Review: Roku Express 4K+ | Streaming Media Player HD/4K/HDR with Smooth Wireless Streaming

[dean-phww]

I bought the Roku Express package because I love my 16 year old (2008) 37" Toshiba flat panel television. I bought it for $40 five years ago and it still works perfectly. With 720p upscaling, the Roku Express vastly improved the picture quality. Even though I've been enjoying the Roku set up for 2 months, the amount of viewing choices is still overwhelming. I love Pluto TVs Classic television. If I wake up at 3am I can watch an old Mission Impossible episode or The Outer Limits. So many free choices! I also use the mirroring function to read e books from my 37 inch screen.

[schadlarry]

Just ordered this off the Roku screen for $24.99 to replace a overly cluttered Fire Stick/Recast and a very older Roku stick. Works nicely with the Homerun and Plex.

[debhufnagel]

Now a thing with Roku that would come in handy is if you can have up what you are currently subscribed to. Then put what you pay for on the regular not subscribed to on pause/hidden until ready to do so again. So that way it makes it cleaner. And doesn't outright delete it from the home page.

[paulasiefert]

I’m happy with Roku generally, but why can’t they add the ability to enter a channel by the number instead of all the scrolling?

[travismayes]

it's so awesome that you're back. what's the reason you're back? haven't seen you in years

[anthonysoley]

The Roku Express 4K looks a lot better and I am planning on getting it later this year.

[jeffmcentire]

Thanks for the update. I am going to get one for my Mother-in Law.

[brandonsmith]

This is a great review, but can we talk about shout out factory, Roku

[jamesfaivre]

Black Friday info: bought te 4K Stick today, Walmart. Error 022 out of the box, internet loaded with same complaints, FYI. Returning it for *this model. Fingers crossed...

[martinphillips]

As a cord cutters you should be in control of your device, not your device in control of you. My device was a roku and now I own a nivida sheild .
The best device for a cord cutter , so many options , very little with a roku products

[mss]

Be warned. After their November update, the Roku media player no longer works offline. A disclaimer appears requesting access to the contents of your external drive. The information is then shared with other apps on the device. If you decline the Roku will not allow you to access the contents. This is clearly being done to report users who download illegal content.

[cterrier]

Is there a way to recharge a Roku Remote wirelessly? There are many devices that now have the ability to recharge phones etc by placing the phone on a USB charger/generator etc. I find recharging a Roku device using the ROKU provided usb cable difficult (not correct word) at times. The cable has to be attached to the Roku remote is a particular way, otherwise the remote won't recharge. I'm constantly looking at the Roku recharging light to ensure cable is attached to the remote correctly.

[Whereswolfie]

Would you go this or the fire stick plus

[stevenwyatt]

I use my Roku everyone. I rely on it daily!!!!

[AudiophileTommy]

Roku really needs to let US decide what buttons we need ! (Assign each button )

[alexk]

Will this play 4K video at 60fps which is saved locally on a network?

[mikeoleson]

I understand I can take my Roku Express 4K+ setup with me on vacation, and hook up to a different wifi and TV at the new location. Do I follow exactly the instructions, as tho this is a new roku instalation, or are there steps I will need to skip?
Also, when I use it at a second location, or return to my home, will I need to completely log in again? Is there a video available showing this proceedure?

[mildtotemperate]

I wish the Roku remote would light up.

[joanblodgett]

If I buy a new 4k tv will I have to buy a roku 4k or will my roku ultra work with it?

[mstanley]

I need to upgrade. I unplug my roku stick at night or when I leave the house. The stick gets really hot and I worry it will catch a fire or damage my tv. I've heard others have had the same issues. My firestick never gets hot or even warm.