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Roku Streaming Stick 3500R 2014 Model
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
720
Unverified
36
Spam Test
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Yes
HDMI
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Review Analysis - 244 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
43working, stopped working, years, remote, year
+40%
-60%
" ... I've tried everything to get it working consistently, but it constantly shuts down. ... "
" ... I've used the device a total of about 10 times and it's already malfunctioning. ... "
" ... It worked for a few months, now refuses to boot up, and when it does, the remote won't pair up . ... "
" ... Oh I forgot this is the second one I ordered cuz the first one broke down after 3 months then I ordered this one and now it's broke down after 2 months what do they say buyer beware ... "
" ... Unfortunately we have had it less than 8 months and within the first 3 the power source cord stopped working properly and would only supply power if you jiggled it and held it in place. ... then 2 weeks ago the unit went into a reboot loop in which it goes from "No recognizable devices" on the TV to the ROKU welcome screen with the dancing letters . ... "
" ... It only lasted for me 2 years. ... "
" ... After 5 months this thing started with the purple screen, HDMI error. ... Bottom line is that everything else works in the port that the Roku stopped functioning in. ... I moved this to a different tv and it worked there for another maybe 5 months then got really flakey. ... "
" ... It was broken ... "
Remote
31roku, stick, app, stopped working, batteries
+19%
-81%
" ... My remote never worked well and burned through batteries. ... The app remote works about 50% of the time. ... "
" ... The remote keeps losing contact every few minutes which can only be fixed by removing and re-inserting the batteries, how convenient . ... "
" ... But then I started having with the remote pairing with the stick. ... But the remote finally quit working no matter what I did. ... But I installed the remote app on my phone, and although a bit of a pain it did allow me to watch shows with roku. ... "
" ... It worked for a few months, now refuses to boot up, and when it does, the remote won't pair up . ... "
" ... Remote doesn't work ... "
" ... Had a hard time getting my remote to find the stick connection. ... "
" ... Takes forever to turn on, it loses connectivity, and it is unresponsive through the remote: press a button, and it takes a full second for the Roku to respond. ... "
" ... It's still slower than an actual roku receiver. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy, easy to install, years, user friendly, small
+95%
-5%
" ... THIS MAKES EVERYTHING SO MUCH EASIER. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and a great product, it was just missing the one program that I really use a lot. ... "
" ... Very easy to use, and there is so much content. ... "
" ... Simple to use is all I need. ... I don't do a lot of navigating so having to type in each letter for a search is not a problem Plus you can use the Roku App on your PC to search much more quickly if you'd like. ... "
" ... Easy to install, easy to use, very satisfied with the product. ... "
" ... I'm glad I chose this streaming stick as it is very unobtrusive and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Marketplace
15firestick, described, works as advertised, website, used
+67%
-33%
" ... works great thanks ... "
" ... Awesome and as described. ... "
" ... Was described as used, however it showed no signs of ever having been used. ... "
" ... Thanks for that. ... "
" ... Great to buy from ***** Fast to ship AAA!! ... "
" ... what I expected ... "
" ... Ordered for work. ... "
" ... The price is cheaper on Amazon than anywhere else ... "
Device Compatibility
15roku, remote, streaming, stream, netflix
+53%
-47%
" ... My Apple TV and Roku 3 work great. ... "
" ... By far the best media streaming device. ... Can't cast screen from phone. ... "
" ... Great little dongle. ... "
" ... Great way to make your TV a smart TV. ... "
" ... Enjoying my new media. ... "
" ... Also you can still cast from your phone to it. ... "
" ... All my tvs with Roku I have Spectrum and it is FREE ... "
" ... I tried the little MXQ Pro, which is kind of nice, but it's just too buggy for the family to use. ... "
Software Platform
13roku, netflix, chromecast, roku stick, hbo
+62%
-38%
" ... This Roku Stick allows for multiple accounts with Netflix which isn't available on the original Roku. ... "
" ... Works great and is a cheaper way to get access to everything Roku has. ... "
" ... Could have gotten a Chromecast but this has better apps. ... "
" ... I bought a ChromeCast, and it works a million times better. ... "
" ... Great product, but why hbo now instead of hbo go? ... Anyway- better range and easier setup than Chromecast and access to Amazon which Chromecast cannot get. ... "
" ... I love my Roku. ... "
" ... However I am possibly biased because I work for a cable company and get all the free premiums and online apps. ... It searches HBO and Starz and Showtime as well as Netflix and Amazon and the other pay services. ... "
Cables
13tv, roku, cord, stopped working, cable company
+54%
-46%
" ... We do not have cable and exclusively stream from pretty much every streaming option, so I wanted something easy to use and reliable--as well as affordable. ... "
" ... cut the cable cord and save money! ... "
" ... This is a great alternative to cable - especially if you have Prime. ... "
" ... I recommend this for anyone cutting the cable cord. ... "
" ... This Roku stick has saved us a ton of money with the outrageous cost of cable. ... "
" ... Love being able to watch TV and movies without my cable. ... "
" ... Honestly I don't pay for cable anymore, I just watch Netflix and Amazon Prime on my Roku. ... "
Apps
12app, netflix, watch netflix, streaming, youtube
+50%
-50%
" ... I bought it to watch Netflix. ... "
" ... The latest forced firmware update 7.7 makes it unusable for most important apps such as Youtube and Netflix. ... "
" ... There's a huge delay to get the apps started and the remote doesn't respond well. ... "
" ... It does not work well with Netflix. ... "
" ... 9/10 times I can only watch Netflix or maybe go to Spotify. ... "
" ... For some reason, not every streaming provider includes an App for PBS. ... "
Ports
11roku, power, usb, port, plugs
+45%
-55%
" ... There must be something wrong with the charging port. ... "
" ... So, I have to get another roku, a box this time, because I am switching cable providers and there is no cable line where my tv is located. ... "
" ... I've attempted to reset it, change to a different TV, change out the power cables again, etc and we cannot solve the issue. ... "
" ... After 5 months this thing started with the purple screen, HDMI error. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the HDMI plug was loose right out of the box and never made a good connection in the port on the TV. ... "
" ... Within 2 -3 wks the usb cord stopped working. ... "
Resolution
10roku, netflix, tv, stream, roku streaming stick
+80%
-20%
" ... This is our 3rd Roku player. ... "
" ... I love the Roku streaming stick. ... "
" ... Love my Roku streaming stick, great product for the price!! ... "
" ... This is great for streaming Lots of channels and best of all most are free or very reasonable ... "
" ... Very basic instruction and good for just what we need it for, we tried an amazon fire stick in the past but it didn't last long before breaking. ... "
" ... I have a smart TV that doesn't supply anywhere near the number of channels the Roku does. ... "
" ... Stream Vudu, Amazon Prime and Netflix with no issues!!! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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