Brand Name | Roku |
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Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 1.05 x 0.45 inches |
Item model number | 3500R |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black, Purple |
Special Features | Display personal media. Share your own home videos, photos and music stored on your phone with the free Roku iOS and Android app., Channel shortcut buttons. Jump straight to favorite channels such as Netflix and M-GO with the push of a button. |
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Roku Streaming Stick (3500R) (2014 Model)
Brand | Roku |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | Display personal media. Share your own home videos, photos and music stored on your phone with the free Roku iOS and Android app., Channel shortcut buttons. Jump straight to favorite channels such as Netflix and M-GO with the push of a button. See more |
Supported Internet Services | Amazon Instant Video |
Controller Type | Remote Control |
Color | Black, Purple |
Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
Compatible Devices | Television |
Video Output Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
About this item
- 600+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more
- High definition streaming up to 1080p HD
- Works with virtually any TV
- Free app for iOS and android
- Built in wireless (WiFi b/g/n)
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Stream quality | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Voice Recognition | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
User interface | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.3 | — |
Volume control | — | 4.5 | — | 3.9 | 3.9 | — |
Alexa integration | — | — | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | 3.2 |
Sold By | CellularStream | Amazon.com | Best Electronics (SN Recorded) | MallStop | Amazon.com | D.S. (We Record S/N) |
memory capacity | — | 16 GB | 16 GB | — | 16 GB | — |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wireless | — |
controller type | Remote Control | Voice Control, Remote Control | Remote Control, App Control | Voice Control | Remote Control | Remote Control |
supported services | Amazon Instant Video | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Netflix |
video output resolution | 1920x1080 | — | 3840 x 2160 | — | 1920 x 1080 | — |
weight | 0.04 pounds | 0.9 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 1.1 ounces | — |
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ASIN | B00INNP5VU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #161,243 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #820 in Streaming Media Players |
Date First Available | March 4, 2014 |
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Product Description
Plug in, and start streaming loads of entertainment to your TV with the Roku Streaming Stick. Enjoy 2,000+ channels with the most movies, TV episodes, music, news, sports, kids" shows and free programming of any streaming player all in up to 1080p*. Control your entertainment from your smartphone with the free Roku app, or use the included remote that everyone can share. Even cast videos from mobile apps, such as Netflix and YouTube, from your phone straight to your TV. And with features like one stop search**, channel shortcut buttons, and extended range wireless, you'll fall in love with the simplest, speediest streaming experience out there. The all new Roku Streaming Stick it's the stick that streams the most. *Availability of 1080p HD video limited by channel provider and speed of broadband connection.** One stop search is for movies and TV shows and does not work with all channels. Subscription may be required to access some channels.
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TV, the Way You Want It
The biggest streaming channel lineup. Access to 300,000 plus movies and TV episodes on demand. The widest selection of free, subscription, and rental channels. Though, some channels require payment method to access and channel availability is subject to change. Not all content is available in all countries.
Tiny Stick. Big Entertainment.
Fits perfectly behind wall mounted TVs. Includes Enhanced remote with channel shortcut buttons.
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More Channels3,000 plus channels. Watch what you love. Pay only for what you want. |
Take it with YouNo wires, no fuss. Compact design fits behind just about any TV with HDMI. |
Stunning HDRich, vibrant video streaming with up to 1080P HD. |
Your stuff on TVBeam photos, songs, and videos from your phone or tablet to your TV. |
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TV compatibility | HDMI | HDMI or Composite cables | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI (4K video via HDCP 2.2 HDMI) |
Over 3,000 Streaming channels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Access to over 300,000 movies and TV episodes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
1080P HD Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Built in dual-band wireless | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Roku Feed - Know when your favorite entertainment is ready to stream | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Roku Search - Search across top channels by actor, title, or director | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Send videos, photos & music stored on your smartphone to your TV with Roku mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Channel shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Updated Official Netflix App with Profiles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the variety of channels and the ability to add your own. They say the streaming is perfect and there are no complaints about streaming speed. They like the compact size and ease of portability. They are happy with ease of installation. However, some customers are disappointed with the speed and connectivity. Customers also differ on performance.
