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ctc274
Newbie
8 months ago

USB cable for streaming stick too short

as the title says, I just bought a new Roku streaming stick. The USB cable does not extend enough for my wall outlet. I need about another foot. Does Roku sell an extension cord? Does anyone have any products on Amazon that they recommend?

 

any and all insight would be appreciated!

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  • I would lean towards extending the USB A side (full size USB) rather than the micro-USB side. Since the full-size side is just power and a simple/robust connector, I would think any cable would work there.

    • makaiguy's avatar
      makaiguy
      Community Streaming Expert

      You can purchase USB extension cables - male USB-A connector at one end and female USB-A socket at other end at most anyplace that carries this stuff.  Try local Walmart, Target, or Best Buy, or from Amazon.

      Or make your own by adding a female-to-female connector to a standard male-male cord.

      Or extend the house power with a standard 120v ectension cord.