Affordably upgrade your streaming experience with this 4K-ready streaming media player from Roku. Having personally used each of the major platforms out there, Roku is certainly up there in terms of simplicity. This could make it a solid gift option for the friend or family member that’s always late to the party when it comes to tech. Another perk is that it supports AirPlay 2.
It doesn’t matter if you want to keep tabs on your nursery, the garage, or somewhere else in your space, Roku’s cameras will get the job done at an affordable price. These work with Google Home, Alexa, and Roku streaming media players. In fact, soon picture-in-picture will be supported there. In terms of cloud subscription options, you can get the full rundown right here.
Today Roku is debuting and launching its 2024 lineup of Pro Series smart TVs. Now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere, the latest lineup is looking to deliver some notable higher-end specs than some folks might associate with the brand’s more affordable entry level models. Hit the jump for a closer look at the brand new 2024 Roku Pro Series Smart TV lineup alongside the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition).
Amazon now offers the Roku Express 4K Streaming Media Player for $39.99 shipped. This TV upgrade just launched last fall at $50, and is now on sale for one of the first times. It’s 20% off, and comes within $5 of the all-time low from Black Friday to mark the second-best price yet. And if you’re in a pinch to refresh your TV’s streaming capabilities before the Super Bowl, it will thankfully arrive before Sunday. This bundle includes one of the latest releases from Roku alongside its more premium Voice Remote Pro – both of which we break down in our launch coverage or below the fold.
Amazon is now offering the latest Roku Ultra 2022 AirPlay 2 4K Streaming Media Player for $69 shipped. This is the recently-refreshed version which normally sells for $100 and is now $31 off. It’s $1 under our previous mention and the second-best price yet at within cents of the all-time low. This is the best price in 2023. Roku’s flagship streaming media player was updated last year to include the brand’s new Voice Remote Pro. Dive into our launch coverage for a closer look at what’s new and then head below for other Roku Black Friday deals from $17.
Roku today is launching a new bundle to bring some extra value to your home theater. The Roku Express 4K streaming media play will begin shipping next month with a Voice Remote Pro for a more complete TV upgrade.
Today, Roku is introducing a smart home monitoring system that looks a lot like a budget brand we know and love here at gadgetnewsonline. The infamous smart TV/streaming media player brand Roku has joined forces with the budget-smart home brand Wyze to launch affordable gear. This time around, Roku and Wyze partnered on the 5-piece Roku Home Monitoring System SE, coming in at $100. Offering both self-monitoring or remote professional monitoring through Noonlight, this is one of the most affordable ways to secure your home before heading out on vacation this spring. Ready to learn more? We have all the details, including availability, down below.
Today, Roku’s first in-house smart TVs are finally available to purchase from Best Buy. With 11 models to pick among and sizes ranging from 24 to 75 inches, pricing on the lineup begins at $150 and goes up to $1,200 depending on what you opt for. While the Select lineup is more geared toward budget-focused setup, the Roku Plus series has a lot of top-tier features like local dimming, automatic brightness, Dolby Vision, QLED, Atmos support, and more. Sound like something you’d be interested in picking up? Keep reading to find all the details.
Today, Roku is expanding its lineup of streaming media players and companion accessories with the debut of a new affordable home theater upgrade and add-on to existing surround sound setups. The new Roku Express has been refreshed with some more modern features and the same affordable price tag, which joins the entirely new Roku Wireless Bass to bring some added low-ends to your home theater setup.
Amazon now offers the Roku Express 4K+ Streaming Media Player for $29.99 shipped. Typically fetching $40, today’s offer is notably delivering the third-best price of the year at 25% off. While we did see it go for $25 last month on Prime Day, this is the best we’ve seen since. Delivering one of the latest streaming experiences from Roku, its recent Express 4K+ arrives with all of the features you’d expect ranging from access to everything from Netflix and Hulu to Disney+ and more. This model also sports a refreshed remote that has a dedicated Apple TV+ button alongside other favorites, as well as both AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support. You can also get a closer look in our launch coverage. Head below for more.
