Roku

by Roku, Inc.
4.5 out of 5 stars22,808 customer ratings
All Ages
Price: App Free to Download
Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc
Languages Supported: English

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  • Performance improvement and bug fixes

Product Details

Release Date: 2012
Date first listed on Amazon: March 9, 2012
Developed By: Roku, Inc.
ASIN: B007K8RFJ4
Customer reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars22,808 customer ratings

Product features

  • Use your phone or tablet as a remote control for your Roku device
  • Browse a hand-picked selection of great movies and TV shows using What’s On
  • Use your voice or mobile keyboard to search for movies, TV shows, actors and directors
  • Launch your favorite channels directly from your mobile device
  • Add channels and games from the Roku Channel Store
  • Listen to audio from streaming movies or shows through your headphones with Private listening *
  • Cast videos, photos, and music to your TV using Play on Roku
  • Use your mobile keyboard to enter text on your Roku device
  • Follow your favorite movies, shows and actors/directors using My Feed

Product description

The Roku® mobile app is a free application for iOS® and Android™ devices that turns your mobile device into our ultimate streaming companion for Roku streaming players and Roku TVs.

To use the Roku mobile app, you must connect your phone or tablet to the same wireless network as your Roku device. Certain features require a compatible Roku device, and may require logging in to your Roku account.

Complement your Roku streaming experience and use the Roku mobile app to:
• Use your phone or tablet as a remote control for your Roku device
• Browse a hand-picked selection of great movies and TV shows using What’s On
• Use your voice or mobile keyboard to search for movies, TV shows, actors and directors
• Launch your favorite channels directly from your mobile device
• Add channels and games from the Roku Channel Store
• Listen to audio from streaming movies or shows through your headphones with Private listening *
• Cast videos, photos, and music to your TV using Play on Roku
• Use your mobile keyboard to enter text on your Roku device
• Follow your favorite movies, shows and actors/directors using My Feed

THIS APP REQUIRES A ROKU STREAMING PLAYER OR ROKU TV™
Certain features require compatible Roku devices and may require logging in to your Roku account.

FEATURE AVAILABILITY
· Roku Search is available only when your connected Roku streaming player or Roku TV supports this functionality. Roku Search is not available in Mexico.
· Searching by voice is available in English in the US and Canada only.
· The Roku app is available in English language only in Mexico.


* Mobile Private Listening is available for Roku Express, Express+, Roku Streaming Stick (3600), Roku Premiere, Premiere+, Roku Ultra and Roku TVs

** Subscription or other payment may be required to access certain channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.

For more information and troubleshooting help, go to https://support.roku.com

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Technical details

Size: 10.4MB
Version: Varies by device
Developed By: Roku, Inc. ( Privacy Policy )
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • Access information about networks
  • Access information about Wi-Fi networks
  • Enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode
  • Change Wi-Fi connectivity state
  • Open network sockets
  • Modify global audio settings
  • Read from external storage
  • Record audio
  • Access the vibration feature
  • PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  • Write to external storage
  • Allows an application to receive messages via Google Cloud Messaging
Minimum Operating System: Android 4.0
Approximate Download Time: Less than 90 seconds

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Customers find the mobile application easy to set up and use. They appreciate its quality, value for money, and free programming. The included remote control is easy to use, allowing for easy entering of titles for the search screen. Many customers find it worth the price, saving them hundreds on cable costs. They also appreciate the channel selection, streaming capability, and speed. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the remote control.

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1,733 customers mention "Works well"1,733 positive0 negative

Customers like the product. They say it works well, has many TV stations and movie channels, and the app is easier to use than the physical remote. The remote app works great on all Android devices, even KindleFire. It works better than the original remote in terms of responsiveness. Customers consider it a great device if you don't have a Smart TV, or if you are. They mention it's one of the best media products they've bought in the last 10 years.

"...the best of the choices in a streaming box since they are cheap, work, don't limit what you can or can't stream from reputable online providers, and..." Read more

"...me access to Acorn TV and many other online channels, which is great for a BBC junkie like me...." Read more

"...I was amazed like a kid in a candy store. The movies and shows are good not those junky that some places offer...." Read more

"...to get it to sync with our TV, but once it was up and running, it worked for well...." Read more

1,042 customers mention "Ease of use"960 positive82 negative

Customers find the mobile application easy to set up and use. The included remote control is simple to operate, and the on-screen keyboard makes entering titles for the search screen straightforward. They appreciate the free programming options, including Netflix and Hulu.

"...or can't stream from reputable online providers, and are very easy to use and maintain." Read more

"...It's easy to instal it picked my wifi in a snap it certainly doesn't lagg like other system...." Read more

"...Other than this, the Roku is fairly easy too navigate through and I do recommend that you also get a micro SD card for more app storage space...." Read more

"I love it! It's very simple, but I do wonder how to control the volume." Read more

815 customers mention "App quality"742 positive73 negative

Customers like the app quality. They say it's great, you'll never have to worry about where your remote is. The app enhances the already quality Roku experience. There are many free apps available, and children are able to figure it out.

