Roku Express Unboxing Setup and Review

Just before Christmas I found this Roku Express on sale on Amazon. This is a really cost effective option if you want to upgrade your regular tv to be equivalent to a "Smart TV". This was so easy to set up, I forgot to even look at the instructions manual. The ‪@RokuUS‬ express is compatible with all of the latest streaming platforms like; Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, ESPN+, Sling, Vudu, and MORE. This is one thing that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to someone who wants a smart tv, but cant afford it. For $25 or even less, you could bring any screen with an HDMI port into the modern age with the Roku Express.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Unboxing
1:10 Setup
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6:51 Pricing & Price History on Amazon
8:00 Outro
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[@ArtistryMusication]

I herd you say you also have a tv with roku. I just bought the ROKU Ultra for are smart TV but we have another downstairs can I run both with ROKU (I'm assuming I'll need another roku device like this roku express) I have Amazon Prime and will add Netflix and Fubo TV. Can I play different channels on each TV? Thanks great video BTW.

[@GrantButler]

You shouldn't need an external roku device if your TV is already a "Smart TV" roku's are just ways to stream content. It doesn't give you access to regular TV channels. But if I'm reading the rest of your comment correctly, if you put a second Roku device on another TV (your TV downstairs) you can access all the same stuff or watch whatever you want independently.

[@ArtistryMusication]

@@GrantButler Thanks!

[@GrantButler]

I was wrong. As long as you're connected to the internet, YOU CAN WATCH TV on a ROKU. I'm actually making a video on this because of your comment. I just found out, and figured that I'd share the update.

[@ronniewilkins5226]

I love Roku just got mine today

[@GrantButler]

They're so handy!

[@user-ie8rp5px2v]

Congrats ..Do you have to pay any charges? Is netflix free?

[@marshahawkins1435]

How to connect the express like the stick. Dont have internet or wifi. Only have my android

[@GrantButler]

Turn on wifi Hotspot from your phone, connect it to your phones Hotspot.

[@jacksoxman9000]

The only difference I see between the stick and the newer setup is a long hdmi cable.

[@cindyburns5705]

Hello Grant. Do you have directions on setting up a 2nd device on another tv to make it a smart as well? It keeps turning on my device in the room next door and not recognizing the new one. Also, I have an exercise app on my cell phone that I would like to view on the tv, will that work with the roku?

[@GrantButler]

Are you using the app? If so you'll want to make sure your selecting the right device. Also a Roku like mine can't turn on the TV, or control it Volume

[@cindyburns5705]

@Grant Butler I am using the same Roku that you demonstrated but on an older TV, and I do have the app on my phone, but it's not finding the 2nd Roku device.

[@GrantButler]

@Cindy Burns did you set up the second device already on your wifi and everything with the included remote?

[@cindyburns5705]

@Grant Butler I couldn't get very far. The Roku device wouldn't respond and I ended up frustrated.

[@cindyburns5705]

It is frustrating that Roku doesn't give the steps on how to add another device to a different TV. Ghey only say you can do it.

[@markwieland7101]

👍 thanks

[@GrantButler]

Thanks for watching!

[@juniefloyd1278]

Can I download local apps or apps not pictured on package?.

[@GrantButler]

Yes. You should be able to download and connect to almost any streaming service.

[@SadJetFan]

I got the Roku express as a Christmas gift and the remote isn’t pairing at all with the Roku and I have idea why I also did every method

[@GrantButler]

Weird. As long as the remote can see the front of the receiver it should work

[@SadJetFan]

@@GrantButler yeah nothin is blocking it , it just wouldn’t pair at all for some reason lol I have to send it back now

[@GrantButler]

@RobXploringTV it doesn't "pair" it uses infrared light. My dog recently chewed up my Roku remote, and I bought a $8 one off of amazon, and as soon as I put batteries in it it worked. No pairing needed. But if yours is broken that sucks. I'm sorry

[@BartAdams-ti6wz]

Like roku express

[@GrantButler]

Yes

[@cabbagememes2852]

