Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) hits lowest price ever on Amazon, NY Post reports
Updated 4K dongle that draws power from the TV and features speech-to-text remote is on sale, the New York Post's streaming reporter says
Roku’s Streaming Stick Plus (2025) is being offered at its lowest price to date on Amazon, the New York Post reported, underscoring continued consumer interest in plug‑in streaming devices that simplify access to 4K content and free streaming channels.
The latest model, refreshed earlier this year, is a single HDMI dongle that draws power from the television, eliminating the need for separate power cords or adapters. It supports 4K HDR and a unified Roku interface that presents large app icons and quick access to thousands of streaming services. The device ships with the Roku Voice Remote, which includes a speech‑to‑text search function and four dedicated shortcut buttons for Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video. The product also provides access to The Roku Channel, roughly 500 free live channels and more than 80,000 movies and TV shows available without a subscription, the Post’s commerce streaming reporter Angela Tricarico wrote.
Tricarico, who covers commerce and streaming for the New York Post and related properties, said she prefers adding Roku devices to televisions because of the platform’s streamlined interface and ease of installation. She noted that while many modern TVs include built‑in smart platforms, third‑party sticks like Roku’s remain popular with cord‑cutters and shoppers seeking a consistent user experience across multiple screens.
Roku describes the Streaming Stick Plus as a plug‑and‑play option, connecting directly to an HDMI port and drawing power from the TV’s USB or power pass‑through. The 2025 update preserves the company’s emphasis on simplicity and broad app support while incorporating voice search that converts spoken queries into text, a feature that leverages speech recognition to speed content discovery.
Retail promotions for streaming hardware have become a recurring tactic for vendors and retailers seeking to capture buyers who are upgrading older devices, adding streaming capability to secondary televisions, or switching from a TV’s native smart interface. The New York Post item highlighted the Amazon sale without listing a specific discounted price; prospective buyers should consult the retailer for current pricing and availability.
Roku’s device lineup aims to compete in a crowded market of standalone streamers that includes other manufacturers and platform operators. The company’s ecosystem — which pairs low‑cost hardware with The Roku Channel and support for third‑party subscriptions — has been a central element of its consumer strategy, offering free and subscription content alongside licensed apps.
Tricarico’s coverage of the deal places it in the context of cord‑cutting trends and consumer tech shopping habits. She has previously written about streaming devices, services and how viewers can access sports, television and movies across platforms. Her reporting for the Post’s commerce and streaming properties tests devices and compares services to identify value for readers.
Shoppers interested in the Roku Streaming Stick Plus should verify the model year and specifications before purchase, and compare the sale price to other current offers. The reported Amazon discount marks a notable promotion for the 2025 model, which retains Roku’s focus on a compact form factor, 4K HDR support and voice‑assisted search functionality.