Roku

Roku
A Roku set-top box
Developer Roku, Inc.
Type Digital media player
Operating system Roku OS
Website www.roku.com/products

Roku players, branded simply as Roku (/ˈroʊkuː/ ROH-koo), is a series of digital media players manufactured by Roku, Inc. Roku partners provide over-the-top content in the form of channels. The name comes from the Japanese word 六 (roku) meaning "six" and was named so because it was the sixth company that Anthony Wood (founder and CEO since 2002) started.[1][2] A Roku streaming device receives data (the video stream) via a wired or Wi-Fi connection from an Internet router. The data is output via an audio cable, video cable, or an HDMI connector directly on some of the device models.

Programming and content for the devices are available from a wide variety of global providers.

Roku Streaming Players

First generation

Original form factor XD/S

Roku announced the first Netflix Internet video streaming receiver box—the Roku DVP—on May 20, 2008. The device runs Linux.[3] Before Autumn 2010, three versions of the Roku DVP were available: the Roku SD, HD, and HD-XR.[4] The Roku SD only streams standard definition (SD) content.[5] The Roku HD streams both SD (720p) and HD (1080p) content.[6] The Roku SD and HD both have an Ethernet connection and built in 802.11g Wi‑Fi compatible with wireless b, g, and n routers.[7] The Roku HD-XR, which streams both SD and HD (720p and 1080p) content, has built in dual-band 802.11n WiFi support and a USB port on the back.[8]

Roku revamped its lineup of devices in September 2010. The revised HD became the basic model of the line, offering 720p resolution, 802.11g WiFi reception, and an HDMI output. The middle of the line model, the XD, added 1080p resolution (if channel programmers provide it), an enhanced remote with replay capabilities, and single-band wireless-n WiFi. The top-level XD|S offered component video and optical audio outputs, dual-band wireless N, and a USB port for playing videos, photos, and music.[9]

In 2015, Roku announced the company would no longer update the operating system software or provide any support for Roku models manufactured before May, 2011. The company explained that streaming technology has evolved “and so have our Roku streaming players.”[10]

Second generation

A Roku 2 XS

On July 20, 2011, Roku updated its product lineup with three new boxes. However, the Ethernet connection and remote with motion control for games are available only on the XS model.[11][12] The Roku Game Remote uses Hillcrest Labs' Freespace motion control technology, so users can control games with natural gestures.[13] The Netflix application was revamped for the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS; the current models now provide the option of subtitles, when the program provides them.[14]

On October 11, 2011, the Roku LT was introduced as a lower cost, stripped down version of the Roku 2 XS. I/O consists of two AV ports, one HDMI, and one 3.5" mini plug composite SD analog. The same content capability is available, except it cannot play games, and its highest video resolution is 720p. There is no Ethernet port nor microSD card slot.[15]

The feature "Roku Search" was added on October 29, 2012. This feature allows users to search movie and TV show titles, actors, and directors for multiple services on Roku such as Amazon Video, HBO Go, and Netflix. The feature is only available on Roku 2, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT, and Roku HD, due to technical constraints on earlier models.[16] This feature appears to only work in the USA.

On May 14, 2013, an updated software interface was released for second generation Roku units. This is the same interface that was introduced with the release of their third generation player.[17]

On July 26, 2013, BSkyB launched a Now TV-branded Roku LT, allowing users to stream Now TV content to their television, as well as access content from BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, Spotify, and Sky News.[18]

Third generation

On March 5, 2013, Roku announced the release of their updated media player, Roku 3, with a faster CPU than the Roku 2 XS, and a Wi-Fi Direct remote instead of Bluetooth. The Roku 3 remote includes a headphone jack (with headphones provided) for a private listening mode.[19]

Roku announced two new versions of its streaming set-top boxes, for 2015: Roku 3 (2015) has a new remote control, with a microphone for voice search, and the Roku 2 (2015) has a much faster processor than the old Roku 2, but its remote control no longer has a headphone jack built in. The Roku 3 2015 model number is 4230; the 2014 model number is 4200. The Roku 2 2015 model number is 4210; the previous model number was 2720. The naming scheme has caused some confusion among consumers.[20]

Fourth generation

On October 6, 2015, Roku officially announced the release of the Roku 4. The new device has 4K video streaming capability, a remote control finder, and updated software (Roku OS 7) and hardware that includes support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The Roku 4 began shipping in October 2015.[21]

