This genius Roku soundbar also streams 4K — and it's on sale: 'Sent from heaven'
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Dialogue sounding a little dull? Don’t feel like shelling out all those bucks for a new TV? Try using a soundbar to give the one you've got a major boost. And not just any soundbar: The Roku Streambar, a clever two-in-one that also works as a video streaming device, is on sale for $100, or $75 off the bundle (if purchased separately), at QVC.
That's the lowest price on the web right now. The Roku Streambar is cheaper at QVC than at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy, even Roku itself!
And if you’d rather not pay that $100 at once (and, really, why should you?), QVC lets you opt for five 'Easy Pays' of just $20, with no interest at all. New to QVC? You can get an additional $15 off with promo code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Not to new to QVC? Second-time shoppers get an extra $10 off with coupon code HELLO10 at checkout. Score!
Here's what you get
Sometimes even the crystal-clearest TVs skimp when it comes to audio performance. If you'd like to add stellar sound and streaming to your bare-bones 4K TV, just plug the Roku Streambar into your set using the high-speed HDMI cable (included) and sync to your home’s Wi-Fi network. That's it!
Plus, the Roku Streambar is Bluetooth-enabled for syncing to smartphones, tablets and laptops, so you can stream from your device straight to the soundbar, plus pair it with other Bluetooth speakers for a more immersive viewing experience. See it in action here.
We love the "quiet mode" feature, which automatically lowers the volume when you're watching live TV and those commercials come in louder than the programming. (Don't you hate that?!)
It also comes with three months of Grokker Fitness for at home workouts (a $45 value). Fortunately, there is a Grokker TV streaming channel available on the Roku platform, so you can get started right away.
Shared a five-star Roku reviewer: "My Apple TV 2 was outdated in terms of functionality and at the same time my soundbar died on me. My TV is a smart TV but it’s pretty slow to react to commands from the remote. I also wanted a soundbar that I could hook my Bluetooth headphones to, so I could watch TV quietly. Enter the Roku Streambar! This thing was sent from heaven. It replaced all of the above and at a totally reasonable price. Streaming interface is easy, sound quality is so, so good and super easy to connect via Bluetooth. I’m definitely an Apple person, but I absolutely love this device!"
Stream to your heart's content
The Roku Streambar is a whiz, offering instant access to hundreds of video and music channels, like Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora and so much more. Bingers will be happy to know that the Streambar allows access to 500,000 movies and TV episodes.
It's compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri virtual assistants. So if you have an Echo Dot, Google Home Mini or Apple Home Pod Mini, you can control this the Roku Streambar with just the sound of your voice.
Its remote will control your TV too, so you only need one clicker. Voice search means you don’t have to hunt and peck on a virtual keyboard to look for new movies and TV shows. Just hold down the microphone icon on the remote and say what you’d like to watch.
"...I had no idea how cool and useful all the features were until I started using it," raved a Roku shopper. "The voice commands, sound quality and wireless network strength are fantastic..."
Sizing up the competition
While other soundbars, like the Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar or the JBL Bar 2.1 might deliver comparable audio and price points, the Roku Streambar comes with video streaming built-in. And some shoppers like it better than its rivals.
"The sound is as good as my Bose soundbar.... So glad I bought it," said a Roku shopper.
"Blows my mind every time I use it," said another. "The sound from this little dude is excellent. I can watch movies and actually hear voices.... Honestly, I feel like movie theaters have opened back up...in my living room. Great buy!"
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