Roku OS software release notes

Roku OS 15.0

Roku OS 15, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, will include various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to security, stability, and consumer experience. This update will make your Roku devices more reliable and secure, so you can feel confident that your Roku device keeps getting better.

Roku OS 15 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV™ models automatically, and will be broadly available by mid November.

Security Updates: Roku devices are constantly receiving security updates with automatic software updates. For more information visit the Roku Security Updates article.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 15:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9100 series, 4800 series, 4600 series, 4200 series, 3900 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 3600X
• All Roku TV models (2014-2025), excluding models 65R648, 75R648, and 75U800GMR, are expected to receive Roku OS 15

We are constantly launching new OS features to improve the Roku TV streaming experience. More information, including a list and relevant details of newly released Roku OS features, can be found here.

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Previous release notes

Roku OS 14.5

Roku OS 14.5, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, will include various performance optimizations, bug fixes, and improvements to security, stability, and consumer experience. This update will make your Roku devices more reliable and secure, so you can feel confident that your Roku device keeps getting better.

Roku OS 14.5 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models automatically, and will be broadly available by end of April.

Security Updates: Roku devices are constantly receiving security updates with automatic software update. For more information, visit the Roku Security Updates article.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 14.5:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9100 series, 4800 series, 4600 series, 4200 series, 3900 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 3600X
• All Roku TV models (2014-2024), excluding models 65R648, 75R648, and 75U800GMR, are expected to receive Roku OS 14.5

We are constantly launching new OS features to improve the Roku TV streaming experience. More information, including a list and relevant details of newly released Roku OS features, can be found here.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 14

Roku OS 14, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, will continue to improve the overall TV streaming experience for viewers. OS 14 will include new features and increased functionality that improve the experience by making streaming easier, more personalized, and more delightful, such as a dedicated destination for Kids & Family entertainment, improved functionality for Roku Voice, and the ability for viewers to provide feedback on entertainment. Viewers can also expect updates across browse, discovery, and the Roku Mobile app that further demonstrate Roku’s commitment to delivering the most delightful, simplest streaming experience.

Roku OS 14 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the coming months. Here is what to expect.

Kids & Family Destination: A destination on the Home Screen that will offer an expanded way for families to discover relevant entertainment from across the platform with ease. This single destination aggregates a vast selection of kids + family entertainment to provide families with a quick, simple way to discover and watch movies, shows, and more with a few clicks of the remote. Families can search for and discover trending movies and shows, popular characters, teen content, and the entertainment they love.

Roku Voice for Settings: Roku Voice can be used to access most device settings, allowing viewers to easily control more of their TV experience. This feature will help viewers access device settings with voice commands instead of clicking through Settings menus. Viewers can use Roku Voice to quickly access settings for screensavers, wallpapers, system updates, guest mode, screen mirroring, system language, and more. This will make the TV experience faster and easier and delight users.

Mobile App Updates: The Roku Mobile app extends the streaming experience to the palm of your hand. With the Roku Mobile app, viewers can control their streaming, manage their Roku account, and even stream entertainment from The Roku Channel directly on their mobile devices. New updates to the app include:

• Mobile app overlay: Introduced a new way for viewers to easily access their shows and apps to quickly launch them on their TV when controlling their device with the mobile app via the remote tab. Mobile App remote viewers can easily access their most recently used apps, jump back to a show, discover trending shows, and more without having to go back to the home screen. This overlay will provide relevant actions in an easy-to-use interface to save viewers time and improve their overall mobile experience.
• Adding IMDb ratings: Viewers can now search with more confidence for their next favorite show or movie on the mobile app with the addition of trusted IMDb ratings, which will provide a key reference for entertainment.
• Sports Favorites Personalization: Viewers can now follow/unfollow their favorite team(s) across multiple sports which will then personalize the experience by creating a dedicated row in the Sports Zone for their favorite team(s).

Improved Personalization:

• Viewer feedback on entertainment: Viewers will have the ability to provide feedback on entertainment via like / dislike options within the Roku experience on the entertainment details page which will influence their future recommended, personalized entertainment.
• "Recommended Row" of entertainment on Home Screen: Viewers now see a personalized row of entertainment on their Home Screen that will make it easy for viewers to get to their favorite shows or movies quickly.

Live TV Channel Guide Updates: The Live TV Channel Guide lets viewers browse and discover 400+ free live TV streaming channels. With this update, the Live TV Channel Guide is getting more streamlined and personalized to drive a better customer experience.

• Simpler Guide: Easier navigation through Guide using an expanded category menu to make it easier for viewers to get to the channels they like.
• Personalized Guide: The channel order is now personalized for the viewer, or they can choose to have it sequentially ordered using channel numbers.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 14:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9100 series, 4800 series, 4600 series, 4200 series, 3900 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 3600X
• All Roku TV models (2014-2024), excluding models 65R648, 75R648, and 75U800GMR, are expected to receive Roku OS 14.

Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 14 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog, or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 13

Roku OS 13, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, extends what's possible in TV personalization with new features including Roku Smart Picture and Backdrops. Users can also expect updates across browse, discovery, and the Roku Mobile app that further demonstrate Roku’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class streaming experience.

Roku OS 13 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the coming months. Here is what to expect.

Roku Smart Picture:Roku Smart Picture, available on Roku TV models, automatically improves picture quality dynamically as users stream. Backlighting, uniformity, and colors will automatically adjust based on the type of TV, and Picture Mode will optimize across detected content types including sports, movies, reality, animation, and more. Users can turn on Roku Smart Picture by pressing the * button on a Roku Remote while streaming and clicking into Picture Setting then Picture Mode. This feature will not override Dolby Vision® and HDR10+ formats if they are detected on compatible devices.

Backdrops: Backdrops, a new feature from Roku, allows users to select from a diverse catalog of free artwork or their own personal images to display on their TV when they are not streaming their favorite entertainment. This feature lets users turn the biggest screen in their homes into a visual display that matches the aesthetic of their home, or as a large digital photo frame. Available artwork includes famous classics, museum collections, abstract designs, lifestyle images, and more. The Backdrops app will be pre-installed on users' devices and is accessible through the home screen app grid. If users are unable to locate the Backdrops app on their home screen grid, they can search for "Backdrops" in the Streaming Store located on their home screen menu or by using Roku Search.

Note: Backdrops will be available on Roku TV models in the coming months followed by streaming players at a later date.

Mobile App Updates: The Roku Mobile app extends the streaming experience to the palm of your hand. With the Roku Mobile app, users can control their streaming, manage their Roku account, and even stream entertainment from The Roku Channel directly on their mobile device. New updates to the app include:

• Home screen navigation: The navigation tabs located at the bottom of the Roku Mobile app home screen now include Search and Account, joining the existing Home, Remote, and Devices tabs.
• Visual search upgrade: The search experience has been reimagined for more simple, visual entertainment discovery across the Roku platform. Users will see rows of top-searched movies and TV shows, as well as popular genres, and be able to add what interests them to their Save List for viewing at a later time.

Updates to Entertainment Detail Pages: Entertainment detail pages provide users with valuable information about movies and TV shows available on the Roku platform. Previously, these pages included content descriptions, where the movie or TV show is available to stream, recommendations for similar entertainment, and more. Now, entertainment detail pages will have trailers and IMDb ratings.

• Trailers: Trailers will be available for many movies and TV shows across the Roku platform, giving users a helpful preview when searching for their next show or movie to feel confident in their selection.
• IMDb Ratings: IMDb ratings will be available for all available movies and TV shows across the Roku platform, giving users even more information to help them find entertainment they love.

Save List Updates: Save List enables users to curate a list of movies and TV shows available across the Roku platform to watch at a later time. Movies and TV shows added to the Save List are available as a row within What to Watch in the home screen menu. With OS 13, the Save List is now even smarter, with new badging that updates users on critical changes about entertainment they want to watch. When a movie or TV show drops in price or when new seasons or episodes are available, users will see a badge directly on the tile to show these updates to help make streaming decisions. Movies or TV shows where badges are available will be moved to the front of the Save List row within What to Watch.

Roku Voice for Search Keyboard: Users can now use Roku Voice for quick and convenient voice entry when using Roku Search to discover their next streaming favorite.

New features available on the Roku Voice Remote Pro (2^nd edition): The new Roku Voice Remote Pro builds upon our customers’ favorite features while introducing exciting enhancements to create the ultimate Roku Remote.

• Quick Launch Button: The Quick Launch Button allows users to personalize their remote experience. With two personal shortcuts, users can assign a Roku OS feature or streaming app for quick access. Additionally, the Quick Launch button provides easy access to Roku Search for effortless content discovery and Bluetooth Headphone Mode if your device has Bluetooth built in. Once users press the Quick Launch button, they will be presented with an on-device display to make their selection.
• Guide Button: The Guide Button offers fast and easy access to the Live TV Channel Guide on The Roku Channel. The Live TV Channel Guide hosts over 400+ free live TV streaming channels including local news, sports coverage, trending movies, kids’ TV, and more.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 13:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4802X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3960X, 3941X, 3941X2, 3940X, 3940X2, 3932X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3821X2, 3820X, 3820X2, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models (2014-2024) are expected to receive Roku OS 13.

Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 13 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog, or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

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Roku OS 12.5

Roku OS 12.5, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, brings personalization across experiences and easier access to entertainment. Highlights include updates to features like What to Watch, Live TV, Sports Experience, the Roku Mobile app, Roku Photo Streams, and more.

Roku OS 12.5 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the coming months. Here is what to expect.

What to Watch:What to Watch is the discovery destination for trending entertainment across the Roku platform. What to Watch continues to expand with category and genre-based browsing experiences.

• Browse by Category & Genres: Now the Browse row in What to Watch is organized by categories like Movies, TV Shows, New & Popular, and more. Once in those categories, users can browse by genre such as action, comedy, crime, and more to find recommended and trending titles to suit their mood.

Experiences: New experiences related to a specific genre or topic such as food or home will roll out across the platform in the coming months. Within these new experiences, users can browse through a curated selection of entertainment specific to each genre. Stay tuned for more!

More Content Providers within Live TV Zone:The Live TV Zone provides users with a curated Live TV experience directly from the Roku Home Screen Menu. The Live TV Zone lets users easily access rows of local news, live entertainment, and Roku's Live TV Channel Guide which hosts 400+ free live TV streaming channels. Now, the Live TV Zone will include rows of Live TV channels and entertainment from content providers like Fubo, DirectTV, and Sling when users have a subscription to these streaming channels.

Live TV Channel Guide Updates:The Live TV Channel Guide on The Roku Channel lets users browse and discover 400+ live TV streaming channels. With this update, the Live TV Channel Guide is getting more personalized, more visual, and even more convenient.

• Live TV Channel Guide Personalization: Users can navigate Roku's free live TV streaming channels by browsing categories such as News, Sports, Movies, Entertainment, Kids, Crime, Music, and more. With this update, Roku OS will personalize the order of channels according to genre preference, offering users an even faster and more personalized way to start watching the live TV they love.
• Visual Updates: Today, the Live TV Channel Guide is ordered by channels numbers. With Roku OS 12.5, the Live TV Channel Guide will show channel logos only for a simpler browsing experience. Roku TV model owners who have an antenna connected to their device and receive over-the-air channels will continue to see numbers and logos in the Live TV Channels Guide.
• Live TV Channel Guide tile for Roku Streaming Players on Home Screen Grid: Now, the "Live TV" tile will be automatically added to user's home screen grid for simple and convenient access to Roku's Live TV Channel Guide with 400+ free live TV streaming channels. Users can customize the tile's position on their grid by pressing the star button on their remote.

Personalizing the Sports Experience and new Sports Highlights:Roku's Sports Experience makes it easy for users to search for games and teams, tune into live games, and discover sports-related entertainment. With Roku OS 12.5, users will have the added ability to favorite the teams they want to follow and watch sports highlights.

• Favoriting Teams: When users search for a sports team or game across the Roku platform they will see the option to "favorite" a team on the entertainment details page. Once a user favorites their Team, they will see a curated row of live games with their favorite sports teams within the Roku Sports Zone.
• Sports Highlights: Sports highlights including clips and analysis for select leagues will now surface within the Sports Zone or via Roku Search.
• Expanded Content: Additionally, the Sports experience will be expanding its offering to include motorsports in early 2024 and new sports content from Max in the coming weeks, which will join the list of currently supported channel partners across the platform.

