Roku Streaming Stick Universal Remote

The Roku Streaming Stick + is fantastic, you can use the remote for everything!

I previously had one of the first Roku models and with my room so far from the router it wasn't streaming properly anymore. The Streaming Stick + was a HUGE difference! I now have fast, high quality streaming. Even the picture quality on my TV looks better. The remote has voice search which is soooo much faster and easier than manually typing out what I'm looking for. The remote also controls the volume and on/off function on my TV so I can do everything with one remote. I was blown away with how much I love my new Roku Streaming Stick +

I love the streaming stick but I wish the remote had the Roku Remote Pro features (volume controls and rechargeable batteries). This remote should be standard

I've had a Roku streaming stick for several years. But I love only having to worry about one remote. I love it.

Love the roku streaming stick+ that I purchased. I had a roku 1 and moved it to a bedroom. The only thing I could wish for is a mute button on the remote. I am a senior citizen and have to mute the TV when the phone rings. Otherwise I absoulutly love it.

I have been using Roku devices for many years. In the past, there was always a few glitches here and there that would show up while using them. This started showing major improvement with the Roku 3 that I purchased and then last with the model 3600 streaming stick. Now the hardware is not only fast in the menus but reliable and stable as well. Picture quality is as good as any streaming device I have owned and I have used many. The new remote control with voice, TV power and volume controls are a great upgrade from the 3600 model streaming stick. I can now watch TV with one remote control and that is very handy. If I could change anything it would be the integration of a TV guide type of application, such as the TV app on the Apple TV. There is a version of this on the remote app, but it is not as detailed as the version I have used on Apple TV. It would be nice to have this type of thing visible on the device and not just on the app. I suspect Roku will create something like this in the future. They are a responsive company that cares about the customer experience. What makes this a 5-star device though is the quality matched with the price. The closest competitor is a Fire TV, but they push you more toward the Amazon content while Roku is content agnostic with all but iTunes available to access. The menus are prettier on Fire TV, but the simplicity of access better on the Roku. I would argue that the quality and stability of the software is better as well. Overall this is a great device that gives you 4K without breaking your budget to do so. The fact that it does all of this with a simplistic and reliable platform makes it even better.

We upgraded to the streaming stick plus from the Roku 3 in order to gain access to 4K programming and have a remote that powers on our TV in order to reduce remote clutter. It’s also a little faster than the 3.

Upgraded from Roku stick and have enjoyed the new streaming experience!

I have only had the Roku® Streaming Stick®+ (model 3810) two weeks, so I can’t give a long-term, comprehensive review. I can share my limited experience though, which is positive. Initial setup was straightforward and painless. Apps for all of the streaming services associated with my Roku account were automatically installed. The ability of the Stick+ to control TV power and volume is a nice feature. I have used it on two Samsung TVs and it automatically detected and synced with each, and didn’t require entering codes or fiddling around. I have two other Roku devices, an original Streaming Stick and a Roku 3. The Stick+ is a LOT faster than the original Stick. The responsiveness of the Stick+ isn’t noticeably different from the Roku 3 (which is acceptable). The picture quality is good. I only have 10 mbps internet service, but I have not experienced buffering or any other performance issues. Even when another another device is streaming HD content, both streams work without a hitch. So far it appears to be more robust than a FireTV stick I had (that I gave to a daughter), which often buffered when another stream was active. Unscientific observation, but that’s the way it appears to me using the “eye-test”. The bottom line is that I am happy with the Stick+. When I purchased it I actually wanted a hardwired (ethernet) device, but there were none available locally so I went with the Stick+. So far I have no regrets having done so, and I have no reservations in recommending it.

This is my fourth or fifth Roku device and my first stick device. The previous model I bought was the Roku2. The Streaming Stick+ has a more advanced interface and mimics what I get on the computer. The Streaming Stick+ was easy to install and get working - just follow the instructions. I'm a die-hard Apple fan but I see no reason to buy an Apple TV device when Roku offers what they do.