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IR remote
2 x AA batteries
A/V cable
A/C Power adapter
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2 x AA batteries
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By RAY
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this principally to stream Netflix to an almost 20 year old CRT TV which has only scart and standard AV connections (the red, white and yellow jack sockets)as an alternative to spending several hundred pounds on a new HD ready TV.
What can I say - after a very straightforward setting up process (you need to use a credit card or Paypal to set up a Roku account but this is only used in the event you opt for premium products) this little gadget worked right out of the box. It found my network immediately and connected to it once I had input the password. I then logged into my Netflix account and was very quickly streaming movies on my ancient telly, with absolutely no stuttering or buffering problems, all was smooth, just like watching a DVD. No doubt streaming performance is down to a decent wireless connection - the connection to my router was strong and robust and as yet I have had no issues (Sky is my internet provider). My screen is 66 cm so the 720p picture that the Roku puts out was perfectly suited - very crisp, surprisingly so, in fact. The sound quality of the stream was excellent too. The 3 jacks from the TV go into a composite single jack into the Roku box, so very simple to hook up. I had no difficulty with TV formats as one reviewer has mentioned previously, the box went into UK PAL mode immediately. I did have to change the settings to switch from US timezones but that is very easy to do.
The user interface is simple, if a tad clunky, reminiscent of an old 1980's arcade game and whilst it is a bit slow to move around it works ok. It is very easy to add free or premium channels and to switch between them. The small remote sits very easyily in the hand and with the limited number of control buttons it is very simple to use.... Read more ›
What can I say - after a very straightforward setting up process (you need to use a credit card or Paypal to set up a Roku account but this is only used in the event you opt for premium products) this little gadget worked right out of the box. It found my network immediately and connected to it once I had input the password. I then logged into my Netflix account and was very quickly streaming movies on my ancient telly, with absolutely no stuttering or buffering problems, all was smooth, just like watching a DVD. No doubt streaming performance is down to a decent wireless connection - the connection to my router was strong and robust and as yet I have had no issues (Sky is my internet provider). My screen is 66 cm so the 720p picture that the Roku puts out was perfectly suited - very crisp, surprisingly so, in fact. The sound quality of the stream was excellent too. The 3 jacks from the TV go into a composite single jack into the Roku box, so very simple to hook up. I had no difficulty with TV formats as one reviewer has mentioned previously, the box went into UK PAL mode immediately. I did have to change the settings to switch from US timezones but that is very easy to do.
The user interface is simple, if a tad clunky, reminiscent of an old 1980's arcade game and whilst it is a bit slow to move around it works ok. It is very easy to add free or premium channels and to switch between them. The small remote sits very easyily in the hand and with the limited number of control buttons it is very simple to use.... Read more ›
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By J. O'Boyle
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the Roku for viewing Netflix because my smart TV does not have the Netflix app, and I also wanted to be able to shift it through to the TV in the kitchen where I watch a lot of TV shows when I do the dishes. So I am going to review the Netflix side of the device as I think for UK consumers this may be its main draw (as well as bbc iplayer) and I will mention the other apps separately.
Netflix on Roku - I think the video and sound quality when viewing Netflix is excellent (even on my 42" plasma). I have been using it for months and have also had no problem with audio sync, pixelation or freezing during video play back. This was reassuring when I was using it in my kitchen as my other wi-fi devices usually report a low wi-fi signal in that part of my house. A few niggles I have about the Netflix interface on Roku... I do not think that it allows you to browse the entire catalogue, obviously you can search for a show or movie if you know the name of it (I think in other Netflix interfaces you can search by actor but not here) and the main screen comes up with new additions and recommendations across all genres based on your preferences and previously viewed shows or movies, but I have a feeling that there are some things you could miss on the Netflix Roku app if you did not know it was there, and perhaps using the Netflix website (or mobile app) occasionally to browse by genre etc would be a good idea to keep you up to date with the content. The Roku does not seem to have a "Browse All" option for Genres so I have spotted some movies on the website that were not shown on the home page on Roku, they are there....you just have to search. Don't get me wrong though, most of the content you would want is available from the home screen.... Read more ›
Netflix on Roku - I think the video and sound quality when viewing Netflix is excellent (even on my 42" plasma). I have been using it for months and have also had no problem with audio sync, pixelation or freezing during video play back. This was reassuring when I was using it in my kitchen as my other wi-fi devices usually report a low wi-fi signal in that part of my house. A few niggles I have about the Netflix interface on Roku... I do not think that it allows you to browse the entire catalogue, obviously you can search for a show or movie if you know the name of it (I think in other Netflix interfaces you can search by actor but not here) and the main screen comes up with new additions and recommendations across all genres based on your preferences and previously viewed shows or movies, but I have a feeling that there are some things you could miss on the Netflix Roku app if you did not know it was there, and perhaps using the Netflix website (or mobile app) occasionally to browse by genre etc would be a good idea to keep you up to date with the content. The Roku does not seem to have a "Browse All" option for Genres so I have spotted some movies on the website that were not shown on the home page on Roku, they are there....you just have to search. Don't get me wrong though, most of the content you would want is available from the home screen.... Read more ›
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By nidave
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been looking for a cheap way yo watch downlaoded content from my server and things like iPlayer and netflix on the main TV for ages... I was using the server plugged into the TV which, with the fans was not quiet.. I had never heard of the Roku but took a punt... I love it! I now am able to watch any of my content on any PC, TV and phone in the house or while away via the iPhone and iPad (Plex is great for this)
1. Setup
It was so simple to set up. I already had Plex installed and running on my server so all I needed to do was plug it in (I used an HDMI cable). Register the box on Roku website (which involved setting up an account) - some of the apps you pay for and require payment details.