Fifth generation

On September 26, 2016, Roku revamped their entire streaming player line-up with 5 new models (low end Roku Express, Roku Express+; high end Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ and top-of-the-line Roku Ultra), while the Streaming Stick (3600) was held over from the previous generation (having been released the previous April) as a sixth option.[22] The Roku Premiere+ and Roku Ultra support HDR video using HDR10.[23]

Sixth generation

In October 2017, Roku introduced its sixth generation of products. The updates included the dropping of the Premiere and Premiere+ models, the introduction of the Streaming Stick+ (with an enhanced Wi-Fi antenna device), as well as new processors for the Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Express and Express+.[24]

Feature comparison

Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix with Profiles
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
First generation
Roku DVP (N1000) May 2008 Both Both Both 720p No Yes Both Yes b/g No IR PNX8935 400 MHz [25][26][27] 256 MB 64 MB[28] No No
Roku SD (N1050) Oct 2009 Composite Neither 480i Neither No Yes Neither Yes b/g No IR PNX8935 400 MHz[28][29] 256 MB 64 MB[28] No No
Roku HD (N1100) Nov 2009 Both Both Both 720p No Yes Both Yes b/g No IR PNX8935 400 MHz[28][29] 256 MB 64 MB[28] No No
Roku HD-XR (N1101) Oct 2009 Both Both Both Both[note 2] No Yes Both Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR PNX8935 400 MHz[28][29] 256 MB 256 MB[28] No No
Roku HD (2000) Sep 2010 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI Yes b/g No IR PNX8935 400 MHz[28] 256 MB 64 MB[28] No No
Roku XD (2050) Sep 2010 Composite HDMI Both Both[note 2] No Yes HDMI Yes b/g/n No IR PNX8935 400 MHz[28][30] 256 MB 64 MB[28] No No
Roku XDS (2100) Sep 2010 Composite Both[note 3] Both Both[note 2] No Yes Both Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR PNX8935 400 MHz[27][32] 256 MB 256 MB[28] No No
Second generation
Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix with Profiles
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
Roku LT (2400) Nov 2011 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM2835 600 MHz[28][33] 256 MB 256 MB[28] No No
Roku LT (2450) Apr 2012 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM7208 405 MHz[28] 256 MB 256 MB[28] No No
Roku HD (2500) Apr 2012 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM7208 405 MHz[34] 256 MB[34] 256 MB[34] No No
Roku 2 HD (3000) Jul 2011 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR[note 4] BCM2835 600 MHz[28][35] 256 MB 256 MB[28] Yes No
Roku 2 XD (3050) Jul 2011 Composite HDMI Both Both[note 5] No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR[note 4] BCM2835 600 MHz[28][35] 256 MB 256 MB[28] Yes No
Roku 2 XS (3100) Jul 2011 Composite HDMI Both Both[note 5] No Yes HDMI Yes b/g/n Yes IR, Bluetooth BCM2835 600 MHz [35][36] 256 MB 256 MB[28] Yes No
Roku Streaming Stick, MHL (3400, 3420) Oct 2012 Neither MHL only 480p Both[note 6] No No HDMI No b/g/n dual-band[37] No Wi-Fi Direct BCM2835 600 MHz[28] 256 MB[38] 512 MB No No
Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI (3500) Mar 2014[39] Neither HDMI Neither Both No No HDMI No a/b/g/n dual-band No Wi-Fi Direct BCM2835 600 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No Yes
Third generation
Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix
with
Profiles[40]
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
Roku LT (2700) Sep 2013 Composite HDMI Both 720p No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM7218 600 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No No
Roku 1, SE (2710) Sep 2013 Composite HDMI Both Both No Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM7218 600 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No No
Roku 2 (2720) Sep 2013 Composite HDMI Both Both No Yes & Remote HDMI No a/b/g/n dual-band No IR, Wi-Fi Direct BCM7218 600 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No No
Roku 3 (4200) Mar 2013 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Remote[note 7] HDMI Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR, Wi-Fi Direct BCM11130 900 MHz 512 MB 256 MB Yes Yes
Roku 2 (4210) Apr 2015 Neither HDMI Neither Both No No HDMI Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR[note 8] BCM11130 900 MHz 512 MB 256 MB Yes Yes
Roku 3 (4230) Apr 2015 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Remote[note 7] HDMI Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search BCM11130 900 MHz 512 MB 256 MB Yes Yes
Fourth generation
Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix
with
Profiles[40]
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
Roku Streaming Stick (3600) [41] Apr 2016 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Stream to smartphone HDMI No a/b/g/n dual-band No Wi-Fi Direct BCM2836 900 MHz[42][43] 512 MB 256 MB No Yes
Roku 4 (4400) [44] Oct 2015 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Remote[note 7] Optical & HDMI Yes, 10/100 Mbps a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Yes IR, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search STV7723A01 [45] 1.5 GB 512 MB Yes Yes
Fifth generation
Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix
with
Profiles[40]
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
Roku Express (3700) [46] Oct 2016 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Stream to smartphone HDMI No b/g/n No IR MIPS 900 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No Yes
Roku Express+ (3710) [47] Oct 2016 Composite HDMI 480i Both No Yes & Stream to smartphone HDMI No b/g/n No IR MIPS 900 MHz 512 MB 256 MB No Yes
Roku Premiere (4620) [48] Oct 2016 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Stream to smartphone HDMI No a/b/g/n/ac dual-band No IR ARM Cortex A53 quad core 1.2 GHz 1 GB 512 MB No Yes
Roku Premiere+ (4630) [49] Oct 2016 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Remote[note 7] & Stream to smartphone HDMI Yes, 10/100 Mbps a/b/g/n/ac dual-band No IR, Wi-Fi Direct ARM Cortex A53 quad core 1.2 GHz 1 GB 512 MB Yes Yes
Roku Ultra (4640) [50] Oct 2016 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Remote[note 7] & Stream to smartphone Optical & HDMI Yes, 10/100 Mbps a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Yes IR, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search ARM Cortex A53 quad core 1.2 GHz 1 GB 1 GB Yes Yes
Sixth generation
Model Introduced Video outputs Video resolutions Audio output Network USB Remote Processor [51] Memory Channel storage [note 1] micro
SD
slot		 Netflix
with
Profiles[40]
Composite,
S-Video		 Component,
HDMI		 480i,
480p		 720p,
1080p		 2160p
(4K)		 Analog Optical,
HDMI		 Ethernet 802.11
wireless
Express (3900)[52] Oct 2017 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Stream to smartphone HDMI No b/g/n No IR[53] ARM Cortex A53 512MB 256MB No Yes
Express+ (3910)[54] Oct 2017 Composite HDMI 480i Both No Yes & Stream to smartphone HDMI No b/g/n No IR[55] ARM Cortex A53 512MB 256MB No Yes
Streaming Stick (3800)[56] Oct 2017 Neither HDMI Neither Both No Stream to smartphone HDMI No a/b/g/n/ac dual-band No Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search ARM Cortex A53 512MB 256MB No Yes
Streaming Stick+ (3810)[57] Oct 2017 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Stream to smartphone HDMI No a/b/g/n/ac dual-band No Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search ARM Cortex A53 1GB 512MB No Yes
Ultra (4660)[58] Oct 2017 Neither HDMI Neither Both Yes Remote[note 7] & Stream to smartphone HDMI Yes, 10/100 Mbps a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Yes IR,Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Search ARM Cortex A53 1GB 512MB Yes Yes
Notes
  • Composite Video is an analog electrical signal through one RCA connector (yellow).
  • Analog Audio is a line level analog electrical signal through two RCA connector (red and white).
  • Optical Audio is an optical S/PDIF digital audio-stream through a TOSLINK fiber optical connector.