Update to Music Video Playlists within The Roku Channel: The Roku Channel is home to 250+ free, curated music video playlists from partners like Stingray, Vevo, and Warner Music Group. Our latest update introduces enhancements to the music playlist experience to give customers greater ease and control, as well as offer more ways to discover music they love. A new details page for the playlist gives users a quick view of videos within the playlist, allowing them to easily shuffle, skip ahead, and add their favorite playlists to their Save List. Once a playlist concludes, it will auto-play into another one for seamless listening. Additionally, the playlist will appear within their Continue Watching row for easy access to jump back in.

Roku Mobile App Updates:The Roku Mobile app is the perfect streaming companion for searching and discovering entertainment, navigating the Roku experience, and more. With this update the Roku Mobile app gets more visual for easier access to the entertainment.

• Visual Search and Search Results: Visual search results on Roku devices have transformed how users discover entertainment on the platform—and now on the Roku Mobile App. Visual Search will be available on the Roku Mobile app, with movie and TV artwork, genre tiles, and Roku Zones, for easier browsing. Users simply navigate to the Search tab to start a search.
• Continue Watching within remote tab: The Remote tab in the Roku Mobile app gives users ultimate control over their streaming experience. A new Continue Watching tab within the remote experience offers quick access to recently watched movies & TV shows, making it easier to jump back in wherever you left off.
• Entertainment from Subscriptions in Home tab: User subscriptions will now appear in the Home tab on the Roku Mobile app. These new rows will include streaming channel logos for easy identification with movie and TV artwork.

Roku Voice for Credit Card Entry:Roku Voice makes streaming search, discovery, and control simple. Today, users can use Roku Voice for entering information like usernames, password, and PIN numbers in order to sign in to streaming channels. Now, Roku Voice can also be used to enter credit card information within Roku Pay.

Easy access to Expert Picture Settings: Now 4K Roku TV model owners can access advanced picture setting options like gamma correction, noise reduction, and more with Expert Picture Settings right on their TV. Expert Picture Settings will continue to be available in the Roku Mobile app as well.

Security Updates: Roku devices receive security updates with every automatic software update. For more information, visit the Roku Security Updates article.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 12.5:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4802X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3960X, 3941X, 3941X2, 3940X, 3940X2, 3932X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3821X2, 3820X, 3820X2, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 12.5.

Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 12.5 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog, or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 12

Roku^® OS 12, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, brings you Roku's most intuitive, personalized, and seamless streaming experience to date. Highlights include improvements across Live TV, Sports, entertainment discovery, the Roku Mobile App, and more.

Roku OS 12 will roll out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the coming weeks. A list of key features and updates (as well as all supported Roku devices) is included below.

Updates to Live TV: Roku's Live TV experience boasts 350+ free, live TV streaming channels across variety of genres, including News, Sports, Kids, Movies, Crime, Music, and En Español. And with the launch of Local News, users can watch live news channels personalized by location and stream channels from major cities across the United States. Plus, news recommendations are now powered by AI, making them smarter than ever before and ensuring users see a curated experience within the Live TV Zone. To access this feature, Roku users can search for "local news" using either Roku Search or Roku Voice, or they can visit the Live TV Zone on their Roku Home Screen Menu.

Users can also customize their Live TV experience with the ability to Favorite or Hide live TV channels directly within the Live TV Zone. Any channels that are marked as a favorite or hidden in the Live TV Zone (or within the Live TV Channel Guide) will be reflected across both experiences for a perfect sync.

More Sports: Roku's Sports Experience makes it easy for users to search for any game, team, or league across the Roku platform, discover live games, and stream sports-related entertainment. Coverage of sports continues to expand with new golf and soccer options, and new channel partners (including CBS Sports, MLB.TV, NBA App, and NBC Sports) continue to support broader coverage for live events and entertainment. And it's all more personalized than ever, with everything tailored to users' most watched sports, favorite teams, and locations.

Expansion to Continue Watching: What to Watch on the Home Screen Menu provides users with a single destination to browse and discover trending entertainment across the Roku platform. Continue Watching, a row included within What to Watch, was introduced with OS 11.5 as a quick and easy way for users to resume playback of recently watched movies and TV shows. And now, Continue Watching continues to expand with additional partners, including, BET+, discovery+, Freevee, Frndly TV, Prime Video, and STARZ.

Personalizing the Roku Home Screen Menu: The Roku Home Screen menu offers users easy access to key features like search, entertainment discovery, and device controls in just a few clicks. And with the new addition of machine learning, menu items like Featured Free, What to Watch, and Live TV are now conveniently ordered on how likely users are to stream from each feature.

Mobile App Updates: Roku OS 12 brings some exciting changes to the Roku mobile app: a refreshed account management experience, a more seamless integration of Roku Photo Streams, and brand new entertainment discovery tools to make streaming even easier.

• Account Hub: The mobile app features a refreshed account experience, allowing users to quickly and easily manage everything from personal information to notifications. To navigate to this new experience, users can click on the "Account" icon on the top right of any mobile page.
• Continue Watching & Sports Zone: Continue Watching now appears as its own row in the Roku mobile app, making it simple for users to jump back into their entertainment. And sports enthusiasts can now browse all Roku Sports Zones for live and upcoming games, apps, and sports-related entertainment. It's as easy as navigating to the Sports row in the mobile app via the Home tab.
• Quick & Easy Access to Live TV for Roku Player & Audio Devices: A favorite feature for Roku TV users is now available to Roku Player and Audio device owners—quick access to Roku's 350+ free, live TV streaming channels via a new Guide button on the remote screen. When users press the Guide button, the Live TV Channel Guide will appear on screen. Once it does, users can watch free, live TV channels, browse the program guide, and find channels that match their interests by exploring easily sortable categories and genres.

Note: The Guide button within the Roku mobile app will be available when connected to a Roku Player or Audio device with OS 12. This feature will be available in the US, CA, and MX.

Roku Photo Streams: With a new mobile integration, OS 12 makes it even simpler to set personalized photo screensavers, and to upload and manage Roku Photo Streams via the Roku mobile app. Now when a user wants to upload photos to a stream, the mobile app can more easily access their local photos, making selecting pictures a breeze. Stream photo limits have also increased from 100 to 1,000 per stream. Roku Photo Streams is accessible via a user's Account page in the mobile app.

Additional Roku OS 12 updates as of June 22, 2023:

• IPv4 and IPv6 Support: Dual-stack support for IPv4 and IPv6 is now available for supported devices. To view a list of all supported devices, please visit the internet connection set up article.
• Security updates: Roku devices continuously get more secure with every automatic software update. For more information, visit the Roku security updates article.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 12:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4802X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3960X, 3941X, 3941X2, 3940X, 3940X2, 3932X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3821X2, 3820X, 3820X2, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 12.

Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 12 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog, or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 11.5

Roku OS 11.5, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, makes streaming easier and more convenient than ever. Highlights include fresh features available in What to Watch, new entertainment discovery through the Roku Home Screen Menu, Bluetooth^® private listening available on select devices, and more.

Roku OS 11.5 is rolling out to supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the coming months. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

New Features Available in What to Watch (US) - As part of our previous software release, Roku OS 11, we introduced What to Watch as a single destination to browse movies and TV shows, recommendations based on popular and trending titles, and a tailored selection of entertainment centered around users' most watched genres. With the release of Roku OS 11.5, we're enhancing the What to Watch experience with two updates to help users quickly find and start streaming the entertainment they love.

• Continue Watching - Users will now see a "Continue Watching" row within What to Watch, making it quick and easy to resume watching movies and TV shows they were previously streaming. Continue Watching is a simple way for users to access a single destination to jump right back into entertainment across a variety of streaming channels. The Continue Watching row will enable users to pick up where they left off with partners like Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, and The Roku Channel, with more to come.

  Save List (US) - Users will be able to create a single, easy-to-access Save List of entertainment from across the Roku platform. A new "Save" option will now appear on movie and TV show details pages, allowing users to save that title to stream later with a simple press of a button. Once users save their first movie or TV show, a new Save List row will appear within What to Watch, giving them a convenient way to access saved entertainment and to add or remove titles in their list.

  Because users often receive recommendations for movies or TV shows while having dinner with friends or at the office, the Save List is seamlessly integrated with the Roku mobile app as well. Users will be able to add a movie or TV show to their list from anywhere and have it waiting in their Save List on their Roku devices when they're back home.

Note: Save List is also available to users in Canada, Ireland, and the UK, and will appear as an item within the Home Screen Menu. Users in these countries can create their Save List with similar ease as those in the US with a convenient "Save" option on the title's details page, as well as managing and adding to their list from anywhere with the Roku mobile app.

Updates to Live TV - With over 300+ free live TV streaming channels, Roku's live TV experience is more robust than ever. With OS 11.5, discovering and streaming free live TV will be even easier and more personalized, with updates to our Live TV Channel Guide and the Roku mobile app.

• Categories - The Live TV Channel Guide will now include the option to view channels by categories, helping users get to the live entertainment they're looking for even faster. New categories like Recents, Favorites, and Subscribed (for users who have a Premium Subscriptions within The Roku Channel) make it simple to jump straight to the channels they enjoy. The Channel Guide also includes a selection of genres including News, Sports, Movies, Entertainment, Kids, Crime, Music, and En Español, all of which will be automatically updated based on the free live TV channels available. To access categories with the Live TV Channel Guide, users will simply press the left arrow on their Roku remote when they're viewing the program guide.

  Easy Access to Live TV via the Roku Mobile App - The Roku mobile app will now provide quick access to the Live TV Channel Guide via a "Guide" button on the app's remote screen. When users press the Guide button, the Live TV Channel Guide will appear on the screen of the Roku TV that is connected to the mobile app. They can then use the app remote to watch free live TV channels, browse the program guide, and quickly find channels that match their interests.

Note: The Guide button within the Roku mobile app will only be available when connected to a Roku TV with OS 11.5. This feature will be available in the US, CA, and MX.

Entertainment Discovery - Roku Search is designed to help users quickly find the entertainment they want to watch on the channel of their choice. With OS 11.5, we're making this experience more visual so it's easier for users to view search results and find exactly what they're looking to stream next.

• Visual Search Results - When users perform a search from their Roku Home Screen Menu, they will experience a more visual and convenient way to browse movies and TV shows with rows of artwork for relevant titles. These rows are organized in categories such as TV and Movies, Roku Zones, Channels, Cast and Crew, and more. Also, while typing in a search query, Roku will include suggested queries to make searching faster and more convenient.

  Updates to Movie & TV Show Details Page - With OS 11 we announced improvements to movie and TV show details pages within the Roku mobile app. With OS 11.5, those same enhancements will come to the big screen. When users land on the details page for a movie or TV show following a search, they will see a new page designed to make it easy to view more information, including where it's available to stream—with results organized by channels streaming it for free, premium services the user is subscribed to, and other options for viewing. Images of the cast and crew will also be included on the page, in addition to the Save button to add it to the Save List.

Introducing The Buzz and the Roku Store to the Roku Home Screen Menu - The Roku Home Screen Menu provides quick and easy access to search and entertainment discovery with just a few clicks. With OS 11.5 users now have two new destinations to explore all that Roku has to offer.

• The Buzz (US) - The Buzz is a new destination on the Roku Home Screen Menu that gives users a quick, engaging way to discover entertainment. When users enter The Buzz from their home screen, they can browse a frequently updated, personalized collection of posts from a selection of top streaming channels, as well as other popular entertainment and media brands. These posts include video clips, trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, images, and other short-form content to help users discover movies and TV they may want to stream. Users can engage with a post by liking it to see similar posts in the future, following the channel or brand that created the post, and more. Most importantly, if users see a post featuring a movie or TV show that captures their interest, they can immediately stream it with just a few clicks of the remote.

  At launch, The Buzz will feature posts from a select group of streaming channels and entertainment brands, with more expected to come soon.

  Roku Store - The new Roku Store experience on the Home Screen Menu is the destination for users to browse, search, and add free and paid channels to their devices. Users will have a visual and immersive experience within the store where they can navigate through different categories to easily find and shop for new streaming entertainment.

