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General

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Series

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Express1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The live roku.com page for this product no longer exists and now shows another player, so the maker page was read from the Internet Archive capture of 2025-03-04. Product details, model 3960R.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SEI804HM1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026The maker page names no model number. SEI804HM is the factory model that the AndroidTVBOX review and the Android TV Guide database give for the maker SEI Robotics. The retailer code HBR4KP01 belongs to the Dune HD edition listing and is not stored.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review gives the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database code name SEI804HM (YYJ), maker SEI Robotics.

3960R1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Model row 3960R. The support setup article names model 3960 and a 3960RS quick start guide. 3960RS is not stored because its relation to 3960R is not stated.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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12 September 202211Press articletechcrunch.com/2022/09/12/roku-reveals-an-upgraded-roku-express-streaming-player-and-a-smaller-subwooferRead 11 October 2026Article dated 2022-09-12 announces the 2022 Roku Express.

Status

Available8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker store, read through its public products feed on 2026-10-15: EU and UK variants in stock, US variant sold out.

Discontinued3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express, Rockett, 3960X, 2022 sits in the Updatable list. Roku says it no longer manufactures these products. The maker's product page for it no longer exists.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.993Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review says the box can be found on the Homatics website for $149.99 USD. The maker US store still lists 149.99 USD. US store prices exclude sales tax. No EUR launch price was found.

$29.9911Press articletechcrunch.com/2022/09/12/roku-reveals-an-upgraded-roku-express-streaming-player-and-a-smaller-subwooferRead 11 October 2026The new streaming player will cost $29.99. Price excludes sales tax. US launch.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, UK8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Store variants by plug type: US, EU and UK.

US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The page is the Roku US site and the model row is the US retail model 3960R.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White and Grey1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Color row reads White and Grey. Product photos show a white body with a rose gold top panel.

Black13Retailer pagequill.com/roku-express-3960r-streaming-media-player-black/cbs/55458925.htmlRead 11 October 2026Retailer listing for the Roku Express 3960R, colour Black. The same listing labels the size axes: height 0.75, width 3, depth 1.5 inches. Its 2 year warranty is not used.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a box that sits on its own with a separate HDMI cable and power cord.

Box1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The maker's product images and the quick start guide show a small separate player that connects to the TV with an HDMI cable. It is not a stick or dongle.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Resolution row lists 480i/p to 4Kx2K. The overview page says 4K Ultra HD at up to 60fps.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026TV compatibility row: HD TVs, up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p. No 4K output.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: 4K Ultra HD streaming at up to 60fps with HDMI 2.1. The Dune HD sheet says HDMI 2.1 up to 4Kp60 for the same hardware.

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Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 fps row from the overview text. HDR pairing, bit depth and chroma are not published.

BRoku Express (2022)

Width (px)	Height (px)
1920	1080

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026One row from the HD TVs line. No refresh rate is stated, so none is stored.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Dolby Vision only. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG come from the AndroidTVBOX review and the Dune HD sheet.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Streaming services reach 4K at 60 fps with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision up to 4Kp60.

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Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2. The AndroidTVBOX spec line says HDCP 2.3. The maker value is stored.

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HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: HDMI-CEC support. The remote can be set up to operate the TV.

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Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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720p to 1080p1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026HD TVs line: up-scaling from 720p to 1080p.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-12Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview names AV1 support. The other codecs come from the Dune HD sheet and the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review video test plays AV1, H.265/HEVC, VP9, H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 samples. AV1 4K samples were not smooth in Kodi and worked better in MX Player or VLC. The Dune HD sheet lists the same codecs.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet video decoding: AV1, VP9 profile 2, H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1.

H.2648Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026Roku Media Player lists H.264/AVC for all devices. HEVC, VP9 and AV1 are listed for 4K video only, so they are not stored for this HD player. This player has no USB port, so the network media-server route applies.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	3840	2160	60	Not available
HEVC	Main	5.0	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	Main	5.1	3840	2160	30	10

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review Video Decode list: AV1 MP-10 at L5.1 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.265 HEVC MP at L5.0 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.264 AVC MP at L5.1 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 30 fps. The list matches the Amlogic S905X4 chip limits, so it is chip level evidence listed by the reviewer for this device. 4K 60 fps playback of HEVC and VP9 files was tested OK. 4Kx2K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

BRoku Express (2022)

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Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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MKV, MP4, MOV8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026AVC in MKV, MP4 and MOV. Network media-server route. App, firmware and file capabilities apply.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

Widevine L1, PlayReady SL30001Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Widevine Level Support Level 1, PlayReady Support SL3000.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Widevine L1, PlayReady 3000 and CENC ClearKey. PlayReady 3000 is the SL3000 level the maker lists.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Widevine L1.

