Get a 'fast and reliable' Fire TV Stick rival for £5 - but the deal is selling fast
Amazon Fire TV Sticks are undoubtedly some of the most adaptable devices available for those looking to enhance their smart TVs, but we've found something for a fraction of the price. Rival Roku offer the same plug-in perks, and its streaming gadget can now be bought for £5.
The Roku Express HD streaming stick is one of the fiercest competitors to the Fire TV Stick due to its similarities and, naturally, its looks and appearance, but there are numerous differences to bear in mind. One of the top features shoppers favour about the Roku device is the interface.
Thanks to TopCashback, shoppers can get the device for slightly less than £5. Those who buy the device from Currys but through TopCashback's links will give shoppers a proportion of their money back.
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New TopCashback members and Currys customers will receive £4.82 back after cashback, bringing the total cost down significantly. When it comes to content, there's also a broader range of apps to choose from. It's also not part of the Amazon ecosystem, so unless shoppers are a massive fan of Alexa and being in the Amazon ecosystem, Roku could be an option.
In terms of specs, the device allows viewers to watch in 1080p and has a vast range of apps and channels, including iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play and STV, reports the Mirror.
There's also Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, NOW TV, STV, Google Play Movies and TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Sky News, Pluto TV, BBC Sport, Rakuten, Crunchyroll, and Hayu. For music enthusiasts, there's even Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and TuneIn Radio.
The device boasts excellent reviews and provides an alternative to the Amazon Fire TV Stick at a higher price point. Google's 4K Streamer Kit is also available for £99.99, offering swift performance and sleek design for accessing all necessary streaming applications.
The Roku Express has more than 1000 reviews from shoppers, with many praising its interface and connection. As one user said: "Roku Express is way better than its rivals. Connection to Wi-Fi is so easy and never drops out like my last streaming stick.
"It is also much faster and reliable than others, and it broadcasts in HD where available". Another reviewer noted: "Good low-cost solution for streaming multiple TV services.
"We especially like the simplified remote control. Set up is easy, but you do need to open a Roku account using a credit card; however, PIN protection helps limit the risk of unintended (or unauthorised) purchases."
Nevertheless, some users expressed dissatisfaction with the limited functionality of the Roku remote. As one person said: "It was really easy to set up and use, as well as the simplicity of finding and setting up streaming services via Roku.
"But the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it doesn't have a power button or volume controls, which meant I still had to" use my TV remote as well as the Roku remote, which was a bit of a nuisance having to keep two remotes handy rather than just one.
Here's how to get a Roku Stick for £5
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