New Visuals When Searching with Roku Voice - With thousands of streaming channels—including 300+ free live TV options—available on Roku devices, there are more ways to discover and watch entertainment than ever before. New on-screen visuals in Roku OS 11.5 makes it easy for users to find exactly what they’re looking for when searching with Roku Voice. In scenarios where there are multiple channel offerings for a voice search, a display will appear at the bottom of the screen with relevant options that make it easy for users to see and select their intended channel.

Bluetooth Private Listening on Select Devices - Roku Ultra, Roku^® Streambar^®, Roku^® Streambar^® Pro, Roku Smart Soundbar, and onn.^™• Roku Smart Soundbar owners will be able to connect their favorite wireless Bluetooth headphones directly to their device for easy access to private listening. Once paired, wireless headphones can be easily connected or disconnected in the Options menu, or set to connect automatically.

Note: Bluetooth private listening will be available on Roku Ultra (4800X, 4801X, 4802X), Roku^® Streambar^®(9102R), Roku^® Streambar^® Pro (9101R2), Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R), and onn.^™• Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X) devices.

For Roku devices without Bluetooth, private listening is still available with wireless headphones via the Roku mobile app and with wired headphones on supported Roku remotes.

Audio/Video (A/V) Sync for Roku TV^™ - Roku TV owners who have connected audio devices (soundbars and AVRs) will now be able to improve audio/video (A/V) synchronization when required for seamless streaming. This simple calibration tool is available to use within the Roku mobile app under the Settings menu when controlling a Roku TV.

Automatic Input Naming for Roku TV^™ - Roku TV owners will experience an easier way to identify the devices plugged into their HDMI ports. When a user connects a Blu-Ray player, set-top box, or gaming console to their Roku TV, Roku will automatically identify the device and name the input tile according to the model. This will enable users to easily identify which input they would like to access with ease. Roku TV owners can also assign names to Roku TV inputs for additional customization through the Settings menu.

Supported Roku Devices Receiving Roku OS 11.5:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4802X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3960X, 3941X, 3940X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3820X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 11.5.

Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 11.5 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 11.0

Roku OS 11, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, brings personalization to the forefront of your Roku experience. Highlights include a new, interactive way to view and share personal photos, an easier way to find entertainment with recommendations that get better as you stream, more options to control audio settings, and an update to the mobile app that tells users where and how to stream whatever they're searching for.

Roku OS 11 is rolling out to supported Roku streaming players, Roku TV^™ models, and peripherals over the coming weeks. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

Expanded Content Discovery (U.S.) - Now there are even more ways to easily find something to watch right from your home screen. Roku OS 11 includes an expanded home screen menu with more content discovery options including direct access to streaming live TV and a new way to easily browse movies and TV shows on your favorite streaming channels with What to Watch.

• Live TV includes easy access to the Live TV Channel Guide which streams FREE live and linear content from The Roku Channel. Live TV also offers easy access to cable alternatives, including Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Philo, Sling, and YouTube TV. Roku users will be able to see recently watched live TV content and discover the latest in local and national news, sports, movies, and more in the Live TV section in the home screen menu.

  What to Watch is an exciting new feature to help Roku users easily find something to watch by providing a single destination to browse movies and TV shows from a variety of streaming channels, including your subscription channels. What to Watch features recommendations based on popular and trending content from the channels you most frequently use, a tailored selection of movie and TV shows sorted by your most watched genres, and a collection of the most popular recently added titles.

Improvements to search results within the Roku Mobile App - Your Roku mobile app now lets you see more when you search. New visuals give users more information about where they can stream movies and TV shows, letting them see which channels are streaming it for free or where it is included with their existing subscriptions, allowing users to get more out of the channels they are paying for. This new experience also bring details about the cast and crew to life with imagery, and the Save List is front and center so users can save movies and TV shows that catch their eye to stream when they are back home and ready to watch.

Introducing Roku Photo Streams (U.S.) - Roku Photo Streams is an exciting new feature that enables you to customize your Roku experience while connecting with your loved ones. This brand-new feature allows you to upload photos directly to your Roku devices and set them as screensavers, turning the biggest screen in your home into a digital photo frame. Users can upload photos to view and share with family and friends. Once a user shares their photos as a Stream, family and friends can add their photos to it as well, creating a collaborative screensaver that shows you your favorite moments when your Roku device goes idle. Users can also choose to view their Streams as a slideshow, so they can show off their photos whenever they'd like.

New Audio Features - Roku strives to deliver the best sound, always. With OS 11, Roku's new automatic speech clarity setting dynamically identifies and amplifies dialogue so users don’t miss a word. In addition, Roku OS 11 introduces new sound modes for Music, Movie, Night, and Speech so users can choose the optimal settings for whatever they’re streaming. Users can access these new features by pressing the Star button on their remote while streaming to show the Sound settings menu, or by using the Roku mobile app.

• Note: Automatic speech clarity and new sound modes are only available for Roku^® Streambar^®(9102R), Roku^® Streambar^® Pro (9101R2), Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R), onn.^™ • Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X), and Roku wireless speakers or TCL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar (TSR1) connected to a Roku TV.

Roku Player & Streambar owners now have a way to easily match their audio and action on screen. Roku is expanding Audio/Video (A/V) sync control to supported player and audio devices with a simple calibration tool within the Roku mobile app. This feature is available when users have a player or Streambar connected to the Roku mobile app and is accessible within the Settings menu in the app.

• Note: A/V sync is available to supported Roku streaming players and Streambars with the exception of Roku player models 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4200X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X.

Additional Language Support for Roku Voice Enabled Keyboards - Roku Voice simplifies device setup and channel login for supported streaming channels by allowing users to enter email, password, and PIN information with their voice. With OS 11, voice-enabled keyboards are now available in Spanish, German, and Portuguese.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 11:

• Roku streaming players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3941X, 3940X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3820X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 11.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 11 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!^™

Roku OS 10.5

Roku OS 10.5, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, brings exciting new interactive features, full surround sound capability, and other helpful performance enhancements to deliver an even better, simpler, and more engaging streaming experience for Roku users. Highlights of Roku OS 10.5 include improvements to voice-enabled onscreen keyboards, convenience of live TV streaming, enhanced wireless private listening, additional surround sound configurations, and more.

Roku OS 10.5 is rolling out to supported Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and peripherals over the coming weeks. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

Key Roku OS 10.5 features:

Enhancements to Voice entry for Email, Password, and PIN for on-screen keyboards - With OS 10 we announced that Roku Voice can be used across select onscreen keyboards while entering information on their Roku device. Now, Roku Voice can be used to complete device setup or login to supported apps by entering email, password, and PIN information by voice. Keyboards that support Roku Voice will display a microphone icon, so users can quickly identify when voice entry is an available option. When presented with a keyboard that supports voice entry, users can press and hold the voice button on compatible Roku remotes and speak letters, characters, and numbers for an easier way to input information. Users will now also see helpful hints directly onscreen for that specific keyboard.

• Note: Roku Voice entry on keyboards is available US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.

Introducing Roku Voice Help - Roku Voice simplifies and enhances the streaming experience. Users can access Roku Voice Help directly on their Roku device to learn how to get the most from using Roku Voice in a visual and interactive manner. Voice Help educates users on the kinds of commands Roku Voice supports and provides examples, like how to search for movies and TV shows, launch channels, play music, control playback, and more. Roku Voice Remote Pro owners will also get tips on using hands-free voice. Voice Help can be accessed through the settings menu or through a pop-up notification that directs users to the experience when helpful.

• Note: Roku Voice Help is available only when a Roku Voice remote is paired to a Roku device. Voice Help is available in the US, Canada, Ireland, UK, Mexico, and supported Latin American regions.

Improvements to the Roku mobile app - The Roku mobile app is the perfect streaming companion. With OS 10.5, the mobile app improves your wireless private listening and your audio experience! Advancements to our Audio/Video (A/V) sync feature enhances your wireless private listening experience by intelligently adjusting based on which kind of headphones are connected. Additionally, we have an advanced A/V sync feature that enables users to make further refinements to private listening if needed. This feature will surface when users have wireless headphones connected to the Roku mobile app and is accessible within the settings menu in the app.

• Note: A/V sync is only available for Roku Player owners with OS 10.5.

This mobile app update also enables users to control their Roku audio device’s sound settings directly in the app. The sound settings are tailored to the device your Roku app is paired to, and will automatically adjust as you switch between devices. This feature is great for users who want to quickly and conveniently adjust their sound settings without interrupting their entertainment, music, or game by pulling up the onscreen settings menu.

• Note: Sound setting controls via the Roku mobile app are only available for Roku^® Streambar^®(9102R), Roku^® Streambar^® Pro (9101R2), Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R), and onn.^™ • Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X) owners.

Lastly, with our recent mobile app update, users have access to the newly added Home tab. The Home tab provides easy access to the latest and greatest entertainment and channels, and offers a new way to explore Zones, the convenient content discovery tool for browsing a selection of top genres and topical subjects. Plus, the Save List now gives users the ability to curate a list of movies and TV shows on the go, directly in the mobile app. Users can add titles that they find via search to their Save List, which they can stream when they are in front of their TVs later. The Save List is accessible via the Home and Remote tabs.

Additional Speaker Configurations for Roku Audio Products (U.S.) - Roku audio products are designed to give your streaming experience the sound it deserves. Our products can be combined in many ways to best suit your home setup. Roku^® Streambar^®, Roku^® Streambar^® Pro, and Roku Smart Soundbar owners now have access to additional speaker setups with the introduction of 3.1 and 5.1 compatibility. Roku Wireless Speakers can now be used as front speakers with the Roku^® Streambar^®, Roku^® Streambar^® Pro, and Roku Smart Soundbar creating a 3.1 (Left/Center/Right) or full 5.1 surround sound system when used with rear speakers. Setup of these new sound configurations is fast and easy—just plug in your Roku Wireless Speakers and Roku Wireless Subwoofer and follow the onscreen prompts to pair them to your Roku^® Streambar^®, Roku^® Streambar^® Pro, or Roku Smart Soundbar.

• Note: 3.1 and 5.1 sound configurations require a Roku^® Streambar^®(9102R), Roku^® Streambar^® Pro (9101R2), Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R), or onn.^™ • Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X).

More access to streaming live TV (U.S.) - The Roku Channel’s Live TV Channel Guide now has over 200+ free live TV channels! We recently introduced channels like AccuWeather NOW, CBC, Real Madrid TV, and more to continue to expand the live TV streaming experience. Roku player owners can now add the live TV channel directly onto their home screen for instant access. Simply search for “Live TV on The Roku Channel” to install the channel onto your Roku Home Screen and instantly browse the 200+ channels.

Roku TV users already have quick and easy access to live TV streaming channels through the Live TV input tile on their home screen. And Roku TV owners who have an antenna connected to their device can view a combined program guide that includes free over-the-air local broadcast channels. With the OS 10.5 update, these free over-the-air broadcast channels will also surface in The Roku Channel Live TV Channel Guide for a unified live TV streaming experience.

Personal Shortcuts made simple - Roku Voice Remote Pro, Enhanced Voice Remote, and Touch™ tabletop owners will now experience an even simpler process to set personal shortcuts on their remotes. With personal shortcuts, a single button press is all it takes to launch a favorite channel, set a sleep timer, enable closed captions and more. With the OS 10.5 update users simply have to press the shortcut button (1 or 2) on their remote and they will receive onscreen visuals guiding them through the process to confirm the shortcuts they have set. Users can now also use the personal shortcut button to quickly launch the Live TV Channel Guide for easy access to the 200+ live TV streaming channels available through The Roku Channel.

A more robust music experience - Roku OS 10.5 provides a more integrated music experience across the Roku platform with the introduction of voice search of music, podcasts, and video podcasts. Users will see search results with music and podcast artwork directly onscreen and will feature Spotify as the launch partner, with over 70 million tracks and podcasts available. In addition, Spotify now joins existing music partners utilizing Roku Voice for music playback. Roku users can start playing music on Spotify with commands like “Play jazz on Spotify”, "Play Today’s Top Hits on Spotify", or “Play The Daily Quote podcast on Spotify”. And with the Roku Voice Remote Pro, users can play music and podcasts hands-free! Lastly, enhancements to Spotify Connect make it easier to play music and podcasts directly on Roku devices around the home.

