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Nowadays cutting the cord is easier than ever. Most cable service providers now have stream-only options because streaming has taken the home entertainment industry by force. That's a big reason why I can't say enough for my Roku Streaming Stick 4K.
If you ever wanted a place to manage all your streaming services and keep track of where you left off in any movie or show, the Roku Streaming Stick works perfectly for me. Now, for October Prime Day, it's down to $34, a 32% discount off its usual $50 price tag.
I've been a cord-cutter for so long that I don't miss cable, especially not the commercials. Plus, I enjoy speaking into my remote and getting exactly what I'm looking for on any platform, from Peacock to Hulu and more. Summer was a great time to binge-watch the latest seasons of The Bear, Love Island USA, Bel-Air and lots more. All that's needed is a Wi-Fi connection, an HDMI port, streaming services and the Roku Stick to access an endless amount of entertainment.
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How does the Roku Stick work?
Whether I'm blasting music on Spotify or watching the latest season of Top Chef, my Roku Streaming Stick has me covered. It can plug into my TV for a chill night in or into my Epson Home Cinema 1080 projector for movie nights or hosting parties.
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To get the full movie theater experience, I pair my Roku with the Vizio V-Series 2.0 Sound Bar. Karaoke nights haven't been the same after this pairing; guests are always impressed.
Can I still access live TV with the Roku stick?
The best thing for me about this streaming stick is that I still have access to live TV. Thanks to streaming services like Peacock and Hulu Plus Live TV I can watch the Food Network or the NFL in real time.
You might be thinking, don't all those streaming service subscriptions add up? With bundling options and internet providers offering deals with certain contracts, it can actually cost less than cable.
I love the Roku Streaming Stick because it's small and portable, and I've never had any problems with it not working. Occasionally, my Roku will reboot for updates, or I'll need to change the remote batteries, but that's a small thing compared with a cable box or satellite service outage.
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