I'm Clearly Out of Touch - Roku Plus Series TV Review

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  • @andrewrobs
    @andrewrobs Рік тому +3547

    I remember when a floatplane app for Roku was discussed on the WAN show and Linus and Luke immediately dismissed it saying "who even buys those?" I hope this video has changed Linus' opinion, as so many sub $500 TVs run on Roku OS

    • @drabberfrog
      @drabberfrog Рік тому +131

      YES! 100% agree

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому +149

      Tons of the Roku boxes, and sticks are out there as well, that can be picked up for $30 - $50, and the support life is really good on them, as in my game room I have a my main Sceptre 4K 55in, and a 27in Panasonic CRT from the early 00's for my retro gaming, throwing on a 2nd football game, etc.. but I have a Roku 3900X from a few years back, as it's the last model to support RCA composite output, and it just got the latest Roku OS12 update a couple weeks ago. Stuff like this is why ROKU is the most widely used smart TV platform, with Google in 2nd place thanks to cheap ONN streaming boxes that do 4K 60Hz HDR for $20. So yeah I really do hope they change their mind on having Floatplane on Roku.

    • @thekillerprawn
      @thekillerprawn Рік тому +47

      I don't have roku tvs but I do have 2 of those little roku boxes; one 1080p and the other a 4k version

    • @vanillabiscotti
      @vanillabiscotti Рік тому +2

      Yes please

    • @cncgeneral
      @cncgeneral Рік тому +20

      Fuckin' Luke...

  • @RadioactiveLobster
    @RadioactiveLobster Рік тому +2035

    I bought a Roku TV for my parents because it so simple and easy to use (once I set it up) that they can't really accidentally mess it up, the main screen grid has easy to see big "buttons" and they can talk to the remote.
    For older parents it's a no brainer.

    • @thewcloner
      @thewcloner Рік тому +59

      this so much this use to work in electronics at walmart and i would always suggest roku tvs for older people. simplar remotes are amazing

    • @Jessev741
      @Jessev741 Рік тому +50

      My mom needs one.... 69 years on this planet (nice) and the Source button is still a mystery to her.

    • @jdunn0
      @jdunn0 Рік тому +13

      @@treader3126 Roku started selling streaming media boxes in 2008 so I think the more likely reason is that at the time, TV channels were a more well known concept then apps were at that point so it made since to call then channels then apps.
      I think at this Roku should just change the name to apps but that could just made it confusing for those used to the existing name convention Roku started.

    • @Puddlemuck14
      @Puddlemuck14 Рік тому +11

      Yup, when my grandparent's tv went I told them to get a roku tv. (I picked it out for their price range.) They used the roku express before for their non-smart tv. So they were used to it already.
      Literally, log into the account, everything is auto loaded onto the tv from your account. So all apps. Seamless setup. And instantly they understood how to use it. It's so good.

    • @andybrice2711
      @andybrice2711 Рік тому +12

      In particular: Roku remotes are great. Ergonomic and user-friendly. Last time I was shopping for TVs, the competitors typically had dozens of fiddly little buttons which were barely distinguishable by feel.

  • @andybrice2711
    @andybrice2711 Рік тому +463

    I keep buying Roku devices because (1) They support virtually all streaming services with no exclusivity agreements. (2) Their long-term software support seems pretty good. (3) The remote controls are so ergonomic and user-friendly. Other brands typically have to dozens of fiddly little buttons which are indistinguishable by feel.

    • @pedro4205
      @pedro4205 Рік тому +8

      I almost bought a Roku, a friend have one and i loved it. But i use a lot of Star+ and it doesn't have support for this service =(. I don't think this is a problem in other countries because as far as i'm aware some of the content that are exclusive to Star+ here in Brasil are available in other services in the US (we don't have Hulu, for instance)

    • @Haloweee
      @Haloweee Рік тому +39

      They continued to push updated to my 2011 Roku for a decade. It was sluggish as hell but they kept supporting it regardless which was impressive.

    • @Klust413
      @Klust413 Рік тому +3

      Their issues with google properties made me drop them for my main screen. UA-cam and youtubeTV get a ton of play in our house.

    • @grim86
      @grim86 Рік тому +1

      Android TV is ALWAYS better

    • @geoffmooregm
      @geoffmooregm Рік тому +3

      Not being affiliated with any streaming service is the number one reason I bought one. The second was the simple to use RF remote. I hide all of my Roku's either by velcro sticking it on the back of the TV, to the wall behind the TV or in the entertainment unit. And RF remote is essential.
      We have four in our house, and they have all worked perfectly. One is around 15 years old!

  • @nekocookiee
    @nekocookiee Рік тому +515

    One of the main reasons I got Roku was because their phone app has private listening and some of the remotes have an audio port to plug into for it as well. It helps a lot when you’re a night owl and live in a house full of people who prefer the morning.

    • @Dukes3677
      @Dukes3677 Рік тому +25

      As an over night employee this is facts

    • @atharvajumde52
      @atharvajumde52 Рік тому +5

      That's a big lifesaver for me

    • @xxDriftyxx3
      @xxDriftyxx3 Рік тому +14

      Most new tvs have built in bluetooth bro... Even less latency than connecting to your phone. But that ui latency is crazy. I have to use my ps5 to use streaming services. 😂

    • @Grrrr3FKAGrrrrGrrrrGrrrr
      @Grrrr3FKAGrrrrGrrrrGrrrr Рік тому +2

      My TV has a headphone socket!

    • @DiscoDevilDog
      @DiscoDevilDog Рік тому +3

      Yup! Huge selling point when I got mine.

  • @JoshuaWoehlkeMkII
    @JoshuaWoehlkeMkII Рік тому +329

    The real killer feature of Roku is private listening. I got one with a 3.5mm jack in the remote years and years ago and have never looked back. They STILL have a 3.5mm jack (praise be) and you can also listen privately using your phone if you don't feel like plugging into the remote. It is a feature I simply can't give up now that I've had it.

    • @KyrenDinh
      @KyrenDinh Рік тому +17

      This is exactly how I've been watching things on my PS4 for years, with the headphones plugged into the 3.5mm jack on the controller

    • @thewebmachine
      @thewebmachine Рік тому +4

      Shield TV devices support this through their app, too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jobsmine
      @jobsmine Рік тому +6

      Literally Apple TV has Bluetooth that can be connected to your headphones for private listening.

    • @Kruscle
      @Kruscle Рік тому +13

      A TV remote has a feature that most flagship phones don't. Lul

    • @KevinBourgeois
      @KevinBourgeois Рік тому +3

      Agreed I love this feature. Can pair a Bluetooth headset to my FireTV as well for this but Roku's implementation is the best done in my opinion

  • @hobobbobho
    @hobobbobho Рік тому +969

    I got an OLED and Apple TV to replace a 4k TCL with Roku built in and I still sometimes miss some of the features of that thing. Their HD tv antenna integration is amazing and everything was very seamless. My new setup is objectively better in most ways but the Roku tvs are genuinely just all around great for the money.

    • @WellKnownAlias
      @WellKnownAlias Рік тому +62

      This has been about two years, but as a former Geek Squad home theater install/repair tech... Roku TVs were always nice while they worked, but they had by far the highest failure rate, mainboards, displays, etc vs anything else. At least in the time I was doing it.

    • @Pablonmon
      @Pablonmon Рік тому +9

      I also sometimes miss some of the features. My Roku TV died, and I learned quickly that you do not get access to the Roku channel without a Roku device. Not a huge loss, but occasionally I streamed content from their channels. I'm surprised they do not have an their platform extended to other devices.

