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Roku Streaming
The streambar is a Roku streaming device and sound bar all in one. The sound uses Dolby Audio tech, which automatically lowers the volume of loud commercials and boosts the volume of quiet conversations. It also has a long-range wireless receiver. Roku makes an add-on wireless subwoofer and wireless speakers that pair with the Streambar for an upgraded surround sound experience
Roku Mobile App
Roku also provides a mobile app for iOS and Android devices that allows even more flexibility. The mobile app provides Voice Search, as well as duplicating several menu categories that are a part of the main Roku TV on screen menu system, allowing you to control Roku devices directly from your phone.
For Roku TVs, the mobile app also controls both internet streaming and TV functions, such as input selection, OTA channel scanning, and both picture and audio setting.
Roku Box: This option is a standalone box (such as the Roku Premiere) that connects to the internet via your broadband router using either Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. A Roku Box can connect directly to your TV or through a home theater receiver via HDMI (like a DVD or Blu-ray player).
Roku Streaming Stick: This option is a compact device that is slightly larger than a USB flash drive, but instead of plugging into a USB port, you plug it into an available HDMI input to your TV or home theater receiver. The streaming stick has built-in Wi-Fi for connection to a broadband router.
Roku TV: A Roku TV is an all-in-one solution that does not require the connection of an external box or stick to access internet streaming content as the Roku operating system is already built into the TV. The TV connects your broadband router either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. TV brands that offer Roku TVs in their product lines include Hisense, Hitachi, Insignia, Sharp, and TCL. Roku TVs come in several screen sizes, and 720p, 1080p, and 4K Ultra HD versions are available.
Voice Search: Roku's on-screen menu is easy to navigate using the buttons on the remote control, but if you have a Roku device that includes a voice-enabled remote control or you use the Roku Mobile App, you can use voice search to find content by actor, directors, movie or program title, or launch streaming channels in natural language.
TV Everywhere Single Sign-On: For those who use a Roku Device in combination with cable or satellite service, this feature reduces the constant need to log into TV Everywhere channels. TV Everywhere Single-On (TVE) allows users to store up to 30 channel sign-ons.
Fast TV Start: Voice control allows the user to turn on the TV, go to a specific over-the-air TV channel or launch a streaming channel app. In other words, with the TV off, you can give a command such as "launch Netflix" or "Tune to CBS" and the TV will turn on and go directly to that channel or app.
