Category: Roku
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Hands-On With Roku OS 9.4: HBO Max via AirPlay and Speed Improvements Tested
Back in September, we got word of a new update headed to Roku devices. Roku OS 9.4 promised some interesting new features — and potential performance improvements, so we were looking forward to updating our gear to explore. And this month, we’ve been checking out version 9.4 on several in-house Roku devices to see what’s…
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Roku Says Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit Support Now Available
Back when Roku announced OS version 9.4 was on the way, it also mentioned that support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit would soon follow. And now that OS 9.4 is rolling out to various devices, the company has followed up to announce the Apple-centric updates are now available on supported streaming devices. Meanwhile, certain…
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Roku Reaches 46 Million Active Accounts
In its Q3 earnings report, Roku has announced that it added 2.9 million active accounts for the quarter, reaching 46 million active accounts total, a 43% increase year over year. Roku device sales also increased year over year by 57% with sales more than doubling in Canada and the UK. “Q3 was the strongest quarter…
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Canadian Customers Get 2 Months of Crave Free with Roku Device Purchase
Roku has announced a partnership with Crave to give Canadian customers free limited access to the streaming service. Beginning Nov. 2, customers can get 2 free months included with your subscription to Crave with the purchase of a Roku device or TV. Along with 2 months of access to Crave, viewers will also get unlimited…
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Roku TV Ready Will Be Available on Enclave Audio Devices
Enclave Audio announced today that the CineHome II and THX Certified CineHome PRO systems are Roku TV Ready certified. The 5.1 channel wireless surround sound speaker systems are now available to US customers. Being Roku TV Ready means that products have been tested and certified to work effortlessly with Roku TV models, offering smooth setup,…
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NBCLX is Making News More Accessible to a Younger Audience
NBCLX, NBCUniversal’s TV and OTT network geared toward the 18-45 age range, launched this summer. The channel is bringing local news, original programming, and reports from top voices in the news industry to a younger audience, bringing Millennials and Gen Z stories that are relevant, engaging, and impactful. “Our LX team is going beyond the…
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Denon is Rolling Out Roku TV Ready Update to Select Soundbars
A firmware update is rolling out to certain eligible Denon soundbar products making them Roku TV Ready. The update will be available on Denon soundbars with HEOS Built-in, including the HEOS Bar, Home Cinema HS2, DHT-S716H and DHT-S516H. Being Roku TV Ready enables consumer electronics brands to make their products work seamlessly with Roku TV models. The Denon soundbars…
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Roku Set Up is Free, Don’t Fall for These User Scams
For a while now, there have been fake websites aiming to scam people who are Googling how to set up their Roku. Unfortunately, they actually get a lot of people who fall for them. The scam goes something like this: a new Roku user searches the web for instructions on how to set up their…
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These Three Roku Devices are Still on Sale
Prime Day may be over, but some cord cutting deals are still active, including the sale on three Roku devices. You can get these devices on sale now through October 17. Roku Express The Roku Express is made for quick and easy setup. Just plug it into your TV and connect to the internet to…
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Roku Ultra 2020 Review: More Speed, More Features, and a Bit More Ultra
Editor’s Note (11/13/20): We’ve updated this review to include benchmarks and other insights gained after installing Roku OS 9.4 and exploring its new features and performance improvements. The latest Roku Ultra is here and the company’s promising a faster, more feature-rich iteration of its top-of-the-line dedicated streaming device. Of course, this isn’t the first Roku…