Roku 3

This is how you make a set-top box

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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Product details

  • 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

PROS

+ Fast, smooth performance
+ Excellent interface
+ Huge amount of content available

CONS

- YouTube is a big hole
- Can't match AirPlay's functionality
- Weak local file support

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on March 13, 2013
This is how you make a set-top box
89
By TechAdvisor on August 14, 2017
The Roku 3 is a premium player with a superior feature set to rivals. The headphones socket in the remote is a boon and the UK content selection is superb, although we experienced lip-sync issues and network media playback is too unreliable.
80
By TechRadar on January 18, 2017
The Roku 3 is the gold standard in streaming. A combination of simplicity, quality and a wide range of services make it the set-top box to beat.
80
By TrustedReviews on April 15, 2016
Roku isn’t quite a household name in the UK, but you shouldn’t count this US-based company out. It’s well deserving of a place under your TV.
80