Roku TVs Should You Buy Them? The Pros & Cons of Roku TVs

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  • @CordCuttersNews
    @CordCuttersNews  Рік тому +3

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  • @dlevere
    @dlevere Рік тому +19

    I have 2 TCL Roku TV's, 32 inch and 43 inch, satisfied with both.

    • @MrSave-on3zy
      @MrSave-on3zy Рік тому +1

      Switch to a fire stick or Google TV and you will be happier.

    • @chrisheuser3562
      @chrisheuser3562 6 місяців тому

      What part, the camera it records you with or the mic that it also records you with?

  • @SpynCycle57
    @SpynCycle57 Рік тому +4

    I have 3 TCL Roku TV's. A 43 inch, 50 inch, & a 65 inch. Very happy with all of them.

  • @LymanPhillips
    @LymanPhillips Рік тому +7

    Purchased a Roku TV during the pandemic and was super impressed with it. Still working in the guest room. Thanks for the reviews - I like the new direction for the channel.

  • @eltigre5469
    @eltigre5469 Рік тому +4

    In the beginning (of flat screens) TCL was the only brand that didn’t hurt my eyes. Stuck with them ever since. Love Roku with it….amd more.

  • @jp6993
    @jp6993 Рік тому +7

    Personally, I prefer Roku for its simplicity & ease of use. Haven't purchased a ROKU tv. Thanks for your videos. They are informative & helped me decide which streaming device was best suited for my family.

    • @MrSave-on3zy
      @MrSave-on3zy Рік тому +2

      They are all the same when it comes to simplicity. Fire and google sticks are better in all ways

  • @jamespruett2849
    @jamespruett2849 Рік тому +5

    Luke hope you are recovering and feeling better after your surgery

  • @troyjamesmartin
    @troyjamesmartin Рік тому +3

    I just bought a Phillips Roku TV 43”. So far it’s been a great TV, and the Roku interface is intuitive and simple. It came with a basic remote, so I upgraded to a Roku Voice remote.

    • @Gurpreetmontreal
      @Gurpreetmontreal 8 місяців тому

      Hi does that tv hurt eyes like hisense tv or better than tcl or hisense ?

  • @AlfredoPesina84
    @AlfredoPesina84 Рік тому +4

    Love Roku, I have 3 of them and use them all.

  • @aquanettte132
    @aquanettte132 Рік тому +5

    We have 2 & love them!

  • @ghtraining1
    @ghtraining1 Рік тому +3

    I bought a 50 inch meant for a guest room and liked it better than the living room tv. The live channel option is nice to use for local channels with a digital antenna. I don't have to use separate remotes or switch between hdmi's.

    • @moondog3056
      @moondog3056 Рік тому +2

      I always buy the best tv for the living room and then move the others to the bedrooms

    • @melisawinter634
      @melisawinter634 2 місяці тому

      How do you get a digital antenna?

    • @ghtraining1
      @ghtraining1 2 місяці тому

      ​@@melisawinter634amazon, best buy, target

    • @ghtraining1
      @ghtraining1 2 місяці тому

      @melisawinter634 amazon has a ton of em. Target or bestbuy has a couple options.

  • @driza97
    @driza97 Рік тому +3

    have the tcl roku tv's. 50 inch in front room and 43 inch in bedroom. easy to use and accessible for the blind. yep.

  • @scott2726
    @scott2726 Рік тому

    I have 2 hd TCL 32" one was my moms i got her, i bought a 43" TCL 4K for my friend all are still working very well easy to use, my Sony 65" android A8H oled in my living room, its awsome

  • @williameverlyjr
    @williameverlyjr Рік тому

    We have 3 TCL Roku TVs. 65 , 55 and a 50. All work great

  • @brettdills
    @brettdills Рік тому +1

    I picked up a TCL Roku 50” at Costco in 2019. Generally pleased with it, but it’s gotten very slow in the last year or so. UA-cam TV is almost unusable. I added an Apple TV device and its a night and day improvement in terms of speed. It’s a shame because I like the Roku interface and was happy with it.

