New Roku streamer - Express 4K

Who isn't streaming their TV these days?  And to do so you need something simple.  I love the interface and simplicity of Roku.

They just announced their new Express 4K streamer:


Roku is excited to announce the launch of Roku Express 4K, which offers powerful 4K streaming at an incredible value. Roku Express 4K, the easiest way to start streaming in brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR colour, is expected to be available in major retail stores in Canada in May 2021 for a suggested retail price of CAD $49.99.


Roku Introduces Powerful Roku Express 4K 

Roku Express 4K Delivers Easy, Reliable Streaming in Brilliant HD, 4K & HDR Picture; Roku OS 10 Makes Streaming Easier with Automatic Settings 

TORONTO, Canada – April 13, 2021 – Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today unveiled the all- new Roku Express 4K, which offers powerful 4K streaming at an incredible value. Roku Express 4K, the easiest way to start streaming in brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color, is expected to be available in major retail stores in Canada in May 2021 for a suggested retail price of CAD $49.99. 

Roku today also announced that Roku® OS 10 has started rolling out to Roku devices including streaming players, audio products and Roku TV models. Roku OS 10 will also be available in the new Roku Express 4K, introducing a variety of new features to Roku users enabling them to get to content faster, improve network and input configurations and performance enhancements. 

“We are dedicated to providing users the simplest way to stream entertainment to their TV at an affordable price,” said Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku. “The new Roku Express 4K offers tremendous value as 4K streaming has become a benchmark in technology and entertainment. We believe consumers are going to be impressed with the quality they can get from Roku at this price point.” 

“The Roku OS adds more value and continues to make streaming easier with each free update,” said Ilya Asnis, senior vice president of Roku OS at Roku. “With Roku US 10, we simplify the setup by taking the guesswork out of the more complex network and gaming features by automating them. We are also adding tremendous value by expanding Apple AirPlay and HomeKit support to our full current lineup.” 

Roku Express 4K 

 Roku Express 4K is the easiest way to start streaming in brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color. Enjoy a smooth streaming experience with a more powerful quad core processor, dual- band wireless performance and additional storage for quicker channel start times. The Roku OS features a massive selection of free and live TV, a customizable home screen and regular free software updates with new features. 

Additional features include: 

Brilliant picture quality: Optimized with stunning detail and clarity with sharp resolution and vivid color in HD, 4K, HDR, HDR10 and HDR10+. 

Smooth streaming: Dual-Band Wi-Fi and microUSB Ethernet compatibility for wired internet connectivity. 

Setup is a cinch: Everything is included in the box including a Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable. Just plug it in and connect to the internet. 

Ecosystem compatibility: Control Roku Express 4K by using voice with Alexa or Google Assistant enabled devices. With AirPlay 2, effortlessly stream, control and share content directly from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Roku Express 4K also supports HomeKit, which allows users to easily and securely control Roku devices using Siri or the Home app on their Apple devices. 

Roku OS Features 

Apple AirPlay 2 & HomeKit – In addition to select 4K Roku devices, Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will now also be available on HD Roku streaming devices, such as the Roku Express, and select HD Roku TV models. With AirPlay 2, Roku customers can effortlessly stream, control and share their favorite content directly from their iPhone, iPad or Mac to compatible Roku devices, bringing the experience to the big screen. Compatible Roku devices also support HomeKit, which allows users to easily and securely control Roku devices using Siri or the Home app on their Apple devices. 

Automatic Wi-Fi® Network Detection – The new automatic network detection feature notifies Roku users of the optimal wireless network band to connect to in their homes so they can enjoy the best possible streaming experience. Roku devices will recommend the optimal wireless network during connection setup and when there is a better network connection available in the user's home, the Roku device will proactively display a prompt recommending that the user connect to that network for an improved experience. 

Automatic Game Console Configuration – For gamers who are Roku TV users, this feature will automatically detect select game consoles and configure supported features to optimize the TV's performance for playing video games. When a supported game console is connected to an HDMI® port on a Roku TV, the input tile on the user's Roku home screen will automatically change to the game console icon for easy identification so users can jump right into gaming. Additionally, the Roku TV will detect the capabilities of the game console and automatically enables settings like Game Mode, which offers the lowest latency picture for a more responsive display and optimal gaming experience and enable advanced features to enhance usability and picture quality for game consoles connected via HDMI. Depending on the Roku TV model being used, settings that get automatically configured may include HDR gaming, Auto Low-Latency Mode, Variable Refresh Rate, High Frame Rate, and THX Certified Game Mode. 

HDR10+ Support – HDR 10+ enables dynamic metadata that continuously enhances display settings, so users see the most vivid and brilliant colors throughout the HDR10+ content streaming experience. Roku devices will automatically detect HDR10+ TV compatibility during setup or users can configure the Display type within the Settings menu. HDR 10+ will be available on the Roku Express 4K. 

Availability 

The Roku Express 4K is expected to be available online and at major retail stores in Canada in May 2021 for a suggested retail price of CAD $49.99. Roku OS 10 has begun rolling out to select Roku players and is expected to roll out to all supported streaming players, including the all-new Roku Express 4K and all Roku TV models in the coming weeks.

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