The latest voice search features with the latest Roku OS
The current Roku operating system update accessible from Roku.com/link is the operating system version 8. It is compulsory to update the Roku OS to get the best out of your device. This update has the following Roku voice search features.
Better voice control features
Make use of Roku remote voice search commands to navigate between numerous video sources and to explore other live TV channels.
In case of devices that do not support a voice search remote, make use of the Android or iOS mobile app.
You can give voice commands or perform voice searches by means of this application.
However, you can enjoy these new and improved voice search features if and only if you are US resident.
These updates may not hold good for a Roku 4 voice search or a Roku 3 voice search button. In such a situation you may as well make use of the Roku mobile app.
Significant features of the mobile app
Roku search
There is a drop down menu on the mobile app – access all features using this menu button.
For instance, search for the keyword fitness that in turn displays all fitness related applications.
Besides, the UNIVERSAL SEARCH (available only with Roku) fetches search results from multiple channel sources.
If at all you find the Roku.com/link voice search is not working, then you can make use of other features available on the mobile app.
App store (Channel Store)
You can now add a new app to your streaming player from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet.
Install the mobile app and then use the drop down menu to choose the STREAMING CHANNELS option
Next login to your link account from the mobile app if you didn’t do it previously.
Make a choice for the channel or bundle app after which you can add and activate the same.
Play local content - Play on Roku
Using this feature you can transfer media files from your mobile devices to your streaming player
First access this option available on the drop down menu
Then choose the media files (images, audio clips or videos) to the Roku device
Finally the Roku.com/link player will display the files that it received from the mobile device on your TV
