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How Many kWh Does a Streaming Device (Roku/Fire Stick) Use?
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire Stick) energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
Rate — APRIL 2026
⚡ 5W typical
$
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
0.03
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$0.14
Yearly Cost
$1.72
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire Stick) — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.0050 | $0.0009 |
| Per Day | 0.03 | $0.00 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 0.75 | $0.14 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 9.13 | $1.72 |
⚡ Real-World Comparison
Running a streaming stick for 5 hours uses about the same energy as keeping an LED night light on for 2 hours.
3 Ways to Cut Your Streaming Device (Roku/Fire Stick) Energy Bill
- 🌱
Enable the auto-sleep feature so the device powers down after 30 minutes of inactivity.
- 💡
Disable automatic software update checks during peak hours to reduce processing power usage.
- ⚡
Power it from a smart plug that cuts power when the TV is off, eliminating the 2–3W standby draw.
Startup Surge Information
Streaming devices are solid-state electronics with no motors, drawing a tiny, stable wattage with no surge.