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Roku Ultra (2024, 4850R)

Roku

budget local: goodLocal control for everyday use; a few features may still touch the cloud. Wi-FiEthernetBluetooth
Price
$99 verified Nov 6, 2026
HA fit
good
Offline
yes
Setup
easy
Hub needed
no

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Roku Ultra (2024, 4850R) media player

Quick verdict

Roku's open, well-documented ECP REST API lets Home Assistant control the player entirely over the LAN, making the integration exceptionally stable. The Roku integration speaks ECP directly to the device over HTTP on the local network, so control never leaves the LAN. Just note: App content and the Roku OS are cloud/ad-driven (privacy caveat on the OS).

Notes last checked Jun 2, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home okayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Alexa okayWorks, but with limits or extra setup.
Works offline yes
Setup easy
Extra hub needed no
Power mains

Local control facts

  • Home Assistant: roku integration, Local Polling (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)

Why it stands out

  • Official HA integration uses local ECP (HTTP) discovered via SSDP
  • Full remote keys, app launching, transport controls and now-playing as a media_player
  • 10/100 Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6 at a low price

Reasons to hesitate

  • App content and the Roku OS are cloud/ad-driven (privacy caveat on the OS)
  • Some title metadata is limited
  • Remote power-on needs network standby enabled

Best for

  • A cheap, locally-controllable TV streamer entity in HA
  • Automations that launch apps via the LAN

Privacy and local-control notes

The Roku integration speaks ECP directly to the device over HTTP on the local network, so control never leaves the LAN.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Roku (official, local ECP).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $99. Among the more affordable options in this category.

Verified price reads: lowest seen $88.5, latest $99 on Nov 6, 2026.

  • Nov 6, 2026$99amazon
  • Nov 3, 2026$88.5amazon
  • Nov 1, 2026$99.99amazon
  • Oct 31, 2026$139.95amazon
  • Oct 30, 2026$142.75amazon
  • Oct 29, 2026$129.99amazon
  • Oct 28, 2026$142.95amazon
  • Oct 26, 2026$149amazon

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