Roku, a leading name in streaming media players and smart TVs, has rolled out a significant update to its Live TV Guide, bringing a fresh look and user-friendly features to Roku TVs and streaming players. The update, recently rolled out to Roku TVs and Roku players offers enhance the viewing experience for millions of users by offering greater customization and accessibility.
This comes as Roku is buying the live TV streaming services Frndly TV. A live TV service with channels like The Hallmark Channel, MeTV, MeTV Toons, and more. This new service would fit perfectly into the new live TV guide.
The revamped Live TV Guide app offers a new design, complete with a modernized app icon that aligns with Roku updated home screen. One of the standout features is the simplified channel favoriting system. Users can now mark their preferred channels as favorites with a single press of the “*” button on their Roku remote. This streamlined process makes it easier to curate a personalized lineup, ensuring quick access to frequently watched content.
The update also introduces a major improvement in setup flexibility. Upon launching the updated app, users are prompted to choose their preferred channel sources: streaming channels only, antenna channels, cable channels, or a combination of antenna and cable. This customizable setup caters to diverse viewing habits, whether users rely on Roku’s free streaming channels, over-the-air broadcasts, or traditional cable subscriptions. The option to integrate multiple sources into a single guide is a game-changer, particularly for cord-cutters who use antennas alongside streaming services.
Roku’s push to enhance its Live TV Guide comes as the company continues to expand its free streaming offerings. The Roku Channel, which powers the Live TV Guide, now boasts over 350 free linear channels, including news, entertainment, and niche content. By blending free streaming with traditional TV inputs, Roku aims to create a one-stop hub for all viewing needs.
With this update, Roku continues to innovate, making its platform more versatile and user-centric. The new Live TV Guide is now available on all compatible Roku TVs and streaming players, automatically rolling out with the latest software update.
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