    • @lonnoldhendrickson3161
      @lonnoldhendrickson3161 Рік тому +4

      Are you able to turn the TV on and have it automatically switch over to the Apple TV? I've had a Roku tv for a while now and it's hit or miss on getting it to switch to the proper input when I turn it on.

    • @aarliann
      @aarliann Рік тому +8

      been using a tcl 55 Roku 4k 60hz tv for gaming / work as my primary monitor and don’t think I can get rid of it soon! for roughly $250 during the beginning of Covid- it’s been a steal and an important piece of my setup for entertainment and work alike. Highly underrated but definitely not produced with gaming in mind.

    • @mikepatrona472
      @mikepatrona472 Рік тому +2

      Maybe if your Roku tv didn’t drop Wi-Fi non stop I would never recommend Roku anything ever again

  • @BPBomber
    @BPBomber Рік тому +348

    I was in a similar boat, but I rediscovered Roku’s merits about 4 years ago and I continue to be impressed with its reliability and simplicity.

    • @GlorifiedGremlin
      @GlorifiedGremlin Рік тому +8

      I recently bought a roku and was shocked to see its the same simple easy UI I'd used nearly a decade ago the last time I'd had a roku 😂 If it ain't broke don't fix it

    • @ModelLights
      @ModelLights Рік тому +2

      @@GlorifiedGremlin 'If it ain't broke don't fix it' Amazing how many websites continually break themselves just for the web developers to say they are doing something to justify their paychecks, isn't it?

    • @okachobe1
      @okachobe1 Рік тому +1

      I just seen Roku was making smart lights and I thought it was them trying to exit the TV market not because they are just looking for some side monies.
      Maybe my next TV will be a Roku

    • @crazyidiot5309
      @crazyidiot5309 Рік тому +1

      Reliability? Search Roku constantly blinks over HDMI. It's been a problem for YEARS on every Roku device. Fixed? Nope. Not even a thing for them I think.
      Edit: I will give you the simplistic UI though. Very simple.

    • @intrnl
      @intrnl Рік тому +1

      @@ModelLights if you have complaints about websites getting redesigned every so often, blame management, not its developers ;)

  • @zanzabar4ky7
    @zanzabar4ky7 Рік тому +143

    The best part of ROKU tvs is that ROKU does all the firmware and platform updates. You can get a TCL without having actively malicious firmware that never gets updated like their android TV units if you get the ROKU version. The only thing companies like Hisense or TCL get to do is give roku a bug to put on the home screen.

    • @Smg_Glxy
      @Smg_Glxy Рік тому +3

      Google TV is better. Roku is clunky and dated. Great for seniors tho

  • @alexw2879
    @alexw2879 Рік тому +199

    I hope Linus realizes people put the Roku stick and boxes on high end TVs as well. I worked with geek squad and it was very common to do a Roku box with a high end Samsung TV because well Samsung's smart TV features really suck, and they get very slow in a short period of time. I myself had Android TV built in to the don't TV I had and really enjoyed it for a bit, but then it just started running really poorly. Using a keyboard in any app would become a real test of patience. Bought a 4k Roku box and it has run smoothly ever since.

    • @Scout819
      @Scout819 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I bought a new Samsung 43", and rather than go through the hassle of trying to log into everything, I just moved my Roku stick over from my old TV

    • @Flynn_Stones
      @Flynn_Stones Рік тому +8

      My experiences line up with yours, I had hopes for Android TV's, but ultimately Roku has been the only reliable OS for smart TV's

    • @gnanasabaapatirg7376
      @gnanasabaapatirg7376 Рік тому +3

      @@Flynn_Stones Google tv is good tho but that's not available in many models of TV's

    • @grex2595
      @grex2595 Рік тому +2

      My parents have a TV running, I think, LG proprietary OS. It can't run Disney+, so I gave them back their almost 10 year old Roku box that is slow but can still run Disney+ better than their 6-7 year old TV. TV OS support sucks and unlike phones, people don't really replace them every couple of years.

    • @FriedConsole
      @FriedConsole Рік тому +8

      I have a stick of all 3. Rankings:
      1) Roku
      2) Google
      ....
      350593) Amazon Fire TV

  • @jonathanellis6097
    @jonathanellis6097 Рік тому +27

    We've been using Rokus for years now. They are simple and easy to use, fast, and are actually updated unlike the software in a lot of budget TV's and set top boxes. From a manufacturers point of view I would guess it's much easier to just use Roku than to develop and then have to update and support your own software. I'm surprised they are not more popular!

  • @QueenSaffryn
    @QueenSaffryn Рік тому +114

    As a person with a samsung TV, I can attest to the increasing screenspace taken up by advertisements in the OS, thankfully this is entirely skippable if you have a media center PC hooked up to it and run everything through that, with that said, it shouldn't be neccesary to buy a PC to not see ads on a premium product you bought, paid for and own :(

    • @Hman9876
      @Hman9876 Рік тому +10

      I had a Samsung tu7000 series tv and hated the interface so much that i sold it. So laggy and so much screen tearing. I returned to my 2015 ish non-smart tv

    • @teknonmy7210
      @teknonmy7210 Рік тому +1

      I bought a Samsung QNED a couple months ago, used to have an LG OLED. The ads are massive, but I only spend a couple seconds in the menu switching between my PC and the Plex app anyway. Boots straight into my PC input by default. Primo. The samsung is waaaaay more responsive in menus and I haven't had any of the stupid buffering issues of the LG (or the broken brightness protection algorithms). I still use Plex because HDR video playback on windows is awful, even though HDR games run fine.

    • @Jeffdachefz
      @Jeffdachefz Рік тому +2

      @@teknonmy7210 my cheapo TCL roku is way faster than my samsung of the same generation. Samsung's menu navigation and speed is absolutely horrible compared to the built in roku tv ugh.

    • @teknonmy7210
      @teknonmy7210 Рік тому

      @@Jeffdachefz TBF I have a pretty high end Samsung. Still miles better than the same-ish price LG.

    • @jorismak
      @jorismak Рік тому

      @@Jeffdachefz Weird thing is that my 2017 / 2018 Samsung VA panel TV costing around 400 EUR (so +/- 350 USD?) has extreme fluent UI and navigation. Yes, it received that 'Samsung live TV' streaming thing that I can't get rid of. But it also boots to the last input used, which is always one of the consoles, or otherwise you use one of the apps (We don't have a normal TV signal hooked up any more). So you only see the icon for their live-streaming-TV when changing input. I still don't like it, but it shouldn't bother me :wink:.

  • @mithos56
    @mithos56 Рік тому +256

    One of the other nice things about Roku is that they have a phone app that acts as a remote control. As long as you're on the same network, you can do everything from your smartphone, including turning the TVs on and off. If you have a roku account, you can even make shortcuts to "channels" on the phone app as well.

    • @Bob_Smith19
      @Bob_Smith19 Рік тому +5

      Works great until it doesn’t. The recent update broke it for those using iPhones above the 8. If it’s working for you do not update the app.

    • @Clarkzer0
      @Clarkzer0 Рік тому +6

      Chromecast and Fire TV can both do this as well

    • @bengoacher4455
      @bengoacher4455 Рік тому +3

      @@Clarkzer0 And Samsung TVs with Samsung Phones.