"...have added a Roku channel to their feature and a lot of the apps are free too use, but there are quite a few that still require a monthly fee and..." Read more

"...Quality app and an exceptionally quality company. Almost forgot, I do have a friend who has this app and is extremely happy with hers...." Read more

"...this app was great...." Read more

"...Here is the big BUT....the remotes suck. Roku1 is ok, it uses IR just like a traditional remote but just make certain you have a very clear line of..." Read more

548 customers mention "Value for money"532 positive16 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the mobile application. They say it's worth the price, saves them hundreds on cable costs, and has no monthly fee from Roku itself. Many find it convenient at a comfortable price, with both paid and unpaid programs available.

"...is probably the best of the choices in a streaming box since they are cheap, work, don't limit what you can or can't stream from reputable online..." Read more

"...And I always buy refurb's. Low price and high quality every time...." Read more

"...You can also have the option of getting a very affordable cable subscription it cost $20.00 but that is up to you ...." Read more

"My tiny little Roku box has been well worth the money I spent on it. I've had it a couple years. From time to time, it upgrades its own software...." Read more

308 customers mention "Channel selection"284 positive24 negative

Customers like the channel selection. They mention it offers many free movie channels and old TV shows. The streaming channels include Netflix, Amazon, Spectrum, and other options for everyone. Channels are added frequently, and apps related to those channels allow access.

"...The reason to buy a Roku is that they have the best selection of channels compared to every other similar device, and they don't force you into a..." Read more

"...It does have every single channel it says. If you want more channels you can insert an sd card...." Read more

"...You can also add channels to your Roku right from the app, which isn't something I do often, but when I do add channels, I'm normally already..." Read more

"...You can go to the Roku website and download apps for all types of television and even games. I look at my favorite YouTubers through my Roku...." Read more

248 customers mention "Streaming capability"233 positive15 negative

Customers enjoy the streaming capability of the product. They mention it brings web content like Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and more to their TVs. The device streams media from their smartphones directly to the TVs, providing easy streaming through a consistent and common interface. Customers love being able to watch TV on demand and pause when ever they want. They also appreciate accessing Amazon and Netflix, but note that the bandwidth seems slower when routed through the device.

"...I look at my paid television subscriptions. You can even download free television apps. You go to the Roku website to manage your apps...." Read more

"...Other than that you are golden. You can also play back your own videos on the Roku...." Read more

"...Breath of offerings and quality of the streaming service was/is fantastic. After a week still exploring features, functionality, and offerings...." Read more

"This is the only TV we have. No more cable or satellite TV. Why pay the high prices when you can have a Roku...." Read more

238 customers mention "Speed"184 positive54 negative

Customers appreciate the speed of the mobile application. They mention it loads video quickly, zooms through menus, and is responsive. The product is easy to maneuver and stream smoothly.

"I love how fast this product zooms through menus. Set-up: 10 Ease of Use: 10 Content: 7 Build Quality: 10..." Read more

"...Walked me through set up, and had me up and running in minutes...." Read more

"...Works better than the original remote in terms of responsiveness...." Read more

"...I have two Roku1 and one Roku3. I must say I see no difference in performance of these devices. At all...." Read more

613 customers mention "Remote control"413 positive200 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the remote control. Some find it simple and functional, with large buttons that are easy to see. They say it works like a Wii remote and serves as a remote for Roku. However, others report issues with the remote not working properly, being sensitive, or dying after a short period of use.

"...The headphones with the remote is a really nice feature as well...." Read more

"...The first thing I noticed was how responsive the remote is. It works just as quickly as the remote itself...." Read more

"I downloaded this app and did not get it working properly. I gave it a fair review...." Read more

"...it does have an RF remote so no line of sight is needed...." Read more

Want to stream but like Spectrum. This is a great app with the Roku stick.
5 out of 5 stars
Want to stream but like Spectrum. This is a great app with the Roku stick.
This app helped to utilize Spectrum TV line up. The Roku stick would be better with voice command but with ours, we have to stroke through all the stations to change stations. There are also many other streaming stations available with the stick. We love Spectrum, so this app allows us to have the best of all worlds as long as it is accompanied with a Roku stick
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Anonymouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Roku 3 - Had it for years - happy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Roku 3 - Had it for years. We only use it for Roku streaming stuff, not local media, since the video formats it can handle are limited.

    Every year or so, it will lock up. A reboot has always fixed it. The software it runs is auto-upgraded. Never had any issues with that all the years we've had it. It just works.