Widevine L1, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 11 October 2026Widevine security-level table lists Rockett, the Roku Express 3960 code name, under L1 Players. The page documents PlayReady for Roku OS and lists no exclusion for this code name. App DRM libraries and valid licenses are required.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC, HE-AAC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DTS and Dolby Atmos as supported. The other formats come from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, MS12, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DTS 5.1 and 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. Which of these decode on the box and which pass through is not separated by the review.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Maker lines: digital stereo over HDMI, DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI, pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis and AAC come from the Roku Media Player page and apply to the network media-server route.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Atmos Passthrough and tests Dolby Digital 5.1 passthrough over HDMI as working. Passthrough of the other formats is not stated for the stock firmware.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Literal maker lines. Dolby codecs stay generic because the page does not name Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Atmos.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Dolby Atmos Support. The overview page says Atmos plays when connected to compatible TVs and speakers.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

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Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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2.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Digital stereo over HDMI. No numeric multichannel layout is stated.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the Bluetooth interface connects remotes, keyboards, mice, joysticks, speakers, headphones and headsets.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 11 October 2026Roku Express is listed among the streaming devices that do not support Headphone Mode. A Bluetooth radio version is not published.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Amlogic S905X4-K3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review names the Amlogic S905X4-K SoC, a quad-core A55 up to 2.0 GHz, and the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD edition sheet: Amlogic S905X4-K with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS licenses. This is the Dune HD co-branded edition of the same hardware, not the Homatics store item. Hardware rows that match the Homatics spec tab and the AndroidTVBOX review are used. Dune HD media center features and the black color are not taken over.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4. The maker and reviews give the -K variant.

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CPU

Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab CPU chipset: Quad-core Cortex-A55. The maker names no SoC.

ARM Cortex-A553Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 3960X row: ARM Cortex A55. The core count is not stated.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

2GHz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Powered by a 2Ghz quad-core processor. The AndroidTVBOX review also gives up to 2.0 GHz.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026

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GPU

ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists ARM Mali-G31. The MP2 suffix comes from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

4GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 4GB LPDDR4. The AndroidTVBOX review lists 4GB DDR4, which names the family. The maker type is stored.

512MB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 3960X row publishes 512 MB. Stored 0.512 GB uses MB-to-GB normalization at 1000 MB per GB. RAM type is not stated.

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

32GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: eMMC 32GB. No microSD slot per the AndroidTVBOX review.

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Storage type

eMMC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the USB 3.0 host port takes USB flash drives, HDD or SSD for media playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

USB storage for media playback4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026USB flash drive, HDD or SSD for media playback.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 802.11b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz). 802.11n is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac 2T2R Wi-Fi 6 module AP6275SR3. The Dune HD sheet also says 2T2R. 2T2R is stored as 2x2.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz 2T2R.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Ethernet row: 1000Mbps.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Yes6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 11 October 2026Roku Express (3960, 3960RS) is in the compatible device table. It needs a micro USB Ethernet adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, with an AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. The adapter is powered separately. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the box. The remote can differ.

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PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-C	2	Not available	Reserved for accessories (rear: DVB tuner, bottom: smart speaker)	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review of the October 2022 unit. Side: USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A and a recovery hole. Back: S/PDIF optical, AV port, RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, one USB Type-C and the DC jack. Bottom: a second USB Type-C. The Dune HD sheet says the AV jack was removed in batches from May 2023, so it is not stored. The USB-C ports are reserved accessory ports.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: 1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF, rear and bottom reserved ports (DVB-T/T2/C tuner and smart speaker), 12V 1.5A DC input. The analog A/V jack is absent in batches from May 2023 and later. The bottom port exists only in those batches per Dune, but the October 2022 review unit already had it.7Reviewarecenze.czRead 15 October 2026March 2025 review of the current box counts 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB-C and no AV output. The bottom USB-C is hard to reach.

BRoku Express (2022)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Ports row lists HDMI, Micro USB for power and a Reset button. The reset button is not a connector and is not stored. The HDMI revision is not stated. The Ethernet adapter role comes from the Roku wired network support article.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

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Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Roku Smart Home, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter or Thread.

Remote control

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Remote model

G103Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents name the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. The Dune HD sheet says batches from May 2023 ship a larger remote, so the model can differ by batch.

Roku Simple Remote4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/225735828Read 11 October 2026Roku Express model 3960 supports up to 1080p Full HD and ships with a Roku Simple Remote.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: bundled G10 Bluetooth voice remote with buttons to control the TV. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Bluetooth remote with an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

Infrared1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Remote control row: Roku standard IR remote with channel shortcut buttons. The player has an IR receiver.

