Roku - Ultra Streaming Media Player - Black

I picked this up to finally replace my Apple TV. With this device I'm hoping that I can watch all my streaming with one device. The newest Apple TV still can't do Amazon Prime and my old Apple TV couldn't do Plex (streaming from my home media server). Plus the CW network now has an app that doesn't work on the old Apple TV. A big issue as new episodes on that network are no longer on Hulu. So, this Roku Ultra does it all for me. I no longer have to fire up Apple TV, a PS3, or an XBox based on what I'm watching. This doesn't appear to run hot like the old Roku 4 and there is no fan either so it is a lot quieter than the Roku 4 (that this model replaces). The only con I see so far is closed captioning on Roku is really poor compared to Apple TV (or other devices in general really). The captions are poorly placed, have black boxes all around them, and can't interpret things like apostrophes so it leaves a blank box where symbols like those should be. So my wife who uses captions all the time is a little disappointed. Other than that I have no complaints so far.

I have had the new Roku Ultra for a couple days now, and this unit is simply awesome! It is sooo quick and smooth with none of the problems that the Roku 4 had. Including having to reset the Roku 4 several times a week. There is no lag at all whatsoever. You hit the button, and it happens...period! I'm also very glad they moved the remotes ok button to the middle of the directional pad. The Roku 4's remote was absolutely horrid! I couldn't be happier with the Roku Ultra!

I went with the Ultra to future proof and for the voice input on the remote. The Ultra has performed as expected except for the following: - Using an IR universal remote is not great. The IR receiver could be better - Voice search has not worked well. It takes multiple times to get voice to text to work correctly if at all Other nit picks are across to Roku interface: - Universal search would be nice. If I don't have Hulu installed, don't include it in the results. - The interface is dated and needs a serious refresh - Having to purchase a skin to change the look? If I had to do it again, I'd probably choose the Premiere + andI'd save $30. It still has HDR and you lose the faulty voice input.

Very easy setup. Very very good picture. Video is very smooth with no halting or lag (though I should probably note that my Roku connection is with Ethernet, not wireless). Unlike the Roku4, the Ultra has no fan so there is no noise to disturb your viewing.

This new Roku Ultra does not work with SlingTV (authorization error 8-270) but it works fine with Hulu and Amazon. My Roku Express & Roku Stick have no issues with SlingTV. I already called Roku with no solution and I am going to call SlingTV. I will update my review rating once I understand the issue.

I bought the Roku ultra a few weeks ago and wish I had never bought it. I have it connected to a high end av surround receiver and it is continually making a loud chirping sound or sometimes a cracking or popping sound that alternates to various speakers. I have tried every different setting combination available on the devices and still have the noise. I called Roku support 2 times and after at least an hour on the phone each time, they took my information and said they would call me back, it has been over 2 weeks and I have not heard back from them. I can hook my Apple TV to the same wire and play with no issues. I only bought the Roku because the Apple TV does not do Amazon video, I am about to the point of cancelling the Amazon and throwing the Roku in the trash. I am concerned that this device will damage my speakers with the popping and cracking. I bought a high end high speed HDMI cable, which made no difference and even tried hooking the HDMI directly to the tv and an optical cable to the receiver and it still had the same issue.

I bought a Roku Ultra yesterday and discovered the USB port was not working. I called Roku and they confirmed that currently the USB port on all Roku Ultra players is not working. This means Roku shipped this product untested. They are working on a solution but were unsure as to when the fix (hopefully a new firmware download) will be available. IF YOU NEED THE USB PORT DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!

The roku ultra is great. I upgraded from a roku 2 and the difference is amazing. So much faster, remote is way better, streams easier, and picture seems crisper. Couldn't be happier with my purchase.