Latest Roku TV news
Popular brands
All brands
Roku upgrades voice search, now understands more natural language
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 from 1 May, as part of the new Roku OS 8.1 rollout. Enhanced Voice Search is already enabled in the... Read more
Roku tips and tricks: 14 things you probably didn't know you could do
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 14 cool things you likely didn't know were possible on the Roku platform. For instance, we've included... Read more
Roku Black Friday sale includes 30 per cent price cut on Streaming Stick+
Roku is getting in on Amazon's Black Friday bonanza.The maker of set-top boxes and streaming media devices has discounted a bunch of its devices on Amazon. The deals last all week and include a 30-per cent price cut on the Roku Streaming Stick+. It's... Read more
Roku might soon stream content on devices beyond its own hardware
Roku wants to expand beyond its own devices.The company is considering streaming videos on devices made by third-party manufacturers, such as Apple and Google, according to Variety. However, Roku’s first attempt at streaming on third-party devices will... Read more
Roku finally brings a 4K HDR media streamer to UK, plus new £30 set-top-box
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 version of its Streaming Stick with 4K HDR support.Now both have been announced for the UK too, bringing... Read more
Roku announces a 4K streaming stick and more lineup upgrades
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 to refresh things every autumn. So that means we're due for some news from the company. And like clockwork,... Read more
Roku might drop a new 4K HDR streaming stick and remote soon
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 learning it will finally release a device to compete with Google's Chromecast Ultra. According to Zatz Not... Read more
Roku OS 7.5 rolling out from today, includes live pause and private listening
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 features, although these are reserved solely for Roku TVs, which for now are only available in the US.... Read more
New Roku box line-up official, starts at $30 and embraces 4K HDR
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, there are five new Roku boxes, which start at just $29.99 for an entry-level device, going up to £129.99... Read more
These are the new Roku boxes with 4K HDR, specs and pics revealed
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 be launched in the next few weeks, in the States at least, and will add 4K HDR streaming to at least... Read more
Roku overhaul will see five new streaming boxes released, include 4K and HDR
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 them offering 4K video.Two leaks have revealed Roku's plans. Documents filed with the Federal Communications... Read more
New Roku Streaming stick: Performance boost and new private listening mode via app
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 will get a whopping eight-fold processing power boost, private listening through the Roku mobile app,... Read more
Roku adds Amazon Prime Instant Video to offer the best supported streaming devices you can buy
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 received one of the missing pieces of the streaming jigsaw, Amazon Prime Instant Video.Roku has long... Read more
Attention cord-cutters: HBO Now is finally live in the Roku store
Ever since HBO announced last spring its cable-free streaming service, HBO Now, cord-cutters around the world have been waiting for it to launch on their preferred platform.Well, they'll be glad to hear it's finally now live for Roku devices.Roku said... Read more
This is the Roku 4, bringing 4K UHD and a remote that can't be lost
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 down the back of the sofa again. The Roku 4 remote can let you know where it is at the touch of a button... Read more
Your Roku box is about to get better: Roku OS 7 update explained
Roku is updating its operating system for existing current-generation Roku media streamers. It starts to roll out in mid-October and brings several key new features to the platform. Those with an Android smartphone or iPhone will also get a new version... Read more
Roku 4 confirmed by FCC posting leak
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. Now an FCC posting has been unearthed that shows a schematic of the new box and confirms that it is indeed... Read more
Roku 4K box tipped to take on the Fire TV and Nvidia Shield TV soon
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 Shield Android TV set-top-box to the UK a some point, which also has 4K Ultra HD streaming abilities, so... Read more
Now you can change your Roku UI with new themes available, including Star Trek
Roku has introduced themes for users to install on their media streamers that include favourite shows and movies, such as Star Trek and The Big Lebowski.Although you could change the colour of the homescreen from the traditional purple in the past, you... Read more
WIN: Five Roku 3 boxes up for grabs for National Streaming Day
Fans of internet streamed entertainment rejoice for today is one to mark in the calendar; it's National Streaming Day.Every year, on 20 May, we get to celebrate everything we love about streaming movies, TV shows, music and more over the internet, and... Read more
Sharp adds Roku to smart TVs: Here are 3 other TVs with built-in Roku
