New Roku OS 8
The Roku OS 8 is the latest operating system update available from Roku. To enjoy a hassle free experience with your Roku devices, update the software and the firmware.
Some of the features of the Roku OS 8.0 are:
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Voice control enhancements
- Roku TV users can now enjoy voice control to change the input source and to find local channels that are free of cost
- To easily search for movies, there is an update for natural language understanding
- With this feature you can use a conversational tone to search for content
- If you do not have an advanced remote enabled with a voice search, you can make use of the Roku mobile app instead and avail the voice control features
- The app is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices
- This feature is available only for US residents
Smart Guide
- This feature is available only for Roku TVs and not for other devices
- If you are using a HDTV antenna, then you have access to a detailed e-program guide
- With this feature you can access channel information for 14 future days and 7 past days
- It has the capability to sort channels according to your most viewed channels
- For additional viewing options, make use of the MORE WAYS TO WATCH feature
- This feature gives the date on which a show or movie will premiere on Roku
- However the Smart Guide feature works if and only if you have a HDTV antenna connected to your device
- This feature is available only for US residents
Updated 4K channels with the new Roku OS 8
- The spotlight channels have been updated to better visibility
- You will be able to choose between the options of 4K videos, HDR videos and Dolby Vision videos
- All channels that have the searched content are displayed
- This feature is supported only by devices that are 4K enabled and not applicable for other Roku devices
- This feature is available in the US, Canada and Mexico
Fast TV start
- If your TV is in standby, and you are looking to wake it up, then make use of this feature
- It helps the TV to start at a quicker pace
- This feature is applicable only for Roku TVs and not for other Roku devices
- However this feature consumes more power than the other normal modes
TV Everywhere
- Use a single sign on to log into most TVE channels that are a part of the Roku channel store
- Eliminates the necessity to log in multiple times for each channel
- Currently there are around 30 TVE streaming channels
The new Roku OS 8 also has many bug fixes that have been facilitated to help users overcome issues that had persisted in the past. If you have any queries then contact our Roku support toll-free at +1-844-965-4357 or visit us at Roku.com/link
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