Customer Reviews for Roku - Streaming Stick - Purple/Black
Customer Rating
3
Convenient but Remote Doesn't Work
on August 4, 2015
Posted by: Zackf9
from Portsmouth, VA, United States
Roku is convenient for watching Netflix and other streaming services, but the remote DOES NOT work. It doesn't really matter because I use the Roku app to control my Roku stick, but it is still frustrating. Also, the unit seems to be a bit laggy when making selections
I bought a Roku and Chromecast Black Friday of 2014 with the anticipation of quitting cable. I finally cut the cord about a month ago and I couldn't be happier. I have the Roku in our family room and the Chromecast in my bedroom. I DISLIKE the Chromecast and LOVE the Roku!! I wish I had bought two Roku's. I love all of the features and additional channels that it offers. It is VERY easy to use...so easy in fact, that I convinced my parents to quit cable and purchase a Roku. Now, my 66 year old father is having more fun with the games and all of the TV and movie options that are available.
I usually use my xbox to stream movies but you have to go through so many steps the wife would rarely use it. This was so easy to use that it allows us to use it more often and the stream is fast also.
I have had issues getting roku stick to work properly..yes I know how to operate electronic devices, well I might add. However I enjoy the service from roku, just not the roku stick, and thats all I was able to afford..and I can't buy a new one every time. Store wont assist whatsoever.
I own 2 roku 3's, 1 roku 2 XS, and a roku LT (and now a streaming stick). I love my Roku's ... I bought this stick so I could utilize my roku on the go. The speed of the stick is equivalent to my XS, so fast enough I don't notice a lag plays everything I want it to (after I spent over a hour logging into all my different services) my only complaint like I put in the title is it needs its own power source which doesn't make it convent at times. Otherwise it give it 5 stars but this MAJOR flaw equals a 3.