Roku, a renowned player in the streaming device market, has made a significant move by unveiling an exciting and budget-friendly streaming bundle – the Roku Express 4K with Voice Remote Pro.
The individual components of this bundle are not entirely new, as they have been available separately for several years. The Roku Express 4K box, as its name implies, is capable of delivering stunning video quality at up to 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) and a silky-smooth 60 frames per second. It doesn’t stop there; it also boasts image-enhancing technologies such as HDR10 and HDR10 Plus. Moreover, it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band wireless networks, ensuring excellent streaming performance across multiple TVs. Managing all these impressive features is a breeze, thanks to Roku’s user-friendly operating system.
But the real star of this bundle is the Voice Remote Pro. It introduces “hands-free voice control” with a simple “Hey Roku” command. With this voice command, you can effortlessly power up your TV, navigate streaming platforms, play movies, or even locate the remote if it happens to disappear amidst the couch cushions. The Voice Remote Pro also offers a headphone port, enabling private listening.
Beyond its voice capabilities, the Voice Remote Pro retains all the essential buttons you’d expect, including volume control and a directional pad for seamless menu navigation. It also features convenient shortcuts to popular streaming services like Netflix and offers two programmable buttons, allowing you to customize your streaming experience.
While we’d typically encourage you to pre-order the Roku Express 4K with Voice Remote Pro combo, we regret to inform you that it’s currently sold out at the time of writing. According to reports from ZDNET, this incredible bundle comes with a price tag of $50, and orders are expected to start shipping on October 3.
What makes this unveiling even more intriguing is its timing, coming just a week after Amazon’s announcement of the new Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Roku seems poised to challenge Amazon directly for your viewership, with reports suggesting that the Express 4K bundle will be exclusively available on Amazon’s website. The battle for supremacy in the streaming device market is heating up, but the question remains: will Roku’s offering be compelling enough to sway customers from Amazon?
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K boasts features driven by the company’s generative AI technology. This AI can learn your preferences and browsing habits to recommend content tailored just for you. It even powers the device’s innovative art creation tool. While this is undoubtedly impressive, some may prefer a straightforward and easy-to-use product, and that’s precisely what Roku’s Express 4K bundle aims to deliver.
