Roku OS 10.5 offers easy access to content, new mobile features, and expanded surround sound capabilities 

Our latest automatic software update is about to make your Roku device even better.

Roku OS 10.5 introduces new features putting Live TV front and center on Roku streaming players, tips to help you get the most out of Roku Voice, new speaker configurations for Roku audio products, more voice control options, and updates to Roku mobile app features. Read on to learn more about the latest OS features that will roll out to supported devices in the coming weeks.

EASY ACCESS TO ENTERTAINMENT

• Live TV Channel Guide for Roku streaming players: The Roku Channel’s Live TV Channel Guide has over 200+ free live TV channels and you can now add the Live TV channel directly onto your home screen for instant access if you have a Roku streaming player. Simply search for “Live TV on The Roku Channel” to install the channel onto the Roku home screen and instantly browse a wide variety of content.
• Roku Voice: We have expanded the number of channels that support voice commands to start streaming content. Now nearly any channel in Roku Search supports the feature, including Netflix and Spotify.
• Roku mobile app Home tab and Save List: The newly added Home tab in the Roku mobile app provides easy access to the latest and greatest entertainment, channels, and features Zones (Action, Comedy, Horror, Romance, etc.) for even more convenient content discovery. Plus, you can save movies and TV shows to the Save List to watch later. The Save List can be accessed via the Home and Remote tabs, and you can add titles you find via search.
• Roku Search music and podcasts row: Roku OS 10.5 provides a more integrated music experience across the Roku platform with the introduction of voice search and playback of music, podcasts, and video podcasts. You’ll now see search results within a more visual “music and podcasts” row and will feature Spotify as the launch partner with over 70 million tracks and podcasts available.

SIMPLIFYING SET UP

• Enhancements to voice entry for email, password, and PIN for on-screen keyboards: Now, you can complete device setup or login to supported apps by entering email, password, and PIN information using Roku Voice. Keyboards that support Roku Voice will display a microphone icon, so you can quickly identify when voice entry is an available option.
• Sound settings via the Roku mobile app – You can now control your Roku Streambar’s sound settings, such as night mode, automatic volume leveling, and speech clarity, directly in the mobile app.

ADDITIONAL ROKU OS 10.5 FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Enhancements to mobile private listening for streaming players: Advancements to our Audio/Video (A/V) sync feature enhances the wireless private listening experience by intelligently adjusting based on the type of wireless headphones connected.
• New speaker configurations: You now have access to additional speaker configurations with the introduction of 3.1 and full 5.1 surround sound compatibility with the Roku Streambar, Roku Streambar Pro, and Roku Smart Soundbar. Roku Wireless Speakers can now be used as front speakers with the Roku Streambar, Roku Streambar Pro, and Roku Smart Soundbar creating a 3.1 (Left/Center/Right) or full 5.1 surround sound system when used with rear speakers.
• Introducing Roku Voice Help: Roku Voice Help can be found in the settings menu or by saying “What can I say?” to your remote, and helps you learn the kinds of commands Roku Voice supports. It provides examples, like how to search for movies and TV shows, launch channels, play music, control playback, and more. If you have a Roku Voice Remote Pro, you’ll also get tips on using hands-free voice.

Roku OS 10.5 has begun rolling out to select Roku players and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming devices, including the all-new Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, and all Roku TV models in the coming weeks.

For more information about the new software release, see the Roku OS 10.5 release notes.

Happy Streaming!