The Roku Streaming Stick Plus – 4K & HDR Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote – Free & Live TV is on sale right now for $24, which is a pretty solid price if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your streaming setup without spending much. This little stick plugs right into an HDMI port on the back of your TV, so you don’t have to deal with a big box or extra wires on your TV stand. If your TV is older or “dumb,” this turns it into a full streaming TV. If your TV is already “smart,” this still might be worth it because Roku is usually faster, more simple to use, and has a cleaner layout than a lot of built-in TV apps.
You get 4K and HDR support, so if you have a 4K TV, you can watch shows and movies in sharper picture with better color and contrast from apps that offer it. If you don’t have a 4K TV yet, it still works fine on regular HD sets, so you don’t lose anything. It just means that when you do upgrade your TV, you don’t have to buy a new streamer. For 24, that’s a nice way to “future proof” your setup a bit. The Streaming Stick Plus is also small enough that you can toss it in a bag and bring it when you travel, as long as you have Wi‑Fi and an HDMI port on the TV where you’re staying.
One of the big perks is the voice remote. Instead of typing with arrows on an on‑screen keyboard (which is always a pain), you just hold the button and say the name of a show, movie, actor, or app. This can save you a lot of time when you’re searching across different services. The remote also controls the TV’s power and volume on most sets, so you may be able to stick with just one remote for everything. That alone can make your life easier if you’re tired of juggling multiple remotes or explaining which one to use to someone else in the house.
Roku has a huge range of apps for paid streaming services plus a lot of free options. The “Free & Live TV” part means you can watch things like live news, older shows, and movies without another bill, supported by ads. If you’re trying to cut down on cable or just want more stuff to watch without paying for extra subscriptions, this helps fill that gap. You can sign into your existing accounts for Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, and many more, so you don’t have to change anything about what you already pay for. At $24, this is a low-cost upgrade that makes an older TV feel new again and gives you a simple, fast way to get to pretty much all the streaming content you care about in one place.
