Roku Ultra (2024, 4850R)

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).

Standout: Roku's open, well-documented ECP REST API lets Home Assistant control the player entirely over the LAN, making the integration exceptionally stable.

Last checked: 2026-06-02

Compatibility snapshot

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

Avoid if

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.

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