Brand Name | Roku |
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Item Weight | 5 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches |
Item model number | 4230R |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Compact |
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Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (4230R) with Voice Search (2015 Model)
Brand | Roku |
Connectivity Technology | USB, Ethernet, HDMI |
Connector Type | Micro USB |
Special Feature | Compact |
Resolution | 1080p |
Supported Internet Services | Amazon Instant Video |
Controller Type | android, ios |
Color | Black |
Model Name | Roku 3 |
Item Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
About this item
- Compact stick design. Plugs discreetly right into the HDMI port. Great for wall mounted TVs
- 2,000+ entertainment channels and counting. By far the most movies, sports, news, music and kids shows of any streaming player
- Control with remote or mobile. You can choose to control your entertainment via your iOS or android device. Or use the included remote that everybody can share. It's your choice
- Send to TV from mobile. Use mobile apps, such as Netflix and YouTube, to cast videos from your phone straight to your TV
- Stunning HD video quality. Immerse yourself in the action with rich, vibrant video streaming up to 1080p HD
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Voice Recognition | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Stream quality | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
User interface | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | — |
Remote Control | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | — |
Picture quality | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | CellularStream | MallStop | Amazon.com | Jazzer Shack | Amazon.com | MallStop |
memory capacity | 1680 MB | — | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | — |
connectivity tech | USB, HDMI, Ethernet | Wired, Ethernet | Wi Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, USB |
controller type | android, ios | Remote Control | Remote Control | Remote Control, App Control | Voice Control, Remote Control | Remote Control, Voice Control |
supported services | Amazon Instant Video | Hulu, Netflix | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube | AirPlay, The Roku Channel, Netflix, Disney plus, Apple TV plus, ESPN, epix, Google Play, Spotify, abc, HBO, Pandora, Showtime |
weight | 0.31 pounds | 0.3 pounds | 5.9 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 0.9 ounces | 7.9 ounces |
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ASIN | B00UJ3IULO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #110,769 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #589 in Streaming Media Players |
Date First Available | July 13, 2017 |
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Roku 3 is the fastest, most powerful Roku player. Enjoy more than 2,000 streaming channels offering access to 250,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus games, music, sports, and more*. The included enhanced remote offers voice search, headphones for private listening, point anywhere ease of use, and motion control for gaming. Search the widest selection of channels and get automatic updates on new movies. Enjoy up to 1080P stunning HD video* as well as Ethernet, USB, and microSD card ports.
*Some channels require payment. Channel availability can change and varies by country. Availability of 1080p HD video limited by channel provider and speed of broadband connection.
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, speed and streaming of the standalone streaming media player. For example, they mention that it works exceptionally well, it responds quickly to WiFi and that it streams in HD. They also like the voice search, and remote control. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the streaming media player. They mention that it works exceptionally well, is actually useful, and has lots of functionality. Some say that the application for smartphones works well, and that it helps with a budget.
"...When I tested it out, it seemed to work well with nice, clear, synchronized audio...." Read more
"...Works great, tested it with DJ several times and it’s spot on. e. Phone Apps – free Roku app that lets me control the Roku, and has a full..." Read more
"...For its primarly purpose, the Roku does this very well...." Read more
"...It also works with your handheld mobile devices, you can project your phone screen to your big screen the same way and enjoy all the contents from..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the Roku 3 to be very easy. They mention that it's simple, easy to hook up, and fast. Customers also appreciate the convenience and ease of use. They say it alleviates the extra steps required with Chromecast, and that it works seamlessly with their laptop.
"...They aren't even comparable. The interface on the Roku is so much easier to use - admittedly, less flashy than the Apple system, but frankly I don't..." Read more
"...a. Very simple, not a crazy amount of buttons, small but fits in your hand well...." Read more
"...Setup was quick and easy, and the improvements in this model are immediately obvious. It is FAST!..." Read more
"...The interface is easy to get the hang of and, for the most part, intuitive and I particularly like the option to do a voice search across channels..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the Roku 3 streaming media player. They say it has a great processing speed and doesn't notice any lag. They also say it responds quickly to WiFi, and runs smoothly. Customers also like the fast navigation and responsiveness of the remote. They mention that the performance is much better, and the HD video quality starts almost immediately at full HD.
