Roku Express | HD Roku Streaming Device with Standard Remote (no TV controls), Free & Live TV

I bought this for my parents, and they absolutely love it. It was easy to set up, straightforward to use, and didn’t overwhelm them with unnecessary features. The interface is simple, responsive, and makes it easy to access all their favorite streaming apps without confusion. The remote is uncomplicated, which is a big plus for anyone who doesn’t want to deal with dozens of buttons or complex menus. Once everything was set up, they were able to use it confidently on their own. If you’re looking for a reliable, no‑frills streaming device for parents or less tech‑savvy users, this is a great choice. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and it’s made watching TV easier and more enjoyable for them.

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 !!

This Roku was is very small yet responsive and extremely easy to set up. 5GHz capable. Also like how it's powered by a USB cable that can plug into you TV. You may see a box when you turn the TV on that says "media disconnected" but not to worry if the USB port on your TV works and isn't used it will connect and be visible immediately, it just takes a split second to recognize the power and starts working immediately. All the apps will stay signed in. If by chance your USB port is used you can plug it into a USB-A female port on a phone charger. I would advise reading the instructions to make sure you don't use a fast charger that may supply more power than this Roku box can handle. But most smart devices this day in age only pull the power needed especially if paired with smart charger. But it is nice that it does not need a powercord plugged into a wall outlet. But it can be if you wish to have power runing to the box all the time, but its definitely not needed. The charger block is not included but the USB cord used to power the device is. As well as the HDMI cord. So it can have that wireless look. Also, comes with an adhesive strip that sticks to the bottom of the Roku unit and therefore will stick to the TV or another surface of your choosing. But, with the ease of setup and the space saving design. It is definitely worth the $19.07 to turn a dumb TV smart. Highly recommended worth the money.

I canceled the cable TV last summer and one by one all of the apps that I watch on my computers have stopped working unless you have Windows 10 and all of mine were running on Windows 7 and could not be upgraded. And my barely ever used Kindle died all of a sudden one month out of the warranty period. My Samsung Smart TV I found out was a 2012 model and after spending hours on the phone with technicians from Hulu the cable company, the Samsung technician told me that they are no longer supporting the Wi-Fi in my TV and that I would need to attach an external internet source like Nintendo Prime cable or Roku to watch content ( nothing could be connected through the TV any longer without the Wi-Fi being supported). I guess my Amazon was listening because it popped up with Roku Express that was on sale for $17.99. I had no idea that there was not a monthly subscription charge for Roku or that a Roku box could be purchased so cheaply! But also I had no idea if it was really going to work because various sources on the internet said it may not work Samsung Smart TV because of its age and not having the most up-to-date software etc. also my Samsung was not on the extensive list of compatible TVs. Lo and behold, it arrives in less than 48 hours from the purchase date and hooks up just as easily as they said it would! The only snag was when it would not connect to the internet and even though I was afraid I would never get it working- I followed the recommended troubleshooting steps and I was connected in less than 5 minutes! I have logged into several of my streaming apps and am happily catching up on all the shows I missed! This is a quality product that is easy to use and at a very affordable price! I'm very happy with my Roku Express purchase!

Roku’s just work. I’ve used them on smart TVs that have apps that get stuck as well as old TVs that need a streaming solution. Only problem with this is it doesn’t have a volume button.

Roku Express is a simple, affordable HD streaming device that does exactly what it promises. The setup is quick, the interface is easy to navigate, and the included remote keeps everything straightforward. Streaming is smooth and reliable, and it works great for turning any TV into a streaming-ready setup without extra bells and whistles. A perfect budget-friendly choice for effortless HD streaming.

Very easy to plug in and set up. Good option if you want to stream shows without spending a lot. The interface is simple and works well for everyday use.

Take any tv make it useful with wifi. Don’t need cable tv. They have plenty to watch.

I have been using this for over a year now I really like it works well for my older tv that is not wifi compatible

Good

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.

Buen dispositivo funcional

Set up was very quick and easy! QR codes used to link all apps..very convenient. Loads of free streaming options and they're great! I'm pleasantly surprised at the quality of the free streaming channels, Yoga, Pilates, Travel, Food.. so good! The only negative is that Binge is not compatible to link with Roku ☹️ Otherwise...very happy with my purchase ✌️