What you need to know about using a Roku with a monitor
(Android Central)

Best answer: Yes. Roku claims that all of its streaming devices currently on the market can be connected to any monitor with an HDMI port and internal speakers. How to use a Roku with a monitor? All Roku streaming devices on the market right now can be connected to any monitor with an HDMI port. In order to use a Roku streaming device with a monitor, it must have have internal speakers or a headphone input, as well as an HDMI input. If your monitor fits the bill, here are the simple steps you need to take. Connect the Roku to a power source using a USB cord. Connect the Roku to an HDMI cable. Plug that cable into an unused HDMI input on your monitor. Switch over to the HMDI input you used on your monitor. When the Roku Home page pops up, you should be able to navigate the page with your Roku remote. The above steps should work for any level of Roku device, including the $29 Roku Express and $99 Roku Ultra. However, there is one exception to this rule. If you are using a ...