Performance Improvements - Roku improves the streaming experience with every automatic software update. With OS 10.5, users will experience faster channel launch, home screen menu, and return to home screen, plus smoother video playback. We've also continued to improve our proprietary automatic Wi-Fi® network detection technology to identify and connect devices to the best wireless networks to ensure smooth streaming experiences for Roku users.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 10.5:

• Roku Streaming Players and Streambars – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4801X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3941X, 3940X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3821X, 3820X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X.
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 10.5.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 10.5 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 10.0

Roku OS 10, the latest automatic software update for Roku devices, introduces a variety of new features, updates, and performance enhancements to deliver an even better streaming experience for Roku users. Highlights of Roku OS 10 include expanded support for Apple AirPlay on most Roku devices, new Live TV Channel Guide controls, and more.

Roku OS 10 is rolling out to supported Roku streaming players over the coming weeks. Roku TV^™ models are expected to receive the automatic software update by early May. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

Key Roku OS 10 features:

Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit - First introduced on select 4K Roku devices in Roku OS 9.4, Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are now available on even more Roku devices. With AirPlay 2, Roku users can effortlessly stream, control, and share their favorite videos and photos directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to compatible Roku devices, bringing the experience to the big screen. Users simply need to tap the AirPlay icon in their favorite apps and select their Roku device. They can pause, fast forward, and rewind using the controls on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

AirPlay 2 also allows Roku users to send music and podcasts from their Apple devices to compatible Roku TVs and streaming players. Users can tap the AirPlay icon in their apps, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center to send audio to their Roku device. If they have more than one Roku device, or other AirPlay 2-enabled products in their home, they can play music on multiple devices at once, all in sync, or play different songs in different rooms.

AirPlay 2 makes it easy and effortless for Roku users to mirror the display of their iPhone, iPad, or Mac on their TV screen no wires or adapters required. Users can simply press the Screen Mirroring button in Control Center on their iPhone and iPad, or the AirPlay icon in the Menu bar of their Mac to share presentations, websites, and more right on the big screen.

Compatible Roku devices also support HomeKit, which allows users to easily and securely control Roku devices using the Home app or by asking Siri on their Apple devices.

• Note: Most Roku devices will support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit with the exception of Roku TV model numbers beginning with "6" (6XXXX), "5" (5XXXX), and Roku player model numbers 2700X, 2710X, 2720X, 3500X, 3700X, 3710X, and 4400X. You can access your Roku model number in the Settings menu by going to Settings > System > About. For more information, please visit our AirPlay and HomeKit support page.

Voice controls for the Live TV Channel Guide - BETA (U.S.) - With Roku OS 10, Roku users can conveniently access the Live TV Channel Guide, and specific channels within the Guide, through simple voice commands. For example, users can press and hold the voice button (microphone icon) on their Roku voice remote and simply speak a command like "Switch to Game Show Central" to jump into a specific Live TV channel in the Guide. Roku Voice can also be used with the free Roku mobile app.

• Note: Live TV Channel Guide controls using Roku Voice is a BETA feature and some controls may be limited at launch. Support for additional voice commands will be introduced in future updates.

Voice entry for select on-screen keyboards (U.S.) – Roku Voice can now be used with a variety of on-screen keyboards, giving users more convenience and speed when entering information on their Roku device. Keyboards that support Roku Voice will display a microphone icon, so users can quickly identify if voice entry is an available option. When presented with a keyboard that supports voice commands, they can press and hold the voice button (microphone icon) on compatible Roku remotes and speak letters, characters, and numbers for a fast, simple way to input information.

• Note: Roku Voice can be used for a limited number of on-screen keyboards, with support for more keyboards expected to be added over time.

Improved convenience of the Live TV Channel Guide (U.S.) - Roku OS 10 gives Roku users more ways to customize their Live TV streaming experience. The Live TV Channel Guide makes it easy to discover and watch free live TV on your Roku device, and includes more than 165+ live streaming channels from The Roku Channel. Within the Live TV Channel Guide, users now have more options to tailor their experience including the ability to hide individual channels from view, so they no longer appear when scrolling the guide. Additionally, they can add channels to a favorites list for a custom guide view that gives them convenient, easy access to the channels they love. Users can quickly switch between guide views to see their favorites, recently visited, or all channels. Performance of the Live TV Channel Guide has also been improved to give users even smoother channel surfing across the free, live streaming channels available in the Live TV Channel Guide.

Roku TV owners can access The Roku Channel's Live TV Channel Guide featuring 165+ free live streaming channels via the "Live TV" input tile on their home screen. If they have an antenna connected to their Roku TV, they'll be able to view a combined program guide that also includes their free over-the-air local broadcast channels. Roku streaming player owners can access the Live TV Channel Guide directly within The Roku Channel.

Visit the Roku support site for more information on using the Live TV Channel Guide.

Virtual Surround (U.S.) - Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Streambar^™ Pro owners can now enjoy a rich and immersive sound experience with the new "Virtual Surround" setting. This setting creates spacious sound that moves around the room for an enhanced audio experience that brings users closer to the action. Users can access this new setting by pressing the star button on their remote to access the Sound settings menu, or by accessing the Audio menu within Settings on their device.

• Note: Virtual Surround is available on the Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R), Roku Streambar Pro (9101R2), and onn.^™ • Roku Smart Soundbar (9100X) devices, when used standalone or when paired with the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer.

Automatic Game Console Configuration - Roku TV models will automatically detect select game consoles and configure supported features to optimize the TV's performance for playing video games. When a supported game console is connected to an HDMI^® port on a Roku TV, the input tile on the user's Roku home screen will automatically change to the game console icon for easy identification so users can jump right into gaming. Additionally, the Roku TV detects the capabilities of the game console and automatically enables settings like Game Mode which offers the lowest latency picture for a more responsive display and optimal gaming experience. In addition to Game Mode, select Roku TV models will automatically enable advanced features to enhance usability and picture quality for game consoles connected via HDMI. Based on the Roku TV model being used, these settings may include HDR gaming, Auto Low-Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate, High Frame Rate, and THX Certified Game Mode.

Visit the Roku support site for more information regarding Roku TV settings for gaming.

HDR10+ - HDR10+ is now available on Roku Ultra, Roku Express 4K, and Roku Express 4K+. HDR10+ enables dynamic metadata that continuously enhances display settings, so users see the most vivid and brilliant colors throughout the HDR10+ content streaming experience. Roku devices will automatically detect HDR10+ TV compatibility during setup and users can configure the Display type within the Settings menu.

• Note: HDR10+ is available on Roku Ultra (480XX) and Roku Express 4K/4K+ (394XX) models and must be paired with an HDR10+ compatible TV. At launch HDR10+ content will be available from select channel partners, with additional supported content and channels to be added over time.

Automatic Wi-Fi^® Network Detection – A growing number of homes have wireless networks with multiple bands, for example 5GHz or 2.4GHz, and choosing the best network or band for a device can be confusing. The new automatic network detection feature notifies Roku users of the optimal wireless network to connect to in their homes so they can enjoy the best possible streaming experience. Roku devices will recommend the optimal wireless network during connection setup and when running a network scan from the Settings menu, to help users choose the best network for their Roku device. Additionally, when there is a better network connection available in the user's home, the Roku device will proactively display a prompt recommending that the user connect to that network for the best streaming experience.

Instant Resume - Select streaming channels now support instant resume, a feature that helps users get back to the content they were watching within these supported channels faster. When launching a supported channel from the Roku home screen, users will now be taken directly to the place within the channel they left off so they can resume from that same point within the channel. Instant resume is currently supported on 15+ channels including The Roku Channel, Starz, and Plex, and will be available from additional channels over time.

Improvements to visual search results for Roku Voice - Users who initiate a voice search while within a streaming channel can now experience a more visual and convenient way to browse Roku Search results without disrupting their viewing experience. Results will be displayed in a partial overlay with content from the active channel in the first row, followed by rows of other matches from elsewhere on the platform, providing users with the full breadth of results to choose from, ordered by the best possible match.

Performance improvements - Roku strives to enhance the streaming experience with every automatic software update to ensure users enjoy smooth streaming, minimal buffering, and excellent picture quality. With Roku OS 10, users will experience faster channel launches, improved video start times, and other performance updates providing more enjoyable and convenient streaming.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 10:

• Roku Streaming Players – 9102X, 9101X, 9100X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3941X, 3940X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 10.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 10 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!

Roku OS 9.4

The most recent automatic software update for Roku devices, Roku OS 9.4, introduces a variety of performance improvements and updates for Roku users to enjoy. Highlights of Roku OS 9.4 include support for Apple AirPlay on select 4K Roku devices, the addition of audio tones for Theme Packs, updates to the Live TV Channel Guide on Roku TVs, and more.

Roku OS 9.4 is available on select Roku players starting today and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players in the coming weeks. Roku TV^™ models are expected to receive the automatic software update before the end of the year. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

Key Roku OS 9.4 features:

Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit available on select 4K Roku devices (expected later this year) – With AirPlay 2, Roku users can effortlessly stream, control, and share their favorite videos and photos directly from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac to compatible 4K Roku devices and bring the experience to the big screen. Users simply need to tap the AirPlay icon in their favorite apps and select their Roku device. They can pause, fast forward, and rewind using the controls on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

AirPlay 2 also allows Roku users to send music and podcasts from their Apple devices to compatible 4K Roku TVs and streaming players with just a tap. Users can tap the AirPlay icon in their apps, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center to send audio to their Roku device. If they have more than one Roku device, or other AirPlay 2-enabled products in their home, they can play music on multiple devices at once, all in sync, or play different songs in different rooms.

AirPlay 2 makes it easy and effortless for Roku users to mirror the display of their iPhone, iPad, or Mac on their TV screen. No wires or adapters required. They can simply press the Screen Mirroring button in Control Center on their iPhone and iPad, or the AirPlay icon in the Menu bar of their Mac to share presentations, websites, and more right on the big screen.

Compatible 4K Roku devices also support HomeKit, which allows users to easily and securely control Roku devices using the Home app or by asking Siri on their Apple devices.

• Note: All 4K Roku devices will support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit with the exception of Roku TV model numbers beginning with "6" (6XXXX) and Roku player model 4400X.

Updates to the Live TV Channel Guide on Roku TVs (U.S. only) – Roku TV users can now access The Roku Channel's Live TV Channel Guide via the "Live TV" input tile on their home screen. This provides them with access to free live TV in just a click, with an easy to use program guide consisting of more than 115 live streaming TV channels such as ABC News, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, and more. Roku TV users who have an antenna connected to their TV will be able to view a combined program guide that includes their free over-the-air local broadcast channels, as well as the free live streaming channels available from The Roku Channel, all in one place. In addition to viewing the combined guide, users can choose a view that only shows their over-the-air antenna channels or a view showing their recently visited channels.

Voice entry for select on-screen keyboards (BETA) – Roku Voice can now be used with a variety of on-screen keyboards, giving users more convenience and speed when entering information on their Roku device. Keyboards that support Roku Voice will display a microphone icon, so users can quickly identify if voice entry is an available option. When presented with a keyboard that supports voice commands, they can press and hold the voice button on compatible Roku remotes and speak letters, characters, numbers, or words for a fast, simple way to input information. Users can also tap the voice button on their remote to see hints on how best to enter information for that specific keyboard.

• Note: Roku Voice can be used for a limited number of on-screen keyboards at launch, with support for more keyboards expected to be added over time.

Helpful hints for Roku Voice – Roku Voice makes it fast and easy to find entertainment with simple commands like "Show me comedies," and also gives users the ability to control their Roku devices to do things like pause a video, turn on closed captions, or turn a Roku TV on/off. Roku Voice is available on compatible Roku voice remotes, as well as the free Roku mobile app.

To help Roku users get the most out of Roku Voice, Roku OS 9.4 introduces helpful hints that will appear directly on the user's TV screen to inform them of voice commands they can use on their Roku device. These hints are designed to help users enjoy quick, simple control of their Roku device using a wide variety of voice commands. To ensure the hints are as relevant to users as possible, some hints are designed to appear when users are taking a specific action. For example, if a user is in the Closed Captions menu within Settings, they may see a hint letting them know they can use Roku Voice to quickly turn Closed Captions on/off.