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Customers find the installation process of the Chromecast to be easy. They mention that the user interface is highly intuitive and polished, making it easier to sign in. The setup process is also simple and easy, with the included remote working great.
"...the way it is if you are committed to Apple, as it also has a highly intuitive and polished user interface as well as a number of desirable content..." Read more
"...(and the keyboard makes it vastly easier to sign in..." Read more
"...Thanks, Roku!It's easy, it's inexpensive (unless you add on 18 pay service channels), and it has so much content that indecisive people..." Read more
"...1080p HD. Pause, stop, resume all work like a charm. Remote is very easy to use and intuitive...." Read more
Customers like the value of the Roku streaming media player. They say it's inexpensive, offers a lot of apps, some free and some at a cost, and is extremely worth it. They also mention that it has the best catalog of free content on the market.
"...this is still (for me) the superior TV dongle, and is far more worth the money to me than the Chromecast would be." Read more
"...of the major networks, which is a definite must-have and well worth the cost.5) Amazon Fire TV - $99..." Read more
"...Thanks, Roku!It's easy, it's inexpensive (unless you add on 18 pay service channels), and it has so much content that indecisive people..." Read more
"...is the best streaming device on the market to date and the best catalog of free content.<b>Update: Sept 2016</b>..." Read more
Customers like the streaming of the product. They say that it streams perfectly, YouTube plays well, and has no complaints about streaming speed. They also mention that it has more streaming options than any smart TV and that it works as well as their cable.
"...I love that all of my Spotify Playlists are accessible and which I love getting lost in through the excellent speakers on the Sony as well as the..." Read more
"...Content loads quickly and streams smoothly...." Read more
"...Hands down, this is the best streaming device on the market to date and the best catalog of free content...." Read more
"...What's great is you can also add hbogo and showtime anything which is cool because not all the streaming device work for both of these subscriptions...." Read more
Customers like the compact size and ease of portability of the streaming media player. They mention that it is the perfect solution for limited space and that it fits well in their tiny upstairs bedroom.
"...One can only be disappointed by this small and powerful little USB stick if they have not properly managed their expectations...." Read more
"...and it doesn't take up any space on your tv stand." Read more
"...based on my needs (streaming movies and television) and is the most compact and inconspicuous...." Read more
"...First impressions -It is small. But this is convenient if you do not want too many extra cables, depending on what you already have set up...." Read more
Customers like the channels on the stand-alone streaming media player. They say there are tons of channels, but only a few worth using in terms of content. There are live streaming channels, and HD streaming is also very good. There's a variety of other TV channels to add, and the WiFi range is actually pretty good. Customers also mention that unauthorized channels can be added to the Roku, where as the Chromecast appears to be. Customers like that the Roks can download all the same channels that their other unit had.
"...Channels can be removed or added. The background can be changed...." Read more
"...The main reason is its vast channel offering. Period...." Read more
"...There are some sports channel options, but unfortunately not the ones we really want, so we'll have to deal with that when the seasons start...." Read more
"...As a side note: you can't add television episodes or seasons to your Amazon Watchlist from Roku (only from a computer browser)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the standalone streaming media player. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it would not work with none of their TVs. Some say that the navigation is really bad on Roku devices, and the remote has major issues.
"...One can only be disappointed by this small and powerful little USB stick if they have not properly managed their expectations...." Read more
"...Over a month now, and the stick has performed flawlessly. Content loads quickly and streams smoothly...." Read more
"...minor to some--that the Netflix and Hulu smartphone apps do not seem to work with the "play next episode automatically" feature when using the..." Read more
"...Picture quality is excellent. 1080p HD. Pause, stop, resume all work like a charm. Remote is very easy to use and intuitive...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the streaming stick. They mention that it's a bit slow, lag and navigation issues still exist, and it takes longer time to start videos on you tube especially if you are casting it. They also mention that the streaming sticks is slow to change channels and for channels to load. They say that navigating around the device seems to be choppy and it take about a minute to read the Roku.