"...happens immediately at the touch of a button. a. Also super fast is the FF/Rewind/etc. –..." Read more
"...It is FAST! It loads almost instantly and the movies play straight through with no problems...." Read more
"...It is fast and responsive and is always on and ready when you want it to be.It has the most channels (2000+ and growing) to choose from...." Read more
"...The processor is extremely fast. The user interface makes accessing countless shows and movies simple and intuitive...." Read more
Customers like the streaming capabilities of the product. They mention that it's the best streaming product out there, all the streaming devices perform very well, and streams fine in 1080p. Customers also say that the Plex app is wonderful for streaming files and that there are no interruptions to streaming. They also mention that the Roku 3 and 4 have the ability to stream 4K TV and are a great tool for watching TV shows.
"...In my mind, this is the go-to feature that most improves my media consumption experience and is a huge bonus for those subscribed to multiple..." Read more
"...It is FAST! It loads almost instantly and the movies play straight through with no problems...." Read more
"...So in short, the Roku is an exceptional streaming video device with loads of stations and better content options than many other devices, but the..." Read more
"...Back to Roku..so this device is probably the best streaming device out there...." Read more
Customers like the voice search function of the streaming media player. They say it's easy, intuitive, and fast. They also say the voice command is super handy once they're in an app like YouTube or Netflix. The voice control works but only on Netflix, sometimes. However, it makes searching so much easier over using the remote. Customers also like that the Roku has a full keyboard piece for searching stuff so they don't have to type.
"...Searching is a breeze, and I absolutely love that it searches across any "channels" that you have installed with prices/availability for a..." Read more
"...Roku app that lets me control the Roku, and has a full keyboard piece for searching stuff so you don’t have to type everything in..." Read more
"...for the most part, intuitive and I particularly like the option to do a voice search across channels for different kinds of content...." Read more
"...Suddenly in the middle of a movie, it would stop playing and we'd have to go back to the menu and reselect the movie or it would take forever to..." Read more
Customers like the remote control of the streaming media player. They say that it has a headphone jack, is RF, and never fails to register. Some say that the Bluetooth remote has the headphone port and can be added to their Harmony 650 remote. They also mention that the remote is ergonomic and has quick access buttons.
"...Unlike a few other reviews, I find the buttons on the remote perfectly adequate - they're easy to click and it's clear that you've clicked a..." Read more
"...Has direct buttons for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and RDIO or whatever it’s called (a music channel/app). b. Takes 2-AA batteries…and not only..." Read more
"...Not the biggest deal, but not a great design. Second, the four one-touch buttons are handy, but only if you use the four channels that are pre-..." Read more
"...Also, new new strapless remote makes horrendously harder to hold onto the remote whilst capering on your motorcycle or while on the roof of a car..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the standalone streaming media player. Some mention that the content is top-notch, it's a nice enough unit, and the Roku 3 interface is great. However, others say that the unit failed, crashed the entire ROKU operating system, and is becoming more and more flaky.
"...Obviously the audio isn't going to be hi-fi, but the quality was decent enough, and if needed I would have no trouble using this part of the..." Read more
"...It was perfect, classic Tetris played the way it’s supposed to be played...." Read more
"...reasonably well, but I have noticed that the service does experience a bit of down time occasionally.)..." Read more
"...With the Roku app on your smart phone, you can also display your photos on the TV screen, and you can play your music...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the streaming media player. Some mention that it's easy to navigate, access, and browse through the many options. The menu is straight forward, and they can rearrange apps to the order they want. However, others say that the setup is maddening, frustrating, clumsy, and not as intuitive as it could be. They also say that it often hangs and becomes unresponsive.
