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Roku allows you to watch free and paid video content on your TV via the Internet.
Audio feature – Roku Ultra supports the audio :
• Digital stereo over HDMI .
• DTS Digital Surround passthrough over HDMI
Roku allows you to watch free and paid video content on your TV via the Internet. TV and movie streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and others download onto Roku devices, similar to how apps load onto smartphones. While most of the content is prerecorded, services like Netflix allow a lot of content to be viewed just one day after its initial airing on television.
When Roku came out in 2008, the only streaming service available was Netflix. Now, streaming internet TV has enjoyed widespread adoption. Today, there is very little content available on cable TV that you can’t stream with a Roku and watch on your TV.
The most important of which is the Roku OS software on each Roku box is the same. This means you will have the same channel availability and user experience no matter which Roku device you choose. I’ll cover the Roku OS features later in the article. Roku also has a few remotes available on the market. While I touch upon the topic in this article, I put together a guide that covers Roku remote device compatibility in more detail.
Roku Express 4K+
The Roku Express 4K+ has 4K video in HDR with HDR10+ support, along with 802.11 ac wireless, and it’s priced under $40. These features and this price point make the Roku Express 4K+ my recommended streaming device for those not looking for a top-of-the-line device like the Roku Ultra. The Roku Express 4K+ is perfect for entry-level streamers that want access to 4K video in HDR at a great price. For more details on this device check out our review of the Roku Express 4K+.
In addition to the Roku OS user interface, Roku boxes have the following features in common:
• Each Roku version has access to over 3,000 channels, which is more than nearly every competitor.
• All Roku boxes can connect to the TV via an HDMI cable or built-in HDMI connector
• All Roku devices fully support 1080p HD video or higher.
• Control all Roku devices with the free Roku Mobile App
• Each Roku also supports wireless internet connections in 802.11 (b/g/n) as a minimum (some support 802.11 ac)
• Each Roku comes with a remote control.