"...Some apps do load slowly, most notably Netflix, but again, I'm in no hurry to go anywhere, and I've been long used to a different player taking..." Read more
"...The video is 720p, the apps are slow to load. But they all work in the end. Having all those services on a tiny stick is really amazing...." Read more
"...The lag and navigation issues still exist, but they become less important if you know what you want to watch...." Read more
"...The extra-short response time, coupled with HD upscaling and Internet connection make this a wonderful choice for the price...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the Roku Stick. For example, they mention that it loses connection so often, even while sitting next to a router. The remote is defective and the wireless remote tends to disconnect often. It also disconnects after 5 minutes.
"...Major issues with the remote. It disconnects after 5 minutes...." Read more
"...ROKU TECHI see, Seems like the remote keeps on disconnecting from the player, Please return that Roku player to Amazon, It is still under..." Read more
"...The extra-short response time, coupled with HD upscaling and Internet connection make this a wonderful choice for the price...." Read more
"...stopped trying to send local media to it because the apps would never connect to the Chromecast...." Read more
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The LG is a few years old by this point, and the three apps I tend to use on it are Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix. It's been my go-to for watching movies and series, but of course, the biggest problem was A: I had to turn it on, wait for everything to load (at least two menus worth before even loading an app), and then slowly work my way through said apps. Chromecast, on the other hand, was a bit of a slow load at the beginning, but for the apps it worked with, they loaded fairly fast.
But the Roku is somewhere in-between. And that's not bad. There are other reviews that complain about how long it takes to load some things, but really, these are First World Problems in a nutshell: once everything gets going, there's no real loading problems unless your internet or router is having a fit. If your TV doesn't turn off the power to the dongle, or you plug directly into an outlet, the Roku doesn't take the time to load everytime you switch to it to watch something; if you do use the USB and it turns off, your loading time is perhaps 40 seconds at most, at least in my experience. So what? I'm in no rush. And again, if the loading time bugs you, you can plug it into the wall, and it won't turn off.
Once the Roku is on, it's like a slimmer, faster version of my LG. I can use the remote or my phone to navigate; it's not like the Chromecast which requires you to be on the same wireless network to 'cast the app you want to play. If you didn't have a smartphone or a tablet, the Roku still works, whereas the Chromecast is basically useless. (Yes, you can pull out a computer, but since that's buggy and requires the Chrome browser as well, what's the point?) Some apps do load slowly, most notably Netflix, but again, I'm in no hurry to go anywhere, and I've been long used to a different player taking even longer to load. But again, once it's loaded, they're ready to go. Really, the only reason the Chromecast can load faster is that the dongle itself is basically just a mini-router; there's really nothing loaded on it before you send the signal from your phone/tablet/computer.
Unlike the Chromecast and the LG, the Roku is also customizable: visually, and content-wise. Channels can be removed or added. The background can be changed. That's actually pretty nice, considering the Chromecast won't (yet) let you even change the start screen. And the apps that work with it, while growing, do not include everything the Roku can play (most obviously Amazon). Because the Roku has all three apps I was using on the LG, that makes it vastly more useful for me.
And there's also the fact--however minor to some--that the Netflix and Hulu smartphone apps do not seem to work with the "play next episode automatically" feature when using the Chromecast, which is insanely annoying. When using my tablet, I was constantly needing to lean over and press play after every episode. Guess what? The Roku has no problem with that feature. That makes me extremely happy, even if Netflix insists on asking me every couple of episodes if I'm still watching.
Overall, for an extra $15 over the Chromecast, the Roku is much more useful for me. Maybe I'll spend the extra $50 later on for a Roku 3 and the faster processor, but for right now, this is working brilliantly. It's plugged in right below a router, so my signal is excellent, even though I do prefer ethernet. Really, the only complaint I have is of my own make; I can't get 5.1 audio because I have no more ports open on my Pioneer receiver, and I have to plug it in to my TV straight.
For me, this is definitely the better choice of streaming dongles.
EDIT APRIL 9: So I've been using it pretty much daily since receiving it, and I have a few more things to add about my experience with the stick.