Performance improvements – With each software update, Roku strives to deliver improved performance to ensure users can enjoy the best, smoothest streaming experience possible with minimal buffering, quick video start times, great video quality, and more. Roku OS 9.4 continues these efforts by introducing a variety of performance improvements. This includes faster initial setup, so users will spend less time waiting for channels to install when setting up their Roku devices. This is especially convenient for existing users who are adding more Roku devices in their home to speed up the activation process. Additionally, users will notice improvements in launch times for top channels, faster video start times, and more.

Update to Theme Packs (U.S. only) – First introduced in Roku OS 9.3, Theme Packs allow users to customize their home screen and screen saver with a variety of fun themes such as Jungle, Western, Nautical, Kids, and more. Roku OS 9.4 makes these themes even more enjoyable by adding corresponding audio tones when users press various buttons on their Roku remote. For example, users who've chosen the Jungle Theme Pack will hear the roar of a lion when pressing a button, while users who have selected the Western Theme Pack will hear the jingling of spurs. Users can mix and match the various elements of Theme Packs to customize their experience with different home screen wallpapers, screen savers, and audio tones. In addition, users can easily turn the audio tones on/off in the Settings menu.

Roku audio - Surround level control for multi-channel audio (U.S. only) – Users of Roku audio products who have a multi-channel speaker configuration, for example a Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku TV Wireless Speakers, can now adjust the volume of their rear surround speakers relative to the volume of their soundbar. This setting allows users to tailor the overall balance of sound in their room to their personal preference. If a user has a multi-channel Roku audio configuration, they can access this new setting by pressing the Star button on their remote to access the Sound settings menu, or by accessing the Audio menu within Settings on their device.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 9.4:

• Roku Streaming Players – 9102X, 9101X, 4800X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 9.4.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 9.4 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Happy Streaming!

Roku OS 9.3

Roku OS 9.3, a free, automatic software update for Roku devices, introduces a variety of new features, updates, and performance improvements for Roku users to enjoy. Highlights of Roku OS 9.3 include support for Spanish language commands when using Roku Voice, Works with Alexa and Works with Google Assistant support in additional countries, new ways to personalize the Roku Home Screen and more.

Roku OS 9.3 is available on select Roku players starting today and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players in the coming weeks. Roku TV^™ models are expected to receive the automatic software update this summer. A list of key features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

Key Roku OS 9.3 features:

Updates to Roku Voice – Roku Voice makes it easy for users to find their favorite entertainment and control their Roku streaming experience with a variety of simple voice commands. It's been developed with a specific focus on entertainment and adding ease and convenience to users' interactions with features and functionality of the Roku platform. Roku OS 9.3 continues the evolution of Roku Voice and its capabilities with a number of new features:

• Spanish Language Support (U.S. and Mexico) – Roku Voice is available to Roku users in Mexico for the first time with the addition of Spanish language voice commands. Users in the U.S. can also choose to speak their commands in Spanish when using Roku Voice. To enable this feature, users must set the language on their Roku device to Spanish from within the Settings menu. Once the Roku device’s language is set to Spanish, users simply press and hold the microphone button on their Roku remote (if compatible) or tap the icon from within the free Roku mobile app to speak the full range of supported Roku Voice commands. Roku Voice allows users to quickly find their favorite entertainment by searching for titles, actors, or genres, as well as control media playback on their Roku device, launch channels and more.
  
  • Note: If a user has their Roku device’s language set to Spanish, they must speak commands in Spanish when using Roku Voice within the Roku mobile app, even if their mobile device is set to another language.

• Visual Search Results for Roku Voice (U.S. only) – When using Roku Voice to search for movies, shows or popular genres, users will now see a more visual, easy to browse display of movie and TV show artwork rather than a text-based list of options. This new search results screen orders the results in categorized rows that include relevant movies, shows, short-form content and more for simple navigation and quick discovery of entertainment. Once a user selects the specific movie or show they want to watch, they'll see an unbiased list of channels that offer that title, ordered by price (including free when available), so they can choose the viewing option that's best for them.

• Updates to Roku Voice in International Regions – Roku OS 9.3 introduces updates to Roku Voice in Canada, Ireland and the U.K. that give users new ways to find entertainment such as searching by a selection of popular movie quotes, and the ability to speak more natural phrases like "show me..." or "I want to watch..." when speaking voice commands. It also introduces a greater variety of supported voice commands for media playback such as "fast forward" or "pause," and device control such as "turn on closed captions."

• Support for News Related Commands (U.S. only) – Roku Voice users can now say “show me the news” and be directed to a Roku Zone filled with a variety of available news channels, or "play the news" to jump right into a live stream of ABC News within The Roku Channel. If a user says “play the news on [CHANNEL]," they will be directed to that specific news channel and this preference will be remembered so that any future command of “play the news” will launch their preferred news channel for a more personalized experience.

• New Voice Help and Tips – To help users learn more about the capabilities of Roku Voice, Roku OS 9.3 introduces the ability for users to quickly tap the microphone button on the Roku remote (if compatible) and be presented with on-screen tips for a variety of commands they can try when using Roku Voice.

• More Channels for Direct Playback – In the U.S., more than 50 top channels now support the direct playback feature of Roku Voice. Initially launched as part of Roku OS 9.1, direct playback helps customers get to entertainment more quickly when using Roku Voice to search for entertainment by directly playing the show or movie when possible, rather than displaying a search results screen. Playback will occur in most instances when the movie or show is available on one of the 50+ supported channels if the user has the channel installed, as well as when users specifically indicate the channel name in their voice command. If direct playback from a voice command is not available for a movie or show, users will continue to see unbiased search results ordered by price so they can choose the best viewing option for their needs.

More information on Roku Voice and supported commands is available on the Roku support site.

Works with Alexa and Works with Google Assistant in More Countries – Roku users in Canada, Mexico and the U.K. can control their Roku players and Roku TVs by speaking commands to Alexa-enabled and/or Google Assistant-enabled devices they already have in their homes. Users simply need to find and link the Roku Alexa skill and/or Google Assistant action in their respective mobile apps in order to control their Roku devices by speaking commands such as, “Alexa, launch [CHANNEL] on Roku,” or “OK Google, pause on living room Roku.” Roku TV owners can also say things like “Alexa, turn off Roku” or "hey Google, switch to HDMI 2 on living room Roku."

Visit the Roku support site for more information on Roku’s Alexa skill and Google Assistant action.

More Home Screen Personalization Options – Roku OS 9.3 makes it easier for users to give their Home Screen a personal touch. A variety of Home Screen wallpapers, as well as screensavers, are now accessible from a single “Theme” menu item located within Settings. When users select “Theme” from the menu, they will see a selection of available options to change the appearance of their device's Home Screen wallpaper and/or screensaver.

Users in the U.S. can select the available wallpapers and screensavers from a more visual, browsable view with categories such as Featured, Most Popular and more. They also have access to Theme packs, a new way for users to customize their experience, that include a matching Home Screen wallpaper and screensaver. Theme packs available at launch include Jungle, Western, Movie Magic and more. For even greater customization options, users can mix and match Home Screen wallpapers and screensavers.

Roku users in all regions also have greater control over the tiles that appear in the Shortcut section of their Home Screen. Shortcut tiles can be hidden or moved to another position within the Shortcut section by pressing the “*” key on the Roku remote and selecting the “Hide shortcut” or "Move shortcut" option. If a user chooses to hide all Shortcut tiles, the entire Shortcut section will be hidden from the Home Screen. To add/unhide Shortcut tiles, users can go to Settings > Home Screen > Shortcuts and select the specific Shortcut tiles they want to appear on their Home Screen.

• Note: Both the “Themes” and “Screensavers” categories have been removed from the Roku Channel Store. Users now have a single method to add/change their Home Screen wallpapers and screensavers by going to Settings > Theme.

Performance Improvements – A variety of updates have been made in Roku OS 9.3 to improve performance across supported Roku devices. After the Roku device receives the software update, users will experience a reduction in device boot times, faster launch times for a select number of channels (with more supported channels coming soon), a more responsive Home Screen and faster navigation when using features such as Featured Free. Roku users with older Roku TV models and streaming players will likely see the greatest improvements to their device's performance with this update.

A New Interface for Roku Media Player – The Roku Media Player channel’s interface has been updated with a new design that aligns more closely with the broader Roku user interface, including larger visuals and a new display when playing music files for viewing track information and album artwork (if available). The redesigned Roku Media Player channel makes it simple for users to find and play media files, including video, music and photos, when using their Roku device’s USB port (if available) or by accessing a media server on their local network.

Enhanced experience when using a Roku Smart Soundbar on a Roku TV – Roku TV users who've connected a Roku Smart Soundbar to their TV can now access more of their soundbar settings directly from the Roku TV interface, eliminating the need to switch back and forth between menus or use multiple remotes. With Roku OS 9.3, users can pair an external device such as a mobile phone to the Roku Smart Soundbar for Bluetooth® audio playback by simply accessing the TV's Settings menu. In addition, the TV’s Settings menu can be used to pair other Roku audio products to the soundbar, such as the Roku Wireless Subwoofer and Roku TV Wireless Speakers for full surround sound. These updates build upon a previous software release that automated setup of the Roku Smart Soundbar when connected to a Roku TV and made the soundbar’s sound settings accessible via the TV’s interface.

Additionally, the input tile for the Roku Smart Soundbar can now be hidden/unhidden from the user’s Roku TV Home Screen based on their streaming preference. Users can choose to hide the input tile if they prefer to use the Roku TV for streaming by going to Settings > TV inputs > Soundbar > Show/hide tile. If the user prefers to use the built-in streaming capabilities of their Roku Smart Soundbar, they can unhide the input tile from within the same Settings menu.

• Note: The Roku Smart Soundbar input tile is hidden on Roku TVs by default during initial setup.

A new look and features for the Roku Mobile App – A number of updates have been made to the free Roku mobile app in conjunction with Roku OS 9.3. Changes include a new navigation bar that remains in place at the top of the mobile screen when users are connected to a Roku device. This persistent navigation bar provides users with quick access to Roku Search, a dropdown menu of available devices so users can easily switch the device they want to control with their mobile app, and a shortcut to the remote screen.

The remote screen of the Roku mobile app has also been redesigned to include quick access icons so users can launch useful mobile app features without the need to exit the remote screen. For example, a quick access icon has been added that allows users to browse and launch their recently viewed channels directly from the remote screen. Users will also notice that the main navigation tabs at the bottom of the mobile app screen have been simplified to include icons for watching The Roku Channel on their mobile device, viewing their Roku device information, and access to their mobile app settings.

In addition, the search experience within the Roku Mobile App in the U.S. has been enhanced with the inclusion of genre-based Roku Zones on the search screen. When users visit the search screen, they can now browse a variety of Zones such as Action, Comedy, News and more within the app to quickly find a movie or show to watch. Once they tap on a specific Zone, they'll see a browsable selection of relevant movies and shows, organized into categories including new releases, free and more. Also, when users begin to type a search term, relevant results will now populate on the screen in a visual display with movie and/or show artwork rather than a text-based list of results.

The free Roku mobile app update is expected to be available to all users in the coming weeks.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 9.3:

• Roku Streaming Players – 9101X, 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 9.3.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 9.3 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 9.2

Roku OS 9.2 begins rolling out today and introduces a number of updates to the Roku operating system that powers all Roku devices. Roku OS 9.2 includes features that make it easier for customers to discover entertainment from across the Roku platform, including Roku Zones, an update to the 4K Spotlight channel, a new Roku Tips & Tricks channel, and many other improvements aimed at giving users the best possible streaming performance on Roku devices.

Roku OS 9.2 is available on select Roku players starting today and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players in the coming weeks. Roku TV™ models are expected to receive the update in phases over the coming months. A list of key Roku OS 9.2 features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

• Note: Some updates apply to specific Roku devices or regions. In those instances, additional information is included.

Key Roku OS 9.2 features:

Roku Zones Available on All Roku Devices (US only) – In the mood to watch an action movie or a comedy? Roku Zones make it easy to discover entertainment across a selection of top genres, as well as a variety of topical subjects, such as award winners. Initially introduced on a small number of Roku devices this past summer, Roku Zones are now available on all Roku devices supported by Roku OS 9.2.