Remote microphone

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: G10 voice remote, voice commands work.

No5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/fix-your-roku-remote-simple-or-voiceRead 11 October 2026A simple remote has no voice or microphone button and uses infrared. The supplied remote is the Roku Simple Remote.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant button on the supplied remote.

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Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: power on your TV and adjust the volume with a single remote. Whether this uses IR or HDMI-CEC is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

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Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

AAA batteries3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list AAA batteries. The count is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says newer batches ship a bigger remote, which may differ.

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: two AAA batteries.2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page: two AAA batteries. The page does not say they are pre-installed.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Android TV2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Android TV. The page names no version.

Roku OS3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

Android TV 113Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Google certified Android TV 11 with kernel 5.4.180. Later firmware reached Android 12 and 14 per the Android TV Guide database and retailers.

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App store

Google Play3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review plays Google Play games and apps for Android TV.

Roku Streaming Store4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/225735828Read 11 October 2026How to set up your Roku Express: add new streaming apps from the Streaming Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Google Cast2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: cast from devices to the TV with Google Cast.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility row: works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. The AirPlay version is not stated, and Roku's AirPlay 2 device tables do not list model 3960.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: press the Google Assistant button on the remote. No hands-free claim is made.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. The supplied remote has no microphone, so these assistants run on other devices. Hands-free control is not claimed.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

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Mobile remote platforms

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Android, iOS10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/roku-remote-on-your-phoneRead 11 October 2026The free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android controls Roku streaming devices as a remote. The article does not name model 3960.

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

GeForce NOW3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: cloud gaming via GeForce NOW works.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: pair with Bluetooth gamepads. No controller models are named.

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Power

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Power supply

External DC adapter1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: DC input with a 1.5 m power line, so the adapter is external.

USB2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026Step 2 powers the player through the included USB power cable and a standard USB adaptor that is not included, or from a TV USB port. Power input is micro USB.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

12.0 V / 1.5 A or 12.0 V / 1 A1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab DC Input row reads 12.0V/ 1.5A or 12.0V/ 1A. The maker does not say which adapter ships in which region. No watt figure is published.

5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Power input row: 5V - 1A.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width114Height28Depth114mm(4.5 × 1.1 × 4.5 in)1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Length/Width/Thickness: 114/114/28mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. The weight row is empty.

Width76.2Height19.05Depth38.1mm(3 × 0.8 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Size row publishes '.75 x 3.0 x 1.5 inches' with no axis labels. The Quill retailer listing labels them height 0.75, width 3 and depth 1.5 inches. Stored values are exact inch-to-mm conversions of those figures.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

265g(9.3 oz)6Retailer pagesatking.de/en/homatics-box-r-4k-uhd-plus-android-14-mediaplayer-with-air-mouseRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec table lists 265 g and 114 x 114 x 28 mm. The maker lists no weight. Another listing says 0.3 kg and arecenze says 0.7 kg, which looks like a shipping weight. Whether the 265 g includes the remote is not stated, so it is read as the box alone.

31.1g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Weight row: 1.1 ounces (31.1 g). Player only.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AOVU-SX6BHET5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AOVU-SX6BHET, written here as 2AOVU-SX6BHET. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

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Other certifications

Google Android TV certification, Netflix certification, Amazon Prime Video certification3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: Google ATV, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video certifications, plus CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH. Only the three service certifications are stored. No certificate IDs are published.

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In the box

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In the box

Box R 4K Plus, Bluetooth voice remote, 12 V 1.5 A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, Quick manual3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: box, 12V/1.5A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, quick manual and the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. Satking bundles with a second remote or a tuner are not stored.

Roku Express streaming player, Remote with pre-set app shortcut buttons, 2 AAA batteries, USB power cable, High Speed HDMI cable, Removable adhesive strip for mounting (optional)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026What's in the box list. The quick start guide shows no power adaptor.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview setup step 1: plug the box into the TV with the included HDMI cable.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list an HDMI cable.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page shows a separate High Speed HDMI cable. Step 1 connects the player to the TV with the included cable.

Links

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Product page

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plus2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

web.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-express1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Internet Archive capture of the maker's product page, because the live page no longer shows this player.

Spec sheet

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specification1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Maker specification tab for the Box R 4K Plus. It has no ports row and no weight.

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Manual

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image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdf2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026US quick start guide for model 3960, linked from the maker's setup article.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year14Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 11 October 2026Roku Limited Warranty page 1: one year for Roku streaming players and included remotes bought by an end user in the United States. A retailer listing states 2 years, which the maker document does not support.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.