  • @Anthony_rallo
    @Anthony_rallo Рік тому

    Love to hear about Roku built tvs too (like the title suggests). Have TCL Rokus and they’re great.

  • @CommodoreFan64
    @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому +1

    I bought a Spectre 4K dumb TV, and hooked up the devices I wanted, and if the box/stick becomes outdated it's cheaper to upgrade than replacing my entire TV, plus it's easier to switch inputs, and I have more legacy ports for older game consoles.

  • @chriskuczynskimusic34
    @chriskuczynskimusic34 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE my element ROKU TV...... Their whole user interface and operating system is great and it looks exactly the same as my 2 ROKU Streaming Stick 4K's.......... I wont use anything else other than the ROKU

  • @davidframe1613
    @davidframe1613 Рік тому +5

    Roku is hands down the most simplest platform to use if you're older you definitely want to get a Roku.

    • @MrSave-on3zy
      @MrSave-on3zy Рік тому

      No it's not....

    • @davidframe1613
      @davidframe1613 Рік тому +2

      @@MrSave-on3zymy opinion bugs you that much you had to comment that just hilarious. Very sensitive are you. 🤣😂

    • @steffifewkes2087
      @steffifewkes2087 Рік тому

      David I am in the process of trying to cut the cable. Can you please help me and tell me what I need to buy so I can watch TV in my home. I am elderly and completely lost. Thank you for any help you can give me😊

  • @wmf1595
    @wmf1595 Рік тому +1

    I run Roku on all three of my TVs. One is a hinex Roku TV, one is a Apple fire TV with a Roku soundbar pro, and the third is an older Vizio Smart TV with a Roku box (I'm not sure of the model of the Roku box or the Vizio. The Vizio is kind of dumb for a smart TV. I think it's about 7 or 8 years old).
    Anyway I like all three. The Roku interface is fairly easy to use. I use UA-cam TV as my mainstreaming platform, and also subscribe to several other a la carte streaming channels.

  • @MrGMountain
    @MrGMountain Рік тому

    Great video. How is the response from the remote. Our current TV is slow to complete commands. That’s why we are changing.

  • @terryshipe609
    @terryshipe609 Рік тому

    I have a TCL ROKU in the bedroom and it's fine for occasional use. In the TV room, however, I'll always buy a TV that has a keypad remote and plug in mt Ultra to use ROKU.

  • @terryshipe609
    @terryshipe609 Рік тому

    I have a TCL ROKU in the bedroom and it's fine for occasional use. In the TV room, however, I'll always buy a TV that has a keypad remote and plug in my Ultra to use ROKU.

  • @moej6014
    @moej6014 Рік тому

    I have a 65" TCL Roku TV. I really like it.
    Cons:
    Live TV 90 minute pause/rewind buffer (using a USB thumb drive) and TV Guide don't always work. The live feed doesn't drop, but I cannot change the channel or pause/rewind unless I go home and reselect Live TV.
    Audio is TRASH! Apps like MAX push a lot of dialogue through the center channel and I had to turn the volume up to like 50-70 to hear people talk. Then an explosion happens, and it's loud af. I purchased a Samsung 3.1 sound bar with a center speaker (I know sound bars aren't great, but I'm happy with it). With ARC, the TV will turn on and adjust the volume of the sound bar. Only time I need the Sound bar remote is if I don't turn on game systems in the correct order.
    Only 1 HDMI slot is high refresh rate. I picked up a Monoprice Blackbird to run all of my game systems to 1 HDMI cable so that I can have the higher refresh rate on all devices. Pick HDMI on TV, wait a few seconds, turn on game system and the sound bar switches to HDMI on it's own (sometimes the sound bar doesn't and I use the remote to change to HDMI).
    Remote ended up not working. Bought the voice one and haven't had a problem.
    Pros:
    It works fine. I'd buy it again if I had a chance.
    Pretty cheap (but most are now)
    Free streaming channels on the guide (I know LG and Samsung do as well)
    Remote control phone app is nice
    A lot of apps available

  • @tonytribble2977
    @tonytribble2977 Рік тому

    My 43 inch TCL ROKU backlight went bad in two years, had to trash it. My 50 inch TCL ROKU has to be constantly unplugged to get the mini guide to work. I like ROKU, but have purchased my last TCL.
    I have A 55 inch Hisense ROKU TV, no issues so far.

