Roku - Premiere 4K Streaming Media Player - Black

I have used Roku for years,including several different models.The best new thing of note is Roku has recently released The Roku Channel,which has hundreds of free movies.It is ad supported.And now Locast.org app gives you free local broadcast stations CBS,NBC,FOX,ABC and PBS.Locast now offers local TV network broadcasts for New York,Boston,Chicago,Houston,Dallas,Denver areas and plans to add many more cities.This means many folks will no longer need antennas to watch local networks for free. Roku has just about every app you can imagine (YouTube/Pandora/Netflix/Amazon/Hulu/HBO Now) plus tons of more apps in many different categories.Roku Premiere 2018 works fine,but you need to point the remote at the device,unlike other Roku models.Here are some points to consider when deciding on which model of Roku to buy: 1)If you need to connect by WiFi in a room far away from your WiFi router,I would recommend the Roku Streaming Stick PLUS or Roku Ultra. 2)If you have a 4K TV,I would recommend the Roku Ultra or Roku Streaming Stick PLUS. 3)To search for content using your voice,go with either the Streaming Stick,Streaming Stick PLUS or Ultra.All 3 of these models also have a remote that can control the power and volume on your TV. There is also a Roku app for Android & iPhone/iPad that lets you use your smartphone/tablet to control any Roku device and use your phone/tablet on-screen keyboard or voice for searches. 4)If you want a wired ethernet connection,go with the Roku Ultra. 5)If you want to connect to an old TV with RCA/Composite audio/video jacks,you will need the Express PLUS 6)The Express and 2018 Premiere models have a remote where it has to be pointed at the device,unlike the other Roku models. 7)If you are only going to buy one Roku device,I would recommend the Roku Ultra.The Ultra has many unique features that the other Roku models don't such as: -Gaming buttons to play video games -Remote finder to find a lost remote control -Ethernet port for a wired connection -Micro SD card slot -USB Port -Night listening mode (this lowers the volume of loud,explosive sounds and raises the volume of soft sounds like whispers.Very useful!!) -Headphone jack on the remote for listening without disturbing others For those who have not used a Roku before,here are some tips that might be helpful: 1)There is no monthly fee to use a Roku.There are many free channels/apps with free movies,music and TV programs and some people use Roku only for the free channels and do not pay any fees. You do NOT have to enter credit card info if you only wish to view free content and you can always add credit card info to your account later for paid channels/apps.If you plan on viewing free content only,I suggest setting up a Roku account before you activate the device.When you reach the page to enter credit card info,some browsers will show a "Skip,I'll add later" option at the bottom.If you do not see this option,simply log out of your account,then log back in.You may have to then enter a different activation code for your device if you skip entering credit card info during device set up,but you do NOT have to enter credit card info if you only want to view free content. 2)Some of the most popular free channels/apps are: YouTube,Pandora radio,The Roku Channel,Pluto TV,Tubi TV,Crackle,CBS News,NBC News,ABC,PBS, PBS KIds and many more.You can also find a free live stream of FOX News on YouTube by searching "Fox News Live" on YouTube. 3)Some of the most popular paid channels/apps are Netflix,Hulu,Amazon video,HBO Now,Vudu,Sling TV,Spectrum TV and Direct TV Now. 4)If you are looking for a bundle of channels of live TV to replace cable TV,check out Sling TV,YouTube TV,Spectrum TV,Direct TV Now,Hulu,Pluto TV and Playstation Vue.All of these are paid services except for Pluto TV,which is free. 5)To find and add new channels on Roku,just press the Home button on the remote control,scroll down and select "Streaming Channels".There you will find thousands of channels/apps in many different categories and many of them are free. My one gripe about Roku (and other streaming devices) is the lack of a fully functional web browser and I hope Roku will include web browsing on models in the near future.I have been surfing the web on the big screen for years and find it ridiculous when an internet connected TV device does not allow you to surf the internet and forces one to switch to yet another internet connected device to do so. I am aware of screen mirroring function from smartphone/PC/tablet but find that a poor excuse to not include a web browser.Many people who type a lot of messages and/or emails like myself prefer typing on a wireless keyboard rather than a phone/tablet/remote control. Bottom Line:You can now get a Roku device to to replace your cable TV box & service or to replace an antenna for free local network TV.

I bought this streaming media player as a replacement for my first stick. I've been having some issues with Sling TV app rebooting on the fire stick quite a few times while watching TV and even though I followed the recommendation of "clearing the cache" on the fire stick daily, it was just becoming a PITA to keep doing it. Moving to the Roku player I have not had this issue nearly as much. Don't get me wrong, the Sling TV app still reboots on the Roku, but no where near as much as on the fire stick. Not to mention, the Roku player is faster than the fire stick restarting, as well as when changing channels, changing apps, loading content, etc. Overall the Roku seems to out performs my fire stick in many ways.

The Roku Premiere+ for $40.00 is a great deal! This is my 2nd Roku. (Other one is an Ultra for $90.) The ultra has pretty much identical features, but the major plus on the Ultra is the remove control with the added function of TV on/off and volume. The Roku Premiere+ unfortunately has NO TV controls, but I think you can buy and pair it with Roku Voice remote for an additional 20.00. Even if an upgraded controller, the Premiere+ would still be less than an Ultra. So besides having to juggle between 2 controllers for now, we're fairly happy with our purchase.

Replaced my cable box with this roku unit and am very happy with results. Connected on same HDMI cable that cable box was hooked up to AV receiver with. I think picture quality is better and audio actually passes Dolby Digital + and DTS, cable box would only pass DD. Simple set up and program/movie viewing options are great. Subscribed to Directv Now and while their interface (menus and guide) is a little difficult at first, you get increasingly comfortable with use. Wish I would have done this sooner!

This Roku is definitely a step up from the previous version. The roku produced a beautiful 4k display that works flawless on my TV. Some apps still drag when using such as the DirecTVNOW, but i think that is from DirecTV itself. Neflix works great, no stutter when browsing the catalog. I would recommend to get it for a bedroom TV, Get the RokuUltra for a TV that will be used often as it is faster.

I bought this to replace an OLD Roku that sits in our guest bedroom. The old one was slow and hardly would connect to my network. This new unit is fast and easy to setup and connects quickly to the network. The price is really good especially to hook to a 4K tv. This is my 5 th unit, not because the old ones broke, but needed to upgrade them to a faster speed and to load the new software.

Less than a month after buying this the picture became blurry and often times I couldn’t get a connection. I replaced it with the old Roku and everything worked correctly. Best Buy wouldn’t exchange it because it was more than 15 days. I very disappointed with the Best Buy service. Now I’m waiting to hear back from Roku. No telephone number available only email for customer service.

I like Roku and this one is no exception. I have had many Roku units. My only complaint about this one is that it's so small. The HDMI cable that I have attached to this actually twists the Roku. So now it isn't sitting flat on the surface. Not a huge deal and I could attach it with the sticky pad that came with it. Other than that, it's a great unit!