Roku Premiere 4K Streaming Device

Product Description

4K & HDR streaming made easy

 

Incredible picture at an incredible value. Roku Premiere is the simple way to start streaming in HD, 4K, and HDR. Easily find and enjoy movies in brilliant 4K picture with the 4K Spotlight channel. Setup is simple—just plug it into your TV with the included Premium High Speed HDMI Cable and connect to the internet.

 

Stream what you love, including live TV, news, sports, hit movies, popular shows, and more. Plus, with access to hundreds of free channels, there’s plenty to enjoy without spending extra.

TV Compatibility

HD TVs: Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p
4K UHD TVs: Up to 2160p at 60fps (3840 × 2160) with up-scaling from 720p and 1080p. TV must have an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2
4K UHD HDR TVs: Supports HDR10. TV must have an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2

Features

• Watch what you love: Upgrade your streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 200+ free live TV channels on The Roku Channel
• Incredible picture, exceptional value: 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: Compact and power-packed, you'll stream your favorites with ease, including movies and series on HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video
• 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
• Always up to date: Get the latest features, newest channels, and more with automatic software updates
• The free Roku mobile app: Control your Roku device with a second remote, search with your voice, enjoy private listening with wireless headphones, and more on your iOS or Android device
• Works with popular voice assistants: Enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
• Share it with Apple AirPlay: Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple devices to your TV

Top Reviews

Free Movies with Roku Channel & Free network TV CBS/NBC/FOX/ABC with Locast app
by modalsystem (5 out of 5 stars)
October 17, 2018

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.It is ad supported.And now Locast.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.
2)If you have a 4K TV,I would recommend the Roku Ultra or Roku Streaming Stick PLUS.Premiere 2018 model can also play 4K content.
3)To search for content using your voice,go with either the Streaming Stick,Streaming Stick PLUS or Ultra.All 3 of these models also have a remote that can control the power and volume on your TV.

There is also a Roku app for Android & iPhone/iPad that lets you use your smartphone/tablet to control any Roku device and use your phone/tablet on-screen keyboard or voice for searches.
4)If you want a wired ethernet connection,go with the Roku Ultra.
5)If you want to connect to an old TV with RCA/Composite audio/video jacks,you will need the Express PLUS
6)The Express and Premiere 2018 models have a remote where it has to be pointed at the device,unlike the other Roku models.
7)If you are only going to buy one Roku device,I would recommend the Roku Ultra.The Ultra has many unique features that the other Roku models don't such as:
-Gaming buttons to play video games
-Remote finder to find a lost remote control
-Ethernet port for a wired connection
-Micro SD card slot
-USB Port
-Night listening mode (this lowers the volume of loud,explosive sounds and raises the volume of soft sounds like whispers.Very useful!!)
-Headphone jack on the remote for listening without disturbing others

For those who have not used a Roku before,here are some tips that might be helpful:
1)There is no monthly fee to use a Roku.There are many free channels/apps with free movies,music and TV programs and some people use Roku only for the free channels and do not pay any fees.

You do NOT have to enter credit card info if you only wish to view free content and you can always add credit card info to your account later for paid channels/apps.If you plan on viewing free content only,I suggest setting up a Roku account before you activate the device.When you reach the page to enter credit card info,some browsers will show a "Skip,I'll add later" option at the bottom.If you do not see this option,simply log out of your account,then log back in.You may have to then enter a different activation code for your device if you skip entering credit card info during device set up,but you do NOT have to enter credit card info if you only want to view free content.
2)Some of the most popular free channels/apps are: YouTube,Pandora radio,The Roku Channel,Pluto TV,Tubi TV,Crackle,CBS News,NBC News,ABC,PBS, PBS KIds and many more.You can also find a free live stream of FOX News on YouTube by searching "Fox News Live" on YouTube.
3)Some of the most popular paid channels/apps are Netflix,Hulu,Amazon video,HBO Now,Vudu,Sling TV,Spectrum TV and Direct TV Now.
4)If you are looking for a bundle of channels of live TV to replace cable TV,check out Sling TV,YouTube TV,Spectrum TV,Direct TV Now,Hulu,Pluto TV and Playstation Vue.All of these are paid services except for Pluto TV,which is free.
5)To find and add new channels on Roku,just press the Home button on the remote control,scroll down and select "Streaming Channels".There you will find thousands of channels/apps in many different categories and many of them are free.