  • @billhennigan3773
    @billhennigan3773 Рік тому

    Thanks..Luke for very informative reviews..I have 2 roku 4k+ sticks and for my main..roku ultra feed by ethernet..to a 4k projector..very happy..Thanks

  • @classicredwine
    @classicredwine Рік тому +1

    I purchased a Roku TV 10 months ago. It’s still working ok but I get severe drift stick when trying to use the Netflix app. I May call before my one year warranty expires

  • @donvedio
    @donvedio Рік тому +5

    Been a Roku user for many years. Bought the fist generation box when it was introduced. Have used many generations of the product over the years. Now have 2 Roku Ultra. I have never considered buying a Roku TV. I like the freedom the boxes give me to update to the latest Roku for very few dollars when the specs improve. Not locked in like I would be with a Roku TV.

    • @ericinla65
      @ericinla65 Рік тому

      Same here. Love them.

    • @greyeagle4388
      @greyeagle4388 Рік тому

      From my understanding the Roku Tv's update in the same manner as the devices

    • @donvedio
      @donvedio Рік тому

      The software updates. The hardware cannot!@@greyeagle4388

    • @MrSave-on3zy
      @MrSave-on3zy Рік тому

      Fire stick and Google TV are better in all ways

    • @donvedio
      @donvedio Рік тому +1

      Your opinion is noted. However, you are in the minority here.@@MrSave-on3zy

  • @lcarliner
    @lcarliner Рік тому +3

    Walmart now has a store brand Roku TV under the Onn name!

    • @greyeagle4388
      @greyeagle4388 Рік тому +3

      Those ONN products are legit. They save you a lot of money, and they work, unlike a lot of the so called Generic brands

  • @johnturner7322
    @johnturner7322 Рік тому

    My Camper came with a TCL Roku TV in th eliving room area. We purchased a Westinghouse Roku TV for the bedroom (since the camper didi not come with one) And the Westinghouse model connects to WIFI much better than the TCl model and they are only about 12ft apart! Other than that they both are fine. Does tak some getting use to the interface.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому

      This is why we like dumb TVs and external boxes I can replace much cheaper when they get outdated.

  • @exrog
    @exrog Рік тому +1

    I would like to see an episode on what is the best TV TUNER for use with an antenna that is built into the TV.
    The internal tuners on some tv's aren't very good. Hope I explained what I mean by this.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому +1

      If ATSC 3.0 ever gets sorted out, you will need an external tuner anyway, so just buy an external tuner for. ATSC 1.0 instead of a whole new TV, as I don't think he will test that many TVs to find a good tuner as that's a lot of money and time for a video that won't make it back for him at his current viewer count. Also a good antenna is more important in the overall setup. Antennaman channel can help you out on that front as he's tested a bunch of them over the years.

    • @exrog
      @exrog Рік тому

      @CommodoreFan64 good idea. My antenna setup was based on a recommendation from AntennaManPA and works good.

  • @RadioSpectrumDXer1217
    @RadioSpectrumDXer1217 Рік тому

    I have 2 tcl Roku 4K HDR televisions, 1 40 something inch (sorry can't remember the exact measurement) and the other I believe is a 55". Ironically with fire cubes connected to them and UA-cam tv as my main TV provider, but because I am an Xfinity internet customer I also have the Xfinity stream app on both and the Xfinity flex box on one of them.