Roku today is refreshing the flagship end of its streaming media player lineup with the latest Ultra. Bringing its Voice Remote Pro into the package, scoring the brand’s most capable home theater streaming upgrade will now let you take advantage of hands-free voice control, the dedicated Apple TV+ button, remote locator tech, and more.
Today, Roku is expanding its lineup of popular streaming media players with two new offerings. Both arriving with HDR playback and all of the expected features like AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, the new Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ arrive with Dolby Vision and the recently released Voice Remote Pro. Now available for pre-order, you can head below for all of the details.
With loads of soundbars on the market, offerings with standout features or affordable price points tend garner the most amount of attention. Hisense is trying to deliver both with its latest batch of releases. There are three new Hisense Roku TV Soundbars, each delivers a compelling price point and respectable feature set that’s ready to seamlessly pair with Roku streaming media players and televisions alike. Continue reading to learn more.
Today, Roku unexpectedly announced that it would be bringing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit functionality to a selection of its 4K steaming media players. But the news from Roku doesn’t stop there, as the company also announced the release of two new pieces of hardware for the home theater. On top of refreshing its flagship Ultra device, we’re also getting a first look at an upcoming hybrid streamer and sound bar fittingly deemed the Roku Streambar. With both releases arriving later this fall, you’ll want to head below the fold for all the details.
With loads of smart TV operating systems out there, it can be hard to decide which is right for you. Thankfully switching between platforms is simple in some regards thanks to an increased level of competition to deliver a full ecosystem of products. While Roku initially became known for its streaming devices, an expansive smart TV rollout and recent launches of a sound bar, subwoofer, and wireless speakers have bolstered its strength as a lineup. Today the company is taking its audio products a step further by letting all of them pair together to create a Roku Surround Sound experience.
Roku and Walmart have teamed up once again to bring budget-friendly home theater accessories to you. This time, the two companies are launching limited-edition lineups of smart TVs and streaming players with prices starting at $18. What do Walmart and Roku have in store? Keep reading to find out.
Walmart and Roku have teamed up to deliver the onn Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer, two new and individually sold products. Both releases come roughly one year after Roku unveiled its Wireless Speakers during the 2018 holiday season. Roku’s new onn Smart Soundbar follows in the footsteps of Roku TV Wireless Speakers with similar features like automatic volume leveling and cable-free pairing.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Roku is readying a refreshed lineup of streaming media players. Both its entry-level and top of the line devices have received enhancements today, with a slimmed-down Roku Express and more powerful Ultra being announced. The two updated models make a debut alongside a new version of Roku’s operating system. Head below for a closer look.
Whether it be for over-the-ear headphones, wireless earbuds, sound bars, or smart speakers, tech companies have spent loads of money on R&D for audio equipment. This focus has made consumers notice, perhaps more than ever before, how good (or bad) audio can sound.
Months after announcing its Roku TV Wireless Speakers, Roku has clarified a release date. The company’s new speakers set out to make upgrading a Roku TV’s audio a straight-forward and approachable task for anyone. Features offered by the new speaker set include wireless pairing, automatic volume leveling, and quite a bit more.
This morning, Roku unveiled two new additions to its lineup of streamers. New additions include the Premiere and Premiere+, two 4K set-top boxes with attractive prices. At this point Roku only has a few options as the market has become increasingly saturated. Today’s move brings more features, primarily 4K, to a lower price tag. The new HDR-equipped Premiere and Premiere+ are set to retail for $40 and $50. While that price is certainly attractive, it will have a ripple effect on the brand’s other offerings. Roku’s high-end Ultra streamer is getting a boost as well today.
Amazon offers the Roku Ultra 4K HDR Streaming Media Player for $79.99 shipped. Regularly $100 at retailers like B&H, today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time low. This model sports full 4K and HDR support, along with access to all your favorite streaming services. Rated 4.4/5 stars.
