Roku Streaming Stick 4K guide Description
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1 Roku R1042 Streaming Stick 4K
2 Tips for better Wi-Fi® performance
3 Common questions
4 What’s included
5 Let’s get started
6 Important Product Information Safety Precautions
7 Limited Warranty & Warranty Service Process
8 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
9 Documents / Resources
9.1 References
10 Related Posts
Common questions
Why do I need to create a Roku account?
You’ll need a Roku account to stream, add channels, easily manage subscriptions, rent movies, and more.
Why do I need to enter a credit card?
Saving a payment method makes it easy to rent or buy movies, subscribe to popular channels, and start free trials in just a click. No charges will be made without your authorization.
What type of voice commands can I use with this remote?
“Play classic rock”
“Turn captions on”
“Launch The Roku Channel”
“Skip 30 seconds”
“Show me action movies”
Visit go.roku.com/rss4k for more information
One-minute review
The Roku Streaming Stick (2021) isn’t quite the massive overhaul we were expecting for Roku’s popular mid-range streaming stick, but it does offer some nice upgrades like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well as a new processor that should speed up the startup process.
That faster processor means that apps will load faster and switch seamlessly, while the improved Roku mobile app is more helpful when you’re not right next to your streaming stick. Last but not least, the Stick’s unique selling point - longer Wi-Fi range - remains intact and as functional as ever.
There are a few sticking points worth mentioning. For one, this is still the same ol' Roku that you remember from five years ago. The UI is practically unchanged outside of a few sections, and you'll still have to individually open every app to see what new shows and movies are available. Considering that similarly-spec'd devices like the Chromecast with Google TV are the same price, that's a bit of a bummer, but it doesn't prevent the Roku Streaming Stick from being a rock-solid value.
1 Roku R1042 Streaming Stick 4K
2 Tips for better Wi-Fi® performance
3 Common questions
4 What’s included
5 Let’s get started
6 Important Product Information Safety Precautions
7 Limited Warranty & Warranty Service Process
8 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
9 Documents / Resources
9.1 References
10 Related Posts
Common questions
Why do I need to create a Roku account?
You’ll need a Roku account to stream, add channels, easily manage subscriptions, rent movies, and more.
Why do I need to enter a credit card?
Saving a payment method makes it easy to rent or buy movies, subscribe to popular channels, and start free trials in just a click. No charges will be made without your authorization.
What type of voice commands can I use with this remote?
“Play classic rock”
“Turn captions on”
“Launch The Roku Channel”
“Skip 30 seconds”
“Show me action movies”
Visit go.roku.com/rss4k for more information
One-minute review
The Roku Streaming Stick (2021) isn’t quite the massive overhaul we were expecting for Roku’s popular mid-range streaming stick, but it does offer some nice upgrades like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well as a new processor that should speed up the startup process.
That faster processor means that apps will load faster and switch seamlessly, while the improved Roku mobile app is more helpful when you’re not right next to your streaming stick. Last but not least, the Stick’s unique selling point - longer Wi-Fi range - remains intact and as functional as ever.
There are a few sticking points worth mentioning. For one, this is still the same ol' Roku that you remember from five years ago. The UI is practically unchanged outside of a few sections, and you'll still have to individually open every app to see what new shows and movies are available. Considering that similarly-spec'd devices like the Chromecast with Google TV are the same price, that's a bit of a bummer, but it doesn't prevent the Roku Streaming Stick from being a rock-solid value.
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