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Roku vs FireTV Stick
When comparing Roku vs FireTV Stick, the Slant community recommends Roku for most people. In the question“What are the best TV streaming solutions?” Roku is ranked 3rd while FireTV Stick is ranked 8th.
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Pros
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Pro Cheap
Pro Unifies a lot of content through apps
Netflix, Amazon Video, some cable platforms.
Pro Reliable
Cons
Con Easy to accidentally change channel
It's very easy to accidentally sit on the remote, and stop your video, or exit the channel. Apple Remote does not have this problem.
Con Frustrating & complex remote design
For some apps like YouTube, left and right switches videos. While left and right on Netflix will fastforward/rewind. Apple Remote is a better & simpler design, a direction pad & select button is all you need.
Con Not a hobbyist platform
It's next to impossible to alter the core of the Roku, like create custom notifications. While new channels can be made, existing ones can't be modified.