What Can You Do with a Roku Express? Streaming, Screen Sharing, and More 2022 / 2023 version

VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Price
01:02 - Remote - No TV Control
01:46 - Ports & Power
02:41 - Placement for Signal
03:20 - Interface
04:31 - Ads
04:56 - Free Section
05:45 - Streaming Channels
06:32 - Search
07:33 - Mobile App
07:50 - Remote Control App
08:31 - Voice Search
08:59 - Keyboard
09:40 - Private Listening
10:24 - Airplay
12:11 - Miracast
13:12 - Android Options
14:41 - Other Casting Functionality
15:57 - Conclusion

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[michaelwyckoff]

I have this device and I think it's a good device for many people. It is not expensive and will give people the experience of how fun it is to do some streaming. I also have the 4K streaming stick that I simply love. It's fast and really reliable.

[CommodoreFan]

I been a Roku user for years since the old purple Hockey Puck days that could barely do 720p content, but Roku could do better with the Express models for $30 by including a power brick, along with a voice remote in the box, as Google includes a voice remote with volume controls on their HD Chromecast that was $20 for a short time, and why I've replaced some of my older Rokus that were past their prime with Chromecast, and Walmart ONN Android TV boxes.

[jrdavis]

I have a Roku Express myself. Bought it at CVS. Better, and more snappy, than my aging Fire Stick. App also works as remote, and I used the strip they included to tape it to my HDMI switcher box.

[stephenfarrell]

I bought 4 Roku LE's from Walmart a year ago when they were on sale for $15, definitely a great deal! Thanks for the tips, I had no idea it could do all of this other stuff.

[CoopyKat]

August 2024: This device dropped to $19 on Amazon. I just ordered it for my kitchen TV...should be perfect for that.

[jaredhuang]

That seems like a super handy device, glad to see that Roku gives their lowest model good features. Great reviews, thanks Lon

[mrmartywaring]

As usual, great content. I've been a Roku user for years & have two entry-level sticks & one 4k stick. They all work well for me & what I need

[clydeosterhout]

I use my Roku Express hooked up to my monitor to do video editing on my iPad. I use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and the end result is a very useable desktop iPad!

[danieloathout]

The headphone icon also works well for hearing impaired and streams directly to Bluetooth hearing aids. Unfortunately it turns off sound to speakers or the tv so cannot be used simultaneously with the speakers if someone else wants to watch tv.

[lottyrerich]

Liked & Subscribed from background alone! Respect!!

[RonnieRockafella]

I love Roku, I have 3 TCL Roku TVs one 6series that came with a voice remote and two 4series that did not but all of em can adjust the TVs volume & power. I haven't upgraded to the Pro remote cause they still are using MicroUSB to charge instead of USB-C. I can't believe and feel disappointed in Roku by them releasing a new box without a charging brick and powers using MicroUSB. Why is Roku still stuck on old MicroUSB? I'd rather have a battery powered Pro remote option til they release a USB-C version.

[cindydott]

Mine is white, sold only at Walmart, and was the best $15 dollars I ever spent!

[JustAGuyYaKnow]

I don't know if I should blame the Android YouTube app or the Roku, but it works great except the queue management. I'll have 20 videos queued up and it will just disconnect and I'll lose them all. Make door you add stuff to the "watch later"queue if you really want to see it.

[IraQNid]

There are button sequences you can press on the remote to enter the secret menus. Then you can turn off the ads shown on the Roku computers.

[shade_angel]

I'm disappointed that Lon didn't take a few seconds to explain what happens when you run a N wireless device on something like a AC/AX router.

[MrMinecraftKid]

I got a Chromecast on sale and ended up getting a Roku tv and it's surprising how underwhelming the Chromecast's UI performance is. There's just so many ads and pictures. The Roku UI gets the job done faster and just as well 90% of the time

[TheFrugalAudiophile]

I use my Roku devices for Apple Music via airplay, and I have had reliability issues with all of them. Periodically, the audio will stop for about a second and then it will start back up and jump to where it should have been playing. I still do use my Rokus for airplay, but this bug is pretty annoying. I hope that Roku issues a firmware update eventually that will fix it

[Patrick]

2:30, my express awhile back came with a plug

[Rondogardener]

I prefer the non-Roku tv that has USB ports as well as HDMI ports because Roku is still buggy and often experiences audio lag as well as muting even when going to Satellite mode or anything else. It is much easier just to have a plugin HDMI Roku module so that it does not affect the other inputs when navigating. I have both a Roku TV and an older LED TV and definitely prefer the older TV until Roku works out the "bugs." That way, if Roku is throwing a tantrum, I just flip off the switched plug and then turn it on again. Roku does not come with a power switch for the Roku module. I had to add one to my surge-protector plug-in. The separate unit also allows me to upgrade without having to purchase a complete TV set.

[jmr]

@Roku The better remote and Bluetooth audio on the entry level Fire stick won my business last time I bought a streaming stick. I bought two.