First off, the remote does suck. I mean, it really, really does suck. Whoever designed it clearly has never seen another remote made in the last decade or so, because otherwise, they wouldn't have placed the OK button below the crossbar button. Nor would they have forgotten to include A STOP BUTTON. If you have the Roku plugged into the wall, using "pause" is the only way to basically stop whatever you're watching, or pressing the Home button to leave the app and go back to the main menu, before you turn off your TV. If the Roku is plugged into the USB port, the stick itself turns off, and this is not such a big deal, but otherwise, you're basically constantly pausing things and letting them sit for hours (days?) paused until you decide to watch again. That's a bit stupid considering....
...this thing can get really warm. It does seem to cool off when you're not actively watching anything, even if it's eternally paused, but it's definitely a hot body. That worries me just a tad.
Also, it sucks I can't replace the remote with my Harmony, but since that would require both IR and line of sight, the latter of which basically defeats the purpose of the dongle, I can see why it won't work. The phone app is a decent substitute (and the keyboard makes it vastly easier to sign in [except Hulu for some reason, it refused to recognize the keyboard] and to search, instead of tapping each letter one by one), but I still wish I could use my universal remote. The stock remote is basically nine buttons and four dedicated advertising slots, wasting what could have been actual useful space for MGo, Amazon, Netflix, and Blockbuster (seriously!?) logos. Programmable buttons would have been better. Supposedly the Roku 3's remote can be paired and used instead, but I haven't looked into it yet.
Youtube's app has a nice feature where you can basically 'cast videos from your computer to watch, instead of having to use the app's search function. Once you link it up, you can just go to Youtube on your computer, and send the video to your TV to watch. Don't even need to keep the tab or window open on your computer once it starts playing, either. It also doesn't require a specific browser like the Chromecast does. I'm currently watching MSTK3's "Manos: The Hands of Fate" and considering the quality of Youtube in general, it actually looks and plays great.
Really, the biggest problem I see with this stick is the remote. It definitely needs to go back to the drawing board. Otherwise, this is still (for me) the superior TV dongle, and is far more worth the money to me than the Chromecast would be.
Here's what I've done, noting there are countless ways (technologies) that can be combined to achieve the same or similar results. Final configuration will always come down to personal preference. Here is mine as it is for now, with the most important first:
1) Flat Screen TV: but the best you can afford because it is the one item of them all you will be using the most. For our master bedroom set-up we have a Sony Bravia Sony KDL-40R450A ($499, but this will not be factored into the cost since it's assumed you already have a TV, if not this one represents great cost-quality value.)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDL-40R450A-40-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B00AWKBZQQ/
2) DVD Player w/ Internet: Sony BDP-BX110/S1100 Blu-ray Player - $77.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ3EGPU/
The extra-short response time, coupled with HD upscaling and Internet connection make this a wonderful choice for the price. The Internet connection gives you access to a large number of content providers found on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Those on a shoestring budget can get away with this single item if you are not too picky about missing the benefits provided by these other options.
3) Roku 3500R Streaming Stick - $49
http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3500R-Streaming-Stick-HDMI/dp/B00INNP5VU/
As much as I adore my Amazon Fire TV, I'd be lying if I put it before Roku. The main reason is its vast channel offering. Period. Ultimately out of the thousands of channels offered on Roku, I have settled for only about 50, but they have added immensely to the pleasure I derive from the content accessible. I love that all of my Spotify Playlists are accessible and which I love getting lost in through the excellent speakers on the Sony as well as the TDK SoundCube, which is a non-essential add on that has taken the overall audio experience to a higher level. There are movie channels (both free and pay), but since I can pay only for the exact ones I wish to see, if they're not available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV or Netflix, there's no reason to pay for a monthly service. I have taken Qello up on their free offer as I love live concert movies. If it's actually worth the $5 per month, time will tell. There is no doubt that anyone serious about Cutting the Cord, would be well served by a Roku.