I think these type of devices are really good , there inexpensive and are really reliable but I would go for a Apple TV anyway because I prefer that 😅

[@GrantButler]

I have a hard time willingly spending that much tho 😅

[@cabbagememes2852]

@@GrantButler understandable, Apple TV is quite expensive 😳 but Apple TV is preety nice, great layout great controls, and can basically stream at 4K but I think most Roku and other devices have that

[@GrantButler]

@@cabbagememes2852 that's true that Apple has great quality and layout going for them. Especially if you're in the apple ecosystem already; it's a lot easier to integrate an Apple TV. This Roku on the other hand has a 1080p version like I have here, but you do have to pay more to get the 4K one

[@cabbagememes2852]

@@GrantButler yep I agree, but if there ever was a cheap 4K Roku device or any cheap device that can play vids at native 4K, I would buy it instantly no questions asked 😂

[@reyznbran9586]

i prefer fire stick

[@mercuryman1250]

My roku express won't connect to my internet wireless.i typed in the right password etc

[@GrantButler]

That's weird, I've never run into that issue

[@mercuryman1250]

@@GrantButler that's what I said. I am connected to everything wireless and roku is not connecting

[@GrantButler]

@@mercuryman1250 can you split your network to separate 2.4 and 5 ghz networks? And then try it

[@tommywiseguy]

Some usb power is 5 volts but my Roku 3 box required 12 volts.

[@GrantButler]

Sounds like you might need to actually plug it on then

[@maurogomez125]

I connect my WiFi and all but when I do the update it resets back to picking the language? I don’t know what to do it’s just a loop at this point

[@GrantButler]

How many times have you done it? That's super weird. It should hold your wifi settings

[@maurogomez125]

I’ve don’t it 7 times now and it does the same I’m thinking it’s defective maybe I might try it on another tv

[@GrantButler]

@Mauro Gomez I'd be suprised if another TV works better. Unless it doesn't have a reliable wifi connection.

[@maurogomez125]

@@GrantButler somehow when I switched it over to the other tv it worked just fine? Don’t know if it was the Roku itself because the tvs are the same models and brands. As long as it works though and the Roku I had on the other tv works fine when I switched it over also

[@GrantButler]

@@maurogomez125 glad you got it worked out!

[@JRandHisGuitar]

You "illustration" Guys keep mentioning "wifi" but I don't have a "wifi", only an Ethernet router and a USB port on my PC. So... how do I connect this ROKU to my TV?

[@GrantButler]

This Roku device can only be connected to the internet via WiFi. You'll need to get a wireless router and connect it to your modem (Ethernet router).

[@GrantButler]

Let me know and I'll try to make a more detailed tutorial for you and how it's set up.

[@JRandHisGuitar]

@@GrantButler The 99 dollar ROKU will work as it has an Ethernet jack but after research, buying the "Express" and an inexpensive WiFi router will save 10 dollars over the 99 dollar ROKU.

[@GrantButler]

@JR Hewitt sounds like a good solution, and you'll also have the benefit of having wifi for other devices too.

[@JRandHisGuitar]

@@GrantButler TY!

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

My parents do have the express but I have the express 4k+

[@GrantButler]

Nice. Most parents won't see a huge difference

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

@@GrantButler the only difference with my express besides supporting 4k hdr it came with a voice remote

[@GrantButler]

@@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 that's a nice feature

[@swatna01]

How to search for channels?

[@GrantButler]

So it can't get channels like an antenna, but I'll make a video showing what you can watch

[@pollyhuddleston4281]

Is the house the power on and off button?

[@GrantButler]

There is no power button

[@pollyhuddleston4281]

So the house is the same thing?

[@GrantButler]

@@pollyhuddleston4281 the house just takes you to the home screen

[@pollyhuddleston4281]

@@GrantButler oh...how do turn it off and on? Or you just don't have too? So sorry for dumb questions, l haven't done roku before and l am a hard time getting it to work, l think l have it all plugged in right, l just can't get any to come up on my tv screen....very very frustrating..ugh ugh...l will keep watching and trying to get it done😥🤔😓

[@pollyhuddleston4281]

My tv is a smart...l guess l am the dummy here🤣

[@user-ie8rp5px2v]

I was given this Roku Express hd as a gift. Can i set it up? And will i be billed for anything? Is netflix free?

