Customer reviews from roku.com
Roku - 3 Streaming Player - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(25,979 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25,979 reviews
5 Stars
16,895
4 Stars
6,203
3 Stars
1,513
2 Stars
668
1 Star
700
93%of customers recommend this product.
(
23,564 out of
25,460)
Customer Reviews for Roku - 3 Streaming Player - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fast simple hook up.
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: Ammoman44
from Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Gender:Male
This is my second Roku.
(first one is many years old)
And is by far the best yet.
(first one is many years old)
And is by far the best yet.
If you want a fast, clear and
simple product, that gives you more choices in channels then about anything out there, This is it. .
If you don't have one of these, You are missing the boat!
simple product, that gives you more choices in channels then about anything out there, This is it. .
If you don't have one of these, You are missing the boat!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
2
buy the older/ cheaper model with YouTube option
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: xxxxxx
You must be kidding with the M-go service. You seriously expect us to pay a premium price for slightly newer shows/movies? Never will I do so.
WHY IS THERE STILL NO YOUTUBE??
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: EKC1
from Florida, United States
Gender:Male
Enjoy the product am planning to oorder a second one
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
The Roku 3is a good buy if you don't have cables.
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: Peaches
from Chicago,iL
Gender:Female
I.bought the Roku 3 because I had hear about all the different movie you could see. I found out that you had to pay for everything and the few free program that is available they keep dropping the program. If you don't have cable this is a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
3
Good Roku, Bad remote
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: cnemec
from Pennsylvania
Gender:Male
I've had the Roku 3 for a few months now. Mainly for Netflix, though I do enjoy some games and a few other channels. Most of the channels are garbage, unless you use the pay/premium channels.
The unit runs hot, so don't put it on any other equipment (like cable box or receiver.) Also a disappointment was when I hooked it up to my modem via ethernet cable, it did nothing. So, I was forced to use the wifi, whatever.
My major complaint is the remote. It's almost the best remote I've used (wifi controls no matter where you point it, nice sensitive controls, good layout.) BUT, it eats batteries like nothing else (two AA's.) After going through 6 batteries in the first two days of heavy use (5-7 hours each day,) I ended up using rechargeable batteries. I still replace them about every other day, but at least I'm not buying new ones that often. Keep in mind that rechargeables only last around 100 charges, so I count on replacing them a couple times a year. Although it's way cheaper than regular batteries, it's still an added expense I don't appreciate.
After talking with tech support several times, I was first told this battery life is usual. Especially if you game frequently. Not to mention EVERY TIME YOU MOVE THE REMOTE, IT TURNS ON!! They suggested I lay it face-down on a table when not in use.
They also discouraged me using rechargeable batteries, citing an issue with the onscreen battery/charge notification. Basically, even when fully charged, the indicator shows almost depleted. I just keep on using it until it expires by itself, ignoring the indicator.
IMO, this is an blaring flaw in the remote. I've never owned anything that went through batteries since my first digital camera.
They site no update or answer to fix this issue. What do they care, seems no one even mentions it in any reviews, in fact, this review will probably buried so no one will read it either.
The unit runs hot, so don't put it on any other equipment (like cable box or receiver.) Also a disappointment was when I hooked it up to my modem via ethernet cable, it did nothing. So, I was forced to use the wifi, whatever.
My major complaint is the remote. It's almost the best remote I've used (wifi controls no matter where you point it, nice sensitive controls, good layout.) BUT, it eats batteries like nothing else (two AA's.) After going through 6 batteries in the first two days of heavy use (5-7 hours each day,) I ended up using rechargeable batteries. I still replace them about every other day, but at least I'm not buying new ones that often. Keep in mind that rechargeables only last around 100 charges, so I count on replacing them a couple times a year. Although it's way cheaper than regular batteries, it's still an added expense I don't appreciate.
After talking with tech support several times, I was first told this battery life is usual. Especially if you game frequently. Not to mention EVERY TIME YOU MOVE THE REMOTE, IT TURNS ON!! They suggested I lay it face-down on a table when not in use.
They also discouraged me using rechargeable batteries, citing an issue with the onscreen battery/charge notification. Basically, even when fully charged, the indicator shows almost depleted. I just keep on using it until it expires by itself, ignoring the indicator.
IMO, this is an blaring flaw in the remote. I've never owned anything that went through batteries since my first digital camera.
They site no update or answer to fix this issue. What do they care, seems no one even mentions it in any reviews, in fact, this review will probably buried so no one will read it either.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
I lIke it!
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: Rolly
from Van Isle, Canada
Gender:Male
Bought this Roku 3 about 2 months ago...runs off wireless router and I have Shaw hi-speed internet (7mbs). Streams HD perfectly with no buffer time and the sound is good. Lots of channels to choose from. Many free. So far I am quite happy with Roku.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
4
Its great but it lacks a few things.
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: JoshDIYTexas
from Austin, TX, United States
Gender:Male
It works great for most things, it needs a better media player from usb some of my movies/shows don't have sound or video and VLC has no problem playing them so I am guessing we are missing certain codecs on the Roku Box.
Another thing that would be nice is if you could run 2 things at once, like facebook and listen to pandora at the same time. Also it would be nice and maybe you can do this but I don't think we can, if you want to change any settings you have to back out of whatever app you are using. it would be nice if you could press a button and the settings menu would come up over whatever app you are using so you could stay where you are.
Also an sdcard port would be great, a usb is nice but I don't like things sticking out of it I would rather put a sdcard in it.
I use it for amazon prime video, netflix, watching things from my ipad sometimes that works pretty good, also watch some of the other free channels for video or upcoming movies. I play some games on it but the controls aren't great for games. I would like to see emulators on there if you can't already put them on there or at least super mario would work good with the controller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
nice lil box
on December 13, 2013
Posted by: av8or
from ny
Gender:Male
our first one was replacement for cable box in bedroom, second for living room. works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com