Customer reviews from roku.com
Roku - Streaming Stick - Purple/Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(22,886 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 22,886 reviews
5 Stars
12,371
4 Stars
5,306
3 Stars
2,321
2 Stars
1,316
1 Star
1,572
84%of customers recommend this product.
(
18,874 out of
22,528)
Customer Reviews for Roku - Streaming Stick - Purple/Black
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: HughScot
from Charlotte, NC
Gender:Male
This is an awesome product and works perfectly. Plug in into the TV and if you have wifi you are all set to go. Change the input on your TV and you are set to watch gorgeous HD video. A great invention, no downside.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
3
Ok but not as good as the Roku 3 not even close
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: mrstacyj
from Henderson, TX, United States
Gender:Male
I first purchased a Roku 3 and what an amazing product , yes you have to plug it into an ac outlet , again referring to the Roku 3 where as the roku streaming stick you do not however I gave the Roku 3 to my brother and bought a stick thinking it would be as fast but its nowhere near the same speed to load , yes it works yes it does basically the same thing however if you have the extra 40 dollars by the better Roku 3 more features and lot faster
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Love Roku. Period.
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: onlakeoz
from Sunrise Beach, MO, United States
Gender:Male
Roku is a must have. With my satellite TV account, I get HBO, ESPN channels and games, a number of other channels. Also I have Netflix, the only way to watch it is with Roku. Plus I use a number of other channels like Crackle, Fox TV, and private channels. I use it the most with PlayOn TV, combined with Roku is a must have experience. I have several Roku's in the house. Also, I can use my smartphones and tablet as a remote.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
3
Stick Vs. the top of the line.
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: Kuma
from Pennsylvania, United States
Gender:Male
I have the top of the line Roku in my TV room. I have the Roku stick in my bedroom. Here are the pros and cons.
Pro: The both supply the same programming. I predominately use Netflix, but other apps functions also very well.
Cons: My computer and router (in my office) are approx 20 feet from my TV room and approximately 35 feet from my bedroom. I have a wood house with normal plaster walls. The upscale ($99) Roku functions almost flawlessly while the stick operates very, very S L O W L Y. There is nothing to inhibit the signal (the signal is strong as read by my iPhone) ergo, there is no reason why the stick should operate so slowly.
As for the top-of-the-line Roku (with earphone capabilities), it was driving me nuts that when I had the earplugs installed, after approximately a 1/2 hour, all functions on the Roku would stop working. At first I thought maybe my batteries were dead; but that was not the case, because I checked them with a meter. It seems that the earphones have a tendency to short out the unit. The fix? Turn the unit off; take the battery cover off; rotate the batteries; take the earphones out; start the unit........continue watching WITHOUT earphones.
Pro: The both supply the same programming. I predominately use Netflix, but other apps functions also very well.
Cons: My computer and router (in my office) are approx 20 feet from my TV room and approximately 35 feet from my bedroom. I have a wood house with normal plaster walls. The upscale ($99) Roku functions almost flawlessly while the stick operates very, very S L O W L Y. There is nothing to inhibit the signal (the signal is strong as read by my iPhone) ergo, there is no reason why the stick should operate so slowly.
As for the top-of-the-line Roku (with earphone capabilities), it was driving me nuts that when I had the earplugs installed, after approximately a 1/2 hour, all functions on the Roku would stop working. At first I thought maybe my batteries were dead; but that was not the case, because I checked them with a meter. It seems that the earphones have a tendency to short out the unit. The fix? Turn the unit off; take the battery cover off; rotate the batteries; take the earphones out; start the unit........continue watching WITHOUT earphones.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
4
Almost able to replace cable
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: G8rJag
from Jacksonville, FL, United States
Gender:Male
I bought this so I could kick out the cable company but realized I couldn't watch all my current network shows. However, it's worth every penny because I use Amazon Prime and Netflix a lot. This is the second Roku I've purchased and this one will travel with me when I go out of town.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
best streaming
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: twosouls
from Beaufort, SC, United States
Gender:Male
we use two roku devises in our home. love both set ups but the stick over the power head is much easier to use. only thing the three year old grand son says when he comes over is "pa tim roku"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
4
Good streaming
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: RRD2
from Nebraska, United States
Gender:Female
Like the two options of ac plug and port. Streams fast like the are you still watching screen and auto start for series.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on August 27, 2014
Posted by: Christinej
from Carlsbad, CA, United States
Gender:Female
I am so happy I got this. Very simple to install and use. Lots of choices that are not available on other devices.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com