My one gripe about Roku (and other streaming devices) is the lack of a fully functional web browser and I hope Roku will include web browsing on models in the near future.I have been surfing the web on the big screen for years and find it ridiculous when an internet connected TV device does not allow you to surf the internet and forces one to switch to yet another internet connected device to do so.

I am aware of screen mirroring function from smartphone/PC/tablet but find that a poor excuse to not include a web browser.Many people who type a lot of messages and/or emails like myself prefer typing on a wireless keyboard rather than a phone/tablet/remote control.

Bottom Line:You can now get a Roku device to replace your cable TV box & service or to replace an antenna for free local network TV.And of course you can create your own custom TV experience that simply is not possible with cable or antenna TV.
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GREAT VALUE - FALLS SHORT ON CORDS
by Melody Anne (4 out of 5 stars)
October 31, 2018

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). No, the old one is not compatible with the new ROKU device. I did however put the ribbon from the old one on the new so as to make it easier to keep track of it. No problems loading my channels in after I got done mumbling about cheap short cords and got everything in place. i am a 74 year old woman so if I can do it, so can you. Total time for installation about 30 minutes.
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Deceptive product description
by Fearghus (1 out of 5 stars)
November 4, 2018

Went to Roku website, found the product I wanted, then searched for it on Amazon, clicked the obvious link and bought. Then I ordered a dual band router so that I could stream in 802.11ac. Well guess what: this Roku Premiere is not the Roku Premiere featured on the Roku website and does not support 802.11ac. All the info is there if you dig deep enough, but who does that? I would have paid more for the right product if Amazon directed me to it. They didn't.
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Less Than Ideal
by Ed L (2 out of 5 stars)
October 30, 2018

I got this to replace the Xfinity box in a spare bedroom to avoid the $10 monthly rental fee. The only problem is almost all of the channels only come in partially. Only Bravo, Comedy Central, ABC & TV Land come in full screen. Roku can't figure it out and says it's an Xfinity issue the Xfinity App. Xfinity says it's a Roku issue and round and round we go...No one can figure it out or wants to take responsibility. Buy at your own risk with that in mind
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you get what you pay for
by Charles (1 out of 5 stars)
October 26, 2018

bought this because I wanted to upgrade to a 4k device. I have two other rokus and have been happy with them. The premiere 4k is garbage though. 4k without 802.11ac. It worked ok for the first 24 hours and then was constantly dropping wifi while everything else in the house was fine. They've used cheap chipsets and then overclocked the hell out of them so this little thing idles at almost 90C. The form factor prevents any form of cooling. The remote is the cheap one so you won't be able to control your tv with it. All in all, was glad that I bought on amazon at least where the return process is relatively painless
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Quit reading reviews and click buy now!
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
October 19, 2018

Easy to set up. Easy to use. Works great. 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. Click buy now!
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Glad I bought it
by JKong (4 out of 5 stars)
September 11, 2019

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!!!
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Smart TV...still I use Roku
by Dan Leithauser (5 out of 5 stars)
November 2, 2018

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. It is true. 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... Netflix, Amazon, and Plex.... (I also have DirectTV).... 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". In any case, navigation is the simple and the same for all ROKU's. And for me, I kept the old remote (which works just fine) because it has the Netflix and Amazon hot buttons (unlike the remote that came with the new unit).

ROKU provides an alternative op system for smart features that I appreciate and find simpler than navigating my TV's own smart features. ROKU can be pared down to the essentials, and for me reduces the number of remotes I need, along with making things less complex. For those reasons, ROKU can be great for current owners of smart TV's.
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Very happy with this device
by Claire (5 out of 5 stars)
November 5, 2018

We took out the cable box and use our Roku Premiere instead. It works well, the picture is perfect and it does everything it is supposed to do. Recommend!
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Roku premium is so much better than fire stick.
by sharon ferguson (5 out of 5 stars)
October 27, 2018

Since I have no cable just WiFi this was the perfect way to watch Netflix, Hulu and tons of free channels. It's super easy to set up, less than 15 mins.

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