Latest Roku tv news

How to use Roku's private listening feature to get your TV sound through your phone By Chris Hall · 25 May 2020

Get your TV sound through your phone with this simple Roku feature.

The Roku Channel launches in the UK - free shows and movies for Roku, Now TV and Sky Q devices By Rik Henderson · 7 April 2020

Roku has brought its own, free channel to the UK. The Roku Channel is now available - offering more than 10,000 movies and TV shows at no cost.

Roku adds StarzPlay streaming channel to all UK devices By Rik Henderson · 2 April 2020

You can now download the StarzPlay channel on Roku devices in the UK.

Roku OS 9.3 update includes Alexa and Google Assistant voice support By Rik Henderson · 31 March 2020

Roku has announced a software update for existing and new streaming devices and Roku TVs that adds Alexa and Google Assistant support.

Roku TV Ready ensures that your accessories work seamlessly with your Roku TV By Chris Hall · 6 January 2020

Roku has announced the Roku TV Ready programme, designed to ensure that there's seamless integration between Roku TV models and accessories like recei...

Apple TV app is now available on Roku devices paving the way for Apple TV+ launch By Chris Hall · 15 October 2019

Roku has confirmed that from today you'll be able to add the Apple TV app to your Roku device

Netflix is pulling its app from some older Roku players By Dan Grabham · 14 October 2019

Those with early Roku players will need to upgrade to carry on using the Netflix app - Netflix has said that support for older players will end on 1 D...

Tidal comes to Roku in UK too By Rik Henderson · 3 October 2019

Jay-Z's music streaming service Tidal is now available on UK Roku devices.

The Roku Premiere 4K HDR streaming player is now available in the UK By Dan Grabham · 19 September 2019

Roku has announced a new streaming player lineup for the UK.Firstly, the Roku Express has been redesigned and the HD streamer is now available for £30...

Roku Streaming Stick+ price drops to £50, one of the best media devices you can buy By Chris Hall · 20 May 2019

Making you TV smart, for less.

Roku introduces a guest mode for AirBnB-like rentals By Dan Grabham · 9 April 2019

Roku has released some new software for its streaming devices with some key new features including Guest Mode.

Roku Channel adds HBO to its premium channel lineup just in time for GoT By Maggie Tillman · 4 April 2019

Two weeks before the new season of Game of Thrones debuts, Roku has expanded its add-on subscription channel lineup.

MGM's Epix Now streaming service comes to Fire TV and Roku devices By Maggie Tillman · 28 March 2019

If you're like us, you're constantly trying new video streaming services on Fire TV or Roku. And the latest one we're currently digging is Epix Now.

Roku now supports Alexa for full voice control By Rik Henderson · 5 March 2019

Roku has added Alexa voice assistant support to its Roku streaming devices and compatible TVs in the US.

Roku could bring Apple AirPlay 2 to virtually any TV By Chris Hall · 5 February 2019

Roku is said to be in talks with Apple about support for AirPlay 2 - which could see support for Apple's wireless technology on just about any TV

TCL and Roku working on 8K TVs for late 2019 release By Rik Henderson · 7 January 2019

TCL will release a new wave of Roku TVs in 2019, this time with 8K resolutions.

Roku Channel adds Showtime, Starz and others in premium subscription move By Stuart Miles · 2 January 2019

Roku has announced that it will soon be adding subscriptions to its Roku Channel at the end of January.

Roku devices will soon get Google Assistant voice control By Rik Henderson · 24 September 2018

Roku is rolling out several new features over the coming months that will add automatic volume levelling, new music channels and Google Assistant supp...

You can now watch Roku content on PC, Mac, mobile or tablet By Rik Henderson · 9 August 2018

Roku is expanding its reach beyond its own set-top-boxes and media streaming sticks. The Roku Channel is now available on PCs, mobile and tablets too.

Roku upgrades voice search, now understands more natural language By Max Langridge · 24 April 2018

Roku has announced that it will be bringing its new Enhanced Voice Search feature to the 4K-enabled Streaming Stick+ and the companion Roku Mobile App

Roku tips and tricks: 14 things you probably didn't know you could do By Elyse Betters · 29 December 2017

You've landed yourself a Roku device and want to know its hidden features. No problem.To help you get the most of your set-top box, we've rounded up

Roku might soon stream content on devices beyond its own hardware By Elyse Betters · 25 October 2017

Roku wants to expand beyond its own devices.The company is considering streaming videos on devices made by third-party manufacturers, such as Apple an...

Roku finally brings a 4K HDR media streamer to UK, plus new £30 set-top-box By Rik Henderson · 11 October 2017

At the beginning of October, Roku refreshed its US line-up of media streamers, including an updated version of the entry-level Roku Express and a vers...

Roku announces a 4K streaming stick and more lineup upgrades By Elyse Betters · 2 October 2017

Roku is a public company now, so that means it needs to keep shareholders happy.It can do so with new products and updates. But the company also tends

Roku might drop a new 4K HDR streaming stick and remote soon By Elyse Betters · 21 September 2017

Roku could be preparing a shake up to its lineup.Days after it was revealed Roku might be developing a voice-controlled smart speaker, we're now learn...

Roku OS 7.5 rolling out from today, includes live pause and private listening By Max Langridge · 1 November 2016

Roku has announced a new software update that is available now for select Roku streaming devices and all Roku TVs. The update brings with it two big f...

