If you want to add streaming services to a dumb TV in the cheapest, most user-friendly way possible, Roku Express is a great and affordable option. It lacks some features of the Roku Streaming Stick+ but is a fraction of the price at just £29 (versus £79)...
Simple and straightforward to use, Comes with an HDMI cable so you can use it straight away without worrying about purchasing extra cables, Want to watch content but don't want to disturb someone else in the same room? Use the Roku app on your smartphone
There's no voice search through the remote, You can only mirror web pages if you have an Android smartphone or tablet, Shows can only be displayed in HD and not Ultra HD, The streamer lacks a MicroSD card slot, ethernet port and a motion control remote
The Roku Express ditches all the bells and whistles in favour on concentrating on a simple to use TV streamer that costs less than £35. The quickest and cheapest way to watch online video on a TV that's not smart...
Get notifications when specific new shows or movies starring your favourite actors are available by adding titles and actors to My Feed, Simple and straightforward to use, Comes with an HDMI cable so you can use it straight away without worrying about pur
There's no voice search through the remote, You can only mirror web pages if you have an Android smartphone or tablet, Shows can only be displayed in HD and not Ultra HD, The streamer lacks a MicroSD card slot, ethernet port and a motion control remote
The Roku Express ditches all the bells and whistles in favour on concentrating on a simple to use TV streamer that costs less than £35. The quickest and cheapest way to watch online video on a TV that's not smart...
It's a minor point, but the Roku Express is super simple to set up. Every cable you need comes inside the box, and the time it takes between opening the package and watching your next favorite show on Netflix is 10 minutes or less, Besides being one of th
But while the Roku Express is the cheapest streamer on the market, it's far from being the fastest or most powerful, even amongst its closest competitors. The decision to use an 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi antenna instead of one that uses dual-band 802.11ac
Overall, I'm impressed with the Roku Express. Despite its size, it rocks the complete version of the Roku platform without losing a single function along the way. Its small size and even smaller price tag make it one of the lowest points of entry into str...
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Published: 2016-10-04, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: When the very first Roku launched in 2008, the bulky box had a clunky interface that only played Netflix. How far we've come. That initial idea ended up spawning an entire genre of streaming devices and set-top boxes that have basically helped change the...
While the Roku Express doesn't support 4K, it has a surprisingly good picture for an HD streamer. For the price, it is unlikely that anyone would fault its shortcomings. Plus, it's small enough to take with you when traveling.Still, if you catch a sale, t...
Performance is much improved over last year's Express, Has nearly all the same software features as pricier Roku players, Still the cheapest streaming player on the market
Remote requires line-of-sight to the box, Single-band 802.11n Wi-Fi could be troublesome in areas with weak reception, No TV or voice controls on the remote like other Roku models
The least expensive Roku is much faster now, but the best Roku still doesn't cost much more...
