Roku setup

[BJB]

Greetings.  The power supply fornone of our many Roku sticks was lost.  Have the associated cables.  I found the wonderful post that provides the correct power supply part numbers:

Roku Streaming Stick+ - 3810 - PW10** - W16-005N1A * 5.0VDC-1.0A / ADS-6RA-06-05050EPCU-L * 5.0VDC-1.0A / PSAA05A-050QL6RK * 5.0VDC-1.0A / MU08-P050150-A1 * 5.0VDC-1.5A / **Requires Proprietary Mini USB Cable with Built-in Advanced Wireless Receiver WR001

However Roku is out of stock on the PW10.  There are several other models listed and was wondering if those were different countries or just models that will also work?  As noted on the post mine has that male/female USB cable.

I tried very hard to find a 3rd party compatible with no luck.  Any help appreciated.

BJB

[atc98092 · Accepted solution]

The USB cable for the 3810 is no longer available. The cable for the newer Stick will not work on yours. There is no third party cable, because the WiFi antenna is built into the cable, and without that piece your Stick will not connect to either a network or your remote. Unfortunately, there is no alternative except to replace your Stick with a new model. The 3810 is now five years old, and apparently Roku can no longer source the parts needed for the power cable.

Now, if you still have the cable and only need the wall power plug, then you shouldn't have any problem using any 3rd party USB power plug that has sufficient power output. So any power cube (that's what I usually call them) with USB output (that's 5 volts) and has at least 1.0 amp output should be fine. If you have one that is at least 1.5 amps, that's probably a better choice, as it won't be pushed to its limit. 

[BJB]

Thanks for the reply.  As mentioned I have all the cables, wifi, etc.  Just need the power brick.

If any one one willl work, guess I can stop worrying about getting the exact right one?  That list is very exact.

Thanks,

BJB

[atc98092]

Sure, the Stick will usually work just from a USB port on the TV itself, although some TVs don't have enough power in a USB port. The USB 2.0 standard only requires 500mA (0.5 amp) and that's not enough for the newer Stick models. 

[BJB]

Thanks again! Found a 5 volt 1.5 amp generic one.

BJB

[makaiguy]

Yes you're good to go.

For anyone else reading this.   A USB power adapter you have lying around from some other device, or that you find to purchase, should work as a Roku replacement, as long as the fine print on it says it provides at least 1 amp (1000 milliamps) of current at 5 vdc.  Greater than 1 amp is OK, the Roku will only draw the power that it needs.