Roku - Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player with JBL Headphones and Enhanced Voice Remote - Black

I have used Roku for years,including several different models.The best recent 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 Ultra is their top of the line device,and has many unique features that the other models do not have.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 a 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 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.Bravo!) -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 the screen mirroring function from a 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.

First, the new Roku Ultra is about the same as last year's model. The streaming services are great and the player is very fast and responsive. It does detect if you are NOT using a HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI port for 4K. If not, it will display automatically in 1080p. Keep this in mind if you are not sure what kind of ports you have. If you are looking to play media files or movies in HD Master Audio then this player is a MAJOR let down. I have movies saved in MKV format which show a beautiful 4K picture. However, the audio is in HD Master Audio with 7.1 and it does NOT put sound out via HDMI receiver. Not sure why the new 2018 model (4661R) does not support that. Nor does it support Dolby Atmos. Come on Roku, 2 other leading media players have this ability...what happened here?!?! Big let down, possibly return mine for the NVIDIA Shield...it does cost more but it will code all sound formats with 4K. Roku needs to catch up in that department!

Easy to setup and begin streaming. Roku provides lots of streaming channel options, including the Xfinity streaming app, which currently isn't available through LG's WebOS. Like with all other Roku systems, I do wish some of the buttons were programmable. Mine came with Sling and CBS All Access as permanent buttons, neither of which I use. Also, the 4K version has two game buttons that apparently have no other function outside of game apps, which seems to be a bit of a waste. Another nitpick, and this could be totally my own impression, but 4K streams through the Roku seem a bit softer in visual quality and color compared to streams directly through WebOS apps. Again, this could be just my own imagination so take it with a grain of salt. In the end: the generous app support, ease-of-use, setup, micro SD card support, 4K and other features for a low price makes this a worth purchase for an entertainment center.

Three Roku units at the total cost of $160 replaced all the DVRs and satellite receivers that Dishnet has connected throughout my house and charged high rents for them. After the one-time investment on Roku, in addition to the freebees from Roku, I am getting all the live channels I need through YoutubeTV for $40 per month as opposed to $110 per month with Dishnet, without loosing any thing including picture-quality of channels. With one subscription to YoutubeTV, I can watch all the live channels, free movies and TV shows on as many TVs and other devices I want anywhere. Even the 4K quality videos are playing at 4K quality.

Roku has had a serious problem with the headphone jack for years. I have gone through more than 12 of the headphone jack Rokus. The headphone jack connections go out, the battery electronics are really messed up and wear the batteries down in a couple of days. I had to go to rechargeable batteries, as I was going through boxes of batteries each week. Now I recharge every couple of days. I am getting ready to bring my 13th+ Roku Ultra back. I called Roku, and they are apparently aware, but are not willing to fix the problem as they just say send the remote back. I love the ease of Roku and streaming, but they need to fix the headphone jack problem!

I already have one and bought this one for my parents. I was surprised to see that this one is even better than the one i have. The remote control now also works to power on and off the TV as well as adjust the volume. Roku by far has these easiest interface and user friendly design. The bluetooth remote does not require you to point it at the box and the lost remote feature is a godsend!!! Love the Roku products

This was purchased to cancel cable service. It works fine, and is easy to install, but for those used to simply grabbing the remote and going to a channel desired, it does take a learning curve and seems to have clunky multiple steps that make it frustrating at first. Plus the multiple additional subscriptions are a pain, and you have to enter in your information for each TV. But saved 55% over cable with 3 TV's in the end and after a week or so the remote becomes more intuitive.

The unit is fast and full of available apps. I love the earbuds that connect to the remote for private listening. The one problem is that the remote goes through batteries. They seem to only last for a week or so. I'm not sure if it's just my remote or if it is a problem I general.