Customers can use Roku Search to enter a variety of genres or topical subjects and receive a Roku Zone within their search results. When selected, the Zone provides them with a curated selection of relevant entertainment from channels across the Roku platform organized in browsable, categorized rows that may include new releases, titles that are free to watch, rentals and more Roku Zones, such as the Drama Movies & TV Zone or the Superhero Movies Zone, are frequently updated so customers can come back to them on a regular basis to browse a refreshed selection of entertainment to find something new to watch.

Easy Discovery of 4K Entertainment* (US only) – Showing friends and family the vivid, brilliant picture quality of 4K entertainment has never been easier. Roku OS 9.2 introduces new features that make it fast and simple for customers to find 4K Ultra HD movies and shows when using Roku devices that support 4K video playback.

Updated 4K Spotlight Channel - The 4K Spotlight Channel has been updated with a new look and simpler navigation to help customers find 4K entertainment quickly. Launching the channel will now take them to the 4K Movies & TV Zone, a regularly updated, hand-curated selection of 4K entertainment from channels across the Roku platform. Customers can browse a wide variety of 4K titles across a number of categories such as Most Popular, Action, and more to find the perfect movie or show to enjoy in beautiful 4K resolution.

4K in Roku Search - Roku OS 9.2 makes it easier to find 4K entertainment using Roku Search. Customers can now enter “4K” as a search term and see a result for the 4K Movies & TV Zone, which when clicked, allows them to browse a wide selection of available 4K entertainment. In addition, customers with voice remotes can say things like, “show me 4K movies,” and see results for a variety of available 4K movies.

• Note: In order to view movies and shows in 4K resolution, you must have a Roku device that supports 4K video playback, as well as an internet connection fast enough to support 4K video streaming.

Shortcut Section on the Home Screen (US, CA, FR, LatAm, UK) – A new shortcut section has been added to the Home Screen to reduce the number of steps needed to complete popular actions. At launch, Roku players will have a shortcut tile to add channels, and Roku TVs will have shortcut tiles to add channels and set a sleep timer. More shortcuts will be added over time to help customers perform specific actions more quickly, including a shortcut on Roku players that will turn off the power on compatible TV's so customers won’t have to pick up their TV remote. The shortcut section appears on the Home Screen below customers’ channel tiles. It can be quickly accessed by pressing the up arrow on the D-pad when at the top of the Home Screen.

Roku Tips & Tricks Channel(US only) – The new Roku Tips & Tricks channel helps customers get the most out of their Roku devices. The channel is installed on all Roku devices and is packed with videos created by Roku to help customers learn more about features, new products and popular support topics to help ensure they have the best possible streaming experience. The channel will automatically appear on customers’ Home Screens when their device updates to Roku OS 9.2, and can be moved or removed by pressing the Star button on the Roku remote. Customers can also access the Roku Tips & Tricks channel from within the “Help” section of the Settings menu on their Roku device, as well as add it from the Roku Channel Store if it was previously removed.

Control Multiple Roku Devices with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (US only) – Customers who use voice-enabled devices featuring Amazon Alexa and/or Google Assistant to control their Roku device can now control multiple Roku devices. An update has been made to Roku’s Amazon Alexa skill, as well as Roku’s Google Assistant action, allowing customers to choose to control some or all of the Roku devices in their home. After linking their preferred Roku devices in the setup process, customers can simply say which device they want to control with voice commands, for example, “Alexa, pause living room Roku” or “hey Google, turn off bedroom Roku.”

Set Sleep Timers on Roku TVs with Roku Voice (US only) – Roku TV customers can now use Roku Voice to quickly set a sleep timer on their TV. To set a sleep timer, they simply need to press and hold the Roku Voice button on their Roku TV remote*, or on the remote in the free Roku mobile app, and speak a command such as, "turn off the TV in 20 minutes" or "go to sleep at 11 pm."

• Note: Not all Roku TVs come with remotes featuring a Roku Voice button. Customers who do not have a voice remote can use the Roku mobile app to control their Roku TV with voice commands, or purchase a Roku TV Voice Remote from the Roku Accessories store.

Search by Movie Quotes with Roku Voice (US only) – Know the quote, but can't think of the movie it came from? Customers can now use Roku Voice to find a movie by searching for the top quotes from thousands of popular movies across the Roku platform. They can use Roku Voice to speak a command such as, "What movie is this from - 'Here's looking at you kid'" and quickly see results for the movie(s) related to the quote.

Roku Voice Support for Roku Media Player Channel (US only) - Customers who use the Roku Media Player channel to play their personal music, movies and photos can now use Roku Voice to find and play their stored files by speaking a command such as, "play classic rock on Roku Media Player." In addition, they can control playback of entertainment within the channel by saying things like, "skip ahead 20 seconds" or "play the next song."

• Note: Not all Roku devices come with remotes featuring a Roku Voice button. Customers who do not have a voice remote can use the Roku mobile app to enjoy Roku Voice features.

Channel Performance Improvements - A variety of updates have been made across the Roku platform to improve performance and ensure customers get to their entertainment quickly. Improvements have been made to video start times within channels on the platform, as well as smarter caching of channels to reduce the number of load screens customers see when launching channels they watch the most, as well as making initial setup of new Roku devices faster.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 9.2:

• Roku Streaming Players – 4670X, 4662X, 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3931X, 3930X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3811X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 9.2.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 9.2 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or by viewing our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 9.1

Today we’re beginning to roll out Roku OS 9.1, an update to the Roku operating system that powers all Roku devices. This update includes enhancements to voice capabilities, Guest Mode, Automatic Account Link and other improvements to overall streaming performance across Roku devices.

Roku OS 9.1 will be available on select Roku streaming players starting today and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players in the coming weeks. Roku TV^™ models are expected to receive the update in early summer. A list of key Roku OS 9.1 features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

• Note: Some updates apply to specific Roku devices or regions. In those instances, additional information is included.

Key Roku OS 9.1 features:

Additional channels are expected to support this functionality in the coming weeks. This feature works best when customers speak the entire title of the movie or show they want to watch along with the channel name.

UPDATE (5/6/19): As of May 6, 2019, more than 20 channels now support this feature. When using voice search, movies and TV shows in AHC GO, Animal Planet Go, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, Destination America GO, Discovery Life GO, Discovery GO, DIY Network, Food Network, HGTV, Hulu, Investigation Discovery GO, NBC, Science Channel GO, Spectrum TV, Starz, The Cooking Channel, The Roku Channel, TLC GO, Travel Channel, Tubi, and Velocity GO, will now begin playback in most instances, rather than display a search results screen. For optimal results, it’s best to include the name of the channel in the voice request, such as, "play The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu." Additional channels are expected to support this functionality in the coming months.

Roku OS 9.1 also introduces helpful voice commands including the ability to say "replay" to go back a few seconds while watching a movie or show, as well as quickly toggling closed captions on/off by simply saying "turn closed captions on." If a customer owns a Roku TV and has the Fast TV Start feature enabled, they can use a voice command to turn the TV display on or off while streaming select music channels including Pandora, iHeartRadio and TuneIn by using phrases like "turn display off."

Additional information about voice search and controls, as well as supported devices, can be found here.

Roku OS 9.1 also introduces new capabilities for the Guest Mode feature. Customers can now turn Guest Mode on/off for specific Roku devices by scrolling to the ”My linked devices” section on their My account page on Roku.com. In addition, they can use their account page to remotely sign a guest out of a device if the guest left early or accidentally selected the incorrect sign-out date.

For more information on Guest Mode, please click here.

Updates to Roku Search (US only) – Customers can soon search for a subset of popular genres such as “comedy” or “action” when using text or voice search on select Roku devices. When customers click on a genre-based Roku Search result, they’ll see a browsable collection of movies and TV shows specific to that genre. This collection will be categorized so it’s easy to find free, on-demand, subscription, 4K and other types of content within that genre if applicable.

Roku Search results will also soon indicate when a movie or TV episode is available to stream in 4K. Customers will be able to quickly see if a title is available in 4K and/or HD and choose the streaming option that is best for them.

These new features are expected to be added to Roku Search in early summer and will be available on currently shipping Roku streaming players and 4K Roku TV models. Additional Roku devices are expected to be supported in a future OS release.

My Offers (US only) – Customers will see “My Offers” in the left navigation menu of the Roku home screen if they are eligible for special offers or discounts on Roku devices. If a customer sees My Offers on their home screen, they can select it to view all available offers and can choose to purchase a new Roku product with just a few clicks of their remote. If no offers are available, My Offers will not appear on the home screen.

Click here for more information on My Offers.

Automatic Account Link – It’s now easier for customers to set up their subscription channels when activating additional Roku devices on their Roku account. If a customer has already logged in to a supported subscription service on a Roku device, they will not be required to re-enter their username and password when launching the same channel on their newly activated Roku device.

Automatic Account Link is currently supported on nearly 10 subscription streaming services including Pandora and Sling TV, with additional services expected to be supported soon.

This feature is designed to make subscription streaming on multiple Roku devices easier for customers, similar to the existing Single Sign-On feature that reduces the number of times they need to enter a username and password for their cable or satellite provider in order to view “TV Everywhere” streaming channels on a Roku device.

Automatic Volume Leveling for Roku TV models – In order to ensure a reliable customer experience, the Automatic Volume Leveling feature mentioned in the Roku OS 9 release notes (see below) will now roll out to Roku TVs as part of Roku OS 9.1. This feature enables a uniform audio level across various types of content, so it will no longer feel jarring when a commercial comes on or when streaming channels are changed. It can be turned on/off within the Volume Mode setting that appears in the options menu after pressing the star button “*” on your Roku TV remote. This feature is already available on select Roku streaming players and Roku TVs that are paired with Roku TV Wireless Speakers.

Click here for more information on Automatic Volume Leveling and supported devices.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 9.1:

• Roku Streaming Players – 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 9.1.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers, and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 9.1 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 9.0

Today we’re beginning to roll out Roku OS 9, an update to the operating system that powers Roku^® streaming players, Roku TV^™ models and new Roku TV™ Wireless Speakers. This update includes new features such as Automatic Volume Leveling for select Roku devices, voice enhancements including “free” genre search, and performance improvements aimed at delivering the best possible streaming experience when using supported Roku devices.

Roku OS 9 will begin rolling out to select Roku streaming players starting today and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players by the end of the year. Roku TV models are expected to receive the update in early 2019. A list of key Roku OS 9 features and updates, as well as supported Roku devices, is included below.

• Note: Some updates apply to specific Roku devices. In those instances, additional information on where to view supported devices is included.

Key Roku OS 9 features:

Automatic Volume Leveling – This feature enables a uniform audio level across various types of content, so it will no longer feel jarring when a commercial comes on or when streaming channels are changed. This feature can be turned on/off within the Volume Mode setting that appears in the options menu after pressing the Star button during video playback. Automatic Volume Leveling is available on select Roku streaming players and Roku TV models. Click here for more information on Automatic Volume Leveling and supported devices.

Note that this feature will be available on Roku TVs running Roku OS 8.2 when they are paired with the new Roku TV Wireless Speakers.

Voice search and control enhancements, including “free” genre search (US only) – Roku’s voice search feature now supports genre-based searches for free entertainment. Customers can use simple voice commands such as “let’s see free documentaries,” “show me free comedies,” “find free dramas” and more to see a list of search results for free entertainment available on the Roku platform.

In addition, customers can now control media playback using their voice to pause, fast forward and more. When using voice search and control, customers will see a new heads-up-display (HUD), as well as receive audio feedback, to provide confirmation that their voice intent was understood.

Additional information about voice search and controls, as well as supported devices, can be found here.

This feature is already available on Roku TV models running Roku OS 8.2.

Access and control iHeartRadio, Pandora and TuneIn by voice (US only) – Roku customers can now use voice search and controls for music by simply speaking commands such as “play some Jazz.” Roku OS 9 enables select Roku streaming players to support music commands so customers can launch live radio stations from across the country, podcasts, custom artist stations and more with iHeartRadio; Playlists, stations and more via Pandora; and live radio stations, play-by-play sports, news, etc. with TuneIn using a Roku voice remote, or in the coming weeks with an update to the free Roku mobile app.

