Tag: Roku
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Roku Added 2.9 Million Accounts Last Quarter, Overall Streaming Reached 13.2 Billion Hours
Roku’s first quarter financial results are out and the company’s reporting increases in active accounts, overall streaming hours, and more. Active accounts grew 38 percent compared to the same period last year. Year-over-year, new accounts grew by more than 70 percent. Overall streaming hours also rose, helped by an uptick in streaming hours per account.…
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How the TiVo Stream 4K Compares to its Rivals
Now that TiVo has officially launched its Stream 4K, it’s a good time to compare this new entry to some of the more established streaming devices on the market today. And with an intro price of $49.99 (before bumping up to $69.99 later), TiVo’s slotting its new device up against some well-known players like the…
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Updated Roku Wireless Speakers Make an Early Appearance on Amazon
Update (05/05/20): Representatives from Roku reached out to provide the following comment: “The Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Wireless Subwoofer and the Roku Wireless Speakers are now available on Amazon.com. The Roku Wireless Speakers are very similar to the Roku TV Wireless Speakers but they do not come bundled with remotes.” Original story follows. An Amazon…
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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…