Roku Ultra | Streaming Device HD/4K/HDR/Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Streaming, and Roku Voice Remote with Headphone Jack and Personal Shortcuts, includes Premium HDMI® Cable

I bought a Roku Ultra a few years ago for my folks and all it did was buffer nonstop when I tried to watch any streaming service on it. It drove me mad and I ended up just giving it to a sibling, who actually has no problems with it working for them, haha.Still, I’ve owned Roku devices since they first launched and have always really liked and appreciated their simplicity for the most part and how well they worked for be in the past. So, reading the specs on this latest model, specifically the “50% better WiFi connectivity” that this ultra claimed, well, I thought I’d chance buying it even though it was pricey. And, after having set up this Ultra and after I tried out all my streaming services that I subscribe to on it. I have to say that I couldn’t be happier and couldn’t be more impressed with how wonderfully this latest model functions for me.I completely expect to have buffering issues at some point just because any streaming service will give you them eventually in my opinion. Yet, as far as the actual Roku being able to properly connect to my home’s WiFi network. Well, this model just works flawlessly I believe. I totally am convinced of and believe the advertised, increased, 50% better WiFi connectivity. To me it’s awesome when a product that I buy actually lives up the manufacturers claims :). Woohoo!Plus, I haven’t used a newer Roku in a while and I really am digging all the new features and functions. I haven’t tried the Voice Assist stuff yet but I’d be surprised if it didn’t work flawlessly as well.I also want to say just how grateful I am that Roku has continued to keep the overall aesthetics of the device to be very simplistic, clean looking, not cluttered and just super easy to understand, especially for both my folks. I set everything up for my parents but they were able to learn to how use this Roku very quickly with not too much instruction. They are both almost 70. Which isn’t really that old in my opinion and they are both sharp as heck. It’s just that they didn’t grow up using tech stuff like I did so it can be more confusing for them to learn these devices sometimes I’ve done. That’s one of the reasons I’ve always adored Rokus, though, because pretty much anybody can get up to speed in using the device efficiently in no time at all in my opinion.Also, when initially downloading all my streaming service apps and looking at the sign in functions. I was at the start concerned that I might have issues signing into services such as HBO Max, STARZ and Showtime Anytime with my DirectTV credentials. But, that worry was all for nothing I gladly found out :P. It didn’t look like that I would be able to access a “cable/satellite provider” option from within the respective apps on the Roku itself and sign in that way. But once I just clicked LOG IN I was able to use my phone from there, input the given codes and sign up on the internet at the service’s websites and from there they each offered the cable/satellite provider feature I needed. I’m super happy and thankful it all worked out well for me with that potential issue.I should also say that if you’ve never used a Roku before. That, the fact they use such an infinitesimal small amount of electricity to stay always on (the Roku doesn’t have a shut off function.) That I just forgot how awesome it is to have everything you might use already loaded up and ready to go because the device is always on and there is seriously very little wait time to load any applications on the Roku. That feature will never get old as far as I’m concerned.So, I, of course, cannot speak to how well this new Roku Ultra will work for everyone else who buys and uses one. But as far my use has gone and as I said in my review title, I’m ultra impressed with this latest model. So much so that I believe I will purchase a second one for myself pretty soon. I hope my review was helpful to other shoppers and thanks for reading :D.

After buying a couple of Roku TVs, and realizing how great they are, I finally decided to cut her cable and convert my two ‘older’ TVs.My first was a Sony that we’ve hade for a long time and I used this product because I have an Ethernet connection inside the cabinet under the TV. I prefer to have TVs connected using Ethernet so as to reduce the traffic on my WiFi. This product has both WiFi and Ethernet so a big plus there.Installing the Roku was easy, my HDMI cables were already in place. I really enjoyed replacing the huge, heavy and very warm cable box (good riddance ). With the Ethernet connection, the install is rather boring. I plugged it in and was left to complete the installation using the remote.The next part of the install was to set up the TVs 1080p screen and the remote. My TV is 1080p and the device discovered that and set it automatically. I was very pleased that Roku remote can power and set the sound natively without having to use the TV’s remote. After years of using multiple remotes and the kludgy CableTV remote, it all works as one! I’m particularly pleased that since AppleTV and AirPlay are supported, that knocks another remote to the curb.Going through the device setup is easy and Roku will ask questions about your preferences in order to tailor some of the apps/channels it puts on your Home Screen. It takes a few minutes and is very straightforward.One thing that I really love about this Roku is the remote. It has the voice control (works great to turn on and off subtitles or switch channels, for example) and a headphone jack for private listening. Honestly, the most satisfying part of the remote is it’s feel. It is a bit weightier than the Roku remotes I got with my Roku TVs and just feels great in my hand. I wish Roku made the TV manufacturers using the Roku OS also use the nicer remote. I just love the remote, even if first timers always ask how to change the volume!Finally, using this as a reason to get deep into the TV cabinet and behind the TV, I was amazed how heavy (and dusty) that TV is. The newer TVs are so light and thin! This Sony is a helluva workhorse tho, and the picture is flawless albeit 1080p. I think it will be a while before there is enough 4K or 8k programming out there to make a difference.This Roku device is a fabulous product that gave new life to my ‘older’ TV.Thanks for reading!

I purchased this for my mom, who refused to buy a new television set that could support the streaming services she wanted to watch. The Roku worked flawlessly! Plus the software / remote is much more intuitive and easier for my mom to navigate than the TV's factory system. Highly recommended.

We have been using Firestick Ultra. We have not been able to update the apps. This is why we were trying the Roku.Positives:Fast: The response time is very quick, opening apps immediately.Voice: The voice searching feature is able to find just what you want.Remote: Rechargeable remote, either using the Roku box and the enclosed cable, or through a standard outlet. The remote also has a find your remote feature, by depressing the talk button on the Roku box and saying "Roku, where's my remote".Picture Quality: The Roku Ultra's picture quality seems both sharper and the colors brighter than our Firestick.Live Channels: So many, perhaps hundred.Negatives:Website setup: Require captcha, which was very difficult to get through. I even tried the audio captcha, which was garbled and difficult to understand.Find my remote: The remote gives a high pitched chirping sound in find my remote mode. My concern is that the sound is not loud enough to find the remote when in the cushions of a sofa.Customer Service: English as a second language customer service assistant, making it difficult to understand the instructions. Also, I do not care for the assistant's insistence on knowing my email address after the issue is resolved.Overall: I am so far impressed with the Roku Ultra. While it is expensive, the one time purchase seems worth it.