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Roku - Streaming Stick (2016 Model) - Black
Roku - Streaming Stick (2016 Model) - Black
Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 
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Cheaper Than Cable, But a Few Problems
on February 18, 2017
Posted by: Brooke
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Roku Streaming Stick is an excellent alternative to the Amazong Fire Stick or the Google Chrome Stick, and more often than not, you receive an abundance of choices you couldn't get with the latter devices. I like Roku because it allows access to a variety of streaming services (both free and paid), and with my limited taste in movies and television, it is much cheaper than purchasing a cable subscription. However, I have noticed a few problems with the Roku Streaming Stick. The stick itself, first off, must also be attached to a USB cable in order to be accessed, completely defeating the purpose of the HDMI stick component in the first place. That is entirely my fault, I suppose, for not researching the device prior to purchase. There are two options for connecting the USB device - directly through the television's USB or through an outlet and its corresponding component. I opted for the television port, as there are few outlets near my television. It worked for a while, but then the stick needed to be charged. I charged the Stick via outlet for several hours before connecting it back to the televisions USB port, and within a half hour the remote (which connects to the Stick and won't work unless the Stick is charged) would not work. I rearranged items nearest the television to allow access to the outlet so it could charge while plugged in to the TV, and now the entire system fails to work if it's not plugged in to the outlet. An additional problem associated with outlet usage is that the stick will continue streaming even if the television is off (which it isn't supposed to do), so I have to fumble around until I can unplug the device. It's a greater hassle than it should be. Lastly, the remote does NOT retain battery life well, so make sure you stock up on AAAs!
My Best Buy number: 4272200717
My Best Buy number: 4272200717
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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