New Roku box line-up official, starts at $30 and embraces 4K HDR By Rik Henderson · 26 September 2016

Roku has officially confirmed that it is replacing all the set-to-boxes in its line-up with all-new devices.As rumoured over the last couple of weeks,

These are the new Roku boxes with 4K HDR, specs and pics revealed By Rik Henderson · 23 September 2016

At the end of August, we revealed that Roku will be replacing its entire streaming box line-up with as many as five new devices. We believe they will ...

Roku overhaul will see five new streaming boxes released, include 4K and HDR By Rik Henderson · 30 August 2016

Roku will reportedly enforce its biggest line-up overhaul in many years, replacing all of its current streaming devices with all-new boxes, many of th...

New Roku Streaming stick: Performance boost and new private listening mode via app By Stuart Miles · 5 April 2016

Roku has overhauled its small streaming stick in the US as the company looks to deliver more power to users keen to make their TVs smart.The new stick

Roku adds Amazon Prime Instant Video to offer the best supported streaming devices you can buy By Rik Henderson · 10 November 2015

We might not have the 4K-enabled Roku 4 in the UK yet but we have got further reason to be happy with the existing Roku set-top-boxes; they have just

This is the Roku 4, bringing 4K UHD and a remote that can't be lost By Luke Edwards · 6 October 2015

The Roku 4 has been unveiled and as the name suggests it'll be packing 4K video playback.Another new feature is a remote that should never be lost dow...

Your Roku box is about to get better: Roku OS 7 update explained By Rik Henderson · 6 October 2015

Roku is updating its operating system for existing current-generation Roku media streamers. It starts to roll out in mid-October and brings several ke...

Roku 4 confirmed by FCC posting leak By Rik Henderson · 28 September 2015

Last week a couple of separate reports suggested that not only is Roku planning a new set-top-box, but that it is likely to feature 4K video output. N...

Roku 4K box tipped to take on the Fire TV and Nvidia Shield TV soon By Rik Henderson · 23 September 2015

Amazon announced its own 4K streaming box at an event last week in the form of an upgraded version of Fire TV and Nvidia is expected to bring its Shie...

Sharp adds Roku to smart TVs: Here are 3 other TVs with built-in Roku By Elyse Betters · 6 May 2015

Roku has announced it added a new smart TV partner: Sharp.Most people know they can access Roku's streaming service through its lineup of set-top boxe...

Roku 2 refreshed, new search software coming to all users By Stuart Miles · 6 April 2015

Roku has updated its Roku 2 TV streaming box, however the new package loses certain features to kept the cost down.The new on demand box that gives cu...

New Roku 2 and Roku 3 streamers with voice controls could appear this week By Luke Edwards · 30 March 2015

Roku is expected to unveil two new boxes in the coming days as upgrades for the Roku 2 and Roku 3.The new Roku 2 and Roku 3 appeared on two retailer s...

Plex for Roku radically redesigned, takes cues from Xbox One By Rik Henderson · 24 February 2015

Plex has relaunched its channel for Roku boxes and the new version brings the platform up to speed with the apps for Xbox One and PS4.The design has c...

Roku TV to embrace 4K Ultra HD streaming with Netflix By Rik Henderson · 5 January 2015

Roku has announced that it will be embracing 4K Ultra HD streaming as part of its Roku TV smart TV platform. Initially available from US-only TV brand

Roku TV sets from Hisense and TCL now up for preorder, sizes range from 40-inch to 55-inch By Elyse Betters · 19 August 2014

Roku announced at CES 2014 that it was working with TV manufacturers to build smart televisions for the Roku platform, and now the maker of streaming ...

Roku and Now TV get updated with ITV Player, available now By Luke Edwards · 11 June 2014

Roku and Now TV will be able to run ITV Player from today allowing users to stream the catch up service.ITV Player, which offers access to the last 30

Roku adds Qello Concerts channel, letting you watch HD concerts from Beyoncé, Queen, and more By Elyse Betters · 3 April 2014

The Qello Concerts channel officially landed on Roku's Channel Store today, Roku has announced.Roku, which debuted in 2008, is a series of streaming m...

Roku streaming stick turns every TV into a Smart TV By Stuart Miles · 4 March 2014

Roku has announced that it is to launch a HDMI stick that will turn any television into a smart TV without the need to worry about where you put the b...

Roku moves beyond just set-top boxes, will now come bundled with some HDTVs By Jake Smith · 6 January 2014

Roku has announced at CES 2014 in Las Vegas that along with its set-top boxes, the company will begin placing its software in television sets as part ...

Roku 3 announced with spec-bump and new UI, available for $99 By Jake Smith · 6 March 2013

Roku has announced its third-generation set-top box content streamer, featuring a new user interface and upgraded internal specifications that are cla...

Roku: We are talking to key partners to bring more UK channels By Stuart Miles · 26 March 2012

Roku has told Pocket-lint that the company is talking to all the relevant catch-up services in the UK to bring them to the new Roku box launched in th...

Roku: Some people like to live in Apple land - if you don't, pick us By Stuart Miles · 23 March 2012

Clive Hudson, the European head of Roku, has told Pocket-lint that his new streaming box, the Roku 2 XS which launched in the UK last month, is great

Roku tunes in BBC iPlayer for UK streamers By Paul Lamkin · 10 February 2012

The BBC iPlayer is landing on Roku boxes, just in time for the UK launch.Back in January, Roku - the leading streaming platform in the US - announced ...

Roku 2 XS and Roku LT now streaming into UK and Ireland By Chris Hall · 10 January 2012

Roku, the leading streaming platform in the US and suppliers of what we like to call smart TV adapters, has announced that it is launching in the UK a...