    • @astronemir
      @astronemir Рік тому +6

      Literally every tv has this

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 Рік тому +7

      My remote also acts as a remote, which is really awesome

  • @zahawolfe
    @zahawolfe Рік тому +76

    I’ve never been disappointed with roku. It’s just a pleasure to use and works reliably well. Clearly not the top of premium, but usually the best for budget and value

    • @lolololol-e7z
      @lolololol-e7z Рік тому

      the value is unreal

    • @grb1184
      @grb1184 Рік тому

      Well, his point Is that ROKU probably makes the best tvOS there is. And he’s right. This model can compete exceptionally against much higher costing TVs. Twice I nearly bought an LG OLED, and found that it was using their chaotic and excruciatinly slow webOS. That OLED may produce a gorgeous picture but it’s constrained by LG’s useless webOS. I’m just not too keen on buying a QLED version of an ONN brand TV. Nothing Walmart makes seems to be designed to last.

  • @GargamelSS
    @GargamelSS Рік тому +6

    got Roku a few years ago built into my RCA . works like a dream . the setup was not too bad and got the premium package . the support staff are great to deal with and very nice.

  • @styles234
    @styles234 Рік тому +216

    I’ve been really enjoying the TCL 6 series with the Google TV interface.
    Not only is it a bright mini LED, but during setup it gives you the option to totally bypass the google OS and use it as a “dumb” TV if that’s what you’d prefer. I feel like features like that aren’t getting enough spotlight for how consumer friendly they are.

    • @N1NT3NDUD3
      @N1NT3NDUD3 Рік тому +5

      I snagged the 55" one for 199 at best buy a few months back. Man no competition. Best deal in a while

    • @mrboojay
      @mrboojay Рік тому +3

      I also have a 6 series, and I love that thing. While mine is a Roku version it also let me skip the sign in process and treat it as a “dumb” TV, which I then put an Apple TV on. (I just enjoy that interface and argue the picture is a tad nicer)

    • @coleG112
      @coleG112 Рік тому +2

      I just bought the 55Q750 for $600 on sale and even without MiniLED, the amount of dimming zones leads to pretty wild HDR performance. And totally agree - GoogleTV OS is incredible.

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 Рік тому +3

      RIP. imagine spending hundreds on something with a google product in it. oof. So sorry for your loss!

    • @kazwalker764
      @kazwalker764 Рік тому +2

      I have the 65" TCL Series 6 with Roku, it's awesome. Using the app as a remote is great and you can stream the audio to your phone and listen using Bluetooth headphones.

  • @Atharun18999
    @Atharun18999 Рік тому +140

    Roku purposely chose to forego gaming features to save money, and they're a streaming company so focusing on watching content was the priority. Apparently they also have designs for an OLED model but not sure if they'll release one.

    • @tdring10681
      @tdring10681 Рік тому +14

      it makes sense because they would get a percentage of the subscription from streamers but they wouldn't from microsoft or sony

    • @afrofantom6631
      @afrofantom6631 Рік тому +13

      If they fix the dimming zone issue withe a miniled version, I would buy it in a heartbeat. For me if im spending ~500 or even a little more; I might as well save up like ~100/200 more and then get the HDR features.

    • @forrest225
      @forrest225 Рік тому +10

      @@afrofantom6631 check out the Hisense u8h. Mini LED, all HDR formats, VRR, 1500 nits peak brightness, 336 dimming zones on the 55" 650 USD.

    • @afrofantom6631
      @afrofantom6631 Рік тому +2

      @@forrest225 👍 will do

    • @Atharun18999
      @Atharun18999 Рік тому +2

      @@afrofantom6631 Yeah, right now Best Buy has the Vizio MQX on clearance for $509.99 (in store only for Father's Day) and it's tempting for that reason but I'd lose an HDMI port for my Roku Ultra

  • @0ptixs
    @0ptixs Рік тому +358

    Roku is a perfect example of where more competition is better for the consumer.

    • @p_mouse8676
      @p_mouse8676 Рік тому +16

      It's also the perfect example of how rebranding works. 😊😊
      I used to repair TVs for a while, and the amount of rebranding is mind boggling.

    • @0ptixs
      @0ptixs Рік тому

      @@p_mouse8676 sure but is rebranding bad?

    • @TheL1arL1ar
      @TheL1arL1ar Рік тому +12

      @@0ptixsI work in food production…and for chips especially at Trader Joe’s….you would be surprised what you are paying just for the packaging 😂.

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio Рік тому

      theyre the only ones. dont use them as an example

    • @JanS-i8z
      @JanS-i8z Рік тому +4

      Well i honestly think you shouldnt have to get an account to use your freaking tv.

  • @avnut5517
    @avnut5517 Рік тому +20

    TCL Roku TVs have been a best value recommendation of mine for years. The UI is good. The options in the advanced setup are better than any other residential display. I bought my last one on a black Friday deal under $300. Highly recommend.

  • @mastersKaaP
    @mastersKaaP Рік тому +100

    It's surprising how much of a difference a good user interface makes to the overall TV viewing experience. For some smart TV manufacturers I almost feels like the software engineers who created the "smart" software never actually tried using it themselves apart from checking that stuff mostly works. We recently upgraded our hisense "smart" TV to a newer Samsung QLED and I can with confidence say I will never use a Hisense TV again, not even if they pay me.

    • @derpythelegend
      @derpythelegend Рік тому +1

      ​@@ShannonBarber78 well said

    • @animal579
      @animal579 Рік тому +7

      my dad literally spend $1700 on a brand new TV but got so fed up with the huge remotes in 2 days he made me go get a new roku box that could do 4k for it. Even just a better remote design alone can make a world of difference

    • @cesartorres8143
      @cesartorres8143 Рік тому +2

      Hisense makes Roku tvs, I have one and I love it, good price too

    • @andrewk8636
      @andrewk8636 Рік тому +2

      Don't buy vizio

    • @phillytothemax
      @phillytothemax Рік тому +1

      Some Hisense tvs have Roku on them. Just buy those

  • @herksku9051
    @herksku9051 Рік тому +1

    genuinely thank you for adding tone indicators its so great to see youtube channels care about accesibility of their content /pos

  • @eldibs
    @eldibs Рік тому +25

    I use mostly Rokus because they always feel way more responsive because they aren't bogged down by trying to make the UI pretty, and it's mostly intuitive for my Boomer dad and very young niece to use. The closest I've seen in-person is a Chromecast in Apps-Only mode (because I only need it for Plex and UA-cam). The Roku account requirement is a bit of a turn-off, and I wish I had more granular control over the network settings, but for me those are minor gripes.

  • @GothicDragonX
    @GothicDragonX Рік тому +69

    Roku was the gateway drug for me to cut the cable back around 2012 or so when they were pushing heavy on their second-gen box. Still, to this day, I have never looked back to any other streamer OS. The best thing about it is having all your accounts in one place. Search for whatever you want; it will let you choose what platform is available or if you need to pay/rent for it. Also, having the smartphone app is handy if you "lost the remote again" somewhere between the couch cushion.

  • @Mellowie
    @Mellowie Рік тому +78

    I remember when this came up as a blind spot on the WAN show about Roku, compared to other products and wasn't received in a postive manner. Nice to see Linus, checking this out and getting more informed. On a side note, my Dad loves his Roku, and specifically wanted a tv with it built in.

    • @drabberfrog
      @drabberfrog Рік тому +4

      Yeah, in the past it seemed like Linus thought Roku was a joke but it actually is good for what it is and they really do punch above their weight. I love Roku Ultras because they can decode every video format which is great for Plex and don't lag at all.

    • @monsterhunter445
      @monsterhunter445 Рік тому +7

      Linus is out of touch sometimes when you can afford the best.

