Roku Express | Easy High Definition (HD) Streaming Media Player (2018)
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I like the product and enjoy streaming lots of free TV and movies- that I have no problems with.But the product has a few issues. The first is that every time I want to use it, it gives me an HDCP error. The screen shows me the fix (unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in). But why? How come every time I want to use the unit I have to get up and unplug it and plug it back in? There is an alternate work-around I found on the internet, I can reboot the device, but that actually takes longer than walking across the room and unplugging / plugging it back in. Alternatively, I can fix the problem by unplugging the power to the unit and plugging it back in, but that only works until the next time I turn the TV on.I had to look up what the HDCP error means, it's a form of digital copy protection. My LG TV isn't trying to copy anything, nor does it have the capability.Of course, if the unit had an on/off switch, I could use that to fix the above error, but it doesn't which leads to my next problem, it wastes electricity 24/7 doing nothing. Why? What data is it sending to the Roku servers when my TV is off? I don't get it.The unit is warm all the time while it wastes electricity. Our electricity is about 40 cents per KWH, so this Roku will cost me a little over $9/year in electricity costs because it doesn't have an off button. So I'm unplugging it when I'm not using it. So long as I turn the TV on before I plug it back in, this strategy also fixes the HDCP error.If it wasn't for the bogus copy protection error, the running warm and wasting electricity, this would be a 5-star product.UPDATE: I found a solution to the problems. I got a green power strip/surge protector. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are used for cutting parasitic electrical loads. The strip senses when the TV is turned off and then kills the power to all the other devices that only normally run when the TV is on.
Love it. It’s so small. It comes with sticky tape to attach it wherever you want. I put mine on the bottom of my TV. This is also simple to hook up, simple to set up and simple to use. I’m using the usb to power it off of the TV instead of plugging it into the wall. It’s much faster than I expected. I’ll be buying a couple more for the other TVs. I’m very pleased with this.
In 2010 my husband and I said goodbye to cable tv forever. Since then we have enjoyed Netflix and Hulu (Crackle, YouTube, etc.) via a PlayStation 3 we bought second had at gamestop. I decided to try Roku and finally get rid of the outdated playstation. For $30, it's awesome. IT does help that we have Netflix and Hulu accounts although there is free content on Roku as well. The initial set up is pretty quick. Make sure to look at every single tab. I was a bit put off about the microphone in the remote control and also about having to provide credit card information or it would not allow the set up to continue. After the set up, it worked right away with no issues. I do not like that there is not an off button; you literally have to unplug it to turn it off which concerns me a little (like pulling the plug on a PC, will that affect it somehow in the future?). I love that I don't have to relog into any of my accounts, the picture quality is great. Over all it was a good choice. I'll definitely purchase a second one.
Roku Express 4K+ 2021 | Streaming Media Player HD/4K/HDR with Smooth Wireless Streaming and Roku Voice Remote with TV Controls, Includes Premium HDMI Cable
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I really enjoy they Roku streamers, I also own the regular express. If I had to buy again I would just purchase the regular express. I don’t notice any difference between the 2. I also have some random issues with is 4K one. I can’t have the usb plugged into my tv, it tells me it isn’t a sufficient power source for it so I have to keep it plugged into an outlet. I also have to occasionally reboot my tv and unplug the Roku from power and restart it for it to work properly. But when it is working I enjoy it.
Small price for big value. Excellent streaming, instant response, great reception. Much better than the "smart" section of my SONY TV, which gets its apps from the Google store. The Roku equivalents are far more responsive and robust. Roku is the best in the business by far. Highly recommended.
So far, This is working fine. My only complaint is that the adhisive strip to attach it to the tv only held for 2 day, and the cable is too short to reach the chest below my wall mounted set.
Roku Express | 5X more powerful HD Streaming (2017) (Renewed)
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Kinda sad when they cannot make a roku device remote to control TV. Video slow, picture quality not great. Not a great purchase.👎
I have three of these units in the house and use them on TVs that do NOT have a cable box attached to then but can still watch my favorite shows thanks to the XfinityStream APP you can download. I also use it with the NHL and Amazon Prime APP for up to 1080p picture quality and ZERO lag. I have also setup my own Media Cloud Drive with the 2TB WD Server and watch shows I've recorded or converted and the quality is simply amazing! Get one today, you won't be sorry. Just being a Amazon Prime member is reason enough with all of the great series, movies and TV shows they have available to you for FREE!! There are literally 1,000+ streaming sights available, Free and Pay to choose from.
We are not real big on watching movies and this largely what this is about so it's use by us is somewhat limited. However, there is a lot here and I'm still exploring. As far as I can tell, there is no way to watch local channels to get local news etc. unless you use an outside antenna and then provide another program that allows selecting either a local chanel or a Roku/Vudu one. I also think that most of the movies etc. are sold or rented not provided free, although there is a lot that is provided free, but even the free stuff comes with annoying advertisements which I consider to be a cost. If you want to purchase a DVR for this stuff, one of the major providers (VioX) charges a substantial fee (like around $250) to sell you the DVR for one year. However, at the end of the first year and every year thereafter, you have to pay a "Software users fee" of about $250 AGAIN. In effect your renting the DVR, not buying it. And any year that you do not pay the "Software users fee" the DVR quits working and can then only function as a boat anchor. I think there are other DVRs available that you can pay for once and it's yours. However, be sure you know exactly what your getting and if there are hidden costs.