Roku Express Streaming Wireless Controls Reviews Summary

Ease of Setup

Pros:

• "Attached this Roku in minutes, and now can enjoy the television."
• "I took this ROKU device out of the box, got it connected to power, connected an HDMI cable from the TV to the ROKU device, turned the TV on and changed the input to that HDMI, the ROKU instructions popped up helping me connect to my home network."
• "These set up easy and are way better than the Samsung built-in tuners."
• "It hooked up easy and setup was very easy."
• "Easy to set up and easy to navigate."
• "SO easy to install with the HDMI cable, and simple to use."
• "It only took my wife a few minutes to set up the Roku streaming device in our bedroom."
• "It took like 5 minutes to set up and it was ready to be used."

Cons:

• "The set up was a bit bothersome because the routine takes you through many efforts to extract more money from the user for streaming services."
• "Setup was easier than all of the other devices."
• "My only gripe, is the amount of data mining and telemetry these things send home to Roku HQ."
• "Various settings require inputting text one letter at a time."
• "I have plugged in other HDMI cables and get the same message."

Remote Control

Pros:

• "The remote is easy and no more million little buttons on a huge remote just to watch tv."
• "I am also glad I purchased this model as it has voice command option."
• "It also has the Spectrum app. Therefore, I don't have to cast it from my phone."
• "The remote works great. The receiver/roku device doesn't overheat like the cheaper models do."
• "This version connected to my tv effortlessly and set up was so easy. I now can control my tv with just the Roku remote and it has voice."

Cons:

• "I had a hard time pairing the remote and I still have to use my tv remote along with Roku remote to turn tv off/on and to control the volume."
• "only thing i hate about this model is that the mute button is on the side of the remote right where your fingers hold it when you're just using it."
• "The connection under the buttons does not work. It takes two hands to use it because you have to press so hard."
• "I have no idea how well this will work because the power cord that came with my new Roku is so ridiculously short."
• "I have a samsung flatscreen circa late 2000's... but the cable is for 4k which caused my screen to black out."

Streaming Quality

Pros:

• "The picture is fantastic and having all our own preferences easy to use is such a relief."
• "The streams seem to come through without buffering, so I am very happy."
• "I like Roku because the picture is vivid."
• "It worked great and my picture quality was significantly improved instantly."
• "Picture quality is good."
• "The 4K streaming quality is fantastic, and I appreciate the HDR support for vibrant visuals."
• "The Roku Express 4K+ is also affordable, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to enjoy streaming without breaking the bank."
• "The Roku Express is a fantastic streaming device that punches well above its weight in terms of value, design, and picture quality."

Cons:

• "I bought a Refurb Roku Ultra a while back, it worked fine until the speaking voice went out of sync which was very annoying."
• "Occasionally we'll have to restart the Roku because it seems to bog down and 'crash', but this is very few and far between."
• "The Roku remote came with batteries, which was nice. The main unit is very small and does need access to an electrical outlet."
• "The setup moves you through a simple setup to connect to the TV and make the remote compatible (volume, off/on)."
• "The volume button on the remote is starting to show signs of wear, which is a concern for long-term usability."