With other video streaming devices like Chromecast stepping up their game with new updates and new gadgets, Roku will definitely not allow itself to be left behind.
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Amazon insisted the move wasn’t about competition for its own Fire TV line of streaming boxes and HDMI sticks – rather, it was because Chromecast and Apple TV didn’t work well with the Amazon Prime Video programming service, Amazon insisted.
In addition to 4k support, the Roku 4 adds a few nice bonus features to the player including a remote control finder.
For connectivity the Roku 4 includes support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO dual-band as well as 10/100 Base-T Ethernet. This will help them to listen to their favorite shows without disturbing other people around. Current Roku owners will be able to download the new Roku OS starting sometime in mid-October.
When something that has been followed is already available in a channel, the My Feed feature will inform users when it is ready to stream at home.
One more fascinating functionality the unit has to offer is its new Hotel and Dorm Connect feature. This is ideal for students and travelers.
If you consider gaming an important part of your streaming entertainment choices, you may not have much in common with the chief executive of the streaming platform Roku.
The mobile Roku app is also seeing a few love with a revamped interface that makes it easier to access the search, feed, remote control and Play on Roku functions.
The Roku 4 looks really set to give the Apple TV a good run in the market this holiday season.
If this feature sound familiar, it’s because Roku launched a limited version of it back in March that focused on movies that were soon-to-be available.
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“The Roku 4 is our best streaming player ever”, said Anthony Wood, Roku’s founder and CEO. The 4K streaming device is now available for pre-order for a price tag of $129.99 and will be obtainable later this month.