"...Interface were smooth/sleek and easy to navigate, you can set your own home screen for even more simple navigation to frequent use contents...." Read more
"...The Roku UI is lacking. It is not as intuitive as it could be and most of that comes down to the aforementioned lack of channel integration...." Read more
"...The Roku's remote didn't rely on IR, was very ergonomic, and had a headphone port that I used fairly often...." Read more
"...The processor is extremely fast. The user interface makes accessing countless shows and movies simple and intuitive...." Read more
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I couldn't be happier with this system. The Roku blows Apple TV out of the water. They aren't even comparable. The interface on the Roku is so much easier to use - admittedly, less flashy than the Apple system, but frankly I don't really care as long as it's more functional (and it is). Searching is a breeze, and I absolutely love that it searches across any "channels" that you have installed with prices/availability for a particular search listed for each service. My wife and I are subscribed to multiple online systems - including Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBU GO, and Netflix - so the ability to see what the price for a rental is or what system(s) a particular movie is available on across all services is a huge convenience. With the Apple TV, we would sometimes rent a movie on iTunes only to find out that it was available for streaming on Netflix. That was frustrating, but alas this problem is no more. In my mind, this is the go-to feature that most improves my media consumption experience and is a huge bonus for those subscribed to multiple services.
Setup was painless and took about 20 minutes due to downloading and installing an update. It was seamless without any trouble, with the biggest annoyance being typing in my login credentials for all of my services a million times.
Like others, I haven't been so successful with the voice search - it often doesn't recognize what I'm saying, but frankly this wasn't a big draw for me in the first place so I'm not bothered by it. The ability to use your phone as a remote is also a nice touch - mainly for being able to type on a keyboard to search rather than clicking individual letters. That's really the only situation that I use the Roku iPhone app for (and it should be noted that, as far as I can tell, the Roku mobile apps don't offer any significant functionality apart from working as a touchscreen remote - most people would probably be interested in streaming content to their phones, but this isn't currently possible).
The ability to plug in headphones - and a not-too-terrible pair of earbuds is included with the unit - is a nice feature that I haven't used too often, but I can definitely see the potential applications. When I tested it out, it seemed to work well with nice, clear, synchronized audio. Obviously the audio isn't going to be hi-fi, but the quality was decent enough, and if needed I would have no trouble using this part of the system.
Unlike a few other reviews, I find the buttons on the remote perfectly adequate - they're easy to click and it's clear that you've clicked a button.
I can't speak to the "gaming" aspect of the Roku as I have yet to play a single game on it, and I'm unlikely to at any point in the future. Apart from the most casual of gaming I don't know why that would be a draw for anyone, but it's there if that's something that you're interested in.
The sheer variety of "channels" (a.k.a. "apps" in most other systems) is impressive. That being said, I've found that most of them are for very small networks that you have never heard of and, in the absence of a very specific interest, are unlikely to ever use. However, all of the big "channels" are available, and I haven't had any trouble with any of them.
For the sake of thoroughness, I'm trying to think of negative aspects of the system, but I really can't. There's nothing that I've come across over the last several months that warrant a significant complaint. Improvement in the voice search system would be a nice touch but, again, its hit-or-miss functionality at the present isn't a big deal for me. It would be nice to be able to use iTunes to add another large library of media to choose from, but I doubt that this will ever happen as long as Apple is making the Apple TV, and that's certainly no fault of Roku. Other than this very small wishlist, it's been all positives for the last few months.
Overall, this is an outstanding product and well worth the cost. I can't speak to how the Roku compares to other systems apart from the Apple TV, but if, like me, you're using an Apple TV and are looking for an alternative, I wholeheartedly recommend the Roku. The Apple TV has been demoted to a secondary A/V setup in a bedroom, but I have every intention of replacing it with a second Roku if we start using that TV regularly. Excellent job, Roku - you've earned a new customer.
1) SUPER fast, no wait between menus, loading movies, etc. – it all happens immediately at the touch of a button.
a. Also super fast is the FF/Rewind/etc. – on both the PS4 and the Blu-ray player, rewinding was a pain in the butt and it would sometimes skip so far back or forward we’d just end up watching the same stuff for another 5 minutes to get to where we wanted instead of keeping on trying to get the spot right.
