Roku Premiere | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player
Since we have a 4g 55′ tv i thought to invest $40 in the new roku hdmi premium player was a good idea. It really works quite well and i do see some small difference in the picture. This is about our fourth roku device. My only gripe about this item is the cords (hdmi and power cords are both too short. Instruction says to use the cords sent with the item. Since my hdmi input is on one side of the television and my power source (yes we have power strips) is on the other side my only option was to mount the roku itself in the middle of the tv on the bottom. We do have a sound bar in front of the tv, but it does not seem to interfere with the use of the remote. I would advise mounting this roku on something as it is very small and very light, it is about the width of two of my long slender fingers and no longer. I don’t particularly like the remote as much as my old one. It is lighter and less buttons (ok button is in the middle of the cross arrows).
I ‘ve used roku for years,including several different models. The best recent thing of note is roku has recently released the roku channel,which has hundreds of free movies. Org app gives you free local broadcast stations cbs,nbc,fox,abc and pbs. Locast now offers local tv network broadcasts for new york,boston,chicago,houston,dallas,denver areas and plans to add many more cities. This means many folks will no longer need antennas to watch local networks for free. Roku has just about every app you can imagine (youtube/pandora/netflix/amazon/hulu/hbo now) plus tons of more apps in many different categories. Roku premiere 2018 works fine,but you need to point the remote at the device,unlike other roku models. Here are some points to consider when deciding on which model of roku to buy:1)if you need to connect by wifi in a room far away from your wifi router,i would recommend the roku streaming stick plus or roku ultra.
Honestly, i am heavy roku streaming player user. Bought this roku premiere with the sofabaton r2 together this time, because what the last r2 functioned truly impressed me. Apart from replacing my original roku remote, it’s easy to program the upper r2 (which works as the universal remote, isn’t it amazing?) from my tv, soundbar remotes all in 1 remote. These 2 really should get married because they truly hit it off. Now i am able to stream anything from the roku and don’t have to switch between several remotes to turn on tv and sound bar.
I recently purchased a new 4k smart tv. The funny part happened when i had my first potential purchaser for my old smart tv came to look. The old tv needed a software update. ‘i have never used the smart features, preferring roku’ was my answer to be unprepared for the demo. With a surround system, allowing hdmi passthrough/routing i prefer to have my smart features outside of the tv. As i read through reviews of new 4k tv’s before purchasing, i realized that many operational issues that i observed on my sibling’s tv (sony with an android based os) requiring periodic reboots are related to the os and apps. Additionally, others were concerned about viewer monitoring via the google based os. Personally i care less about voice and motion controls, and more about the only three smart apps i really use. . So another roku was part of the plan. When i set up the new tv, i ignored messages to initialize via a google account, and went manual. I purchased a new 4k roku the next day. It works as well as the prior roku. Set-up was a breeze with a wireless network. Most surprising was the upgraded app friendliness. As an example, netflix detected a new 4k set-up and asked me if i wanted to upgrade my plan to 4k for a couple more dollars a month. Some people might find that unwanted, but for me, i had already planned on it anyway. So it was super convenient to hit ‘yes’.
I have been using roku since they first came out and every version gets better. This one will not dissappoint. I have owned many of them and right now i have 3 of this model in my house. I cut the cord a year ago and it’s nearly impossible to do that without a roku.
From the manufacturer
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| Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player 4K/HD/HDR 2019 with Premium JBL Headphones | Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote | Roku Premiere HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player with Simple Remote and HDMI Cable | Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player 2019 | |
| Access to 500,000+ movies and TV episodes, with search across 1,000+ top channels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect to TV via | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI (Premium HDMI cable included) | HDMI |
| Picture quality | 1080p HD, 4K UHD up to 2160p at 60 fps, HDR 10, HLG | 1080p HD, 4K UHD up to 2160p at 60 fps, HDR 10, HLG | 1080p HD, 4K UHD up to 2160p at 60 fps, HDR 10, HLG | Up to 1080p HD |
| Supported Audio | DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio and Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI, Digital stereo over HDMI | DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio and Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI, Digital stereo over HDMI | DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio and Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI, Digital stereo over HDMI | DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio and Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI, Digital stereo over HDMI |
| Voice remote with TV power and volume buttons | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Works with Alexa and the Google Assistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internet connectivity | 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless | 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless | 802.11bgn single-band wireless | 802.11bgn single-band wireless |
| Long-range wireless receiver for up to 4x the range | ✓ | |||
| JBL headphones, remote finder, personal shortcut buttons, headphone jack, microSD/USB/Ethernet ports | ✓ | |||
| Free Roku mobile app to control your player, watch The Roku Channel, use private listening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Features and Spesification
- New! Disney+ and Apple TV are now streaming on all Roku devices, Power input is between 5V – 1A
- Incredible picture, incredible value: Experience your favorite TV in stunning detail and clarity—whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color
- Tons of power, tons of fun: Snappy and responsive, you’ll stream your favorites with ease—from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix, to cable alternatives like Sling, enjoy the most talked-about TV across thousands of channels
- Setup is a cinch: Plug it in with the included Premium High Speed HDMI Cable, connect to the internet, and start streaming—it’s that simple
- Simple remote: It’s got everything you need to start streaming, plus shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels
- Automatic software updates: Get the most up-to-date software and new features without even thinking about it
- Private listening on mobile: Use the free Roku mobile app to pump up the volume on your shows without disturbing the house
- Endless entertainment: Stream what you love, including free TV, live news, sports, and more; Never miss the most talked-about events, award-winning shows, latest blockbuster hits, and more—It’s easy to stream what you love and cut back on cable bills
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