TL;DR
- Roku is rolling out a redesigned home screen experience to its TVs and streaming devices.
- The update adds several custom sections that adapt to how you use the device.
- It is already rolling out to users in the US, with more countries to follow.
a new Year The update is rolling out with an improved home screen experience on your TVs and streaming devices. He redesign makes it easy for users to access their favorite content and discover new things to watch right from the beginning.
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Right at the top, you’ll find a new “Best Options for You” section, which is where Roku will display its recommendations. The company says this section will include things you already like to watch, trending content, and popular shows and movies.
The new home screen now has a “Quick Access” section with all the most used apps. It uses AI to understand your viewing habits and shows you the apps you’re most likely to open. However, Roku clarified that you will still be able to manually add and remove apps from this list.
There’s a new “Destinations” feature, which is basically a set of categories you can use to quickly find the content you want to watch. It’s located right next to the “Subscriptions” section, which groups movies and shows from apps you already subscribe to.
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The update also includes “Your Daily Scoop,” a real-time queue that shows trending content on topics like new releases, celebrity birthdays, and everything in between. It also adds “Shortcuts” so you can quickly access your favorite features, including things like Continue Watching, Sleep Timer, and Save List.
For fans of the Roku City screensaver, the update adds the ability to tour the virtual city. You will be able to explore the cityscape and play Daily Trivia, Roku City Dash, Roklue and other games.
The new update is rolling out now to Roku TVs and streaming devices in the US, with more countries to follow. It’s an automatic update, meaning you can start using it as soon as it arrives on your device.
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