Roku devices drop to £25 in Argos and Amazon sale giving access to thousands of free TV channels and movies
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ROKU has knocked the price of its TV streaming devices down to as low as £25 as part of its summer sale.
There are three Roku gadgets currently on sale at Argos and Amazon: the Roku Express, Roku Express 4k, Roku Streaming Stick 4k.
Roku Express
The Roku Express has dropped to £24.99 from £29.99 at Argos and Amazon.
Features include:
- 1080p picture quality
- HDMI port
- Wi-Fi enabled
- Apps like BBC iPlayer, All 4, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+ and Disney+
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Roku Express 4K
The Roku Express 4K was plunged from £39.99 to £29.99 at Argos and Amazon.
Features include:
- High-definition (HD) 4K picture quality
- HDMI port
- Wi-Fi enabled
- Apps like BBC iPlayer, All 4, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+ and Disney+
- Voice command remote
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.
The service has exclusives like Judy Justice and it's the new home of Neighbours too.
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.
Roku Channel
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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.