  • @smartypants1980
    @smartypants1980 Рік тому

    I loved my tcl roku when I upgraded to the rechargable tv remote but started heing issus where the tv would shut off by its self

  • @briantelesh3745
    @briantelesh3745 Рік тому +2

    I prefer FireTV or Fire Sticks UI to Roku, especially as a Prime member. It's a no brainer
    I don't like the Roku remote or UI and childish screen savers. With Prime Photos I have family pictures come up

  • @travelmanMN
    @travelmanMN 2 місяці тому

    I have a Tv now with basic cable. i want more channels though. I figured maybe add Roku. Is this a smart idea? How much will I be looking to pay per month?

  • @AAa-qd8hb
    @AAa-qd8hb Рік тому +1

    Is DRM ATSC 3.0 DOA (dead on arrival) like ATSC 2.0? ATSC 4.0 should be all open source code even if it is not the best code and no DRM.

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 Рік тому +1

    I do wish that the remote had numbers on it. I have 2 of them , one remote has Batteries’s, the other is charged by USB.

  • @lorireed2167
    @lorireed2167 Рік тому

    Can you please tell us how to get your local TV channels on a roku device

  • @mroliver4216
    @mroliver4216 Рік тому

    I have a question I have not been able to find the answer to. Enjoyed this video. I have had TCL Roku tv's and am thinking of getting a larger one. When I give away the smaller ones, I guess the new owners will be able to add paid subscriptions that I will have to pay for. Am I right?

  • @planetnana1960
    @planetnana1960 Рік тому

    I have a Phillips Roku tv it great except the voice remote is breaking and needs replacing as you can t even turn tv off or on without it

  • @wootage8434
    @wootage8434 Рік тому

    Got a Westinghouse roku tv. It's good but Im just used to streaming on my xbox series s. Doesnt have the roku channel though.

  • @211sweetypie
    @211sweetypie 7 місяців тому

    I have a lot of problems with my Onn Roku TV. Sometimes when I'm watching a movie the screen will go blank for a few seconds and then go back to the home screen. I sometimes lose channels and have to rescan to get them back. I also have a Hisence Roku with no problems.

  • @PaulSmith-gb3ke
    @PaulSmith-gb3ke Рік тому

    Suggestion do a review on apple TV Plus and how hard it is for Android users to use and subscribe to

  • @mariasifuentes8816
    @mariasifuentes8816 11 місяців тому

    What is the difference between 2023 and 2024 models. I need a 32 inches sizes. I cliced on your amazon link, but it is a purple box and I was looking at an orange box packaging? Might be a dumb question, but what is the difference between the color of the packaging?

  • @calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804

    A variety of different companies produce Roku TVs (RCA, Westinghouse, TCL, Hisense, Onn.) but they are essentially the same.

  • @WormyToons
    @WormyToons 3 місяці тому

    how long do these last

  • @OswaldBatesIIIEsq
    @OswaldBatesIIIEsq Рік тому

    I'm trying to find a universal remote WITH buttons that has numbers that's compatible with the Roku TV.

  • @rdailey4
    @rdailey4 Рік тому

    I noticed that you have a Fire stick connected to your Roku tv. Is there a reason for that?

  • @garytravis3781
    @garytravis3781 Рік тому

    Can I change the new update back to to the old software

  • @stevebreault4447
    @stevebreault4447 10 місяців тому

    does this come with a voice selection of channels?

  • @ThraxMan84
    @ThraxMan84 Рік тому +1

    Can you install apps or update existing apps?

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Рік тому +1

      Yes of course it's just like any other Roku 🤦‍♂️

  • @dawnstarling1348
    @dawnstarling1348 26 днів тому

    I have a problem, on trying to get QVC plus I am unable to get pass the Data Privacy Screen where you press ACCEPT, it just won't let me

  • @davidpersonful
    @davidpersonful Рік тому

    Have you reviewed the actual Roku brand TVs that are sold exclusively at Best Buy?