    I hear there are over 1500 "private" channels. Never found any of those to be worth the effort to use. I suppose anyone can setup a video cam out their window and stream on Roku. The well-known free content and Amazon Prime work for us. NBC, ABC, Freeform, CW, PBS, Tubi, Crackle, SyFy, just as a start for the free/ad-supported channels. Some content is locked behind "provide your paid TV subscription" BS, which we don't have, but eventually most of that content will be opened.
    We have a chromecast too. Tried to find a use for it and couldn't. It sits in a drawer somewhere. I suppose if we had Netflix, there would be 1 use. Rokus do netflix great, BTW.

    If we do move the 4K screens, I'd buy a newer Roku for DRM content playback. Today, I wouldn't buy a Roku3, but that is only because there are newer models available.

    None of these streaming devices are as good as our home-built Kodi/OSMC raspberry pi for local content. They just aren't. Regardless, for non-nerd families, a roku is probably the best of the choices in a streaming box since they are cheap, work, don't limit what you can or can't stream from reputable online providers, and are very easy to use and maintain.
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  • BonnieB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plug and play, best selection of channels, cell phone app replaces the remote. What more can you ask?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    This Roku stick is giving me access to Acorn TV and many other online channels, which is great for a BBC junkie like me. I can see Netflix and Amazon too, along with HBO and many others. The reason to buy a Roku is that they have the best selection of channels compared to every other similar device, and they don't force you into a particular vendor, the way that the Google and Amazon devices do. Each company's stick has a particular set of channels they support and if the device you have doesn't do the channel you want, you're cooked. You kinda have to choose your device based on the channels you want to watch. I have a Sony Blue Ray player that has a fixed set of online channels and that's it. It doesn't add channels when it upgrades and it doesn't do Acorn. So, the Roku stick. By the way, there's a cell phone app for the Roku, that is far superior to the Roku remote. The app has an actual key board and will listen to voice commands. So you probably don't really need the Roku 3, unless you really need games and headphones. And I always buy refurb's. Low price and high quality every time.

    (Also, Roku will send you a free bendable HDMI adapter, if you have a hard time hiding it behind your TV)
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  • Magda V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome says it all
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    This is the best alternative to cable forget that rabbit thing and many others. It does have every single channel it says. If you want more channels you can insert an sd card. I have a 32 gb good class San disk I purchased right here, now I can put way more than 50 channels. Some are free many are available for a very small subscrition.
    It has something about everything, sports ,fitness kids, crafts home and garden. I was amazed like a kid in a candy store. The movies and shows are good not those junky that some places offer. The channels are independent and all of them have something different to offer. The movies and shows do have commercials but they are like 2 every time compare to 7 or more on regular tv. It's easy to instal it picked my wifi in a snap it certainly doesn't lagg like other system. I do recommend the highests bp in your connection that is what we have and it works like a charm. Mine was refurbished and it works like a new one since day one. I love it, I even get to watch runway shows from many places. You can also have the option of getting a very affordable cable subscription it cost $20.00 but that is up to you . If you have cable and just want to extend it to an extra room you can watch any channel that your company carries. So it can stand on it's on or you can also use it as a combination or an extension of your regular cable.
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  • Gary Benoit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Headphones work really well with the remote for the Ultra model.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    It was initially a little wonky to get it to sync with our TV, but once it was up and running, it worked for well. It's nice that they have added a Roku channel to their feature and a lot of the apps are free too use, but there are quite a few that still require a monthly fee and sign up, which is ridiculous, especially since they are still showing ads when using their apps. Hulu does have different tier levels, but their $40.00 per month offer just seems excessive, considering their live stream section for network TV still shows ads. I might as well keep cable for that price and they're not the only ones. Other than this, the Roku is fairly easy too navigate through and I do recommend that you also get a micro SD card for more app storage space. The headphones with the remote is a really nice feature as well. They do mute the sound from the TV and it does work well for people who are hard of hearing; not completely deaf.
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  • chriskirr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great app.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Great App. Easy to use. Works as advertised.
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  • A. G. Gilbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant device that turns a dumb TV into an intelligent ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Brilliant device that turns a dumb TV into an intelligent one. Easy to use and robust. Sometimes the service hangs up though I don't think this is the fault of ROKU but either of wifi or further up the line at Netflix or whoever. I cn recommend.
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  • Scott G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomeness!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Very happy with this purchase. Cut the cable and never looking back! Roku works flawlessly. No commercials and I watch what I want, when I want!
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  • Ms. Lynn Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fully recomend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Brilliant, does everything it says it does. I was up and running in seconds. Make sure your Roku is on the tv as you install. Did it all itself. Found my internet provider, then Roku which was on, all I did was click on my Roku. Done. Remote was up and running. Couldn't have been easier. So when my remote doesn't work yet again I know what to do. I will use my Kindle fire to control my Roku.
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  • Darlene B
    1.0 out of 5 stars Box previously opened. Remote not working
    Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    This item was pre-opened, Remote not operable. No response form seller
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