Tag: Roku
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Save Up to $50 on Roku Devices & Get Free Trials of Streaming Channels
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Roku is offering deals on a few of their devices, with time for ordering or scheduling a no contact pick up from Best Buy. To top it all off, Roku is offering free trials on some Roku channels, helping you stay active and entertained throughout the month. These…
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Roku Remote Not Working? Try These 5 Tips
They’re comfortable, familiar, and easy to use, but sometimes Roku remotes aren’t working the way they should. If you’ve been running into trouble with your remote control of late, we’ve put together a few handy tips that might help. Have Your Tried Restarting? The first suggestion is pretty straightforward: Restart both the remote and your…
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How to Use The Roku Channel’s Parental Controls
While Roku streaming devices don’t offer a single, one-stop location for parental controls that govern all your streaming services and apps, you can set up PIN-protected access for playback restrictions within The Roku Channel. Also, Roku TVs can restrict over-the-air content based on ratings. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up…
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$80,000 in Counterfeit Roku Devices Seized in Pittsburgh
US Customs and Border Patrol seized 1600 counterfeit Roku devices in Pittsburgh, Trib Live reported this week. The devices, which would have had a retail value of $80,000 if they were authentic, were shipped from China earlier this month and were being sent to Butler County. “When something becomes popular, you have places in China…
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6 Roku Accessories to Make Your Cord Cutting Experience Even Better
Roku is known for making user friendly devices and for making some of the most popular streaming players among cord cutters in the US. While Roku devices don’t require any additional equipment and can plugged in and activated with easy to follow instructions, there are some accessories that can be used with the devices to…
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5 Roku Features You Might Not Know About
Roku’s streaming devices have gained a sizable following among cord cutters, especially with those looking to convert their TVs into smart TVs — or upgrade beyond their current smart TV’s built-in operating system. But if you’re new to the platform, or if you’ve just been using your Roku as a simple gateway to your favorite…
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How To Adjust Sound Settings on Your Roku Gear
While it’s likely best known for its line of media streamers, Roku does offer a line of audio gear, including a soundbar and wireless satellite speakers. If you’ve recently added a Roku speaker to your home theater setup, you might be wondering how to get the most sonic bang for your buck. In this how…
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Roku Will Stream One World: Together at Home for Free on the Roku Channel
Today, Roku announced a partnership with Global Citizen to air One World: Together at Home to all Roku users. The special will pay tribute to and celebrate frontline healthcare workers. The event will air this Saturday, April 18, beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Viewers can watch on The Roku Channel, as well as on partner…
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How to Use Your Voice to Control Your Roku Device
In addition to the standard physical controls, many recent Roku devices also allow you to search for content and control functions using your voice. Below, we’ll walk you through how to set up and use your voice with your Roku streaming device. Getting Started with Roku Voice Controls First up, you’ll have to determine if…
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Roku Estimates 39.8M Active Accounts, 49% Increase in Streaming for Q1
Roku announced today that is has withdrawn its 2020 financial outlook and is providing shareholders with an update on metrics from the beginning of the year, due to the uncertain financial climate. “While we believe that our offerings to consumers, content providers and advertisers will enable our Company to deliver value in these uncertain times,…