2. Network
It picked up the wi-fi and as I had downloaded an app for the phone to control it (which allows you to use the iPhone keyboard which is a lot quicker than using the arrows) I could enter the password quickly. I have had no buffering issues so far with everything I have thrown at it. (This may be Plex which will transcode to 720p if the source is 1024p)
3. Apps
I have installed the Plex App, iPlayer and Netflix app. There is also other free video channels and verious other things but these were the reason I bought it. No 4OD but you can add that to the Plex server
4. Usage
So simple to use, its fast, the menu's are responsive and its a nice piece of kit. the iPlayer banner and widgets don't Disappear as quickly as I would like but its a very small niggle (as is the way it Disappears)
Please note: If you WiFi signal is not the best, this box does not include an ethernet port.
1. Setup
It was so simple to set up. I already had Plex installed and running on my server so all I needed to do was plug it in (I used an HDMI cable). Register the box on Roku website (which involved setting up an account) - some of the apps you pay for and require payment details.
2. Network
It picked up the wi-fi and as I had downloaded an app for the phone to control it (which allows you to use the iPhone keyboard which is a lot quicker than using the arrows) I could enter the password quickly. I have had no buffering issues so far with everything I have thrown at it. (This may be Plex which will transcode to 720p if the source is 1024p)
3. Apps
I have installed the Plex App, iPlayer and Netflix app. There is also other free video channels and verious other things but these were the reason I bought it. No 4OD but you can add that to the Plex server
4. Usage
So simple to use, its fast, the menu's are responsive and its a nice piece of kit. the iPlayer banner and widgets don't Disappear as quickly as I would like but its a very small niggle (as is the way it Disappears)
Please note: If you WiFi signal is not the best, this box does not include an ethernet port.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for Netflix watching
Excellent for watching Netflix. Unexpected onus of using it with my plex media server too. Great product and always improving software/apps.
Published 7 days ago by azzy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Read the requirements carefully, and hope to understand them
It just does not work in this rural area. Possibly because of broadband strength?
Even if it had worked, it seemes to offer far fewer options than those available in the... Read more
Even if it had worked, it seemes to offer far fewer options than those available in the... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Sheila Swettenham
5.0 out of 5 stars
roku rocks ;-)
when our Roku was ordered we couldn't wait for it too arrive ;-)
once it arrived we couldn't get it out the box quick enough lol
but oh no there was a setting up problem... Read more
once it arrived we couldn't get it out the box quick enough lol
but oh no there was a setting up problem... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Wendy G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Got this to provide netflix and bbc1 in my bedroom. Used to use an adroid tablet attached to the tv but that proved annoying most of the time, android just doesn't do netflix or... Read more
Published 19 days ago by J. R. I. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
MAGIC BOX
I recently purchased this Roku 2400EU box and am very pleased with it. It has really opened up my viewing options. It is indeed very easy to connect. Read more
Published 27 days ago by sam
4.0 out of 5 stars
assorted items
all items did as was required.coffee had great taste & was well priced as were the roku & dvd's.thanks very much
Published 29 days ago by alister mickler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value Set Top Box
Iam really pleased with my purchase. The support team have been really helpful too. Everything about has been very good
Published 1 month ago by Catherine Sheridan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Roku Smart Box
I bought this so I could tinker with my iPad , Samsung Android Phone and watch Netflix.
It was easy to set up ( although you did need to give credit card details) and there... Read more
It was easy to set up ( although you did need to give credit card details) and there... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roger Boyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant way to get internet TV
Excellent little purple box which is easy to connect and set up. Gives me loads of channels but no access to Youtube. Read more
Published 1 month ago by asocrates
5.0 out of 5 stars
So simple - yet brilliant
I purchased this to enable our 2011 Sony Internet TV to play Netflix (after Sony announced that it would only be available on 2012 models onward). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hiijinx
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