TCL has now unveiled new gear for 2018 at CES. We are getting a good look at its new home theater audio solutions as well as the new 5 and 6-series Roku TVs. After getting an early look at Roku’s new virtual assistant and audio tech last week ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, we expected to see at least a few new product announcements make use of the integrated smart technology. TCL is first out of the gate with its new assistant laden Alto Soundbar and metal-framed displays…
Although Roku makes some of the best streaming media players on the market today, it faces stiff competition from other devices like Apple TV and Chromecast. As new content and services become available, companies must move quickly to update their lines with fresh products. Roku made a move towards 4K content over the last year when it announced its latest set-top box and a new line of affordable Ultra HDTVs.
Today, Roku has detailed a new low-profile streaming stick that skips the high-resolution content but is packed with some impressive specs…
Back at CES 2016, Roku announced that it would be partnering with an expanded list of manufacturers on new 4K UHDTVs. Today, TCL has announced a new line of ultra-high resolution displays with the streaming software built-in. This new lineup includes six models ranging in size and price. With the bottom of the 4K market dropping out over the last few weeks, TCL’s pricing may raise an eyebrow for some…
Update (3/10 3:45pm): The first Roku-enabled 4K UHDTVs have landed over at Best Buy with prices starting at $399.99 shipped.
Roku is continuing its expansion in the world of HDTVs as it licenses its technology to manufacturers. After announcing the first 4K sets last year at CES, it is kicking of the 2016 show with news of increased expansion and fresh TCL UHDTVs. All told, Roku plans to release some sixty new models with its built-in OS system in 2016. Brands like TCL, HiSense and Insignia have seen steady growth since introducing its partnership with Roku. According to Roku’s press release, over one million units have shipped.
Head below for more details on upcoming 4K UHDTV releases, plus Roku’s plan for a Reference Series line of products and a deal on the previous generation 48-inch 1080p model.
Netflix announced it will be releasing 31 original shows in 2016, which is almost double the number from this year. Also, it appears they will be releasing about 15 new original series to go along with their supply of great shows, like Daredevil, Sense8, Bloodline, BoJack Horseman, and more.
The streaming service will also be adding 10 more feature films, 10 stand-up specials, 12 documentaries and 30 kids’ shows – all coming in the new year.
Here are some of the new original shows coming in 2016:
None of those release dates have been announced yet, but we’ll keep you posted when we find out and know more. Below you’ll find everything coming in January to Netflix including Chelsea Handler’s new talk show: Chelsea Does.
This year’s biggest streaming media player releases are set to get substantial discounts later this month during Black Friday. We’ve gone through all of the ads released so far from major retailers and plucked out the best deals on Apple TV, Roku players, Chromecast, and other media streamers. Some of the advertised prices for these devices are the best we’ve seen all-year. Even the latest Apple TV with Siri is getting a decent price drop. Head below to catch up on all the deals…
Just when we thought the Roku line-up was set for Black Friday, the streaming media giant has unveiled a new “special edition” model. While the most recent addition added 4K streaming capabilities, this fresh release is focused on one standout feature: price. How cheap? Move over Fire TV, Chromecast and even Roku’s own streaming stick, this thing has you all beat.
Not to be outdone by Apple, Amazon, or Google, Roku has announced its own new flagship streaming media player. The Roku 4 with 4K support looks like a flattened version of its predecessors and is brimming with power from its quad-core processor to its 802.11ac MIMO wireless. Not only does this set-top box have the potential to finally bring 4K mainstream, but it also includes a handy feature that’ll ensure you never lose your remote control again…
If you’re anything like myself, it’s not uncommon to have the TV on, iPad propped up and iPhone on hand. The other night was a great example: I was playing Forza 6 on my Xbox One, with Monday Football on my iPad and Twitter going on the iPhone. Thankfully iOS 9 has brought multitasking and picture-in-picture to our favorite tablet, but still having multiple devices going at once can be a struggle.