To view the full list of Roku devices that support voice controls, please click here.

Voice control of these music services is already available on Roku TV models running Roku OS 8.2.

Spotify will be available to add on Roku TV models running Roku OS 8.2.

Supported Roku devices receiving Roku OS 9:

• Roku Streaming Players – 4661X, 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3921X, 3920X, 3910X, 3900X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 9.

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 9 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 8.2

Roku OS 8.2 is a software update rolling out to all Roku TV^™ models over the coming weeks. It includes bug fixes and updates to improve your entertainment experience when using a Roku TV. Roku OS 8.2 also adds features that will enable Roku TV models to work seamlessly with the upcoming Roku TV^™ Wireless Speakers, including new voice capabilities that allow you to launch and control music playback on a variety of streaming music services when using Roku TV Wireless Speakers. Additionally, a new settings menu option has been added to Roku TVs that will enable pairing of speakers in preparation for the release of the Roku TV Wireless Speakers. This setting can be accessed by going to Settings > Remotes & devices > Pair new device > Speaker.

Roku OS 8.1

Roku OS 8.1 will begin rolling out to select Roku devices starting today and is expected to rollout to supported Roku devices in the coming weeks. Check out a detailed list of Roku OS 8.1 features and updates below.

• Note: Some updates and/or fixes only apply to specific Roku devices. In those instances, supported devices are indicated in the release notes. A full list of supported Roku devices that will receive Roku OS 8.1 is included below.

Key Roku OS 8.1 Features:

• Mobile private listening – multiple mobile device support (US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, UK, Ireland) – Roku OS 8.1 turns private listening into a group activity with added support for multiple mobile devices. Now, up to four mobile devices can connect to a Roku device to enjoy private listening when the feature is activated within the free Roku mobile app for iOS® or Android™. Enjoy a movie as a couple without waking the kids, or let the kids use headphones to watch their cartoons while you read a book in peace and quiet. With this update to mobile private listening, it’s easy for multiple people to turn up the volume without disturbing others in the house.
  
  Click here for more information about mobile private listening and device compatibility.
  
  • Note: Mobile private listening will not work if you’ve plugged headphones into the headphone jack on a Roku enhanced remote.

• Updates to voice search in the UK – Customers who own the Roku Streaming Stick^â+ in the UK can search for their favorite entertainment using their voice by pressing and holding the search button on their remote. Just speak a command to search for movies, shows, actors or directors, or even launch streaming channels. For example, you can say things like “show me comedies,” “find The Grand Tour,” “Launch Netflix” and more.
  
  Customers in the UK who own a Roku streaming player that does not have a voice-enabled remote can use voice features by downloading the free Roku mobile app for iOS^® or Android^™.

Additional Roku OS 8.1 Updates:

• Improves support on Roku TV for DTS passthrough from HDMI inputs to AV receivers and soundbars.
• Simplifies the audio settings options for Roku TV models. Audio format settings are now fully controlled in the “S/PDIF and ARC” menu item within the Settings > Audio menu.
• Roku TV customers can enter their ZIP code to ensure information displayed in the on-screen electronic program guide is specific to their location when an HDTV antenna is connected to their Roku TV. To enter a ZIP code, go to Settings > System > ZIP Code.
• Resolves screen jitter from intermittently occurring when some Blu-Ray players were connected to a 4K Roku TV.
• A number of additional updates and fixes were made to improve overall streaming performance and reliability across Roku devices.

Supported Roku Devices:

• Roku Streaming Players – 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3910X, 3900X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 8.1

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 8.1 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 8.0

Today we’re announcing Roku OS 8, a major update to the operating system that powers Roku^â streaming players and Roku TV^™ models. Roku OS 8 introduces a number of new features including Smart Guide, an electronic program guide for Roku TV models that provides information for shows and movies available on local antenna broadcast TV, as well as where that content is available to stream. In addition, we’ve updated our 4K Spotlight Channel, enhanced voice capabilities and much more. Roku OS 8 will begin rolling out to Roku players in early October, and on Roku TV models beginning in November. The software update is expected to rollout to all Roku devices by the end of the year. Check out a detailed list of Roku OS 8 features and fixes below.

• Note: Some updates and/or bug fixes only apply to specific Roku devices. In those instances, supported devices are indicated in the release notes. A full list of supported Roku devices that will receive Roku OS 8 is included below.

Key Roku OS 8 Features:

• New voice features and enhancements (US only) – Roku OS 8 delivers a number of exciting new voice capabilities for Roku devices. If you own a Roku TV, controlling your TV is even more convenient with new voice controls for switching inputs, tuning to free local broadcast channels and more. Just use your voice remote or the free Roku mobile app to speak commands such as “tune to NBC,” or “switch to HDMI 1” to control your Roku TV with ease.
  
  In addition, our voice search feature for Roku streaming players and Roku TVs now includes natural language understanding to allow you to search for movies, shows, actors or directors, or even launch streaming channels, in a more conversational tone. For example, you can say things like “show me movies with Tom Hanks,” “launch Hulu,” or even more detailed searches such as “show me comedies with Will Ferrell.”
  
  If your Roku streaming player or Roku TV did not come with a voice-enabled remote control, you can still use voice features by downloading the free Roku mobile app for iOS® or Android™.
  
  For more details on voice search and controls, click here.
  
  • Note: You must have an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV to use voice controls to tune to a specific local broadcast channel. Additionally, voice controls do not support TV inputs that have been assigned a custom name.
• Smart Guide for Roku TVs (US only) – When using an HDTV antenna to view free local broadcast channels on your Roku TV, you can now access a detailed electronic program guide to make it easy to find broadcast entertainment. Simply select the antenna input from your Roku TV home screen and Smart Guide will display past, current and upcoming broadcast TV in an easy-to-use program guide. Smart Guide provides program information from seven days in the past up to 14 days in the future. Over time, Smart Guide will even identify your favorite broadcast channels by placing your most viewed channels at the top of the program guide.
  
  Smart Guide also includes our More Ways to Watch feature to provide you with additional viewing options. A More Ways to Watch prompt will appear on your screen if a movie or show listed in the program guide is also available to watch on-demand from popular streaming services, or if more episodes of a show are available to stream. And, just like Roku Search, we’ll show you when movies or shows can be streamed for free, or ranked by price with the lowest cost option first. More Ways to Watch will also provide recommendations for similar movies or shows you can stream on your Roku TV.
  
  Click here for more information about Smart Guide, or here for information about More Ways to Watch.
  
  • Note: To use Smart Guide, you must have an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV that receives local broadcast signals and have your TV connected to the internet. You can refer to Antenna Web for information on free local antenna TV available in your area, as well as information on finding and using an HDTV antenna.
• Antenna TV listings now included in Roku Search results (US Roku TVs only) – If you have an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV, Roku Search now includes results for free local broadcast TV listings in addition to streaming options. Just enter your search term using the onscreen keyboard, or use your voice with a voice remote or the free Roku mobile app, and Roku Search shows you if the movie or show is currently available to watch on local broadcast TV via your HDTV antenna, or at any time in the next two weeks.
  
  Click here to learn more about using an HDTV antenna with your Roku TV to access free local broadcast stations.
  
  • Note: You must have an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV to see local broadcast TV results in Roku Search, and results will appear only for those channels your HDTV antenna received during the channel scan. Search results will not appear for news or sports programming.
• Updated 4K Spotlight Channel (US, Canada and Mexico) – We’ve updated the 4K Spotlight Channel to make it even easier to find premium content in 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision^™. Updates to the channel include a new navigation menu to help you quickly select the type of content you wish to view, inclusion of more content categories to easily browse by genre, and the option to choose from multiple streaming channels if a movie or show is available from more than one provider.
  
  • Note: The 4K Spotlight Channel is only available on Roku devices that support 4K video streaming.
• Private Listening for antenna TV (Roku TV only) – Private Listening now works when you’re viewing free local broadcast TV via an HDTV antenna connected to your Roku TV. This feature previously worked only when viewing streaming entertainment. Private Listening is available on Roku remotes that feature a headphone jack, as well as all supported Roku devices by using the free Roku mobile app. Click here for more information about Mobile Private Listening.
  
  • Note: Mobile Private Listening will not work with analog over-the-air broadcast TV.
• Fast TV Start (Roku TV only) – You can now choose to enable Fast TV Start on your Roku TV to more quickly start your TV from standby, wake your TV with a voice command using the voice remote or Roku mobile app, and install software updates while in standby. To toggle Fast TV Start on or off, go to Settings > System > Power and click on Fast TV Start to enable/disable the feature at any time. * Note: Fast TV Start uses more power than normal standby and, when enabled, will override the default power settings. This feature is not available on Roku TV models that have received an Energy Star^â designation.
• TV Everywhere (TVE) single sign-on – For those customers who are pay TV subscribers, we now have single sign-on for a large selection of TVE streaming channels to eliminate the need to log into TVE channels multiple times. If you subscribe to Dish, Cox, AT&T or any of hundreds of other pay TV providers, you can now enjoy the convenience of single sign-on when using 30 TVE streaming channels on the Roku platform. Click here for more information.

Additional Roku OS 8 Updates and Bug Fixes

• You can now test your network and internet connection, and receive information to resolve connectivity issues such as poor wireless signal strength or internet speed. At any time, go to Settings > Network > Check connection. For more details, click here.
• Closed Captions are now displayed with a more consistent on-screen appearance across streaming channels.
• More Ways to Watch for Roku TVs has been updated with a new visual design that makes it easier for you to identify which streaming channels have content related to what you’re watching via HDMI inputs such as cable or satellite boxes, and/or connected HDTV antennas.
• You can now configure your Roku player for 24, 25, 30 or 60 Hz HDMI output based on your audiovisual equipment and viewing preferences. For more information, click here.
• Fixed multiple bugs that caused Roku devices to reboot intermittently when steaming specific channels.
• Fixed a bug that caused 4:3 streaming content to be “over-stretched” when some Roku TV models were put into Stretch mode.
• Improved performance of navigating the UI on Roku Streaming Stick model 3500X.
• Fixed a bug that caused system reboots when Audio Guide is enabled and long scrollable text blocks appeared on screen.
• Fixed a bug in which color banding would appear on the screen for some Roku TV models when entering USB media player.
• Fixed a bug that caused some Roku TV models to freeze when displaying the screensaver.
• Fixed a bug in which audio would not mute immediately after some Roku TV models were turned off.
• Updated UI text for Night Listening Mode to make it more clear what the feature will do when enabled.
• Fixed a bug in which closed captions would occasionally not appear in some streaming channels after an advertisement was played.
• Fixed a bug in which the battery life indicator for Roku player model 4200X would sometimes display inaccurate battery life.
• Fixed a bug in which HD streaming content from some channels would appear in “double letterbox” display on some Roku TV models.
• Additional updates and fixes were made to improve overall streaming performance and reliability across Roku devices.

Supported Roku Devices:

• Roku Streaming Players – 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3910X, 3900X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models are expected to receive Roku OS 8

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 8 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 7.7

Roku OS 7.7 includes updates and bug fixes to improve your entertainment experience when using supported Roku streaming devices. Below are highlights of our latest software release and the updates we’ve made to make your streaming experience more enjoyable.

• Note: Roku OS 7.7 will begin to roll out to select Roku devices starting today and is expected to be available on all supported Roku streaming players and Roku TV models by the end of August. A full list of supported devices is included below.

Roku OS 7.7 updates and bug fixes

• Roku devices will now proactively notify you regarding loss of connectivity during streaming and direct you to network settings to update your connection. Click here for more information.
• When using Screen Mirroring on your Roku device, you now have more control over which devices to allow or block from connecting to your Roku device. Any time a Screen Mirroring session is attempted, you will now receive an on-screen prompt allowing you to accept or reject the session. You can also choose to “always accept” or “always reject” a particular device from connecting.
  
  Click here for more information on Screen Mirroring.
• All Roku TV models now support the More Ways to Watch feature. Click here for more information on More Ways to Watch.
• The USB media player on Roku TVs will now support playback of MPEG-1 and H.263 files.
• Fixed a bug in which closed captions would sometimes show upcoming text early.
• Added an on-screen warning message for Roku TVs to make it clear that pre-existing channel favorites lists will be deleted if you initiate a new channel scan for antenna TV.
• Addressed multiple bugs that caused audio, visual and/or crashing issues across a number of streaming channels.
• Fixed a bug that caused audio-visual sync issues for some channels when streaming on select Roku TV models.
• Introduced a number of improvements and bug fixes to improve the overall experience when using Audio Guide.

