Exciting New Additions to Roku Devices
Roku is set to enhance its devices with a variety of new features. Among these updates are notifications for newly released films on streaming platforms, recognition badges for critically acclaimed movies, and highlights from your favorite sports teams. The rollout of these enhancements will begin in the coming months. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the new functionalities recently shared in Roku’s latest announcement.
Simplified Movie Discovery
The upcoming feature, dubbed “Coming Soon to Theaters,” will showcase the most anticipated films hitting theaters in a designated row on the home screen. This functionality allows users to conveniently identify intriguing films for their next cinema outing. For those preferring to enjoy movies at home, there’s an option to save titles to a personal list, and Roku will notify you when they become available on streaming services. Additionally, a new badge for award-winning films will assist viewers in identifying worthy cinematic experiences with ease.
Tailored Sports Viewing
Roku will introduce a personalized highlights section within the Sports Zone, a dedicated area for all sports-related content. This enhancement ensures that you see clips from your preferred teams prominently displayed. There’s also an option to enable notifications for games featuring your favorite teams across various sports. Furthermore, Roku plans to expand the Sports Zone to additional global regions, starting with Mexico.
Greater Access to Short-Form Content
The “All Things Food” and “All Things Home” areas will feature dedicated rows for short videos, making it simple for users to find and enjoy quick clips centered on culinary delights or home improvement tips.
Revamped Roku Mobile Application
The Roku mobile application will now allow users to control their TV via their smartphones. In addition, content pages will feature more information, including details on the cast, crew, trailers, and IMDb ratings. This upgrade ensures that users can easily access relevant details about the content they’re watching without having to leave the app interface.
Reintroduction of Daily Trivia
Roku’s Daily Trivia game returns after a short hiatus. Users can engage with 10 trivia questions each day, and after completing the quiz, they can explore related content. The trivia section has been visually enhanced and now allows access to questions from previous quizzes as well.
Explore Roku City Anytime
The Roku City screensaver, beloved by many, depicts a whimsical cityscape that appears while the device is inactive. With the latest updates, a Roku City tile will be accessible on the home screen, allowing users to visit this fictional destination at their leisure. Additionally, Roku’s Backdrops feature, which offers customizable wallpapers, is extending its availability to devices in Canada, following successful implementation in the US.