    • @Anthony_rallo
      @Anthony_rallo Рік тому

      That’s what I thought this was gonna be

  • @phillipjames453
    @phillipjames453 Рік тому

    The Roku TV remote needs to include a numbers pad so you can type in Live TV channels by the channel number.

    • @greyeagle4388
      @greyeagle4388 Рік тому +1

      I would like that feature as well. Not sure why they don't put that on them, it can't be that much more expensive to have the remote do that

  • @user-cs4fg1rm5k
    @user-cs4fg1rm5k Рік тому

    You forgot to add that the remote is almost too simple. My biggest pet peeve is that it doesn't have access to direct channel input. There's close to a thousand analog and digital channels on my menu, so moving from a lower channel to high menu channel is very difficult. It's great that you can get a remote app but why not include channel buttons?

  • @nicks7626
    @nicks7626 9 місяців тому

    My RV came with a Roku tv and it was a really good tv, so I purchased a 55" Roku tv because it had great picture and very good price. Fast forward a year or so and now it will not play sound on several different streaming platforms like Max, Netflix, and even sometimes Prime.
    I have to reset tv and change sound settings to get it to work whenever I go from one service to another, even when the settings are on Auto.
    When I stream through my Xbox or Firestick there are no issues whatsoever.
    I have contacted Roku and have updated tv with latest available, even with a USB drive to no avail.
    This will be the last Roku tv I will buy.
    I do not recommend Roku tv's to anyone that would be relying on the tv as the primary streaming device as the frustration is just not worth it.

  • @stevenbuckles5983
    @stevenbuckles5983 Рік тому

    Does anyone know how to clean your roku flatscrean TV without scratching it or smearing it? I would appreciate any advice out there,,hope to hear from someone,,take care 😉

  • @AirlockRX
    @AirlockRX Рік тому

    I have one that decided to ignore cable channels after some stupid updates. Pfft!

  • @Im1CrazyCow
    @Im1CrazyCow Рік тому +2

    I bought the original TCL when it came to the US over 15 yrs ago, So i tried the Roku TCL combo and both have died in less than 3 yrs. they used to lag or crash constantly TCL blames Roku and Roku blames TCL, Both models 55 & 43 models have died in less than 3yrs with minimum use on both tvs...NEVER AGAIN will i buy a combo Tv from either brand !!! I now buy Signage Monitors which are Dumb monitors that cost alot more but are very robust & with multiple connections & uses I will never buy a so called Smart tv again !!

    • @greyeagle4388
      @greyeagle4388 Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear that. The problem with so many of these TV's now days they are pretty much disposable. Seems as if 3-5 years is the average lifespan for so many of these TV's I love Samsung TV's and Sanyo's I have a Sanyo TV that is getting close to 10 years old and still works flawless. I have 2 Samsung TV's One of them about 5 years old and the other about 2. Both working great

  • @tg618
    @tg618 Рік тому

    I just got 2 32" Roku TVs since they were on sale, next to my 65" main TV in the basement. Great for multiple games! Planning to get 2 more!

  • @mkuhlman77
    @mkuhlman77 Рік тому

    I have two TCL 43" TV they're great. I have a 72" TCL with Google OS garbage until I used my Roku LT box and now it's awesome.

  • @Jo3W3st
    @Jo3W3st Рік тому

    I have a TCL TV but I'm using Google atm

  • @semiproactive9625
    @semiproactive9625 3 місяці тому

    Thanks Luke. The link has expired.

  • @davemojarra4734
    @davemojarra4734 6 місяців тому

    Reading.

  • @peteraffleck905
    @peteraffleck905 4 місяці тому

    Mine just stopped working. I was told not to buy one from friends because of this. It lasted a year and nothing WTF

  • @moondog3056
    @moondog3056 Рік тому

    Just buy a good tv first no matter the operating system. You can always buy a streaming device which will be better anyway.