Supported Roku Devices

• Roku Streaming Players – 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models will run Roku OS 7.7

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 7.7 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 7.6

Today we’re announcing Roku OS 7.6, an update to our operating system that will roll out to all current-generation Roku® streaming players and Roku TV^™ models over the next few weeks. With a focus on updates to Roku TV, Roku OS 7.6 introduces new features and fixes that make finding and watching the entertainment you love fast and convenient.

• Note: Some updates and/or bug fixes only apply to specific Roku devices. In those instances, supported devices are indicated in the release notes. A full list of supported devices is included below.

Key Roku OS 7.6 Features

• More Ways to Watch for Roku TVs (US only) – This feature provides an enhanced viewing experience based on what you watch on devices connected to your HD or Full HD Roku TV via HDMI inputs such as cable or satellite boxes, and/or connected over-the-air broadcast antennas. You’ll be required to enable the feature via an opt-in prompt on your Roku TV once the feature is available or when setting up a new Roku TV. More Ways to Watch can recognize the show or movie you’re watching on these boxes and antennas using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology and suggest additional viewing options via streaming to enhance your experience. Additional viewing options may include the ability to watch from the beginning, watch more episodes of the same show and/or view suggestions for similar entertainment available to stream.
  
  For details about different viewing options, learn how to use More Ways to Watch on your Roku TV.
  
  More Ways to Watch can be turned on or off at any time in the Roku TV settings menu. If you choose to turn off More Ways to Watch after it was first enabled, viewing information collected prior to the feature being turned off will not be deleted.
  
  • Note: More Ways to Watch will be available for existing 4K Roku TV models in the next few months.
• Closed caption on replay for Roku TVs – Roku OS 7.6 helps make sure you never miss what was said by expanding our closed caption on replay feature to include Live TV Pause on Roku TVs. When this setting is enabled, simply press the replay or left button on your Roku remote to go back a few moments in the movie or show you’re watching to view closed captions, if available, for dialog you may have missed. Closed captions will appear on the screen until you reach the original point you were watching in the movie or show. You can turn this feature on or off within the Closed Caption settings menu. Additionally, when the setting is enabled on your Roku TV or Roku player, closed captions will now appear on the screen while content is paused.
• Updates to Live TV Pause for Roku TVs – When using the Live TV Pause feature on your Roku TV, you’ll now see thumbnail images displayed on the screen while pausing, rewinding, or fast forwarding to make it easier to identify where you are in the movie or show to resume playing at the moment you want to watch.
• Favorite channels list for Roku TV tuner – You can now create a list of your favorite broadcast channels when you have a broadcast antenna connected to your Roku TV. To create your own favorite channels list, simply press the left button when watching over-the-air television on your Roku TV to bring up the list of available channels. Press the Star button on your Roku TV remote to add individual channels to your favorites list. Once created, the favorites list will allow you to browse only the tuner channels you’ve added to that list. You can switch back to the all-channels list to view all available tuner channels at any time.
• Custom input naming for Roku TVs – Roku OS 7.6 introduces the ability to assign custom names to your Roku TV inputs. To name an input, just highlight the input tile on your Roku TV home screen and press the Star button on your Roku TV remote. Scroll through the list of pre-populated input names until you reach “set custom name and icon” and press OK. Now you can enter any name you’d like (up to 15 characters) for the input device for easier identification of your Roku TV inputs.
• Faster resume from standby for select Roku TV models – HD and Full HD Roku TV models will now resume from standby mode a few seconds faster than before the Roku OS 7.6 update so you can get to the entertainment you love more quickly.

Additional Roku OS 7.6 Updates and Bug Fixes

• Roku 4 streaming player now supports our mobile Private Listening feature.
• If you press a channel shortcut button on the bottom of the Roku remote while streaming content, you will now receive an onscreen prompt asking you to confirm that you want to exit the current channel. This helps prevent accidental presses of a shortcut button from immediately exiting the channel you’re watching.
• Fixed bug in which the Options and/or Back buttons would intermittently stop working after loading some channels.
• Fixed an issue that caused slower boot-up times in some Roku TV models.
• Fixed bugs in which Audio Guide on some Roku TV models would not properly convert text to speech in a small number of instances.
• Resolved issue that prevented some Roku TV models from supporting Screen Mirroring feature.
• Resolved issue that prevented some Roku TV models from supporting Hotel & Dorm Connect feature.
• Addressed a number of bugs related to specific streaming channels to improve channel performance and reduce channel crashes.

Supported Roku Devices

• Roku Streaming Players – 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models will run Roku OS 7.6

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 7.6 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.

Roku OS 7.5

We’re happy to announce the release of Roku OS 7.5, the latest version of our operating system that will soon roll out to all current-generation Roku streaming players and Roku TV™ models. Roku OS 7.5 includes new features and fixes to bring more value and enjoyment to your streaming experience when using your Roku device. With this release, we’re bringing many new features including Live TV Pause and Mobile private listening to all Roku TV models.

• Note: Some updates and/or bug fixes only apply to specific Roku devices. In those instances, supported devices are indicated in the release notes. An update to the Roku mobile app for iOS and Android that supports new Roku OS 7.5 features is now available.

Key Roku OS 7.5 Features

• Live TV Pause(Roku TV models only) – Never miss a play with Live TV Pause, a new feature available for all Roku TV models. When an antenna is connected to your Roku TV, you can now easily pause and playback digital broadcast TV to make sure you never miss a minute of the action when you head to the kitchen for a snack run. Using this new feature, over-the-air TV can be paused for up to 90 minutes. Live TV Pause requires a USB storage device with 16GB or more of storage capacity to be connected to your Roku TV.
• Mobile private listening for Roku TV models – Roku OS 7.5 brings a popular feature that’s currently available on select Roku streaming players (3600X, 3700X, 3710X, 4620X, 4630X, 4640X) to all Roku TV models. When using the latest version of the Roku mobile app for iOS and Android (V3.6.0), Roku TV owners can now enjoy private listening via their mobile device while watching streaming content. With this new feature, you can listen as loud as you like while not disturbing others in the house. Simply launch the Roku mobile app while connected to the same wireless network as your Roku TV, connect a pair of headphones to your mobile device and enjoy.
• Audio Guide – To provide a better entertainment experience for the visually impaired, Roku OS 7.5 includes a new Audio Guide feature that is available on Roku TV models in the US as well as select Roku streaming players (4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X). This feature uses text-to-speech to assist with navigation of the Roku user interface and onscreen menus. Audio Guide can be activated by pressing the “*” button on the Roku remote four times consecutively, or by selecting to turn the feature on/off within the new Accessibility category in the Settings menu.
• Roku player remote volume control – Roku streaming player models with remotes that feature volume buttons (4640x, 4630x, 4400x, 4230x, 4200x) can now control the volume level of TVs that support volume control via HDMI^® Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) technology.
• New feedback option for streaming channels – You can now quickly provide feedback on your experience with streaming channels by pressing the Options button “*” on your Roku streaming player or Roku TV remote control when the channel tile is highlighted. Simply select “Give us feedback” from the options menu to report your experience to help ensure our channel partners are aware of potential issues.
• Roku Media Player auto launch (only works with Roku devices that include USB input) – Roku OS 7.5 makes accessing your stored videos and other content easy by automatically launching the Roku Media Player when you insert your USB storage device. This feature can be disabled if desired.
• Screen mirroring added for more Roku players – Roku OS 7.5 adds our screen mirroring feature to the Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ and Roku Ultra. Screen mirroring allows you to wirelessly mirror your compatible Android or Windows Mobile device's screen onto your TV screen. More information about screen mirroring on your Roku device is available here.
• Play on Roku support for multiple mobile devices – Roku OS 7.5 and the updated Roku mobile app for iOS and Android now enable multiple people to use the Play on Roku feature on a Roku device. You and your friends can share and enjoy photos from your mobile devices on the big screen at the same time.
• Improved search experience – Updates to Roku search provide results more quickly as you enter the title, actor or director you want to search. Relevant search results are displayed as soon as you begin entering text to help make finding what you want to watch easier. In addition, the relevancy of search results across the 100+ channels now included in Roku search has been improved.
• Streaming performance – Roku OS 7.5 includes a variety of updates to improve the overall streaming performance of your Roku device. Videos will start more quickly in some channels and channels supporting video playlists have more seamless video transitions.

Roku OS 7.5 Bug Fixes

• Logitech Harmony remotes can now wake-up a Roku 4 player.
• Fixed bug where a Roku 4 player occasionally displayed content in the upper left corner of the screen after display settings were changed from 720p/1080p to 4K UHD.
• Fixed bug where the focus of the Roku user interface would occasionally appear off center in some user interface themes when scrolling through menus.
• Roku^® Streaming Stick® (model 3600X) will now auto-detect the TV display setting and select the optimal setting based on your TV’s resolution.
• Fixed bug that caused the screen to flicker when playing some games on select Roku streaming players (models 3600x, 2720x, 2710x, 2700x, 2500x, 2450x).
• Fixed bug where a Roku 4 player would display inconsistent black levels when display setting was manually changed to 4K UHD.
• Fixed bug where some Roku TV models would experience occasional delay during playback when using the Roku Media Player.

Supported Roku Devices

• Roku Streaming Players – 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV – All Roku TV models will run Roku OS 7.5

• Note: Streaming channel developers, content partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 7.5 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or in our SDK documentation.
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Roku OS 7.2

Roku OS 7.2 introduces several updates and bug fixes to improve your streaming entertainment experience when using supported Roku streaming devices. Below are highlights of Roku OS 7.2 that will help ensure your streaming sessions will be as enjoyable as possible.

• Note: Some updates and/or bug fixes only apply to specific Roku streaming devices. In those instances, supported devices are indicated in the release notes below.

Key Roku OS 7.2 Features

• Auto display change detection (Roku 4400X only) – This update helps you get the best quality image/video when you move your Roku 4 player to a new TV. When you switch your streaming player to a different TV, you will be provided with a message that initiates video resolution setup where you’ll be provided with the recommended setting for the best display for your TV. Display settings can always be changed in the settings menu.
• Screen mirroring (Roku streaming players only) – Following additional compatibility testing and improvements after its initial release, our screen mirroring feature is no longer in Beta for Roku streaming players.
• Boot time (Roku streaming players only) – Improved overall boot time of some Roku streaming players when compared to boot times of Roku OS 7.0.
• Roku TV standby – Reduced the amount of time it takes Roku TV models to reconnect to the wireless network after being in standby mode.
• Roku TV standby mode LED – Roku TVs now have an option allowing you to control whether the standby status LED on the TV bezel is on or off after the TV is turned off. The setting is located in Settings > System > Power > Standby LED.
• Dolby Digital Plus™ pass through – Improvements were made to provide a better experience with Dolby Digital Plus pass through with decoded audio in some streaming channels.
• Wireless remote connection to Roku streaming player – Roku OS 7.2 includes a number of updates and bug fixes that improve the overall performance and reliability of wireless remote connections.

Key Roku OS 7.2 Bug Fixes

• Fixed bug in which Roku 4 (4400X) remote may fail to “wake up” when the Roku 4 was connected to Ethernet.
• Fixed bug that caused an audio stutter to occur when playing some games on select Roku streaming players (3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2400X).
• Fixed bug that caused a blank screen to appear on the TV when the Roku 4 (4400X) video display setting was set to 4K display mode and the Roku 4 was connected to a non-4K TV.
• Fixed bug in which some Roku TV models would fail to enter suspend mode after being powered off using the Roku TV remote.
• Fixed bug that resulted in some banner advertisements appearing on the home screen with no content.

Supported Roku Devices

• Roku Streaming Players - 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2650X, 2600X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X
• Roku TV™ – All Roku TV models support Roku OS 7.2

• Note: Channel developers, partners, advertisers and anyone who would like information related to SDK updates and additional improvements within Roku OS 7.2 can find more info on the Roku Developer Blog or our SDK documentation.