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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.

TV Stick3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page names the product family Xiaomi TV Stick. The catalog uses the same series name as the 4K 1st and 2nd Gen.

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.

MDZ-34-AA1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q1: the model is MDZ-34-AA. Xiaomi's UK, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan and Malaysia FAQ pages repeat it.

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.

69419487082977Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026LDLC structured data gtin13 6941948708297, valid EAN-13 check digit. The listing is for the EU market.

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.

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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.

Available7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026Listing on sale at 54.95 EUR, referenced 22 Jun 2026. The retailer's SoC (S905Y5, 2.0 GHz) and its Wi-Fi N 300 Mbps row differ from the maker FAQ, so none of them are stored.

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.

$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.

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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

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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.

Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q2: black.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Q5: an HDMI TV stick. The stick plugs into the TV HDMI port and the box includes an HDMI extension cable.

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.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: HDMI output supports 480 i/p, 576 i/p, 720 p, 1080 i/p and up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. No 4K output. Stored as 1920 x 1080.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Display, Output resolution: 720i/p, 1080i/p, up to 1080p@60Hz.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. 3D HDMI output is not supported.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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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BXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026One row for the stated top mode of 1080p at 60 Hz. The other listed formats (480, 576, 720 and 1080 interlaced) have no stated rate. HDR, chroma and bit depth are not stated.

HDR formats

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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q14: supports HDR10, HLG and HDR10+. The maker pages say HDR10+ needs a display and content that support it. No Dolby Vision is listed. The Overview page says playback device hardware must support HDR10+.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page says HDR10+ high dynamic range display. Playback device hardware must support HDR10+.4Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists HDR10 and HDR10+. HLG comes from the maker FAQ.

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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2.11Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: HDMI port (HDMI 2.1 with CEC support). Video Output Q1 repeats that it supports HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality. The stick outputs at most 1080p60, so the HDMI 2.1 label does not mean 4K 120 Hz or 48 Gbps.

HDCP version

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1 and Video Output Q1: HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality, allowing one remote to control the TV and the stick.

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.

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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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, Real-8, Real-9, Real-101Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q1: AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, real-8, real-9 and real-10 video decoders. WMV-HD is not supported. Decoder support only, not a statement about app streaming. No profile, level or frame rate table is published.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder, Video decoder row matches the FAQ.

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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RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS, MP41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q2: RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4 video formats. HDR is listed in the same sentence and is not a container, so it is not stored.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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

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Widevine L14Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists DRM Widevine L1. DRM level alone does not prove a service streams at 4K. The stick outputs 1080p at most.

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.

Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q13 says Dolby (Dolby Digital Plus). Q9 lists DTS:X and DTS HD as audio decoders. Q10 lists MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG. The actual output depends on the TV or audio system.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder rows: DTS:X and DTS HD audio decoders and MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG audio formats.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: Dolby Audio and DTS:X sound. Playback device hardware and video content must support the decoding.

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.

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

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No6Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3, 14 July 2026: no 4K or Dolby Atmos, but HDR10+. The maker FAQ lists only Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X and DTS HD decoders and no Atmos, while the 4K 2nd Gen lists Atmos. False is stored on that basis.

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.

5.16Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3: locked to a maximum of 1080p 60Hz streaming and 5.1 surround with Dolby Audio, DTS:X and DTS HD support. The maker does not state a channel count. PCM and compressed routes are not separated by the source.

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.

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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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Amlogic S805X31Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q3: the platform is Amlogic S805X3. LDLC writes Amlogic S905Y5 and androidtv-guide writes S805X3. The maker wins.

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.

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU. Stored as Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, as for the 4K 2nd Gen.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

CPU cores

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41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core.

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

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1.5GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: frequency of up to 1.5 GHz. LDLC says 2.0 GHz and androidtv-guide says 1.8 GHz. The maker wins.

GPU

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ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4 and the spec page: Mali-G31 MP2. Stored as ARM Mali-G31 MP2 (androidtv-guide and LDLC write ARM).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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.

1GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM. Published in GB.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, RAM: DDR4 1GB.

RAM type

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DDR41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: DDR4.

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

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8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 8 GB of eMMC ROM. Decimal GB as marketed. Free space after the system is less.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, Storage: 8GB.

Storage type

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eMMC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: eMMC.

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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No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q2: the stick does not support expanded storage. Port Q1 adds no USB host and no Micro SD slot.

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 51Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac). LDLC lists the network standards as 802.11a, ac, b, g and n 300 Mbps, which is the same chip family. The maker wins.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The number of antennas or streams is not stated, so wifi_mimo is left out.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Requires connection to a router supporting Wi-Fi 5.

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.

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

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5.01Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q7: Bluetooth 5.0 with an independent antenna. The remote communicates with the stick over Bluetooth.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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.

BXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: an HDMI port and a Micro USB port for power supply. No USB host, Micro SD slot, Ethernet port, AV port, DC port, SPDIF or infrared port. The HDMI plug is fixed to the stick. The Micro USB version is not stated.

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.

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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

ARPP1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global version has an infrared and Bluetooth remote, model ARPP. The CIS version (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan) has a Bluetooth-only remote, model ARPJ. The global version is the reference.

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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Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: Bluetooth link to the stick and an infrared transmitter. The infrared function is only used to control the TV.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: supports both Bluetooth and infrared control. The infrared function of the remote control is only used to control the TV.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: both remotes support Bluetooth voice control and have a Google Assistant button.

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.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q3: press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote and speak. Language and country limits apply.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: press the Google Assistant button on the remote.

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.

Power1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global remote can control TV power via infrared. No other IR or CEC control is named, so only Power is stored.

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.

AAA batteries, not included1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q2: the stick does not include AAA batteries. This is read as AAA batteries needed for the remote, with the count not stated.

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.

Google TV1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

Operating system at launch

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Android 141Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0). This is the OS version the maker lists today, not a dated launch build.

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.

Google Play Store1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: over 10,000 apps from the Google Play Store.

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.

Google Cast1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Cast Q1: Google Cast (built-in Chromecast). Google Cast-enabled apps are required.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: requires Google Cast-enabled apps.

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.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q1: Google Assistant. Not available in every language and country.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: ask Google Assistant to find films, stream apps, play music and control the TV.

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.

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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.

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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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: Micro USB port for power supply. Accessories Q5: no power adapter in the box. Power by a separate adapter or a TV USB port.

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 A via Micro USB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q5 note: buy a 5 V / 1 A power adapter separately, or power the stick from a TV USB port that meets the requirement. The specs page says USB power adapter 5V 1A or a TV USB port (5V 1A). This is the maker's supply requirement.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents note: option 1, connect to a wall outlet with a standard USB power adapter (5V 1A). Option 2, connect the power cable to the TV USB port (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.

Width30Height14Depth107.4mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q1: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Length is stored as depth and thickness as height, as for the 4K 2nd Gen. The maker does not say whether the fixed HDMI plug is included and says the data may vary with test methods.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Dimensions and weight may vary due to differences in testing environments, methods and devices.

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.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q2: 44 g.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design, Weight: 44 g.

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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BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6, HDR10+, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q4: the global version passes BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6 and HDR10+. Software tests include Google xTS and the Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube HDR tests. The Google item is not stored.

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

Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), Remote control, User manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories and the spec page package contents: stick, remote control, user manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m). No power adapter and no AAA batteries.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents: stick x 1, remote control x 1, user manual x 1, HDMI extension cable x 1, USB power cable x 1. The package does not include a USB power adapter.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026The only HDMI item is the HDMI extension cable, 0.146 m long excluding the plug (Accessories Q1). The stick has a fixed HDMI plug. The catalog counts an extender cable as included, like the 4K 2nd Gen.

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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Maker global product page.

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.

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker specs tab.

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.

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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.

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