Not all TVs are equal. Even if you have a so-called smart TV, that’s not a guarantee that interaction with the display feels smartly designed. For real, some user interfaces leave a lot to be desired. That’s why a lucrative move for you might be to just ditch the backed in UI entirely and just go with something proven and reliable. Roku is popular for a good reason, and right now you can even save 27% on the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. Normally, sold for $40, this discount ends up shaving off $11 from the price tag, bringing it down to just $29 for a limited time.
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is one of Roku’s top of the line streamers. It’s capable of 4K resolution with vivid HDR support, bringing out the contrast of what you watch.
Roku keeps things simple with a low-profile design that tucks neatly into the back of your TV. It plugs directly into an HDMI port and is small enough that it won’t crowd out the others, leaving space for game consoles, cable boxes, or anything else you want connected. Power comes straight from the TV, so there’s no need to sacrifice an extra outlet or deal with additional cables cluttering your setup.
One Remote for Everything
The included Roku remote can handle pretty much all your day-to-day TV needs, even replacing your TV manufacturer’s remote outright. It features built-in volume and power controls, meaning you can put your original TV remote aside for all but the occasional deep settings adjustment. For typical viewing, the Roku remote covers everything you need from the comfort of your couch.
A voice control functionality is built into the remote, which can really streamline the content search experience. Searching for a movie or show becomes much faster when you can simply say the title aloud instead of navigating an on-screen keyboard with directional buttons. You just need to hold the voice button down, speak the words, “John Tucker Must Die,” and the next thing you know, you’ll be watching Brittany Snow and her new best friends pulling a fast one over on the most popular, serial cheater at their high school.
Watch It All
Roku devices open the door to major streaming platforms like HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. Alongside those services, Roku offers access to hundreds of free live channels, including news, weather, and sports, with a lineup that exceeds 500 options.
