5.0 out of 5 stars COLOR ME IMPRESSED! So much faster than my "Smart" TV

2025-12-22    -UAstudentn

QUICK TAKEIf you have a Smart TV that is disappointing you, do yourself a favor and get this. You will love it.WHAT I NEEDEDOk ok ok, I'll admit that my Samsung Smart TV is ancient, by most folks standards. It was a display model that I got about 5 years ago and I've always been a bit disappointed by the Smart TV capabilities as they have always been very slow and glitchy. I was never sure if this was the fault of the Apps or the TV, but it took me a very long time to purchase a Roku and that was a dumb decision on my part because this little device has TOTALLY changed the way I use my TV.SETUPThe kit is pretty straightforward and simple. Hook up to the HDMI, stick the receiver on the TV, and initialize the setup. At first I was having issues because when I hooked everything up, the Roku setup couldn't successfully access my WiFi. Initially I was super frustrated and assumed it was the Roku's fault, but at some point I realized that my 2G wifi was down and this was the culprit. Apparently Roku and Ring doorbells and probably a bunch of other devices all can only run on 2G, not 5G, so I had to call my cable company to get that going again and once I did the Roku was able to connect and utterly stupefy me with how wonderful it is.PERFORMANCESo far I have had zero issues with any of these apps, which I used to have constant crash issues with on my Smart TV. For example, my Hulu app would always randomly close and would never allow me to go from episode to episode without an error message. No issues at all with the Roku. I also love that the Roku is always ready, whereas my Smart TV I would turn it on and then have to wait about 3 minutes while the TV "warmed up" and even then usually the first time I'd try to open Hulu it would just crash and I'd have to restart. I love that there are so many available channels, although I was disappointed to find out that my cable provider and Roku have been at an impasse and I can't use the Roku to replace my cable box (hoping that happens someday soon so I can stop wasting money on that box, too).OVERALLAbsolutely 100/10 would recommend, this little thing has brought me so much happiness for such a reasonable price. Bravo, Roku, Bravo! If you are on the fence like I was for years, get off the fence and just buy!

4.0 out of 5 stars There are paid add-ons

2026-03-03    -Emma’s Mom

Roku is awesome! Setting it up was super easy and only took a few minutes. I was stoked to find a ton of free stuff for both adults and kids. There are free channels with movies, concerts, cooking shows, home renovation content, trailers for new films, and even YouTube. Right now, we’re just sticking to the free stuff, but we might check out some paid channels later on. If you’re looking to save some cash, I definitely recommend getting a Roku!

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended fast shipping easy setup

2025-12-21    -Kayla cogley

I bought my son a new TV and it didn't have a Roku thing on it so we purchased this the shipping was super quick compatibility it hooked right to the TV heat level is amazing it does not get hot at all it loads right up the TV could be shut off and I can push touch the remote and it turns right back on for me easy setup walks you right through it's really user friendly and product quality is definitely worth it I love Roku it's so amazing the compatibility with so many different devices I highly recommend it it's super fast the speed on loading is amazing as well

5.0 out of 5 stars COLOR ME IMPRESSED! So much faster than my "Smart" TV

2026-02-14    -UAstudentn

QUICK TAKEIf you have a Smart TV that is disappointing you, do yourself a favor and get this. You will love it.WHAT I NEEDEDOk ok ok, I'll admit that my Samsung Smart TV is ancient, by most folks standards. It was a display model that I got about 5 years ago and I've always been a bit disappointed by the Smart TV capabilities as they have always been very slow and glitchy. I was never sure if this was the fault of the Apps or the TV, but it took me a very long time to purchase a Roku and that was a dumb decision on my part because this little device has TOTALLY changed the way I use my TV.SETUPThe kit is pretty straightforward and simple. Hook up to the HDMI, stick the receiver on the TV, and initialize the setup. At first I was having issues because when I hooked everything up, the Roku setup couldn't successfully access my WiFi. Initially I was super frustrated and assumed it was the Roku's fault, but at some point I realized that my 2G wifi was down and this was the culprit. Apparently Roku and Ring doorbells and probably a bunch of other devices all can only run on 2G, not 5G, so I had to call my cable company to get that going again and once I did the Roku was able to connect and utterly stupefy me with how wonderful it is.PERFORMANCESo far I have had zero issues with any of these apps, which I used to have constant crash issues with on my Smart TV. For example, my Hulu app would always randomly close and would never allow me to go from episode to episode without an error message. No issues at all with the Roku. I also love that the Roku is always ready, whereas my Smart TV I would turn it on and then have to wait about 3 minutes while the TV "warmed up" and even then usually the first time I'd try to open Hulu it would just crash and I'd have to restart. I love that there are so many available channels, although I was disappointed to find out that my cable provider and Roku have been at an impasse and I can't use the Roku to replace my cable box (hoping that happens someday soon so I can stop wasting money on that box, too).OVERALLAbsolutely 100/10 would recommend, this little thing has brought me so much happiness for such a reasonable price. Bravo, Roku, Bravo! If you are on the fence like I was for years, get off the fence and just buy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended fast shipping easy setup

2026-01-27    -Kayla cogley

I bought my son a new TV and it didn't have a Roku thing on it so we purchased this the shipping was super quick compatibility it hooked right to the TV heat level is amazing it does not get hot at all it loads right up the TV could be shut off and I can push touch the remote and it turns right back on for me easy setup walks you right through it's really user friendly and product quality is definitely worth it I love Roku it's so amazing the compatibility with so many different devices I highly recommend it it's super fast the speed on loading is amazing as well

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing I ever bought tbh

2026-01-25    -Shelby

I've used this pretty much every single day since I bought it! It's a great little device that can turn any TV into a smart TV, essentially. Setup was straight-forward and there weren't any activation fees. I also like that you can download the Roku app on your phone and use it as a remote too! Also, if your TV has a USB port, you can use it to power the device instead of trying to find a plug that's within reach of the rather short cord it comes with.I wish this model had volume controls included on the remote. I know some later models have this feature, but this was the cheapest option I could afford and it gets a little tedious having to use a separate remote just to change volume. It also doesn't come with a power button like the later models do, but you can turn your TV off on the homescreen, so this doesn't bother me as much.I also wish it had some other way of being mounted than the sticky strip it comes with, or at the very least have it include an extra sticky strip. I move my Roku around the house and the sticky strip doesn't work anymore. However, it adhered very well when I first applied it, which is why I wouldn't mind having extras or even having an option to buy replacement strips from Roku since theirs are pretty good quality! Or even if they could use velcro or something similar that doesn't wear out drastically over time.If you're looking for a cost-effective way to upgrade your TV, I highly recommend getting this device! Over a year later and it's still functioning just as well as the first day I bought it. Definitely worth the money and then some!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love these

2026-03-01    -Lori Meads

Cheap AND EASY to use.LOVE Ruko

4.0 out of 5 stars There are paid add-ons

2025-12-25    -Emma’s Mom

Roku is awesome! Setting it up was super easy and only took a few minutes. I was stoked to find a ton of free stuff for both adults and kids. There are free channels with movies, concerts, cooking shows, home renovation content, trailers for new films, and even YouTube. Right now, we’re just sticking to the free stuff, but we might check out some paid channels later on. If you’re looking to save some cash, I definitely recommend getting a Roku!

5.0 out of 5 stars Rotund remote

2026-02-18    -Diane G.

It does work well, but it cost $$ to use it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Roku

2026-02-20    -ebrooks

Very easy to set up