The device is kind of fiddly, but once you get your Wi-Fi and your streaming service credentials input, it updates itself and is very user friendly. The device setup has a lot of nice features like content casting from your phone and automating your TV power and source functions, and custom themes.
If you want a wired connection, you can buy a USB Ethernet Adapter for Roku Express. Make sure it has the right style mini USB male input to match your Roku's mini USB female input (A or C).
The only thing that puzzled me is that it does not turn off. Where the power button normally is on the Remote, you have a "back arrow" that takes you back to the last menu in most of the apps and the Roku menus.
According to the instructions, you can unplug it to turn it off.
Or, you can plug the Roku USB cable into your TV's USB, then it will turn on/off with the TV.
You can buy a USB splitter if you are already using the USB (for media in my case).
I don't want the Roku drawing power, however little it uses, when I'm not watching it.
Once you power on the TV, select the source button HDMI you set the Roku to, and your streaming services are a button push away. There are even 4 buttons on the remote for Netflix, Max, Paramount and AppleTV.
The Roku OS and the Apps work smoothly.
I have managed to upset one of the Apps. It froze while I was endlessly perusing titles. All of the buttons were inactive, but I kept pushing the Return Arrow on the upper left and it finally closed the app and went home. On another streaming device, I had to unplug it. There are YouTube guides for a stuck Roku.
There is a reset button on the rear, BUT I Only Use It When You Want to Clear Settings. Unplug It First.
The instructions state:
"Certain Roku models come with a physical reset button on the back or bottom of the device. This button is either a tactile button or a pinhole button. You can reset these devices to factory settings by pressing and holding this button until you see a flashing light".
There are of course FREE shows and movies. And there are links to Premium Streaming Services have many Free Trials and Free Episodes you can access. So, you get instant gratification with just your Roku Express and an internet connection.
The device setup Seems to Require a Credit Card during your online (PC Browser) account population. But, it is not needed (scroll to the bottom) if you already have your Credit Card Payment info setup with your Bank to pay your streaming fees.
Of course you can put your card in to buy screen savers and other stuff if you want. But, if it is there, it is easy for anyone watching your TV to spend your loot.
The Roku comes with a 3 Foot HDMI cable. One of my two Roku Express had 2 USB cables,. It had a Mini USB and a Mini USB C. The other device just had the correct USB cable that fit it's device.
There is a sticky strip to attach the small Roku to your TV. I put mine close the TV remote sensor (left side of my TV) so I am in the habit of pointing my remote at the right spot.
Prior this purchase, I was using my BluRay player to stream 2 of my services and I used my HTPC Chrome browser to access the other 2 services.
So this Roku device is a time saving, energy saving WIN!
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| Sold By | Next1GenTech (Serial Numbers Recorded) | MallStop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Nationwide-Distributors |
| memory capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, HDMI | Wi Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| controller type | Remote Control | Remote Control | Remote Control, Voice Control, App Control | Remote Control | Remote Control, App Control | Voice Control, Remote Control |
| supported services | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, The Roku Channel, HBO, Showtime and Google Play, Hulu with Live TV | Netflix, Prime Video, Pandora, Hulu, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu |
| video output resolution | 1920 x 1080 | High definition picture | 3840 x 2160 | — | 3840 x 2160 | — |
| weight | 1.1 ounces | 1.1 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 5.9 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 0.9 ounces |
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It just works
I have bought two Roku Expresses. I like to have one for a smaller TV that I will sometimes put in my kitchen and I bought the new one for my parents non smart, non 4k living room tv. My dad has a Roku TV in his room so I figured maybe he'd like to have it on the main TV as well. I know he watches quite a few of the live TV channels that Roku has.It's small. It's portable if you need it to be. And if you already use Roku and have an account all your stuff is there. Yes, this is the basic model without all the bells and whistles, the remote doesn't control the TV power or volume but it does it's job.I'm personally a fan of the ease of use. I've never had an issue using the express I have had for a year. It's been a great purchase.
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