Roku TV

Roku announced its first branded Smart TV in early 2014 and it was released in late 2014. These TVs are manufactured by companies like TCL and Hisense, and use the Roku user interface as the "brain" of the TV. Roku TVs are updated just like the streaming devices.[59] More recent models also integrate a set of features for use with over-the-air TV signals, including a program guide that provides information for shows and movies available on local antenna broadcast TV, as well as where that content is available to stream, and the ability to pause live TV (though the user must plug in a USB drive 16GB or larger in capacity to utilize said feature).[60]

Roku TV first generation
Model Introduced Processor RAM Channel Storage HDMI Version HDCP HDR Remote Support
Roku TV (5000X) 2014 MIPS 1 GHz 512 MB 256 MB 1.4 ? N/A IR
4K Roku TV (6000X) 2015 ARM Quad-Core 1.5 GB 512 MB 2.0 2.2 No IR, RF
Roku TV second generation
Model Introduced Processor RAM Channel Storage HDMI Version HDCP HDR Remote Support
4K Roku TV (7000X) 2017 ARM Quad-Core 1 GB 512 MB 2.0a 2.2 HDR10, Dolby Vision IR, RF
Roku TV (8000X) 2017 ARM 512 MB 512 MB 1.4 ? N/A IR

Software

The Roku box runs a custom Linux distribution called Roku OS. Updates to the software include bug fixes, security updates, feature additions, and many new interface revisions. Roku pushes OS updates to supported devices in a staggered release. OS updates are rolled out to a percentage group of candidate devices to ensure the build is stable before being made available en masse.

