Roku OS 8.1 update includes free live news, updated Roku Channel, multicast audio
The power of Roku streaming players and Roku TV i.e., the Roku OS has released a new update. As usual the update has performance boosts and enhances your streaming activity when using Roku devices.
The Roku streaming players that support the OS update are 4660X, 4640X, 4630X, 4620X, 4400X, 4230X, 4210X, 4200X, 3910X, 3900X, 3810X, 3800X, 3710X, 3700X, 3600X, 3500X, 3420X, 3400X, 3100X, 3050X, 3000X, 2720X, 2710X, 2700X, 2500X, 2450X, 2400X. All Roku TV channels will support the Roku OS 8.1.
Roku OS 8.1 essential features
You can connect up to four mobile devices to utilize the mobile private listening. This feature is available in countries like US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, UK and Ireland. Now you can enjoy movies with your friends that too without disturbing people around you
The voice search in the UK has been optimized with advanced features. You can search your favorite shows without typing, just say your search such as “show me HBO GO”. A command search more better than typing each and everything using your voice search. Some Roku streaming device remotes in UK might not have a voice-over, so download the Roku mobile app to make use of the voice over option.
Enhance the Roku TV support for DTS from HDMI inputs to AV receivers and sound bars.
The audio options for Roku TV models are made easy. It is completely controlled in the menu item y choosing Settings and hit Audio menu.
Type in the ZIP code to make sure the information on the TV is particular for their location.
When you hookup Roku TV on a Blu-Ray player, resolve screen jitter from intermittently occurs.
News channels like ABC News Live that will telecast ABC news, ABC affiliate reporting other interesting programs are free. The telecast of ABC News will comprises of a main feed with tiny feeds that will show upcoming stories. To avail all the new series, you need a Roku account. To get assistance on creating a new account or in subscribing the new series visit our website Roku.com/link.
The free new Roku channels are not only the inclusion in Roku 8.0 update, it is more. There are some other additional along with the update. While News channels will be on roll round the clock, movie buffs can enjoy the celebrity news and lifestyle updates. The ABC News channel will provide a series of news in and around the world.
The last feature that is added on the list is resuming watching the content where you terminated. Whether you paused at a movie’s final scene or in the middle of the show, you can watch the series from where you left off.