There is a new Kickstarter campaign that launched yesterday with an eye on simplifying this first world problem. Skreens is a set-top box with up to four inputs that collects all your favorite sources and puts them on one screen. For example, your gaming console, Roku box and DVR can all be shown on one screen.
After just 20 hours, this project has already raised well over three times its original goal. Read on for more details.
While it seems like every week our living room technology evolves, with new curved and 4K UHDTVs, the remote that controls these new devices seems to have hit a wall. Harmony has long dominated the upper-echelon universal remote world, but its solutions haven’t always been the most intuitive.
The good news is a fresh competitor is set to enter the marketplace, taking design cues from Cupertino while putting a highly-visual user experience first. The Ray Super Remote puts all of your devices, programming and functions into one 4.8-inch display that promises to simplify your home entertainment experience.
Sling TV is barreling down on cable TV like a freight train. Not only is this innovative service currently the best way for cord cutters to get select TV stations, but now Sling TV has landed on Fire TV and will offer free streaming devices.
When you prepay three months of Sling TV service ($60), you’ll be able to grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick ($39 value) or Roku Streaming Stick ($50 value) for free. If you’d rather get a full streaming box, then you can also opt to save 50% on an Amazon Fire TV ($99 value) or Roku 3 ($100 value).
Here’s how Amazon is handling the promo:
- Sign up for your subscription on the Sling TV website and prepay three months of Sling TV service.
- After signing up, you will receive a promotion code that can be used for $50 off Amazon Fire TV or a free Fire TV Stick.
- Copy the promotional code, go to www.amazon.com/redeemslingtvoffer, and add one Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick to your shopping cart.
- Proceed to check out. Paste or enter the promotional code in the “Enter a gift card or promotion code” field, click the ‘Apply’ button and complete your order.
- When your device arrives, simply plug it in, connect to the internet, and start enjoying instantly.
We haven’t heard any specific instructions from Roku as to how you can redeem its offer, but you should be able to simply sign up via Sling.
Looking to learn more about Sling TV? Head over to our complete coverage of this cord cutters dream. Or maybe your hesitant to commit to three months of service? Sling TV is currently offering a free seven-day trial of its service for those interested in taking a look first.
Update (3/4 9:00am): Sling TV has announced that it has added AMC and IFC to its “Best of Live TV” core package. Beginning today, subscribers will be able to enjoy popular shows such as Mad Men, Better Call Saul, The Walking Dead and Portlandia. Sling TV also has a new “Hollywood Extra” pack, this $5 add-on includes content from all EPIX movie channels as well as Sundance TV. Interested in Sling TV? Learn how to grab a free or discounted streaming device when you subscribe.
Sling TV, the hit of CES 2015, is available today to all customers nationwide, offering contract free, $20 a month television to a variety of devices. This service made a big splash in January with its promise of some of the most popular cable television services such as ESPN/2, TNT, TBS, however its only been available in beta since then. Today users can sign up at its website for a free 7-day trial before the $20 a month rate kicks in.
We’ve also got full details on additional channel packages and upcoming availability on other devices such as the Xbox One. Head below for more information and full PR.
CES 2015 is now in full swing with a number of companies announcing new and interesting products. One of which is Roku, who has so far announced a series of new Roku TVs and deeper 4K Ultra HD content support across the board.
Not only is the company planning to support 4K for future Roku TV models, the company has also teamed up with online content powerhouse Netflix to offer 4K content on Roku’s streaming boxes/sticks in the future. As 4K TV prices plummet, both companies are looking to offer solid Ultra HD solutions for their customers, something Roku believes is instrumental in the overall adoption of higher resolution content.
Head below for more details on the new Roku TVs and future 4K support for the platform:
After sitting idly while its biggest competitors released Black Friday Ads and announced Pre-Black Friday Sales, Amazon has finally detailed its Black Friday 2014 plans.
