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Is TV sounding a little dull? If you don’t want to buy a new TV, try using a sound bar to give an important boost to the one you have – that is, the Roku smart sound bar. This is a smart two-in-one that also doubles as a streaming video device. This smart hybrid is on sale for $ 150 or $ 30 off on Amazon. That is almost 20 percent off.
And if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not a member yet? No problems. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. (And, by the way, those without Prime still receive free shipping on orders of $ 25 or more.)
What is that?
If you have a basic 4K TV (without smart home capabilities or streaming video), then updating your audio and adding streaming video is very convenient – especially since it connects to your TV with just a high-speed HDMI cable (which included) for quick and easy setup.
The Roku Smart Soundbar is also Bluetooth enabled to sync with smartphones, tablets and laptops, so you can stream from your device directly to the soundbar, and you can pair it with other Bluetooth speakers for a more immersive viewing experience. . It also has a ‘silent mode’. This is for those occasions when watching live TV and commercials are much louder than programming. With this feature, everything remains at the same volume level. A godsend!
“… Two of my favorite features are the clarity of the speech and the leveling of the volume, they make the viewing experience much better”, shared a delighted five-star reviewer. “Being able to understand speech more clearly and not see commercials sounding louder is incredible. If you’re looking for a great-sounding sound bar, look no further. Incredible sound quality …”
It is also a video streaming device
The Roku Smart Soundbar is also a streaming device with the integrated Roku platform. That means you’ll have instant access to over 500,000 video and music channels – including Netflix, HBO Max, Disney +, Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora and more – out-of-the- Cashier.
Simply sync this sound bar / video streamer to your home’s Wi-Fi network for instant access to your favorite movies and TV shows. In fact, it is also compatible with the virtual assistants Alexa and Google Home, so if you have an Echo Dot or Google Home Mini, you can control this hybrid sound bar with just the sound of your voice.
In the meantime, it comes with a remote that can also control your TV, so you just need a clicker for your TV, streaming device and sound bar. Roku Remote even has built-in voice search, so you don’t have to ‘hunt and take a look’ on a virtual keyboard to search for new movies and TV shows. Just hold the microphone icon on the remote and say what you would like to watch. So useful.
“… Streaming is very fast and easy,” praised a satisfied Amazon customer. “I often find myself taking the remote control and using the voice button to launch my favorite channels. I will definitely be looking for one for my parents. Great purchase, I would definitely recommend it to a friend.”
The competition
One of the best features of this sound bar is its versatility of streaming video. While other sound bars like the Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar (priced at $ 148) or the JBL Bar 2.1 (priced at $ 200) can offer comparable audio, stylish design and rival price ranges, the Roku Smart Soundbar is one of the few that comes with integrated video streaming and is super easy to install and use.
“… I had a Sony sound bar a few years ago and Roku is light years ahead,” wrote an experienced buyer.
Result
For $ 150 (it was $ 180), the Roku Smart Soundbar is one of the best “most return on your money” TV sound bars for almost any entertainment center. And be prepared for full movies, TV shows, music and podcasts with Roku streaming.
“This Roku Smart Sound bar is fantastic, just what I needed. It is very simple to set up, I loved the remote control and the streaming was great,” added another five-star reviewer. “… I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve TV audio, stream programs and simplify television setup.”
The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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