[@GrantButler]

It is free to use, the only thing you have to pay for is your subscriptions to apps that you use like Netflix Prime video Hulu. But just having it and watching the free shows or KZbin on it will not bill you for anything. It can't bill you unless you put in a credit card number

[@user-ie8rp5px2v]

@@GrantButler Sounds great thanks. Let the Roku watching commence. 👍

[@reyznbran9586]

mine didnot came with power adaptor

[@GrantButler]

Are you talking about the brick that plugs into the wall? It doesn't come with one of those. Most TV's have a USB port on them that will power your roku device

[@darlenedelgado2614]

I did everything but it still doesn't want to connect

[@GrantButler]

To your wifi?

[@raycarney5941]

Roku Express boxes suck. Constantly freezes, constantly losing wifi connections even though I have an excellent signal. Constantly says low power while using the Roku power adapter. Never had this problem with the older hockey puck boxes. Roku needs to do more software updates to fix all the bugs in their products. I currently own two of these time boms, both do the same thing

[@GrantButler]

I'm sorry you've had such a poor experience

[@strangerintown3676]

I had the same problem. I gave up & threw it in the trash. I bought a Digital Antenna, I get over 50 Channels. Roku use to make good product, but now all they make is garbage. I will never spend any money on them again.

[@GrantButler]

@@strangerintown3676 I'm sorry you had such a poor experience too. If you don't mind me asking, how did you end up watching my video?

[@strangerintown3676]

@@GrantButler I watched it on my computer, I was hoping to stream KZbin, Tubi & Prime to TV in living room so I could get away from computer @ night.

[@lindacheever7954]

My Roku is asking for credit card and billing info.

[@GrantButler]

It shouldn't unless you're trying to buy something/ watch something that you have to pay for

[@virginiahenry8688]

Can't pair it

[@GrantButler]

What do you mean, like it can't see your wifi?

[@mohammadahmadtallouj8243]

عندي شاشة لست ذكيه هل يصلحه له

[@GrantButler]

This should be able to take any TV with an HDMI port and make it like a smart tv

[@adrianconnor3529]

Can you watch football on it

[@GrantButler]

Yes, you can watch replays on KZbin or if you have ESPN+, or one of the other TV streaming services, you can stream with this device.

[@Amigo14787]

How I can watch India 🇮🇳 Pakistan 🇵🇰 Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Tajikistan 🇹🇯 central Asian Arabic tv 📺 iran 🇮🇷 and 🇷🇺 Russian tv channels

[@GrantButler]

Nord VPN?

[@Amigo14787]

@@GrantButler how use the Nord VPN

[@GrantButler]

@@Amigo14787 I've never tried. Just heard you can

[@strangerintown3676]

Do yourself a big favor, buy a Digital Antenna. Roku Express is a waste of money.

[@GrantButler]

But you can't stream Amazon Prime videos, or watch KZbin on your digital antenna

[@strangerintown3676]

@@GrantButler If it doesn't work, then it doesn't make any difference.

[@GrantButler]

@@strangerintown3676 true

[@marinos6467]

Just bought the 4K+. Stay away from this thing. No search function and limited apps. They even removed google play so I could not install the app from my local provider. Completely useless.

[@GrantButler]

Wow, that's crazy.

[@marinos6467]

@@GrantButler I bought it today and I hope the shop will accept the return. The cost is quite high for what it is imo. I bought it for 50 euros and I can't install the only app I bought it for of my local provider. So much for a stream device.

[@GrantButler]

@@marinos6467 what app was it that you want to stream from?

[@marinos6467]

@@GrantButler thanks for the reply. That app it is called Cablenet TV GO. That is the services of my local provider. And I do not want to mirror my to phone to my TV, that is not convenient for me.