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 boxes and a media streaming stick, but often times, people don't know they could've just bought a smart TV... Read more
Roku 2 refreshed, new search software coming to all users
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 customers access to over 1400 channels, will now be identical to the Roku 3 box in terms of performance,... Read more
New Roku 2 and Roku 3 streamers with voice controls could appear this week
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 sites in Best Buy Canada and Zones. According to Best Buy the expected availability date will be 13 April.... Read more
Plex for Roku radically redesigned, takes cues from Xbox One
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 completely changed to represent the tile-style look found on other consoles and devices. It is much more... Read more
Roku TV to embrace 4K Ultra HD streaming with Netflix
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 TCL, which already makes Roku TVs, the platform will also be offered to other OEM partners for future... Read more
Roku TV sets from Hisense and TCL now up for preorder, sizes range from 40-inch to 55-inch
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 media devices has revealed it partnered with Hisense and TCL to launch new Roku TV models.A Roku TV works... Read more
Roku and Now TV get updated with ITV Player, available now
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 days of catch-up TV, is now available across Roku platforms and Sky's Now TV. That means it's on the... Read more
Roku adds Qello Concerts channel, letting you watch HD concerts from Beyoncé, Queen, and more
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 media devices made by Roku Inc, and it provides over-the-top content from partners in the form of channels.... Read more
Roku streaming stick turns every TV into a Smart TV
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 box. Called the Roku Streaming Stick the device will plug into a spare HDMI port on your TV and be powered... Read more
Roku moves beyond just set-top boxes, will now come bundled with some HDTVs
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 of a Roku TV platform. The move for more marketshare comes after selling 8 million set-top box units,... Read more
Roku 3, 2, 1: Three new set-top boxes to now choose from
Roku has announced that it is bringing the Roku 3 to the UK as well as launching two new Roku set-top boxes at the same time in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada.The new boxes - which come with a new user interface and replace some, but not all the Roku... Read more
Roku 2700X streaming hub hits the FCC with entry-level specs
A new Roku streaming hub has passed through the US Federal Communications Commission for approval.Called the Roku 2700X, its model number is actually lower than the Roku 4200X (also known as Roku 3) that launched earlier this year. The lower model number... Read more
Roku Android app adds video streaming to Roku box
Roku has updated its Android app to allow users to stream videos from their phone to their Roku box.The new update - which follows a similar feature upgrade to the iPhone version last month - means users will be able to stream local content on their smartphone... Read more
Roku to add Verizon's Redbox Instant streaming channel this summer
Verizon's Redbox Instant streaming app landed on Google TV this week and now Roku has announced plans to offer the service as well. "We’re always working to bring Roku customers the best range and quality in streaming entertainment," announced Roku... Read more
Roku 3 announced with spec-bump and new UI, available for $99
Roku has announced its third-generation set-top box content streamer, featuring a new user interface and upgraded internal specifications that are claimed to be five times faster than previous generations. Dubbed the Roku 3, it features a new curvier... Read more
Win one of five Roku LTs
Pocket-lint has teamed up with Roku to give you the chance to win 1 of 5 Roku LTsThe original streaming player, adored by millions worldwide, enables you to effortlessly stream over 300 channels and counting; Now TV, Netflix, IPlayer and more - but what... Read more
Roku: We are talking to key partners to bring more UK channels
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 the UK in February."The BBC iPlayer is the only catch up service on there at the moment. That will change.... Read more
Roku: Some people like to live in Apple land - if you don't, pick us
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 for people who don't want to go down the Apple path."You would buy our box over the Apple TV because... Read more
Roku tunes in BBC iPlayer for UK streamers
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 that it was launching on this side of the pond, courtesy of two models: the Roku 2 XS and the Roku LT.When... Read more
Roku 2 XS and Roku LT now streaming into UK and Ireland
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 and Ireland. Two models of Roku will be available.The Roku 2 XS provides support for up to 1080p video... Read more
Roku Streaming Stick smartens up your TV
Roku has announced its new Streaming Stick which it hopes will be able to compete with the expected influx of internet/smart TVs in 2012.Roku, who has previously brought us its Roku streaming box - similar to the Apple TV box - has decided to place its... Read more