    • @MrTaco-wo6le
      @MrTaco-wo6le Рік тому +3

      Idk if I would get one with it built in. To be fair, mine is about 8-9 years old (32" Roku Smart TV) but last year it started to say that there wasn't enough storage to open certain apps and even if you deleted the apps, it would give you the same error, so I set it aside and used it as display but about 4 months later, you turn it off and it factory resets the whole thing like if it came out of the box. You'll then have to set it up again and hope that when you turn it off, it doesn't reset again. Still, very satisfied with it. 8 years of solid tv stuff and only now it started to fail, 8/10.

    • @CreativityNull
      @CreativityNull Рік тому +5

      Yeah, it came up on the WAN show because people were asking for a Floatplane Roku app and they joked about it not being worth it because no one uses Roku, but then they started seeing a lot of negative feedback in the chat and decided to run a poll. They were very surprised at the results and ended that section with essentially an "Okay, we very well might have been wrong. We'll look into it and see if it winds up being a viable avenue." They went from joking about Roku to taking it seriously in about 30 minutes or so. It was nice to see.

    • @CreativityNull
      @CreativityNull Рік тому +1

      ​@@MrTaco-wo6leinteresting, though it still makes me miss "dumb" TVs. I have a 12 year old plasma (the digital flat panel kind, not the massive ones) that still works as well as it did when I got it. It's also weird because the plasma usually starts leaking into other sectors at this point, or something like that. Still, I have no problems with the brains of this thing. It's only 720p but I don't use the TV a lot anyways unless I'm playing my switch or some older consoles.
      I just want a 4K "dumb" TV but no one makes it (and it would be more expensive) so I know it's not doing anything it shouldn't and I don't have to worry about the longevity of the system (smaller transistors die faster.)

  • @drewliveryboy
    @drewliveryboy Рік тому +7

    I’ve been working for Geek Squad for many years, and while this is my go-to for older people, the Roku QLED is absolutely amazing. I’ve gotten it in my living room and I’m very happy with it. Also, Roku has a super nice interface :)

  • @ShawnMcNaughton
    @ShawnMcNaughton Рік тому +6

    I have a TCL Roku TV from a couple years ago, and they're my go-to recommendation. Roku's UI makes using multiple inputs easy, having a common menu system (the same on every Roku) makes sense, and I'm far less worried about not getting updates.

  • @drabberfrog
    @drabberfrog Рік тому +157

    Finally! Linus realizes that Roku is actually pretty decent for what it is. I feel like he's always kinda thought of Roku as a joke, especially on the WAN show but it really isn't bad. The UI is simple and has minimal ads and just works. It's amazing how many overcomplicated ad infested smart tv interfaces there are cough cough SAMSUNG! I love using Roku Ultras for Plex at home because like Linus said they support decoding every format and have an ethernet port which is really nice for high bitrate Blue Ray rips.

    • @JosephLawson420
      @JosephLawson420 Рік тому +6

      ​@@yourguysheppythe tv would simply be more expensive if it didn't serve ads.

    • @vanillabiscotti
      @vanillabiscotti Рік тому +5

      Yeah put floatplane on Roku and I'm so down.

    • @drabberfrog
      @drabberfrog Рік тому +10

      @@yourguysheppy well if you were wondering why TVs were so cheap that's the answer. It's unfortunate but that's how it works. That's why monitors are so expensive compared to TVs, the monitor's manufacturer can never show an ad on the monitor. It's of course possible to buy Smart TVs which will never show you ads but you're going to have to pay. And to be fair to Roku, the ads are not intrusive or annoying to me especially when compared to other smart TV brands.

    • @wtech758
      @wtech758 Рік тому +1

      @@yourguysheppyAm I crazy or have I never seen on my Hisense Roku ?

    • @littlejackalo5326
      @littlejackalo5326 Рік тому +2

      ​@@drabberfrogYOU paid for a TV with ads. Simple as that.

  • @KnoxAgain
    @KnoxAgain Рік тому +7

    Had a TCL 6 series with Roku built in since 2018. Been a solid TV. The remote was simple enough I got 2 for my parents and they haven't had too much difficulty with it.

  • @Xerxes910
    @Xerxes910 Рік тому +20

    Linus, I work for a major sports league (one you Canadians love) and they have a website where we can access the streaming feed that employees can access to view any game. I have a Roku TV and the issue I have run into is that Roku TVs do not have a web browser. I have to connect my laptop directly through an HDMI connection. My coworker can pull up his browser on his Samsung TV and access the feed directly and use his TV remote to watch and control the games. We have access to Home & Away, clean and dirty feeds, and alternate cameras which my coworker can select using his remote. I, on the other hand, have to keep the laptop close by, or get the settings correct then let it sit. I have requested a web browser be made available and was told by Roku to "cast" the game but unfortunately the league website doesn't work when you try to cast. So while I love the simplicity for my wife and kids, it infuriates me that in 2023 Roku has no browser option.

    • @musawerbelfamyja6955
      @musawerbelfamyja6955 Рік тому

      talk about this ratio 🤓

    • @astronemir
      @astronemir Рік тому

      It’s your shitty league not even having a proper app when you can literally have an AI code it for you.

    • @NintyPrime
      @NintyPrime Рік тому +2

      There are certainly select instances not having access to a web browser sucks - but as someone who ahs used them before to do some things most TV webbrowsers are very clunky, barely work, and have a hard time with streams. Not all, but some. It is a feature I would like to see them add and if they do, I suspect it will be way better than other options.
      But they haven't. For me, this use case is so rare as to not matter. Plus I have never had an issue casting from my phone with the given apps. Works every time.

    • @gamefox35
      @gamefox35 Рік тому +1

      Adding a cheap Chromecast to one of your HDMI ports should solve the casting issue.

    • @rouvier666
      @rouvier666 Рік тому

      You can airplay to a newer roku

  • @akymboT
    @akymboT Рік тому +5

    Linus: Pats Roku on the back for reducing the number of ads on their interface
    Also Linus: Ridge, Backpack, Mine

  • @ianjohnson182
    @ianjohnson182 Рік тому +19

    I was helping my parents set up a couple of ROKU boxes, and was also kinda angry about the account thing, but I was happily surprised that the installed channels, and their order and login information, is synced between multiple TVs with the same ROKU account signed in. For me, this meant I only had to set up 1 TV how they wanted it, and all of the other ones just matched it. For houses with multiple TVs, the ROKU account is WELL worth the extra step.

  • @jamestaliaferro258
    @jamestaliaferro258 Рік тому +15

    “TV is a brick until you create an account.”
    That’s a deal-breaker for me…I can’t encourage that kind of move.
    Whatever happened to dumb TVs with smart set-top boxes (i.e. Apple TV, Shield?)

    • @logmover123
      @logmover123 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, that's some serious crap. Sounded like a great TV up until he dropped the deal breaker. Unfortunate because I'm in the market for one.

  • @NicosLeben
    @NicosLeben Рік тому +8

    The fact that there is a registration requirement is a big negative for me. At the moment, I own a Samsung Smart TV, but I don't have it connected to the Internet at all because I only use it as an external monitor. But nowadays, unfortunately, you can't find any TVs without "smart".

  • @VandepoelM
    @VandepoelM Рік тому +123

    Dont buy Roku in Europe.
    Many developers do not support this region or forget to turn on the app availability when their service launches, sometimes even years after their service is available locally.
    Its a great device, but there are better options out there.

  • @fraizie6815
    @fraizie6815 Рік тому +1

    Why is there a green screen type filter at 0:44 for the screen to make it appear more black? Or is it just a mistake because the TV was on and you wanted the big reveal? In any case, it's weird.