4) HDTV Antenna: AmazonBasics Extreme Performance Ultra Thin Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna - $58
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DIFIP06/
This ultra-thin antenna allows you to pick all of the free HDTV over-the-air channels broadcasting in your area. We have access to scores of channels, but when I whittled them down to the ones that we would actually want to see, we ended with about 15, including, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and others. It really boils down to spending a few dollars to ensure HD reception of the major networks, which is a definite must-have and well worth the cost.
5) Amazon Fire TV - $99
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC/
A wonderful product. Amazing. However, ultimately it is a nice-to-have...a luxury. That said, I LOVE this product and am grateful that something inside me was compelled to get one. So what is it about Fire TV that moves me so much? There are only a few, but they are powerful persuaders:
> Voice Search works PERFECTLY and allows you to say a word, name, genre, title, director. Anything. In return you easily find what you're looking for.
> Amazon Instant Video and Netflix are delivered, accessed and resumed perfectly. The picture is immaculate. The quality, undeniable. It is just such a joy for these two reasons that unless you have used it, it's virtually impossible to convey the exquisite usability of Fire TV.
The only downside at this point in time with respect to Amazon Fire TV is that it has few content providers on board as compared to Roku or even Apple TV, but this is changing as Amazon is in the process of adding content apps and seems committed to continue to do so into the future.
6) Apple TV - $93
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MD199LL-A-TV/dp/B007I5JT4S/
The only reason and yet the best reason we have an Apple TV is that we're an Apple family and it makes zero sense NOT to own an Apple TV. It's just the way it is if you are committed to Apple, as it also has a highly intuitive and polished user interface as well as a number of desirable content providers. Apple TV remains the easiest way to share and access your Apple content across the members of your family.
7) Google Chromecast - $35
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00DR0PDNE/
This HDMI stick simply and easily allows you to "cast" ANY and ALL internet content from any PC or Mac that is running the free Chrome browser onto any TV with a HDMI connection. Think about that for a moment. Anything you can access on the Web, you can view on your TV. YouTube viewing through the Chrome browser has been optimized for Chromecast and is a far, far better YouTube viewing experience than watching them any other way. All for $35. Talk about value!
8) Rabbit TV - $8
http://www.amazon.com/Telebrands-Rabbit-TV/dp/B00AWC51DW/
One can only be disappointed by this small and powerful little USB stick if they have not properly managed their expectations. Coupled with Chromecast, Rabbit TV is in essence a meta-search filter to access thousands of Internet content providers, representing a gargantuan amount of audio and video at one's fingertips. When you put it in perspective, $10 to effectively and efficiently search for anything you can think of, is a major advantage. Despite being at the bottom of the list, Rabbit TV is a must-have by any measure!
The final optional item that may be necessary in order to hook all of these HDMI cable into your TV is a Fosmon HD1831 3-Port HDMI Switch - $13
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GVOVK0/
This allows one to expand a single HDMI port into three and it works perfectly.
CONCLUSION:
The bottom line is that for around $400, one can feel good about Cutting the Cord to your cable or satellite company. You get access to virtually any programming you wish to consume, albeit some you might have to pay for either through a service like Netflix, Amazon Prime or pay-per-view/rental. When one looks at the cost vs. cable fees it does not take long to realize that it makes a lot of sense to save the money and enjoy your shows and movies just as much for a tiny fraction of the cost.
There are always disappointment when one finds a compromise and no doubt you will too, as I did with ESPN which one can't receive unless through cable or satellite, but in the end it is still a small price to pay as far as I'm concerned. One thing is for certain, it is possible to say goodbye to cable fees and not look back!
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The Good:
1. variety of apps available like youtube, netflix (some of the apps are US specific)
2. user interface is very user friendly
3. comes with a remote, this is where I think its more convenient than chrome cast
4. decent performance, not super fast but not bad either
5. can be powered from TV USB port
6. Remote works on radio freq, so even when stick is behind TV, it works fine
Reviewed in India on September 14, 2016
The Good:
1. variety of apps available like youtube, netflix (some of the apps are US specific)
2. user interface is very user friendly
3. comes with a remote, this is where I think its more convenient than chrome cast
4. decent performance, not super fast but not bad either
5. can be powered from TV USB port
6. Remote works on radio freq, so even when stick is behind TV, it works fine