Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ Streaming Device 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision with Voice Remote Pro,Black

In most ways superior to my Firestick, but I have improvement suggestions…
I have been a long-time user of the Amazon Firesticks. I have many of them at my homes and also travel internationally with one. I use a few applications and subscribe to a half dozen streaming services including Prime.There are pros and cons to the Roku compared to my prior experiences:PROS:1. Better user interface.2. Better integrated program guide, which is more neutral to streaming media vs. Firestick which is optimized for Amazon Prime users. For example, it works nicer with my Google systems.3. More third-party support for add-ins and customizations.4. Nicer remote control.CONS:1. Not as controllable with Alexa home control system.2. Setting up new televisions is not as convenient. Because I travel a lot, I must set up my stick with a new television as much as three times per week. The Amazon set up for this works faster. The main difference is I can control volume (and channel, but I rarely use that). I wish these systems had a more reliable way to also switch inputs on these televisions, but hotels make that complex.3. Setting up hotel networks is not as convenient. See above about travel. The Firestick allows me to browse a hotel website to set up a connection, but the Roku forces me to connect to its internal WiFi transceiver with a separate device (like my phone) to log into the hotel network. This works but is far less convenient and slower.4. I wish the remote had removable batteries (or a way to physically switch off the remote). Because I travel extensively when I pack the Roku sometimes it comes out of my bag with little to no battery, because something ended up pressing buttons on the remote. That’s inconvenient because I have to charge the remote before I can use the Roku. With my Firestick I just remove the batteries when it travels and put them back in when I’m ready to install.5. The charging cord is a bit unwieldy and yet somehow necessary. The Firestick was more self-contained. When I travel I notice a lot of hotels have a Google device already connected to the TV. With the Firestick I can just pull the micro USB and HDMI cables out of that device and into the Firestick. With the Roku I have to pull the USB-A end out of the power cable. Small difference, but it means I have to access more of the back panel of the TV, and often hotels do not make that easy.But, overall, I have replaced my Firestick with the Roku as my travel companion.

Simple, Reliable, and a Pleasure to Use
I’ve had my collection of Roku devices over the years. When the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ was announced this year, I immediately ordered one. It has been a pleasure to use. It is only marginally better than the former Roku Streaming Stick+, but the improvements are worthwhile.PROS:- FAST! I find that although the former Roku Streaming Stick+ was fast loading apps, this one is noticeably faster. Apps load up almost instantaneously.- Convenient user-programmable shortcut keys. I primarily watch YouTube on the Roku and set user key 1 to launch YouTube. One press of a button and YouTube is up (even in the TV is off)!- Volume controls and TV power. I have eliminated all of the other remote controls — I just need the Roku remote.- Voice control. Although I don’t use it that much, it’s nice to have. If I’m searching for something (especially if it’s a long title), it’s nice to just press the microphone button and speak what I want.- Great WiFi reception. I don’t run into any connectivity issues or spooling issues. It is connected to my 5 GHz WiFi network and works great.- Built-in headphone jack on the remote. I haven’t used it yet, but had an occasional need for it in the past and didn’t have it then. I’ll be ready now!- Rechargeable remote. This is VERY nice! It used to be a bit annoying when the batteries would die on the old remote. Now, if the battery runs low, I just plug it in overnight and it’s good-to-go the next morning.CONS:- Can be difficult to plug into the back of some TVs. The stick is a bit longer than the prior stick. It is slightly longer than the recess on the back of my TV. I had to wedge it into the HDMI port. Alternatively, you can buy a short HDMI extension cable, but it would be nicer if Roku didn’t have this challenge. Google Chromecast has a short pigtail HDMI cable that makes it easier to plug into tight spaces.Overall, I am very pleased with it. To make it better, I bought a silicone case for it. This makes it so the Roku doesn’t slip out of your hands, fall off the armrest, etc. I also added a short lanyard to the fabric tab at the bottom, making it even easier to grab and use.Link to silicone case I bought for the remote: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZCTFMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

Me gustó la rapidez de poder cambiar de aplicación. Su rapidez para comenzar el vídeo y empezar en vivo. Lo compré para ver mi F1 y estoy encantado.Excente producto.

Me gusto , para empezar porque le da la oportunidad al televisor que tenía limitadas las aplicaciones , es fácil de instalar , de usar .Es increíble