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General

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Series

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262025 HD family, separate from Streaming Stick Plus 3830, Streaming Stick 4K 3820/3821 and earlier similarly named sticks.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

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

3840R2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US Roku Retail Item Setup Sheet dated April 23, 2025 explicitly SKU 3840R. Current maker page retains 3840R. Developer 3840X is a model-family/API identifier, not substituted for the sold retail SKU. Other retailer and region suffixes excluded.

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

GTIN / EAN

8296100084172Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original 3840R UPC. UCC10829610008414 is the master-carton code and excluded from consumer product identifiers.

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

23 April 20253Maker product pageroku.com/blog/es-co/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original maker announcement, with pre-orders beginning that day. US sale begins May 6. Announcement and retail availability are separate.

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact US HD 3840R product page offers Add to cart. No worldwide stock claim.

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

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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Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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.

$29.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original April 23, 2025 US MSRP, also stated by maker announcement. Current 39.99 list price and 19.99 promotion are not launch prices.

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the launch price.

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.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied body is black with a purple printed Roku logo, distinct from the Plus embossed dark logo. Supplied remote shortcut buttons can vary.

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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.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

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.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact HD 3840R output up to 1080p. Developer Lakeport 3840X separately reports 720p maximum UI and 1080p playback, so UI resolution is not stored as the video-output maximum. Exact developer HDR Support is No. No HDR format list is inferred from generic shop Dolby Vision/HDR disclaimers.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

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.

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60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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.

ARoku Streaming Stick (2025)

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BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

HDR formats

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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

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.

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HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

HDMI-CEC

Yes6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2858076/roku-streaming-stick-2025-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 HD review explicitly HDMI-CEC input switching. TV must support and enable CEC. This does not make the stick an IR receiver or establish every optional HDMI feature.

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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.

720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact maker TV-compatibility row explicitly up-scaling from 720p. No AI mode, frame-rate maximum, chroma or bit-depth claim inferred.

720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and 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.

H.2647Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Published Roku AVC streaming support, with HEVC explicitly restricted to 4K-capable devices. Exact hardware table identifies this Lakeport family as 1080p HD. Device-specific profile/level/frame-rate limits, HEVC, AV1 and other-chip capabilities remain unproved and omitted.

H.264, HEVC, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

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

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. 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.

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PlayReady, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

Audio

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

Digital stereo over HDMI, AAC-LC, HE-AACv2, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Roku developer specification explicitly AAC decode on all devices, and AC3/EAC3 passthrough to a receiving device. Exact 3840R maker page independently states digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround passthrough and Dolby-encoded passthrough. Compressed formats require a compatible receiver and app/stream. This does not imply built-in Dolby multichannel decode, TrueHD, DTS-HD or Atmos preservation. Dolby Atmos scalar remains unconfirmed: TechRadar calls the HD model Atmos-capable but does not publish a tested format/app, and its introduction also misnames Plus.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

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

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 8 October 2026Developer explicitly passthrough for DTS and AC3/EAC3, consistent with exact maker 3840R HDMI audio row. No Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/DTS:X or lossless passthrough asserted. Receiving TV/AVR and app/stream must support the format.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

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

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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.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact digital stereo HDMI output. Compressed Dolby/DTS surround passthrough remains separately described, with no inferred decoded channel maximum.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20268Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact official compatibility list explicitly Roku Streaming Stick 3840, with direct Bluetooth headphone output. Current 3840R maker page gives Wireless Headphones menu steps. Support updated August 5, 2026. Minimum Roku OS version and feature rollout date are unstated. Headphone Bluetooth 4.2-or-later requirement is a headphone requirement, not this device Bluetooth version. Mobile-app headphone listening and the older 4K stick are separate. No fabricated explanation for earlier omission.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

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

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A559Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Current exact Lakeport 3840X model-family row. No SoC name, CPU core count or clock imported from 3830/3820 or generic Cortex-A55 limits.

ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

CPU cores

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

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GPU

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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.

512MB9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact developer Lakeport 3840X row publishes 512 MB. Stored 0.512 GB uses SI-labelled MB-to-GB normalization. No binary physical byte capacity or RAM type inferred from the published label. Plus 3830 has 1 GB and is not substituted.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

RAM type

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

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Storage type

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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.

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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.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 42Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact 3840R 802.11b/g/n dual-band specification, corroborated by PCWorld own review. No 802.11ac, long-range external Wi-Fi cable or Plus hardware imported.

Wi-Fi 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 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.

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

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

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current US support explicitly lists 3840X, with USB-C third-party Ethernet adapters restricted to 10/100 Mbps and AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. Gigabit adapters are expressly unsupported by this guide. It names no tested stick-specific adapter model. PCWorld tested two unspecified USB-C Ethernet hubs unsuccessfully, so this is maker-qualified compatibility, not universal hub support or a reviewer-success claim. Required power arrangement must suit the adapter/stick.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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

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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.

ARoku Streaming Stick (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	5 V power input and compatible optional USB Ethernet-adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Only two device connectors in original sheet/manual. Current exact 3840X Ethernet support adds qualified adapter use to the USB-C power role. No USB audio, local-media playback, app storage or USB data-rate maximum implied. Remote connectors and optional adapters excluded.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support inferred.

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

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker compatibility. This is integration with named platforms, not a Thread border router or Matter controller claim. Google Assistant and Alexa require external enabled devices. HomeKit accessory/control integration is not an ability to commission other HomeKit devices.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

Remote control

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Remote model

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Original supplied press-to-talk remote with two AAA cells, not Voice Remote Pro. Separate replacement RCA1R catalog dimensions/78 g mass are not assumed to identify the supplied unit's exact commercial or regulatory code.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

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.