2) The menus between apps/channels all work the same. Netflix has the same basic menu format as Amazon Prime, for example. It’s really quick to move through menus.
3) Lots of channel choices/apps. You can add/remove them from your main menu as you wish (there’s one that has to be there, some movie rent/buy place that clearly they have a contract with but I don’t care).
4) They even have games. For example, Tetris. There was a free trial where you could just play the game for one level and it costs $4.99 to buy it permanently. It was perfect, classic Tetris played the way it’s supposed to be played. I saw a few other games you could buy but can’t recall what they were exactly.
5) Awesome remote!
a. Very simple, not a crazy amount of buttons, small but fits in your hand well. Has direct buttons for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and RDIO or whatever it’s called (a music channel/app).
b. Takes 2-AA batteries…and not only did they include them but they’re Duracell, not some crappy off-brand that won’t last.
c. WI-FI! It’s not a radio remote, it connects and pairs automatically with your Roku via Wi-Fi – I tested it out in other rooms, fully covered, etc – and it works perfectly every time no matter what. This was a problem for me with other remotes because sometimes I sit in my desk in one room and watch the TV from there while I’m on the computer or something. Sometimes I have to get up with those remotes and go into the living room because something is interfering with the signal.
d. Voice searching – yep, the remote apparently has an open mic for when you are on a search screen. Works great, tested it with DJ several times and it’s spot on.
e. Phone Apps – free Roku app that lets me control the Roku, and has a full keyboard piece for searching stuff so you don’t have to type everything in (not that this really is generally necessary after setup (using it for passwords was helpful) because it already has the voice feature).
f. Phone/Tablet Mirroring – I think this can work with laptops too, but you can take whatever you have on your screen (if you have the app of course) and show it up on the TV. Dj and I watched a couple movies from his phone (like from the renaissance faire last year) and it looked amazing on the screen!
g. Headphone Jack – it comes with headphones or you can use your own – so you can listen to everything without having the external sound up. Pretty cool.
h. Price Scans – so if you search for a movie to buy or rent, for example, it will show you how much it costs on any of the channels you have loaded. You may find Insurrection for $4.99 to rent on Hulu, but Amazon has it for $2.99, so you can make a choice as to which service you get your movie from.
6) It’s tiny….literally hockey puck sized, a little thicker.
If I had anything to complain about it would be:
1) Didn't come with an HDMI cable…but I got a great one from Amazon for under $10
2) During initial set up you are required to either put in a credit card or link to your paypal account. I’d rather not have done that and had to put it in at some time later. It doesn't cost anything to use it unless you are buying/renting movies, adding games, whatever. But it still makes you do that first before you can use it.
a. You can program it also to require a PIN to be put in before anything can be bought, which is nice.
3) It does get pretty warm – but I haven’t seen anyone complaining that they overheat. I’ll have to monitor closer going forward.
Overall I love this thing and will be using it a LOT in the future. It doesn't replace cable for most folks (especially those that want to watch sports, etc.) but it's a great buy. Probably my favorite feature is the remote and how well it works from any angle.
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 26, 2019
Die Krönung ist dann, dass aufgrund der verquer eingerichteten Accounts man am Ende dann einen Amazon US Account hat und so seinen existierenden deutschen Prime-Account gar nicht nutzen kann und stattdessen nochmal 99$ für einen US Prime Account zahlen soll. Weiterhin setzen viele der "tausenden" Channels eine Subscription bei einem amerikanischen Kabel -oder Internet Provider vorraus und gehen dann inhaltlich nicht. Das Abspielen von einem Media-Server auf meinem Synology NAS ging ebenfalls nicht (mkv bleibt hängen oder hat keinen Ton).
Nee, sowas nennt man Kundenverarsche. Und darauf gibts nur eine Reaktion. Zurück damit!
Den einen Stern gibts lediglich für die gute Bedienbarkeit, die wirklich flüssig ist.