  • @Aumistyn
    @Aumistyn Рік тому +9

    That TCL 6 series tv you showed is the one I ended up going with. Not much more expensive, noticeable improvements because of the display type, while still getting the benefits of roku's platform, which is the best in the space by far, I don't think there's a better bang for buck tv out there, especially if you can find it on sale (I bought mine on black friday)

  • @zeroturn7091
    @zeroturn7091 Рік тому +61

    Roku does a pretty good job with optimizing their TV OS. I’ve observed how bloated FireTV OS and Google TV are, and 4GB of RAM seems like the conversation starter.

    • @dalanoyo
      @dalanoyo Рік тому +6

      And FireTV always seems to have fights w/ their app store on new streaming services. Like when HBO max first came out, you had to sideload the android tv app to use it, as amazon wouldn't let it be on their app store.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому +2

      @@dalanoyo As a very long time Roku user, they have had their issues as well like there very public fight with Google over UA-cam, and UA-cam TV due to how the ad money was split up, as Roku make a very large portion of their money from the ads on their platform.

    • @Klust413
      @Klust413 Рік тому

      ​@@CommodoreFan64This is why my latest upgrade was to a google tv after three roku tv's.

    • @shaq2812
      @shaq2812 Рік тому +3

      Samsung’s Tizen OS in general is dogshit. I bought a Samsung S95B a few months ago when prices dropped and I had to immediately go to Best Buy to get an Apple TV to go along with it. I mean shoving ads down our throats is one thing, but when your OS is constantly lagging and being unresponsive, it’s bound to leave a very bad taste in people’s mouths. It’s a shame really since we all know that Samsung is very capable of designing/developing a better OS

    • @dalanoyo
      @dalanoyo Рік тому

      @@shaq2812 Yeah it's garbage. I was just going to use a pc for streaming but none of the services allow 4k streaming on PC which is crap. So I was forced into a streaming box. Also Roku has good support for Plex so it works well

  • @TheFrantic5
    @TheFrantic5 Рік тому +78

    Honestly, I'd trust Roku software more than anything Samsung would come up with.

  • @eldoherz
    @eldoherz Рік тому +13

    I have one of the older Hisense Roku TVs and can attest that it was an absolute steal. Great performance for the cost and the interface shits all over my friends significantly more expensive and newer TVs.

    • @vagamer522
      @vagamer522 Рік тому +2

      I have a Hisense Roku TV as well too and it shitted all over my Vizio M Series tv that costed $500 meanwhile my Hisense was $300 had Dolby Vision, 60HZ VRR, Better picture, Decent audio till you upgrade to a soundbar, and much and I mean much better app os. Seriously I will never explain the horrors of Smartcast and the times I had to call their awful tech support.

  • @thewonderfultartiflette4733
    @thewonderfultartiflette4733 Рік тому +6

    7:18 I'll always be scared of the LTT backpack's price

  • @slaternapier1640
    @slaternapier1640 Рік тому +2

    I used to work for Walmart, now I work for a high-end electronics retailer. We carry some 'entry' level models and are slowly expanding to grow our customer-base. Its wild to see Roku, TCL, and Hisense massively improve their quality and product lines

  • @InvinsableNoob
    @InvinsableNoob Рік тому +39

    It's refreshing seeing more of Linus.
    Glad he stepped down and took a different role, I'm sure he is more comfortable too.

    • @haydenlong3764
      @haydenlong3764 Рік тому +25

      The role doesnt take effect for like another month, you are seeing him the same amount lol

  • @swimseven77
    @swimseven77 Рік тому +9

    I really like my TCL Roku TV. I am not at all a big TV watcher, so it was just a way to get a bigger screen in my apartment living room. The OS has never failed me, the companion app on the phone is solid, and if you pair that thing with a Chromecast, it's everything I personally need.

    • @noahwarren8020
      @noahwarren8020 Рік тому

      Their app is great. You are able to use it for Bluetooth headphones for your living room tv. Which if you live with others is super convenient for noise canceling and not to disturb them.

  • @TheCertifiedDerp
    @TheCertifiedDerp Рік тому +6

    Been super happy with my 55" Plus Series. I don't really use it for gaming, mostly just streaming content, but it's a pretty solid option for the price I think using it for that. I'm a bit biased though because I personally love the simplicity of roku's UI over other streaming tv UIs. That and being able to access devices on different HDMI inputs like another app is super nice.

  • @ncogneato
    @ncogneato Рік тому

    8:06 Unless something has changed in the past year or so, you should be able to bypass activation by pressing the * button at the activation screen and select store/retail/demo mode. Then just use whichever inputs u want.

  • @bonelesspizza
    @bonelesspizza Рік тому +1

    As someone with a chromecast, this info is good to know. I don't make enough to be able to afford this now but having a clear successor to my old TV + chromecast if I want to upgrade in the future and get the best quality for the buck, this is the content from LTT I love seeing. This is relevant to even people like me who care about a lot about price for quality.

  • @mikehensley78
    @mikehensley78 Рік тому +4

    If you set up or have a NAS you can run mini-dlna and serve all your multimedia to your roku TVs or roku boxes. The media player in roku will just play your stuff.

    • @zeroturn7091
      @zeroturn7091 Рік тому

      Does it play .ISO format?

    • @mikehensley78
      @mikehensley78 Рік тому

      @@zeroturn7091 music, pics and movies... jpg..mp3 and H.264 videos. some avi some mp4 some mkv just depends on how it was encoded.

  • @ninchilang2019
    @ninchilang2019 Рік тому +10

    I really enjoyed this episode. It was nice to see the professional analysis I expect on computer hardware applied to a home entertainment item. LOL I actually purchased the TV Linus was
    reviewing and have been ultra pleased with it, but my friends made fun of how little I paid for it on sale for $175.00 . Now I have evidence to show my friends that I'm not just bragging
    about this TV because I'm cheap. Well I am CHEAP but that it is in fact, that the TV is not that bad after all.. To bad that's not true with the piece of junk phone I purchased..

  • @NigelMelanisticSmith
    @NigelMelanisticSmith Рік тому +57

    For me, I prefer my TV to be fairly dumb, and with a Roku as a peripheral. But it is cool to see Roku TVs remove some of their bottlenecks.

    • @bikeny
      @bikeny Рік тому +6

      I'm with you on getting a dumb tv. No monitoring of what we're watching and no ads on the screen. I've used a roku to connect to my tv and I love it like that. And, yes, the phone app works well too.

    • @rig4365
      @rig4365 Рік тому +7

      I have an early smart TV, a Sony, from 2010. All of the streaming channels no longer are supported. Picked up a Roku stick and I love it. I don't plan to buy another TV until this one dies it's still going string. Plus I love thst I can cast from my phone or laptop now.

    • @NigelMelanisticSmith
      @NigelMelanisticSmith Рік тому +5

      @@rig4365 I actually have a similiar situation with my bedroom TV. It's a Visio where most of the smart features are no longer supported, but like yours, the Roku makes it work as well as I could want

    • @scratchpad7954
      @scratchpad7954 Рік тому +1

      I had a Toshiba picture tube TV that would have required a Roku set-top box with the RCA composite plugs. Having been manufactured in 2003, it is the very definition of a dumb TV since it has an NTSC tuner. Such a setup, along with a converter box, would likely be your dream setup. I use a Sansui TV built in 2012 with an ATSC tuner, but it is also a dumb TV, using a Roku streaming puck in a very similar setup to what you likely imagine a smart TV to be.

  • @TBonerism
    @TBonerism Рік тому +2

    I love using a roku because of how flexible it is at handling other apps to stream which is where a lot of smart TVs struggle from even LG and Samsung. I never thought I would consider a roku TV but this video has me rethinking that a little bit now.

