Roku Streaming Stick and Stick review: A new remote makes a big difference

In a perfect world, cutting the cable cord and setting up a new streaming player would allow you to toss your TV remote in a drawer. One remote should be all you need to control both the streaming device and your television. That hasn't been the case with all streaming players, including those made by Roku. The company's popular set-top boxes and sticks never included TV volume or power controls, so you typically had to keep another remote handy or buy a universal remote. The latest Roku Streaming Stick ($50) and Streaming Stick ($70) finally rectify that situation, with new remotes that can control TV volume and power via a built-in infrared emitter.