Here’s how it shakes out:
Amazon will offer eight days of Black Friday deals, with new deals being added “as often as every ten minutes.” Additionally, Amazon will offer three Gold Box Deals of the Day on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Remember, Amazon Prime members will continue to have early access to select Lightning deals. If you aren’t a member than I recommend signing up for the free 30-day trial right now to lock in free 2-day shipping and exclusive offers throughout the holiday shopping season.
Continue on for the full press release and Amazon’s Black Friday prices for a range of HDTVs, Nest Learning Thermostat, Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale, and many home items:
Sears offers the Samsung 60-inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (model PN60F5300) for $699.99 with free shipping. The discounted price will show up once you begin the checkout process. That’s $100 below its current street price and only $50 more than Newegg is charging for it in refurbished condition.
You’ll enjoy a stunning, 1080p HD viewing experience that’s enhanced by our Real Black Panel, 600Hz Subfield Motion and Wide Color Enhancer Plus. Clear Image Panel delivers striking contrasts between deep black levels and bright whites while 600Hz Subfield Motion captures the crisp detail of high-speed action. Wide Color Enhancer Plus expands the color range to capture every vibrant hue, just as the director intended.
Nearly 100 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Additionally, Tiger Direct has the Seiki 39″ LED 4K 120Hz (SE39UY04) for $339, coupon code MUY142069 brings it down to $299 shipped. You can save an additional $15 by entering your e-mail address here, then follow the discounted link to the television. After adding to your cart, apply the aforementioned coupon code to bring your order down to $284 shipped.
More HDTVs:
As we previously reported, TCL and Roku have partnered to create the first Roku-enabled television which is available for pre-order today via Amazon and are expected to ship in 2 to 3 months. The TVs will initially be available in three sizes:
The Roku TVs will feature a simple 20-button remote control with the popular Roku software integrated directly into the TV. Roku players have the most streaming content available with over 31,000 movies and 1,200 channels.
Hisense is also set to offer Roku-enabled televisions, they have yet to announce pricing and are likely to begin shipping in September.
Update (8/26 12:45pm): Price has dropped to $90.55 shipped (Reg. $130)
Amazon is offering the Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote (915-000194) for $99.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the original listing, $30 under the average selling price and the best current price we can find.
The system allows you to have universal control over 270,000 devices including cable TV, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, Amazon Fire TV, Phillips hue, Xbox One, PS3 and TV-connected PC or Mac using the included remote or your smartphones with the Harmony app. It features:
This model has received a 4/5 star rating from nearly 1,000 Amazon customers.
Update (8/20 12:15 PM): Staples now has the Amazon Fire TV for $84 shipped.
Update: The below $35 Roku 1 is now sold out, but you can grab a refurbished model at Newegg for $29.99 shipped right now.
As part of its 1-day home theater sale, Best Buy is discounting several streaming media players and Blu-ray players. Here’s our top picks:
Updates:
Walmart is kicking off a Cyber Monday sale next Monday (August 4th), but is already starting to offer rollbacks on certain items like the Roku 1 streaming box for $39 shipped. That’s $21 under the original price, $10 under the average selling price, and the lowest price we can find on a brand new unit. This is just $4 more than the lowest all-time refurbished price we’ve seen.
It features full 1080p HD streaming from over 1000 of the most popular media channels like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, HBO GO and MGo. This deal also comes with 2 months of free Hulu Plus, a remote, two AAA batteries, a power adapter and a 90 day warranty from Roku.
The Roku 1 streaming box has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 900 amazon customers.
You can pick up the Roku 2 (2013 Model) for $40 + $5 shipping. That’s $35 under the regular new price, and the lowest refurbished price we can find. Lastly, Woot has the Roku 1 for $29.99 + $5 shipping. That’s $25 under the regular new price, $5 under Amazon refurbs, and matching lowest we’ve seen a factory reconditioned unit go for.
Roku features:
With both the Roku 2 and 3, you’ll get a “remote with headphone jack for private listening” and access to iOS and Android apps so you can “stream your music and photos from your phone or tablet to your HDTV.”