  • @jd31068
    @jd31068 Рік тому

    I bought a TCL 55S517 for my bedroom a few years ago. It has blooming but I knew that would be the case going in. For what I paid, I am more than satisfied with it and now that we have completely cut cable it is even better.

  • @Sk0gg1es
    @Sk0gg1es Рік тому +6

    The only downside to the Roku Ultra I've found is the Dolby Vision profile support, where it only supports Dolby Vision from streaming services. If you're streaming backups of your own UHD movies, then it will default back to HDR10.

    • @Centurion13337
      @Centurion13337 Рік тому

      VERY good bit of info. I would use it almost exclusively for that, so i have to look for another tv.

    • @Sk0gg1es
      @Sk0gg1es Рік тому +1

      @@Centurion13337 I specifically am talking about the Roku Ultra streaming box, not sure on the playback ability of the featured TV

    • @Centurion13337
      @Centurion13337 Рік тому

      @@Sk0gg1es Ah i assumed that would go for the TV as well. If their usb media support is good, it might be worth it :)

  • @leafyon
    @leafyon Рік тому +4

    I haven’t touched Roku devices since 2015 but after being completely done with Tizen OS and not wanting to be locked down to google Chromecast. I finally went back to Roku and oh man. All of the supported protocols, prices and honestly shit that just works. Man it’s no wonder

  • @Altsu4
    @Altsu4 Рік тому +24

    0:34 Few may know this, but South Korea’s government in 2018 passed the law banning supporting all HDR formats at the same time in order to support domestic manufacturers.

    • @LiamMcBride
      @LiamMcBride Рік тому

      That seems anti consumer but also something that LG and Samsung bribed the government for

    • @gierrah
      @gierrah Рік тому +2

      Thank you. I heard this and was a bit confused with google providing little results.
      But Ctrl+F in the comments for the win.

  • @majormushu
    @majormushu Рік тому +1

    I've been using roku for years. I love how it doesn't have bias like a lot of other smart tvs. If you get a fire TV they make it hard to use anything but prime and other smart tvs are the same way. Roku is like " do whatever you want, it's your tv"

  • @simbiat
    @simbiat Рік тому +2

    Was Linus shot at green screen or something? What's that with his arm with remote at 0:41?

  • @Lexie456
    @Lexie456 Рік тому +10

    Does anyone else miss "dumb" tv's. All i want is a dumb tv with a really good panel were i can plug in an external media controller into for all my entertainment needs so i can just update that device every few years so I can get the latest and greatest features and applications.

    • @diyi75
      @diyi75 5 місяців тому

      Roku tv out the box: don't connect to internet, instant "dumb" tv. I would avoid a Roku branded Roku TV.

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 18 днів тому

      Some Roku TVs let you do that. I have one like that. This video warns that the Roku he was reviewing does not allow you to do that. He said that unless you set it up with Roku streaming it is a brick for anything else

    • @someguy2135
      @someguy2135 18 днів тому

      I just returned a smart TV and replaced it with a dumb TV from Goodwill for $40 no tax and has a high definition 55 inch screen. It is an LCD from Sony with a nice set of speakers built in.

  • @xaytana
    @xaytana Рік тому +4

    The device being a brick until sign-up/in is a hard no-buy, which also means there's potential issues if you have a network blackout, which also makes me curious about what modern Roku network traffic is like. But this also goes for virtually all modern TVs now. Is it too much to ask for a large-format display to not be a 'smart' POS?

    • @logmover123
      @logmover123 Рік тому +1

      Yup! Seriously hate where this technology is going. Its the same thing with phones.

    • @robsz1
      @robsz1 Рік тому

      I have a Samsung and soon as you turn it on is streaming some stupid BS. Roku is clean and doesn't throw all that trash at you. Best UI you can get

    • @logmover123
      @logmover123 Рік тому +1

      @@robsz1 That's just it though, I don't need a TV with a UI. Just a simple input switcher, all the UI garbage can be there but I want the ability to display my content over HDMI. This Roku doesn't allow that, I'm sure others don't either.

  • @coldapollo8731
    @coldapollo8731 Рік тому +28

    My Grandpa hates every OS except Roku, so he bought a Roku stick for every TV in his house, including the smart TV.
    Roku is easily the simplest most responsive TV OS. I always pick roku instead of Amazon

    • @Moskeeto
      @Moskeeto Рік тому +1

      I've always made sure to get Roku for my parents because they are extremely tech illiterate. For myself, though, I prefer the Chromecast w/Google TV. It is definitely less reliable though. Too often an app will just freeze up and I have to go to settings to force shut it down and restart the app. Usually Hulu. It's also full of fullscreen BS with only a certain amount of apps displaying on the home page. It's needlessly complicated and for that reason I can't get one for my parents.

    • @drabberfrog
      @drabberfrog Рік тому +1

      I learned my lesson, NEVER BUY AN AMAZON TV! They are ad infested, bloated, slow as molasses, manufactured E-Waste. The only good thing about my Amazon TV is that it has an HDMI port which let me plug in a Roku stick. Of course it's still defaults to its own smart interface instead of prioritizing the HDMI device so you have to click through its stupid interface to click on HDMI 1 to get to Roku. :/

    • @alkoyyy
      @alkoyyy Рік тому +2

      ​@@drabberfrogI have a tv with fireOS and I don't have to go through amazons OS when I turn it on.
      Try Settings-> Display and Sounds -> Power Controls and set "power on" to "last input"
      (Could be slightly different because I don't update Amazons OS, because I don't use it and don't have it connected to the internet)

  • @iamalittler
    @iamalittler Рік тому

    I got one a few years back and I love it. I know it’s not the best, but the ‘channel’ interface for everything directed to it is fantastic.

  • @Jensen567
    @Jensen567 Рік тому +1

    I converted to Roku from Fire TV sticks this year. The lack of ads on the interface was the first thing I noticed that made me immediately want to switch. I have been extremely happy with my Roku devices, and I also actually like some of the free content they offer on their Roku Channel. Definitely my favorite TV interface by a wide margin.

    • @jondeforge8266
      @jondeforge8266 Рік тому

      ​@@deadzio the entire home screen on fire stick is an ad

  • @redalpha333
    @redalpha333 Рік тому +33

    My biggest gripe and the reason I still prefer Android TV boxes is just how walled the list of channels(apps) available is, especially when I'm used to like a third party UA-cam client, VLC, as well the ability to use Chromecast is really big for me, something roku just *doesn't* have.

    • @ThatLaloBoy
      @ThatLaloBoy Рік тому +9

      Roku supports casting for supported apps, including UA-cam.
      Not only that, but it also supports Airplay for anyone who uses Apple devices as well as Miracast for Windows devices and some Android devices

    • @meko264
      @meko264 Рік тому +2

      Have some perspective, Rokus were on sale for like $20 at one point and it's easy enough to use that you can give it to your grandmother. I thought about picking up an android dongle, but I couldn't justify paying an extra $30 for it.

  • @YouTubeOwl
    @YouTubeOwl Рік тому +10

    I've been a fan of Roku because it just works and its pretty much just an app grid which is what I want. Google TV OS is slow, ram deficient, and apps would sometimes quit mid run. Android TV os was a little better but I ran into compatibility issues with 5.1 systems and HDMI CEC. LG's web OS is probably second best imo. No issues, just didn't like the UI as much as Roku. I haven't used Samsung's OS.