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Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote voice button and microphone for press-and-hold Roku Voice. No always-listening factory-remote claim.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free microphone.

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

Roku Voice1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied remote supports push-to-talk Roku Voice. Linked Alexa/Google/Siri routes are not assistants implemented inside this remote. Voice availability and app command support vary by market/language.

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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, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied controls work with most compatible TVs. PCWorld notes infrared TV control does not directly control soundbars/AVRs. HDMI-CEC can control compatible systems. No dedicated TV-input button inferred.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

Two pre-installed AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact retail sheet identifies AAA alkaline 1.5 V cells, and current maker box explicitly two pre-installed AAA batteries. No rechargeable battery or charging connector.

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

Remote charging port

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Software

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

Roku OS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support page names Roku OS and automatic software updates. Original launch OS version and current minimum for direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode remain not found.

Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

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App store

Roku Streaming Store12Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/general-setup-instructions-for-any-modelRead 8 October 2026Maker setup article names the Roku Channel Store for streaming channels, games and other apps. The current footer labels the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. No Android/Google Play store implied.

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

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

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current 3840R maker explicitly Apple AirPlay. Separate Roku support article explains Apple screen mirroring/streaming, but its older model-version table omits 3840, so no unsupported minimum firmware or AirPlay protocol-version number is assigned. App-specific YouTube/Netflix casting is not Google Cast. Miracast transport remains unproved in the exact read 3840 sources.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

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

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice through supplied press-to-talk remote/app. Alexa/Google Assistant through required external enabled devices. Siri through Apple HomeKit/AirPlay integration, not a built-in assistant. Current support restricts Siri remote commands to an AirPlay session. Roku player power control requires TV CEC. Roku-TV-only volume/input commands are not generalized to this stick.14Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/screen-mirror-your-apple-device-with-airplayRead 8 October 2026Current support describes external Siri via HomeKit and within AirPlay sessions. 3840 applicability comes from its exact current maker compatibility page. The old model OS-version table is not used to invent a 3840 minimum.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied remote.

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.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Via a linked external Alexa-enabled device, such as Echo, using Roku skill and accounts. Current-generation players supported in US, with generic Roku OS 9.1 or later requirement. Can search, pause/rewind and launch supported apps. Netflix and some app commands excluded. This is not hands-free activation on the bundled press-to-talk remote or proof of built-in microphones.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-streaming-stick-4k4kplusRead 8 October 2026Exact family support describes free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android, with remote/voice/headphone features. Headphone playback through mobile phone is separate from current direct Bluetooth output.

Android, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

Accessibility features

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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.

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

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Power

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Power supply

USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual 2025 HD QSG shows supplied USB-C-to-A cable to TV USB or separate optional wall power. Wall adapter explicitly not included. Use sufficient power from TV/adapter. TV power state can force cold boot.

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

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

5 V DC, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Device input rating, not a measured draw or supplied adapter wattage. Maker separately claims approximately 2.2 W typical streaming. That typical claim is not stored as maximum or a measured-power result because the current schema has no typical-power scalar. No mains adapter supplied.

5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power 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.

Width21Height11.5Depth94mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original precise labeled out-of-box player dimensions: Width 21, Height 11.5, Depth 94 mm. Current maker gives rounded 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 in tuple. No unexplained hardware-revision cause asserted. Device only. Fixed HDMI-plug inclusion is not separately qualified by maker. Remote, cable, retail box and carton excluded.

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

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Current exact 3840R device-only maker weight 26.0 g. Original April 23 retail sheet claims 23 g for the same device. Current same-scope maker claim retained, with discrepancy explicit and no fabricated revision/accessory explanation. Not a review measurement.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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

Width42Height140Depth20mm(1.7 × 5.5 × 0.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplied remote Width 42 mm, Length 140 mm, Height 20 mm. Mapped to field convention: height is length along buttons, depth is thickness. Separate replacement remote catalog not used.

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

52g(1.8 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original exact supplied remote out-of-box weight 52 g. Whether the two AAA cells are included in that mass is unstated. No battery subtraction or newer replacement-remote 78 g transfer.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Roku Streaming Stick (3840R), Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, Two pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026Exact current US package, corroborated by original sheet and visually read QSG. No wall power adapter, HDMI extender, separate HDMI cable or upgraded Voice Remote Pro. Free requested HDMI extender is separate from the box.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power cable.

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.

No4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fixed device HDMI plug only. QSG says free extender may be requested if needed, and optional wall adapter is not included. Neither is a supplied standalone HDMI cable.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stickRead 8 October 2026

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

Spec sheet

pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.lowes.com/productdocuments/8226d286-f1b5-4ffa-90e5-367dd4963db4/71706407.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete four-page maker 3840R retail setup specification sheet publicly hosted by Lowe's. Retail/master-carton packaging and battery dimensions are not device dimensions.

developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

Manual

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdf4Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original current maker-linked 2025 HD Quick Start Guide, three image-only pages visually read. Support link labels 3840X/3840S2 family. The Plus and 4K guides are different documents.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

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.

1year5Maker product pagedocs.roku.com/published/deviceplayerwarranty/en/usRead 8 October 2026Official current US Roku Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser, read in normal Chrome after official support/playerwarranty redirect. One year for new durable player hardware purchased and delivered to an end user in US through Roku or authorized sellers. UK two-year terms not transferred.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

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