You can now instantly watch over 40,000 movies instantly and on demand from Amazon or
Netflix with this amazing new device.
Just hook up the Roku Video Player
to your high speed internet connection either wirelessly of using a hard wired connection for faster uploads and stability. Then hook up to your HDTV or home theater system to instantly watch the latest movies of your favorite TV show.
Technical Details
- 40,000+ movies and TV episodes available from Amazon Video On Demand
- 12,000+ movies and TV episodes available with your Netflix subscription
- Use your high-speed Internet connection to start watching movies in seconds
- Connecting is easy - both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in
- Works with virtually any TV - old or new - including HDTVs
Manufacturer's Description -- February 24, 2009
The Roku digital video player instantly streams high quality movies over the Internet directly to your TV. The affordable Roku player is compact, easy to set up and intuitive to use.
- The Roku comes with everything you need to start watching within minutes of opening the box - the standard yellow, white and red cables, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in, wireless remote and batteries. Start watching instantly anywhere you have a TV and a high-speed Internet connection.
- Over 40,000 Titles Available More than 40,000 choices are currently available from Amazon Video On Demand and Netflix with more being added every week.
- The Wall Street Journal, CNET, WIRED, and other publications have given the Roku player overwhelmingly positive reviews.
- For even better audio and video using the Roku player with your HDTV, home theater or A/V receiver, look for the Roku digital video player plus premium cable pack.
- Wired or Wireless, The Choice is Yours
You can connect the Roku player to the Internet using most broadband providers (such as a cable modem or DSL connection.) You need at least 1.2 Mbps to watch movies instantly on the Roku digital video player with decent quality. The faster your connection, the better the quality (although this rule-of-thumb peaks out at about 5mbps). Use the built-in Wi-Fi capabilities to connect to your wireless network, or use the Ethernet port for a wired connection. It's easy either way.back - Connect to Virtually Any TV, New or Old
The player comes complete with everything you need to get connected right away. It even includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV.remote - Control is at your Fingertips and Easy to Understand
The Roku player is easily controlled using the handy included remote. Choose the item you want to watch, play, fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume play later, just like watching a DVD.
Rent or Buy more than 40,000 Titles from Amazon Video On Demand
With Amazon Video On Demand Roku customers can now instantly watch more than 40,000 commercial-free movies and television shows, including hit new releases and the latest episodes the day after they air on TV.
Using an intuitive interface, customers can order movies right from their couch and enjoy instant playback without waiting for lengthy downloads or annoying commercials. Prices start as low as $.99 and no subscription fee is required.
Find
Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing in the Amazon Video On Demand section on your Roku. Access and add to your virtual library of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on the Roku Player, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices.
Rent or Buy
Renting and purchasing titles is a snap with the power of Amazon’s 1-click purchasing. Order new release movies and the latest TV shows right from your couch and you’re watching within seconds. Prices start as low as $.99.
Watch
Using your Roku Player, enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s high quality video on any TV. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them on your Roku Player, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices.
Watch Netflix Movies and TV Episodes Instantly
Netflix instant streaming ready Netflix members can now easily access over 12,000 movies and TV shows – including some new releases and hundreds of options in HD – instantly from Netflix over the internet. Netflix members can watch as much as they want and as often as they want without paying more or impacting the number of DVDs they receive. Start watching movies and TV episodes instantly in as little as 30 seconds.
Roku Player is Netflix Members' #1 Rated Streaming Device
If you are like most Netflix customers and on a Netflix Unlimited plan (any plan that costs $8.99 a month or more), there are no limits to how much you can watch instantly. You can watch as much as you want. There is no extra charge for online viewing, and of course you still get DVDs by mail.
Fill Your Instant Queue
Use the Netflix site to browse a growing library of over 12,000+ instant movies and TV episodes – including hundreds in HD. Place choices in your Instant Queue, add more whenever you want, and keep them as long as you like.
Choose and Watch on your TV
From your couch, use your remote to browse your Instant Queue and choose something to watch. Pause, fast-forward, rewind, or watch a favorite over and over — just like owning a DVD.
Product Description
The Roku player instantly delivers movies and TV episodes directly to your TV over the Internet. More than 40,000 choices are currently available from Amazon Video On Demand and Netflix with more being added every week. The Wall Street Journal, CNET, WIRED and other publications have given the Roku player overwhelmingly positive reviews. The Roku player is compact, and easy to set up and use. It comes with everything you need to start watching within minutes of opening the box - the standard yellow, white and red cables, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in, wireless remote and batteries. Start watching instantly anywhere you have a TV and a high-speed Internet connection.
Note: For even better audio and video using the Roku player with your HDTV, home theater or A/V receiver, look for the Roku digital video player plus premium cable pack at Amazon.com.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars --$99 for virtually *UNLIMITED* entertainment, THE BEST $100 I have ever spent! I just got my Roku player about a week ago and I could not be happier. This is definitely something that everyone needs to have. Especailly if you like TV and movies.
Published 10 hours ago by K. Hubbard
5.0 out of 5 stars --Do you Roku? Buying the Roku has radically changed my movie watching habits for the better. I no longer have to suffer trips to the local videostore where I'm assaulted by teen clerks...
Published 11 hours ago by Westley
5.0 out of 5 stars --Fantastic-I've been really impressed with the Roku. Yes, you can watch your Netflix and Amazon videos on your computer, and you can string cables to your TV or set up a Home Media Center...
Published 1 day ago by Andrew Otwell
4.0 out of 5 stars --For $99 you cant go wrong-Why go to blockbuster anymore. This is a great little gadget that will save you a trip to the rental store.
Published 1 day ago by Ameesh Paleja
5.0 out of 5 stars --Completely worth it! I bought this product pretty much in it's beginning stages. It's been almost a year now and I LOVE it.
Published 1 day ago by C. A. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars --Worth Every Little Penny Spent-I looked at this gadget last year and hesitated about purchasing it because there wasn't a lot of reviews.
Published 1 day ago by K. E. Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars --Works Perfect-I would recommend it to everyone this device really works perfectly. The video cuality is really good and looks nice.
Published 2 days ago by Arturo R. Rosales
5.0 out of 5 stars --Ready when I am. You can't beat this little box. Easy set up. Watch what you want when you want. Pause a movie and restart it at the same place days latter. Low cost entertainment.
Published 2 days ago by Mad Mountain Mike
4.0 out of 5 stars --HELP!! Does the Amazon Content remove parent censorship? We have owned the Roku since it came out on Netflix. It has been great since we do not have cable. Also, since you have to choose what movies appear in the Roku queue, all...
Published 2 days ago by T. D. Eastman
5.0 out of 5 stars --ROKU - A MUST have for anyone that loves movies. I admit, I was skeptical. $99 for a box to stream video over the internet? I was already a Netflix subscriber and had "attempted" to watch some movies on my PC, but the quality...
Published 2 days ago by Don