    • @arvindhmani06
      @arvindhmani06 Рік тому

      The LG software experience has annoyed me on several occasions after having moved from a TCL Roku. I don't have a wired speaker setup and there's no way for a Bluetooth device to auto connect - the stupid thing keeps asking me every time if I want to connect. Navigating through their settings is another woeful experience. Maybe I'm overreacting and I just need to learn better how to use it, but I miss the simplicity and intuitiveness of Roku.

    • @BeautifulAngelBlossom
      @BeautifulAngelBlossom Рік тому

      Samsung is slow and gltichy

    • @shrayesraman5192
      @shrayesraman5192 Рік тому

      Lg and samsung are painful. Google stick is the best imo

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 Рік тому

      wow a google product being faulty? im shocked

  • @davidpeterson2083
    @davidpeterson2083 Рік тому +7

    Roku may not be the best tvs but I think that they are one of my favorite bands because they know how expensive good tv’s are but they have made a good tv and it is at a very good price.

  • @ephraimtimmerman4476
    @ephraimtimmerman4476 Рік тому

    I liked the transition for the sponsor message by putting linus on the tv that theyre reviewing.

  • @garrettscott7195
    @garrettscott7195 Рік тому +2

    I have a 4K Hisense 58" Roku TV and I love it. I know its not the same thing as what Linus is talking about but with the Roku OS It's Great

  • @mikej9449
    @mikej9449 Рік тому +12

    tcl's roku tvs are surprisingly good quality

    • @ShinyMooTank
      @ShinyMooTank Рік тому +1

      Google Tv's from TCL are about the same price as a Roku TV. Google TV has support for Bluetooth while Roku doesn't.

  • @marcmcpolo
    @marcmcpolo Рік тому +8

    I actually consider Google TV to be one of the better interfaces. Especially compared to the current Samsung TV OS, which is absolutely atrocious. Even basic functions like switching the input are unnessecarily complicated and it is full of bugs. Just adding a simple Chromecast with Google TV and its own remote beats most TV operating systems on the market. But Roku seems like an interesting alternative, that I didn't pay attention to at all.

    • @grex2595
      @grex2595 Рік тому +2

      Roku's solid. I have 2 Roku TVs in my house and the other 2 have Roku boxes because Roku just works.

  • @undergroundfro9653
    @undergroundfro9653 Рік тому +4

    No being able to get a monitor (non-smart tv) is mind numbing! Roku uses cheaper components so over time you will notice major delays when using the remote and while loading apps. If you don’t mind that, they’re pretty sweet

  • @vertisce2845
    @vertisce2845 Рік тому

    I have been using TCL TV's for quite a while now and they all come with Roku. I have purchased seven of them in the past decade and have been very satisfied with every one of them.

  • @zbravision
    @zbravision Рік тому

    Not sure if this was mentioned yet but you can in fact use these without making an account! Just choose to connect to the internet later and you’ll land on a home page with access to all ports and no restrictions. 8:03

  • @lt.ligmaii
    @lt.ligmaii Рік тому +21

    I bought one of these for my parents shortly after it’s launch (though it cost $500 at the time, still a fair deal imo).
    Overall I’m really happy with it. It’s a TV built for streaming and it does that exceptionally well at a competitive price and decently good image quality. It does lack a few gaming features like VRR and motion smoothing, but for older folks or non-gamers it’s a great buy

    • @808slumps
      @808slumps Рік тому +1

      Motion smoothing is a joke anyways… It is universally recommended at this point to leave it off

  • @matttypes2695
    @matttypes2695 Рік тому +4

    The main letdown for me are the processors that tend to be paired with Roku tvs. They lag and get hung up easily. I had to pair a 4K Apple TV with it. Then again I also paired an Apple TV with my Lg OLED so there’s that…

    • @Klust413
      @Klust413 Рік тому

      LG and Samsung have pretty meh OS's. I prefer googletv with Roku a close second

    • @meanstoandend
      @meanstoandend Рік тому +1

      The plus series he’s reviewing basically has the same processor as the streaming stick 4k. Snappy af

  • @Mergatroid
    @Mergatroid Рік тому +5

    Normally this wouldn't bother me and I probably wouldn't even notice it, but I'm finding it very distracting in this video the way every set is green-screened in behind Linus. I can see the artifacts when Linus moves the remote really quickly and I don't really get why they did that for this video.

  • @C0VERF1RE
    @C0VERF1RE Рік тому

    Have this exact TV and it’s awesome! Both my Wife and I were impressed and how good the quality is. Spot on with the local dimming.

  • @scupking
    @scupking Рік тому +1

    I'm looking at the 75" plus. It's on sale for $799! Going to see if it goes any lower by the end of next week.

  • @MustafaAli
    @MustafaAli Рік тому +6

    Given the sponsor of this video, it's ironic that they didn't cover how Roku's main way of making money is to suck up all your data and show you ads. They constantly monitor what you are watching and send it over to their servers which is then used to target you with ads. This is a well-documented fact and I would have expected LTT to do a better job of educating regular consumers about the real price they pay when they buy such inexpensive TVs.

    • @readabookdummy
      @readabookdummy Рік тому +2

      Personally i prefer targetted ads to random but each to their own

    • @zandin55
      @zandin55 Рік тому +3

      My guy, thats literally how EVERYONE makes money. That's youtube's primary source of revenue. You literally are watching videos on a platform doing the exact same thing. At least Roku doesn't read your emails.

    • @JeebusChrist
      @JeebusChrist Рік тому +1

      yes i like will love that my TV watches what im watching to sell to third parties and totally does not open a can of privacy related worms or possible content blocking abuse in the future.

    • @Bob_Smith19
      @Bob_Smith19 Рік тому

      Pi-hole fixes all of that. But your devices will be trying to phone home tens of thousands of times per day. If you’re not using Pi-hole you’re doing it wrong to begin w/.

    • @JeebusChrist
      @JeebusChrist Рік тому

      @@zandin55 if only
      2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect and Disclose to Third Parties
      (c) content of consumer emails, texts and messages where we are not the intended recipient
      - rouku user privacy policy

  • @Voltaic_Fire
    @Voltaic_Fire Рік тому +43

    I don't want a TV with an operating system or Internet connected features, I just want it to display whatever input I feed into it, and to do it as well as possible. Bring back dumb TVs!

    • @rudresh10000
      @rudresh10000 Рік тому +6

      kinda why I'm considering a big monitor as a TV for my home. but finding anything above a 32 inch is hard or expensive.

    • @Voltaic_Fire
      @Voltaic_Fire Рік тому +2

      @@rudresh10000 Exactly so.

    • @lain2236ad
      @lain2236ad Рік тому +1

      I'm using a "smart" tv as a monitor and the smart features really never get in the way. I disable the bad video enhancement settings and it's essentially a monitor with a remote. There's really no problem

    • @SuperWiiGuru
      @SuperWiiGuru Рік тому +2

      Yes this needs to happen!

    • @FaZekiller-qe3uf
      @FaZekiller-qe3uf Рік тому +2

      Many people don't want the feed the TV any input at all, or have to purchase an additional device to plug into the TV when all they want to do is watch UA-cam and Netflix. There should still be a market for regular TVs for people who don't want to pay for this feature they're not using.

  • @ChatBot1337
    @ChatBot1337 Рік тому +5

    Been using a roku tv for 7 years now and cannot imagine going back. Interestingly, I just bought my mom a 65" for moms day but she solely watches satellite. I did not consider a tv being turned on by default to its last input as opposed to roku os forcing one to choose the tv input at every startup. I told her to set it up free standing before replacing her mounted LG to see if Im right about the pain in the butt a streaming tv might cause (Im a few hours away and havent made my way for a visit yet).

