When everything in the world of streaming is a constant escalation of more and bigger, what if you just want something … uncomplicated? One compact device, one cord, one simple remote, and access to enough content to keep you amply entertained without overwhelming you — is that too much to ask?
It’s definitely not, and the best way to get there is the Roku Express, which you can get for just $20 while it’s on sale for 33% off at Amazon. If someone you know isn’t the most tech-savvy person around (or if that’s you — no shame in that game!), the Roku Express is the ideal plug-and-play streaming device to bring you great HD content.
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Just Push Play
We’re not knocking the serious multitaskers of the streaming world. Actually we’re big fans of being able to answer your video doorbell, turn on your central air, ask Siri how to cook a turkey, and control your surround-sound system, all while binging the new season of Hacks, all with one device and one very intricate remote.
But not everybody is a fan of that kind of technological overload, and the Roku Express is for those people. The Roku Express is a modest little 1.1-ounce box that connects to your TV with an HDMI cable, and also gets its power from the TV so there’s no power adapter needed. It brings you the content you want in HD, and the included remote is only used for the Roku Express. It is compatible with voice assistants and Apple AirPlay, but those are really just features of convenience much more than complications.
If you misplace that remote (happens to the best of us), the Roku app on your smartphone is a perfectly good backup solution. It’s also the way to stream without waking up the neighbors since it’s the way to hook up your earbuds or wireless headphones.
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The $20 Streaming Champ
If you have an ultra-modern 8K television or high-end 4K set, go for one of those powerhouse streaming devices — the Roku Express’s compatibility goes up only to HD (1080p, with upscaling from 720p). But do you have an older set in a spare room, or as your main screen? Are you sending a kid to college, or starting dorm life yourself? The Roku Express is perfect.
Did we mention it’s only $20? That very basic price for this very basic yet comprehensive streaming device makes it a total steal for technophobes, guest rooms, people who like to stream while traveling, or even as a backup device in case that mega-complex streamer decides to conk out on you. Grab this low price on the Roku Express now at Amazon. Â
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