Testseek.com have collected 85 expert reviews of the Roku Streaming Stick and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Roku Streaming Stick.
May 2014
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85 Reviews
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Abstract: The device itself closely resembles a large USB memory stick. But instead of using a USB connector it plugs directly into a spare HDMI socket on the back of your television set. It also requires extra power, which is supplied through a microUSB socket tha...
900+ channels means you'll never hurt for content. Simple setup. Easy navigation
UK Roku Streaming Stick lacks the search feature of the US version
At £29.99 the Roku Streaming Stick is almost too cheap to pass up. It's A LOT less than the Apple TV and offers over 15x the channels. Ditto Google's Chromecast; Roku offers 25x the channels and also functions as a stand-alone device, unlike the Chromecas...
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Published: 2014-06-09, Author: Jason , review by: CNET.co.uk
The $50 Roku Streaming Stick is one of the least expensive devices to stream video from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Sling TV and other online services. It's just as responsive as other devices -- meaning it's lightning-fast -- and an updated app lets you
No Ethernet port means it only works via Wi-Fi, not a wired connection. Some app interfaces are less polished than on rival devices. Private listening feature loses lip-sync with some Bluetooth headphones
Unless you have very little to spend, this is one of the best streaming devices you can buy in the UK today....
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Published: 2014-05-22, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small size, remains out of sight, easy to use, plenty of free catch-up and pay-for service access, responsive remote isn't IR based, app to ping personal content to TV
Requires separate power source, no headphone-capable remote, Chromecast competition, non-HDMI tellies won't work, nine tiles per UI screen limit
If you are looking to enhance your living room, or as we more likely suspect "smarten" a second TV in the house, then the Roku Streaming Stick does a good job. With full support of services like Netflix, Now TV, Sky Store, Demand 5, and 4oD, the Rok...
The Roku Streaming Stick is one of the best media streamers around and worth the extra money compared with the Chromecast if you want more content at your fingertips plus the physical remote control and user interface.Tags:Smartphones,Network & Wi-fi,Smar...
We’re big fans of Roku’s tiny web-connected set top boxes, and the Roku Streaming Stick is simply one slimmed down into something resembling a chunky USB memory stick (We can’t wait for Apple to do something similar with the Apple TV) or Google Chromecast. Set up is painless: you plug it into a HDMI slot (unlike other Rokus, it won’t work with CRT TVs, only newer digital flatscreens), attach the
The Roku Streaming Stick would be a genius bit of kit if it could draw power from your TV without the need for any messy wires. As it is though, it still requires you to plug it into either a mains socket or your TV’s USB port with a micro USB cable, like the ones you use to charge your phone. It’s perhaps a more elegant solution for wall mounted TVs if you can fit the stick in the side rather th
The Roku Streaming Stick is the future, there’s no doubt. It’s small, remarkably powerful and packed with apps. However, since it still needs a mains socket or USB port from which it can draw power, it’s little more practical than plugging in a regular...
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Published: 2014-04-30, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Tiny and discreet, Very affordable, Good range of apps, Can stream your own stuff
Requires power via USB
Roku Streaming Stick verdict Open Gallery Little Roku taking on the mighty Google sounds like a recipe for a bloody nose, but Roku's been in the streaming game for a while now and despite costing £20 more than the Chromecast , it's the Streaming ...
Plenty of channels, Smartphone works great as remote control, Very easy to use
Some slow loading times, Takes a while to set up
Despite lacking the Chromecast's more interesting mirroring potential, the Roku Streaming Stick is a cheap and easy way to make your TV smarter.Next, read our Google Chromecast review...
Published: 2014-04-29, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
A cinch to set up, User Interface is clean and responsive, Lots of really good streaming services, Spotify Support, Casting abilities, A very good media streamer too, Remote App is excellent, Portable and well priced
Might be troublesome to install tidily, Still some major streaming services we'd like to see added
The Roku Streaming Stick is compact, certainly, but it may still be large enough to protrude from the edge of your TV if you're using a side-facing HDMI port. In fact, the device presents a few installation challenges, if you value tidiness and/or abhor t...