  • @CPUjunkie
    @CPUjunkie Рік тому +1

    I have come to the realization that a PC with a web browser is better than any smart tv os. The PC can be an old ten year old laptop for $75 and it'll be a better experience

    • @sjbock
      @sjbock Рік тому

      I hook up inexpensive Chromebooks with HDMI to my smart tvs. It is a better experience. I also have Rokus and an antenna attached to the tvs for other options.

    • @Toto4730
      @Toto4730 Рік тому +1

      100% I purchased 2 2017 dell laptops for $200.00 on Amazon with a 90 day warranty.That was on 5-2022 and both are working great.I connect the laptop to my Home theater via HDMI.Then to my Samsung HD tv.I installed an outdoor antenna and stay with Free Streaming.The laptop definitely out does any Firestick I've tried.

    • @moej6014
      @moej6014 Рік тому +1

      Do you have a wireless keyboard and mouse OR a wireless keyboard with a touch pad OR a wireless keyboard with a wireless track ball?

    • @Toto4730
      @Toto4730 Рік тому +1

      @moej6014 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse.Both work great.👍

  • @ludlowstech8470
    @ludlowstech8470 11 днів тому

    Never have I ever hated a product so much! We have a 55”, 50”, and 3 42” TCL Roku TVs. All of them have some issue with the backlights, or display. The one in the living room has a scrolling bar of dark, one randomly turns off, on one half the backlight is out, and on two there are several dead pixels. All are under 4 years old. Horrible products

  • @stevenleek1254
    @stevenleek1254 29 днів тому

    Spit out the marbles and ENUNCIATE!

  • @KMarqus
    @KMarqus 4 місяці тому

    My Roku TV doesn't even have prime video

  • @robrob7011
    @robrob7011 11 місяців тому

    I don't understand
    Roku is just an app

  • @LoveTheFatherAndTheSon
    @LoveTheFatherAndTheSon 10 місяців тому +2

    Regret getting Roku from day 1. Not everyone wants to enter their credit card info and it shouldn't be required.

  • @ceetee103
    @ceetee103 8 місяців тому

    TCL Roku aren't good..
    They get stuck in recovery mode. This is a know issue ans TCL nor RoKu adresses it.. There are several fourns on it.

  • @SFBenjaminK
    @SFBenjaminK Рік тому

    lol

  • @galimirnund6543
    @galimirnund6543 11 місяців тому

    Does anyone know how to make the goddam POS tv not put things in my menu that I didn't add??? God, I hate that!! It added something like... Food Network.. now tonight it added new years central...I regret buying this TV ... I tried to ignore ads and a window popped up saying you have ignored the max number of ads you can ignore..something like that FU roku!!!! Those buttons are proprietary and roku gets money for putting their name on it...F ROKU!!!

  • @M.C.Escher2018
    @M.C.Escher2018 3 місяці тому

    Roku dose not look safe. This features links to other sites and physical products. - this dose not look safe!

  • @reactorh
    @reactorh Рік тому

    Roku is frozen in time! Sucks

  • @cosmostrek2001
    @cosmostrek2001 Рік тому

    roku is nothing compared to a fire tv. you cannot side load apps and the software is simple.

  • @MrSave-on3zy
    @MrSave-on3zy Рік тому

    Do not buy Roku devices they are garbage. Wait till the fire stick max goes on sale for 24.99 every year. Or buy the Google TV for 50.00.
    Roku is one of the worst device you can buy. Not one thing on Roku that you can't get on another device.

  • @mal45hand50
    @mal45hand50 Рік тому

    Roku is garbage

  • @catheylynnd7373
    @catheylynnd7373 Рік тому

    Roku tvs have terrible speakers. Sounds like they are in a barrel. I purchased one and returned it

  • @BenDMitchell
    @BenDMitchell Рік тому

    No way should you go with a Roku TV. You get what you pay for and with a Roku TV, that isn't much. Buy a decent TV and get a Apple TV box.

  • @RobertKlein-l4m
    @RobertKlein-l4m 9 місяців тому

    I bought a 55in. Rocu. 6 months and picture went blank. Any suggestions? I'm thinking i need to buy a new one.