Cheaper Fire Stick rival released in the UK TODAY with free TV channel you can't get anywhere else
A CHEAPER
The
fresh streaming sticks provide access to the biggest
1
A cheaper Fire Stick rival has been released in the UK today with a free TV channel that you can't get anywhere else
What is it called?
The
features
at the same affordable price points".
Cheapest of the bunch is the
This entry-level HD model has some key changes, such as improved Wi-Fi connectivity so you're less likely to have buffering issues that interrupt your favourite shows.
And for the first time at this price point for Roku you'll get a voice-enabled remote control too so you can easily find content faster, as well as change the volume and
power
on the TV.
Firesticks
For those who want the best picture quality, the
It costs £10 / $10 more, totalling £39.99 / $39.99.
Both devices are powered directly by the TV so you will have less annoying cables hanging around too.
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Because unlike
What is the free channel?
Both Amazon and Roku sticks offer instant access to a swathe of
apps
such as
, Disney+,
Roku releases brand new way to access 24/7 free streaming channels – it's here just in time for summer break
Roku has its own offering called The Roku Channel, which includes a number of originals and "premium entertainment".
The Roku channel
features
movies, shows, entertainment and content for kids.
Such as Ronin, Dracula,
Swimming
with
Sharks
and animations like Super
Mario
Odyssey and 100% Wolf.
It also includes Roku Originals like The
Next
Black Millionaire, The Charlie Puth Show, Die Hart and The Real Bros of Simi Valley.
You can buy both sticks from today at Amazon and in-store at Asda.
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