If you’re a Roku user, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Streambar. It’s a small, inconspicuous box that sits on your TV stand and streams live TV shows and movies from your Roku account. But what if you don’t have a Roku? What if you just want to watch some TV shows and movies on your computer or phone? The Streambar can do that, too! The Streambar is an easy-to-use box that plugs into your computer or phone and streams live TV shows and movies from your Roku account. You can even use it to watch TV shows and movies offline, so you never have to worry about running out of battery power or space on your Roku device. If you’re looking for an affordable way to stream live TV without having a Roku device, the Streambar is definitely worth checking out.
Roku has discounted its Streambar device to $79.99, a 38% reduction from the original price of $129.99. It’s a soundbar that connects to your TV with an HDMI ARC connection (optical audio is also supported), with more powerful and better-sounding speakers than just about every modern TV. The Streambar also houses a Roku streaming player, giving you easy access to most streaming services and other online content. It supports 4K HDR, but not Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos, and it can function as a Bluetooth speaker.
The main catch with the Roku Streambar is that it doesn’t have any HDMI inputs. That means if you want to connect other devices, like a Bluray player or game console, they have to connect directly to the TV. Most modern TVs should still route the audio to the soundbar, thanks to HDMI ARC, but you might need to use the optical audio port as a fallback. There’s also no subwoofer, but that’s to be expected at this price — Roku sells one separately for $180.
This is far from the first time the Streambar has been on sale, but most previous discounts haven’t gone lower than $100. This steeper discount is a great deal, especially if you’re looking to upgrade your TV’s software and audio quality in one move. Check out the Roku Streambar review from our sister site ReviewGeek for more information.
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