less time than it took my Firestick to boot up every night. No it does not control the volume or turn off my TV, but neither did my Firestick, but what it does and does well, is it allows me to start Netflix or HBO in seconds. No delays, no losing the network connection, no spinning circles that usually result in errors…..just point and click and booya !!It is not perfect to be sure. I am not a huge fan of the select and arrow button setup. Would be nice if the buttons were spaced further apart and the select button was more pronounced so you can operate it more easily by feel…which I do a lot, but I suspect I will get used to it over time. It also allowed me to easily customize my screen and delete ANY preinstalled apps from view, no exceptions, and the process was very intuitive. I have not read the instructions and don’t think I need to at this point.Outside of the need to have a Roku account and the initial push to purchase various packages and streaming platforms and enter a payment option, which I did not do, the Roku has gone silent. It just does it’s job every night like a good remote should and for a third of the prices of a Firestick and I could not be happier.If you are wondering if a Roku will work better than a Firestick….the answer is YES !!!I have one of the half dozen Firesticks I have purchased over the years still in my garage/gym and so far it seems to be okay. I know it’s just a matter of time until it bites the bullet though…it’s not a matter of IF. I might be wise to just get a another Roku now and save myself the frustration of another “system update” which is another story all together….but I will spare the details !!
FarrowZane –
Works well so far
Bought this to use while traveling. Easy to attach to a TV with HDMI cable, set up, and load all the apps I need. Pretty much works like the other larger Rokus I’ve used in the past. It’s not a big deal to me if I need to use a separate remote to change volume or turn TV on/off (although there is an option on this Roku to turn the TV off, and I’ve been able to turn a TV on by just pressing any button on the remote). The sale price was excellent and definitely seems worth it to me so far.
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.
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.
Singapore buyer –
It works well except it doesn’t support Prime in Singapore. Imagine Prime selling a product that doesn’t support Prime nor Disney +. Returning this since we watch only Netflix, Prime and Disney +. It does come with some free channels such as horror and food though. However, you need to watch these extra channels with ads.
Marina Fadeeva –
So far itâs working really good )