Roku search tips: Simple, fast ways to find entertainment

We’ve all been there: You have a couple hours to relax, but you’re not quite sure what kind of movie or TV show you’re in the mood for. So, you start scrolling through an abundance of streaming options looking for the perfect selection. Only instead of making a decision, you keep scrolling, and scrolling, and scrolling some more. Before you know it, you’ve run out of time. This is the dilemma of the golden age of streaming: The more great content that’s out there to see, the harder it is to figure out what to watch. But we’ve got your back!

Turns out, your Roku device (click to see deals on Roku Streambar and Roku Ultra) is equipped with several smart features designed to help you find entertainment fast.

Let’s take a look at a few Roku search tips to get you streaming.

Roku Voice Search

Our most recent software update, Roku OS 11, makes it a cinch to use your Roku Voice Remote to find content you’ll love. Just press the microphone button and simply say “show me football” to find your favorite team’s game, or “play smooth jazz on Pandora” to set a mood. Your voice remote can understand an amazing amount of phrases. Have a Roku device that’s not equipped with a voice remote? No problem, you can use Roku Voice with the Roku mobile app, or search using on-device keyboards.

Featured Free

Featured Free is an easy way to discover top entertainment that’s—you guessed it—totally free! Located in the left-side menu of your Roku Home Screen, Featured Free highlights a handpicked selection of the latest in-season episodes, full past-season catch-ups, hit movies, music and more across a wide variety of channels. That’s right, we do the heavy lifting and put tons of free entertainment in a single, easy to browse spot so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and choose the next free movie or show you want to watch.

Roku Zones

Roku Zones are like big buckets that collect the best of a particular type of entertainment all in one place so that you don’t have to hunt it all down yourself. Looking for Live TV? How about movies and TV streaming exclusively in 4K? We’ve got you covered! Plus, there are dozens of genre-specific zones for when you have a particular craving for horror, westerns, anime, comedy, and more. Simply select Search and type whatever you’re in the mood for.

And just like that, you’re saving time! By following these tips, you’re sure to get the most out of your Roku experience and never get caught scrolling endlessly again.

Looking for more ways to become a Roku master? Check out the 5 Roku Mobile App tips every user should know.

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