Customer Reviews for Roku - Express 4K+ Streaming Player HDR with Voice Remote with TV Controls - Black
Customer Rating
4
Better performance than Roku 4K Streaming Stick
on January 9, 2024
Posted by: Sir Drave
from Central Wisconsin
A year and half ago I began streaming with a Roku 4K Streaming Stick. Operating results were frustrating as I was frequently asked to verify my account with YouTube TV, multiple times a month and as frequently as daily. The second annoyance with the 4K Streaming Stick is short remote control battery life. The remote uses AAA batteries with an average life of two months. Too bad the remote control doesn't use AA batteries which would last significantly longer.
Out of frustration I purchased a Roku Express 4K+ receiver to replace the 4K Streaming Stick. Have been using the Roku 4K+ receiver for a month and it's stable and dependable. Just three requests in a month's time to verify my YouTube TV account. Batteries for the Roku Express 4K+ remote control are AAA size, so I expect their service life will be two months also.
Roku device is easy to setup in only minutes. So glad I have this Roku device installed on our main TV, because when our streaming device from our TV and internet provider stopped working, I was able to switch over to our Roku device and continue watching TV, and the same program.
I bought this to eliminate the abundant commercials, and that it did well. since we watch TV in a darkened atmosphere it needs illuminated keys. Recommend it with reservations.
I bought this device to replace my older device, which I had more than 5 years. Frankly the older device was better. This stick does not retain my TV settings and every time I turn the TV on I have to go thru multiple steps before I can start watching any programs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from roku.comBy Bernie, Roku Customer Advocate, September 12, 2024
Hi there, we appreciate you sending us a review! We're sorry about the experience; this is not what we aim for. In that case, we recommend trying a different HDMI port or doing the setup portion on a different TV to isolate the issue. Additionally, the device can be plugged into your TV's USB port for power or a wall outlet. If you currently use the TV as your power source, try plugging the device into a wall outlet instead. Finally, ensure your remote has a fresh set of new batteries, just in case. We hope that this gets you up and streaming soon! Roku Customer Advocate