ROKU has started rolling out its latest software update, Roku OS 13, to select devices.
Roku is a TV streaming service that offers free, ad-supported programming to millions of people.
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The streaming service announced the new update in a statement last week, calling it an improved TV experience.
The new features are rolling out to Roku TVs and Roku Players, which allow users to stream content on any smart TV.
The update brings a number of new features designed to improve the user experience.
This included automatic image adjustment, a backdrop feature, and an updated mobile app.
AUTOMATIC IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
One of the most notable new features in Roku OS 13 is automatic image adjustment.
This feature does exactly what you think it does: automatically adjusts your TV’s picture quality to optimize what you’re watching.
“With Roku Smart Picture, we take the guesswork out of the equation,” the company said in its statement.
“Across all participating apps, your TV intelligently adjusts the backlight, uniformity and screen colors, offering a better TV viewing experience so you can sit back and relax,” he continued.
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SCENARIOS
Another new feature in Roku OS 13 is backdrop mode.
This feature allows you to display artwork or photos on your TV when it is not in use.
This can be a great way to personalize your home theater or add a touch of style to your living room.
THE UPDATED MOBILE APP
The Roku mobile app has also been updated with several new features in Roku OS 13.
The app has been redesigned with a new navigation bar so you can quickly find what you’re looking for.
Search functionality has also been improved, making it easier to find specific content.
The Roku Channel – what you need to know
Here’s the summary…
The Roku Channel is a streaming app available on multiple devices.
It offers more than 400 live TV channels.
And it promises more than 80,000 movies and TV shows on demand.
Roku says the app is available at:
- Roku streaming devices
- Compatible Samsung Smart TVs
- Compatible Amazon Fire TV Devices
- Website TheRokuChannel.com
- Roku mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Roku notes that the app is only available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It’s also available in Mexico, but only on Roku devices.
Additionally, the Roku mobile app now includes top-searched TV and movie recommendations, which can help you discover new content to watch.
“We want our platform to be relevant to the way you watch TV, whether you bought a device today or years ago,” said Preston Smalley, vice president of viewing products at Roku.
“With personalized backdrops to suit your mood, smart imaging for sharp images, and better ways to help you decide what to watch, we’re setting a new standard for excellence in streaming,” he added.
“This is the future of TV, tailored for you by Roku.”
Roku OS 13 will automatically roll out in the coming months to Roku TVs and Roku streaming players.
And any Roku TV purchased in spring 2024 or later will come with the new features.
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