    • @Funboringness
      @Funboringness Рік тому +3

      I believe you can choose input on startup, but it's buried in the settings

    • @djchristensenyt
      @djchristensenyt Рік тому

      Settings -> System -> Power -> Power on.

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 Рік тому

      You can choose which input the TV starts up to....

  • @Faltah
    @Faltah Рік тому

    0:40 is linus infront of green screen? the white outline around his hand and remote

    • @Faltah
      @Faltah Рік тому

      oh they blocked whatever is on the tv, nevermind

  • @Mouseketier85
    @Mouseketier85 Рік тому +1

    I never like roku interface and stuck with fire stick. But recently purchased a new tv for the bedroom being a roku. Got to say I took to it and now own 2. A 75" in the living room for under 600. I am more than happy with the quality. They have stepped up the game and its good

  • @TOGSolid
    @TOGSolid Рік тому +9

    That log in requirement is a giant red flag for me. Companies aren't shy about making older devices into door stops and I would not be surprised at all to see a news story 5 years from now about older Roku TVs ending up as e-waste

    • @BrusqueLee
      @BrusqueLee Рік тому +2

      Had to scroll way too far to find this. I wouldn't buy a 9000hz 16k OLED for $100 if it was a brick without the internet.

    • @jfarre20
      @jfarre20 Рік тому +1

      that's strange, we use tcl roku tvs at work for signage purposes - and you can skip the sign in to get basic hdmi functionality - just dont connect to wifi at the setup screen.

  • @JE-zl6uy
    @JE-zl6uy Рік тому +5

    Heres why: I just bought a Roku 4k TV at walmart for $199.
    That gives them huge market penetration.
    That lets them flood the market with their platform, which has decent ads, and pay for a preimum line.
    Vizio did the same

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 Рік тому +12

    At least this would be an upgrade from my decade old 1080p LED TV in terms of input latency, but no VRR or 120Hz are legitimate deal-breakers for me.

  • @nikolaaskaas
    @nikolaaskaas Рік тому

    What kind of rotoscoping is going on at 0:40? Was there something on the display that we weren't allowed to see?

  • @antftwx
    @antftwx Рік тому +2

    I bought a 43 inch S405 when it came out, still using it. The picture for the price was unmatched at the time and it's still looking good despite it's age. The software is another story. These budget and mid-range smart TVs should only be bought for their picture quality and related features, not for the OS and smart features. Yeah, the processor wasn't the best when I bought it, so of course it's gonna be slow and laggy, but since the picture is still decent I don't want to have to spend $500+ on a new set. I would suggest that if you see a good looking TV with sorta bad software at a great price (even a Hisense) go for it. A $50-$100 streaming box will hold up for years longer than the chip in the TV and is a worthwhile investment if you can't afford to upgrade the TV itself.

  • @LBP2Saperoth
    @LBP2Saperoth Рік тому +5

    Any ads in my tv interface is too much. Linus please stop give a pass on this, don't make it sound like a positive that it has fewer ads then others. You are helping them push a bad experience on people by telling people it is OK.

    • @LBP2Saperoth
      @LBP2Saperoth Рік тому

      What should be said is "it is nice they keep the ads out of the way unlike other smart TVs. It is still sad to see any ads built in to bring down an otherwise fantastic interface." Something like that

  • @flamesword300
    @flamesword300 Рік тому +4

    My only complaints about Roku TVs/devices personally is the lack of some gaming features such as free sync and VRR(at least I can’t find 1 that does)Love how the Roku TV I have has ALLM/a game mode. And lastly wish Roku TVs/devices supported Bluetooth controllers & cloud gaming apps. Other than that I enjoy my Roku TV/devices.

  • @monkeywithocd
    @monkeywithocd Рік тому +5

    Roku has a history of not playing nicely with third-party streaming apps. To the point where they will frequently end up breaking, missing features, or lagging behind.

  • @PauloRoberto-cp2vx
    @PauloRoberto-cp2vx Рік тому

    7:58 my grandfather bought one a few years ago, and he doesn't have internet at his home, and was nearly impossible to use the tv, even that he would only use the cable to watch open channels. i had to create an account and enable my phone router just to configure the tv. imagine that on a lobby that you just want to your clients or employes to have some distraction

  • @c2thew
    @c2thew Рік тому

    LTT is crushing the review industry. Gen z will find these reviews super helpful when shopping in store at target or Best Buy with minimal research

  • @KaoruSugimura
    @KaoruSugimura Рік тому +4

    Roku lost me the moment they dropped support for side loading apps. Which is a clear move to get their users to pay for their crappy first party apps. Now I wouldn't touch a Roku OS tv with a ten foot pole. 🤢

  • @itsBlack
    @itsBlack Рік тому +1

    I was skeptical the first time I bought one but after it lasted over the year I've since filled my entire house with them. And it's not bad knowing one remote works on every TV in the house and very cheap and easy to get replacements

    • @hidingmyrealname
      @hidingmyrealname Рік тому

      have 2 ultras going strong for 4 years now. they're UI is so fast there's no lag compared to samsung tizen or google os.

  • @Gojiraglix
    @Gojiraglix Рік тому +1

    Been using Roku since gen 1 box on a sony 1080p tv when it came out. Been using TCL tvs for yearsss and for budget you absolutely can't get anything better. Absolutely amazing brand.

  • @fordboy95232
    @fordboy95232 Рік тому +1

    As someone who uses multiple 55" TCL Rokus as monitors, I love the ability to use the android app to switch inputs as I have them hooked to my personal and work computer (using the remotes are pretty much impossible). I have TCLs that are a few years old at this point and have always loved how easy and responsive the UI feels vs other smart TVs I have used. I will only be buying Roku TVs in the foreseeable future and as the Tech/Geek friend, I consistently recommend them.

    • @grb1184
      @grb1184 Рік тому

      They also make a pretty efficient phone app also that’s quite responsive and useful if you lose the remote. In fact, I think this model may have a way to retrieve a misplaced remote. A backlit remote would be great, as on some Sonys.

  • @redtails
    @redtails Рік тому

    am I so out of touch not to know about ads in the tv interface? I haven't touched a tv in a decade. Can't you just block the ads with a pi-hole like how we block ads on android?

  • @ragtop63
    @ragtop63 Рік тому +1

    I have a TCL 55R646 (55” Google TCL TV) in my bedroom. I sold my TCL 65R617 to buy it. The picture quality on the 646 was leaps and bounds better than the 617, even though both TVs are just “regular” LCD panels. The one only thing I wish I had done differently was get the Roku version of the newer TV instead of the Google version. Google’s UI and available functions need a lot of work. The one caveat about Roku’s OS is how it handles subtitles. It’s not very configurable and doesn’t support overlying very well. Other than that, it’s a very good TV for a fraction of the cost of my LG C2.

  • @aeriose
    @aeriose Рік тому +1

    My main gripe with Roku TV's is the processor they put in them is too under powered. Every Roku TV I've used has huge amounts of lag switching the apps or scrolling through the menu

  • @elishateegardin
    @elishateegardin Рік тому

    I have roku. Even bought it for my high end tv. It’s amazing and I love it! Plus the options of free live channels are amazing!!

  •  Рік тому

    I have a roku streambar, a streambar pro + subwoofer and both devices are doing well. My only issue is the ads in the mainscreen. Both streambar sounds good for the low price.

  • @jacobschlichtemeier5768
    @jacobschlichtemeier5768 Рік тому

    Love the video Linus, been a fan for a long time, very helpful and constructive with some classy humor