Roku reveals ‘system update’ trick to get ‘free movies and shows’ on your TV – two others unlock over 400 channels
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K has sunk to £39.99 from £49.99.
Features include:
High-definition (HD) 4K picture quality
Dolby Vision
HDMI port
Wi-Fi enabled
Apps like BBC iPlayer, All 4, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+ and Disney+
Voice control remote
Advanced remote that doesn't need line of sight to work
Bigger processor for faster speeds
The deals will be available until September 4 at various retailers.
All prices were correct at the time of writing.
Always do your own research before making any purchases.
Roku gadgets: What's the difference?
Streaming Devices
These are small boxes or sticks that connect to your TVs via an HDMI cable, which gives your old telly all the perks of a smart TV.
Roku TVs
These are TVs from various manufacturers (such as JVC, TCL, Metz and Polaroid) that come with Roku’s operating system built-in.
Roku Streambar
A soundbar that also works as a streaming device.
Free streaming
Roku streaming gadgets can hook any old TV up to the streaming apps you know and love.
But beyond Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ - all of which have raised subscription costs in recent months - there are a number of free streaming apps.
They have a YouTube-style set up where you can watch thousands of TV shows and movies free of charge - if you watch some ads.
Amazon Freevee
Freevee - previously known as IMDb TV - is Amazon's big take on free streaming and it has some big names onboard.
Classic shows such as Skins, Parks and Recreation, Hell's Kitchen and Mad Men are also available to watch.
In terms of movies, there are some well-known titles including What Women Want, Curse Of Chucky and Love, Rosie, as well as cult classics like Drive and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is mainly focussed on offering live channels similar to traditional TV with ads but there's some on-demand content as well.
It boasts more than 250 channels, with shows like Judge Judy, the CSI franchise and South Park.
The apps sorts content into themed channels like Sitcoms, Paranormal, Kids and Sports.
The best part? You don't even need to sign up - you can watch it straight away.
Then there's the Roku Channel, which is found exclusively on Roku devices.
The Roku Channel – what you need to know
Here's the lowdown...
The Roku Channel is a streaming app that's available on a range of devices.
It offers more than 400 live TV channels.
And it promises over 80,000 movies and TV shows on an on-demand basis.
Roku says that the app is available on:
Roku streaming devices
Compatible Samsung Smart TVs
Compatible Amazon Fire TV devices
TheRokuChannel.com website
Roku mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Roku notes that the app is only available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It's also available in Mexico, but only on Roku devices.