Today’s deals all come with a 90 day warranty directly from Roku and each of the above boxes have at least scored a 4/5 stars or higher from hundreds of Amazon customers. Note the $5 shipping is a flat fee at Woot, meaning your whole order comes for that price regardless of how many items are in your cart.
Unlike its predecessor that only worked with Roku-ready TVs, the new streaming player is compatible with all HDMI-equipped HDTVs. It is about the size of a thumb drive and fits discreetly into an HDMI port, which creates a “streamlined look that’s ideal for wall-mounted TVs.”
Just like its bigger brothers, this diminutive gadget packs “more channels and genres than any other TV streaming device.”
Once plugged in, the Roku Streaming Stick lets consumers start streaming from more than 1,200 channels (more than 750 channels in Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland) of movies, TV episodes, music, news, sports, kids’ shows and free programming…
Users can navigate this seemingly endless sea of content with the included remote control or any iOS/Android mobile device equipped with the free Roku apps. These same apps can also cast locally stored
The new Roku streaming stick is available for preorder from Amazon, Roku and other authorized dealers.
Full press release follows:
Upgrade your entertainment setup in one fell swoop with this Amazon bundle. From now until February 22nd, you can save an additional $50 when you purchase a Slingbox 350 and Roku 2 streaming media player at the same time.
The total list price for each product bought individually is $260, but right now Amazon is taking $31 off the Slingbox and $10 off the Roku, which yields a total out the door cost of $167.99 after the extra $50 is taken off. That’s less than the list price for just the Slingbox. No promo code is necessary. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout one you add both products to your cart. Slingbox 500 (includes built-in WiFi) is also eligible for this promotion.
The Slingbox 350 streams live TV in full HD 1080p HD resolution to your laptop, smartphone, or tablet and the Roku 2 provides instant access to over 1,000 streaming channels.
Just like Roku streaming players, Roku TV will have full access to the Roku Channel Store filled with more than 31,000 movies and 1,200 channels that feature TV shows and live sports plus news, music, kids, food, science, tech, fitness, foreign language and other programming
Smart TVs have traditionally lacked a great user interface so hopefully the Roku TV will buck that trend and deliver an improved TV experience.
Roku TV will be available this fall in sizes ranging from 32 to 55 inches. No pricing information was available at press time.
In the meantime, you can take advantage of a special offer to get streaming media on your current TV right now. Get a Roku 1 player for just $49.99. That’s only $2 over the best price ever.
RitzCameras via eBay daily deals is offering the 3M portable wireless projector w/ Roku streaming stick for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s 50% below retail and a match for best price ever. The projector includes a Roku streaming stick that allows you to stream your favorite online content including: Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu PLUS…
Amazon is offering the recently-released Roku 2 streaming media player w/ private listening mode for $58 with free shipping. That’s a drop of $22 off the retail price and the lowest we have ever seen by $16. It features access to over 1,000 entertainment channels in full 1080p HD, extended-range wireless, and new sleek design. Rated…
Newegg’s Black Friday deals have now gone live. There are some solid discounts on everything from HDTVs and streaming boxes to hard drives, games, headphones and displays. These deals are selling out quick so jump on them while you can. We have put together some of the notable discounts available below. You can pick up…
TigerDirect is next is the long line of leaked Black Friday ads. Yesterday Walmart announced that it would be price matching various other retailers a week ahead of time, and now we get a look at what TigerDirect will have to offer.
As you can see in the Black Friday flyer below, TigerDirect’s deals will span from HD TVs and PCs to gaming and headphone deals. Many of the deals will require mail-in rebates, but there are some decent discounts to be had. Some notable deals include, Logitech UE6000 headphones for $70, last-gen games starting from $5 and a Roku 2XS for $40 with a mail-in rebate.
In the mean time you can check out the TigerDirect Early Black Friday sale currently running right now.
The Black Friday deals are already starting to become available, so be sure to keep a close an eye on Toys as the holiday gets closer. Check out more of TigerDirect’s leaked Black Friday ad below:
