Roku Express
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HD
Fast, seamless HD streaming for any TV
Quick guided setup with everything you need in the box
Customizable home screen with your apps front and center
Stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV
Standard remote included. For voice & TV controls, see Roku Express 4K+.
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Fast, HD streaming made easy

Roku Express is the easiest way to access hundreds of free apps, live TV, movies, sports, and more at the click of a button. With a quick guided setup and everything you need included in the box, it’s the perfect device to start streaming or upgrade additional TVs with the entertainment you love.

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Fast and powerful

Perfect for new users yet powerful enough for seasoned pros, Roku Express delivers a fast, seamless HD streaming experience on any TV. 

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Watch what you love—for less

Start streaming free, live, and premium TV, including 400+ free live TV channels and Emmy®-nominated Roku® Originals on The Roku Channel.

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The simple way to stream

Roku Express makes it easy to watch the entertainment you love with everything you need in the box. Just plug it in and connect to the internet.

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Quick and easy setup

Plug it in, connect to the internet, and start streaming. It’s that simple.

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Standard remote

The included remote has only the buttons you need to stream, including shortcuts to popular apps.

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Headphone mode on mobile

Use headphones with the Roku mobile app to crank up the volume any time.

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Automatic updates

Get the newest apps, features, and more without even thinking about it.

A perfect fit for any smart home

Works with Roku Smart Home Works with Apple Airplay Works with Apple Home Works with Amazon Alexa Works with Google Home
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Your home for free, live, and premium TV

Enjoy thousands of free hit movies, popular TV shows, Roku Originals, 400+ live TV channels, and more.

Explore The Roku Channel

Stream what you love

Award-winning originals. Live news & sports. Classic favorites. Kids & family entertainment. It’s all right here.

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Enjoy 2 months** of Paramount+ on The Roku Channel

with the purchase and activation of an eligible Roku streaming device. See full terms below.

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Product details

TV compatibility
  • HD TVs
    Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p
Networking
  • 802.11b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi® (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Ports
  • HDMI®
  • Micro USB for power
  • Reset
Audio features
  • Digital stereo over HDMI®
  • DTS Digital Surround™ pass through over HDMI
  • Supports pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI
Remote control
  • Roku standard IR remote with channel shortcut buttons
  • Streaming player includes IR receiver (compatible with various universal remotes)
Power consumption
  • Approx 2.2W (typical) when streaming
Power input
  • 5V – 1A
Size
  • .75 x 3.0 x 1.5 inches
Weight
  • 1.1 ounces (31.1 g)
Compatibility
  • Works with Roku Smart Home
  • Works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit
  • Works with Google Home
  • Works with Alexa
What’s in the box
  • Roku Express streaming player
  • Remote with pre-set app shortcut buttons
  • Two AAA batteries
  • USB power cable
  • High Speed HDMI® Cable
  • Removable adhesive strip for mounting (optional)
Model
  • 3960R

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roku Express?

Roku Express is a streaming player that lets you enjoy channels like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube, right on your TV. Every Roku player, including Roku Express, lets you access a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, so you can watch the entertainment you want without needing to pay for cable.

Is there a monthly fee for Roku Express?

No, there are no monthly fees, equipment rentals, or hidden charges for Roku Express or any other Roku player. In fact, you can use Roku Express to replace a cable box and reduce your monthly cable bill.

Does Roku Express have YouTube, YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+?

Yes! You can stream the most popular channels on Roku Express, including YouTube, YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Does Roku Express come with an HDMI Cable?

Yes, Roku Express comes with a High Speed HDMI® Cable and everything else you need to start streaming.

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Terms & conditions

*Roku is offering free USPS ground shipping on all orders made on Roku.com or a Roku device for a limited time only. Offer only valid in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Void where prohibited. Roku may change or terminate this offer at any time without notice. Orders received by 12:00 PM ET Monday-Friday will be shipped same day. Orders received between 12:01 pm ET Friday through 12:00 pm ET Monday will be shipped Mondays. Allow 1-3 days for delivery after package is shipped. All dates are estimated and exclude federal holidays.

For products purchased from the Roku.com website (www.roku.com) there is a 30-day money-back guarantee from the date your order ships and your payment method is charged. Learn more about Roku's return policy.

**This offer is valid in the United States only. Eligible new Paramount+ subscribers who purchase and activate a new Roku streaming player, a new Roku TV or a new Roku Smart Soundbar, between September 30, 2024 through December 1, 2024, no later than 11:59 PM ET, and redeem by December 1, 2024 no later than 11:59 PM ET, will receive a 2-month promotional period of Paramount+ (choice of either Essential or Premium monthly) valued at up to $25.98. Offer requires subscriber account registration and provision of a valid payment method for continued service after the promotional period has ended. Subscriber must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL YOUR PARAMOUNT+ SUBSCRIPTION BEFORE THE 2 MONTH PROMOTIONAL PERIOD ENDS, YOU AUTHORIZE PARAMOUNT (THROUGH ITS BILLING SERVICE PROVIDER, ROKU) TO CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD $7.99 OR $12.99 (DEPENDING ON SELECTED SUBSCRIPTION) EACH MONTH ON A RECURRING BASIS UNTIL YOU CANCEL YOUR PARAMOUNT+ SUBSCRIPTION. TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE PROMOTIONAL PERIOD. Call (888) 274-5343 or go through your subscriber account to cancel your Paramount+ subscription. If subscription is cancelled, cancellation will be effective at the end of then-current subscription period. No refunds. New, non-refurbished Roku devices only. Limited to one per account. Paramount reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine your eligibility for the promotional period as well as to amend, modify, or waive the terms and conditions from time to time in its sole discretion. Use of the Paramount+ service and creation of a subscriber account are governed by the Paramount Terms of Use available at https://www.viacomcbs.legal/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use and Privacy Policy at https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/en/policy. This offer may be changed or cancelled at any time. Void where prohibited.

What you should know

4K and HDR picture quality requires compatible content and TV. Channels are subject to change, vary by region, and may require payment.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Apple, AirPlay, HomeKit and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. To see a full list of compatible Roku devices, visit support.roku.com for more info. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Alexa enabled device is required to work with Alexa. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Third party features and services may be subject to change or removal without notice.