The most current Roku OS versions are Roku OS 8.0 for supported streaming devices & Roku OS 8.2 for Roku TVs. Roku OS 9.0 is scheduled to begin rolling out in November 2018 for Roku streaming devices. Roku TVs are expected to receive the 9.0 update in Q1 2019.[61]

All second generation devices and newer currently receive Roku OS updates. First generation devices are no longer being updated.[62]

Content and programming

Many providers can be streamed on Roku such as: Amazon Cloud Player, Amazon Video, Ameba TV, BBC iPlayer, CBS All Access, Sony Crackle, Compound Media, Crunchyroll, DirecTV Now, EuroRoku,[63] Google Play Movies & TV, Hasbro Studios, HBO Go, Hoopla Digital, Hulu, Kanopy, LinkTV, MLB.TV, NatGeo TV, NBA TV, Netflix, Now TV (UK only), Pandora Radio, PBS, PlayStation Vue, Pluto.tv, Popcornflix, Redbox, RT, SiriusXM, Showtime, Sling TV, TVLuux, Tubi, TuneIn Radio, TheBlaze, Time Warner Cable, Vmedia, Xfinity,[64] Vudu, WWE Network, YouTube, YouTube TV,[65] Tablo (DVR), and the ITV Hub.

Online Roku channels

Content on Roku devices are provided by Roku partners, and are identified using the "channel" vernacular. Users can add or remove different channels from the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the DVP had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.

Service creation for Roku Player

The Roku is an open-platform device with a freely available software development kit that enables anyone to create new channels.[66] The channels are written in a Roku-specific language called BrightScript, a scripting language the company describes as 'unique', but "similar to Visual Basic" and "similar to JavaScript".[67]

Developers who wish to test their channels before a general release, or who wish to limit viewership, can create "private" channels that require a code be entered by the user in the account page of the Roku website. These private channels, which are not part of the official Roku Channel Store, are neither reviewed nor approved by Roku.[68]

There is an NDK (Native Developer Kit) available, though it has added restrictions."[67]

Services listing

A partial list of services is currently available through the Roku Channel Store.[69] There is no subscription fee for the basic service, but individual channels and content may require a fee. Technical support is provided for free.

The Roku Channel

Roku launched its own streaming channel on its devices in October 2017. It is ad-supported, but free. At launch its' licensed content includes movies and TV shows from studios such as Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros., as well as Roku channel content publishers American Classics, FilmRise, Nosey, OVGuide, Popcornflix, Vidmark, and YuYu. It is implementing an ad revenue sharing model with content providers. It is only available in the US.[70] On August 8 2018, The Roku Channel became available on the web as well.[71] Roku also added the "Featured Free" section as the top section of its main menu from where users can get access to direct streaming of shows and movies from its partners.[72]

During the summer of 2017 the Roku platform began to purge future support for several apps from its platform's App Store which includes some private channels[73] that might be used for piracy.[74][75] A complication to the removal of these channels occurred in mid-May 2018, when an FBI warning card popped up on several mainstream public channel apps such as YouTube and Netflix, causing Roku to apologize and ask users to do a system update to repair the issue.[76][77]

In June 2017, a Mexico City court banned the sale of Roku products in Mexico, following complaints by Televisa that the devices were being used for subscription-based streaming services that illegally stream television content without permission from copyright holders. The devices were hacked to install the services, which were not offered on the official Roku Channels Store. Roku defended itself against the allegations, stating that these apps were not officially certified and that the company has actively taken measures to prevent its platform from being used for illegal streaming services.[78]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 In the first generation players, the size of flash memory limited the number of channels that could be installed. Later models (>2100) removed that limit.
  2. 1 2 3 1080p at p24 or p30 only.
  3. ↑ The component video connector on the Roku XDS (2100X) is a nonstandard 3.5mm connector and a proprietary adapter cable, which is sold separately, is effectively required to use this.[31]
  4. 1 2 Bluetooth remote optional.
  5. 1 2 1080p at p60 only.
  6. ↑ 1080p at p24.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Analog audio output is available only through the headphone jack on the remote.
  8. ↑ WiFi Direct Remote optional.

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