There are many reasons (present and future) to have a gigabit Ethernet port on the Roku. Just to mention a few: adding channels, updating channels and firmware updates. Not to mention future technology. I will not buy devices that have the old 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports. What does Roku save using this old technology? $1? Charge me an extra $1. I want gigabit ports on all my devices regardless.
I completely agree. I can't believe that Roku still has a 10/100 FastE port in 2021. There are applications such as Plex streaming native 4K .mkv files that burst above 100Mbps.
I disconnected my hardwired Gigabit Ethernet cable from the Roku and reconnected it to a 802.11ac WiFi AP right next to the Roku. I turned on WiFi on the Roku in order to get connectivity above 100Mbps. A backwards approach to work around the RJ45 Ethernet Port deficiency but it works.
I agree with the Original Poster that i'll pay the extra $1 or $5 or whatever for GE.
You will not get over 100Mbps using WIFI either. Roku put a break or governor on WIFI speeds too. I am able to stream everything on my 3 Roku TVs, buffer free even with Roku's WIFI brake when I stream across the internet. No local streaming for myself fortunately.
The reality is that very few people use a Roku for local streaming. It's not worth the extra production costs that would need to be passed on to everybody for the 1% or less that would actually use more than 100Mbit.
I fully disagree. This is why I have a Sheild, and looking to replace 4-5 Roko devices with either Sheilds or Apple TV 4K, because Rokos do not work because they do not have a gigabit ethernet.
I have a roku ultra and streambar. I'm pretty happy with them, but is pretty ridiculous that in 2022 there isn't an option for gigabit Ethernet. Wired connection is just more consistent and faster. If that doesn't change I will buy a different brand next time.
What's wrong with standard 100Mbit? Unless you are streaming raw 4K from a network server, it's more than enough.
that's exactly it I want to be able to stream local content. Most of the time 100 Mbit should be enough, but it seems silly to limit it when gigabit is pretty much ubiquitous otherwise.
Roku, will make a gigabit device when streaming across the internet requires a gigabit connection. 100mbs a second is plenty fast to stream 4k on multiple devices.
Roku is simply not just for streaming across the internet. A lot of people have their own media servers on their home networks with true 4K .mkv files. Most of my 2,000+ Plex movies are ripped in that format and my whole home internet is running gigabit internet with CAT7 cable.
If I want to stream a 4K movie from my Plex server running on my NAS guess where the bottle neck is ... yep, the 10/100 Roku device.
Boo
There is not a need for a gig port on a 8k TV. 8k TVs only needs 30 megabits a second, if you are streaming from the internet.
Actually no.you need slightily over 100 Mbps for 4k HDR, watch vincent teohs chanel on youtube
That is only for LOCAL streaming. For INTERNET streaming, you don't need anything more than 20-25Mbit.
I am tired of seeing a circular arrow going round and round incircles loading pages. I even added a memory card so that the apps would not have to load every time an app was selected.
Roku needs to upgrade it's equipment. If the issues is not the fact that they don't accommodate 1 GB transmission, then the units need to operate at a much faster rate.
The bottleneck during streaming needs to be removed. Streaming stops periodically to wait for loading. This is on a device which is directly connected to the cable modem, so they can't blame wireless.
Any ideas?
If you have buffering issues, then it is not a Roku problem. 100Mbit is more than enough, as noted many times. I have an Ultra and an older Roku4. I never have buffering problems. Some channels tend to be sluggish, even on the Ultra, but that is an issue with the developers programming and the service's servers.
Just what model Roku do you have?
Roku technology is 100% problem, especially when trig to stream locally. 1 gigabit ethernet is required for large 4K movies.
