Roku living in the latest age, streaming ourselves, and making things convenient for us are here, and they’ve reached a new level by being made tinier, more brilliant, and easier to use than ever before.
The number of new sticks, as well as the old TV upgrades and even more ingenious home gadgets, comes from Roku to let people afford the technology and entertainment they like.
Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus: Small Yet Powerful
First, two small gadgets exposed by Roku are the Roku Streaming Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick Plus. The latter two work as your TV streamer and have a shape even 35% smaller than it was in the previous generation.
By refueling the TV’s HDMI port, the stick becomes very economical, eliminating the need for loose cables, which is an ideal solution for hanging TVs.
The smaller stick design not only allows for tidier organization but also provides greater availability for the sticks, offering a travel-friendly size, so that you have the option of taking the duplicate content with you anywhere (in any hotel room, guesthouse, etc.) that you enjoy on the screen.
- Streaming Stick ($29.99): Hard to beat at its price level, the product is unbeatable due to its smoothness in 1080p resolution.
- Streaming Stick Plus ($39.99): A good choice as well, it enables those of us who love to dive into video entertainment to enjoy a truly immersive and lifelike viewing experience.
Each of these devices comes with the standard Roku remote control. During the pre-order period, customers can place their orders.
New Upgrades to Roku Plus Series TVs
Moreover, significant technological changes to the Plus Series TVs have also been confirmed, and at this moment, they provide integration with Mini-LED technology.
This technology combines two seemingly contradictory elements, such as OLED’s deep blacks and LED’s brightness, resulting in a high-quality picture with a striking image. The new feature of the remote control being included with the TV minimizes the chances of it getting lost, thus reducing a lot of work.
Plus Series TVs will now include Smart Picture Max, a scene-by-scene picture optimization feature that delivers better visuals, eliminating the need for manual tweaking.
Smarter Cameras for Smarter Homes
Roku is introducing itself as the smart home category player with two new outdoor-ready cameras, which are:
- Roku Battery Camera – Up to 6 months of battery life.
- Roku Battery Camera Plus – Up to 2 years on a single charge.
The cameras can be mounted outdoors and are cable-free, making them weather-resistant and suitable for outdoor use. The live feed is accessible through your Roku TV or the Roku Smart Home app as long as you are out and about.
Upcoming Roku Software Features
Beyond the hardware upgrades, Roku will be unveiling software features to improve your viewing experience:
- Coming Soon to Theaters Row – Right on your home screen, check out upcoming movie releases – save titles and get alerts when it’s time to stream.
- Sports Zone Enhancements – Catch your favorite teams’ personalized highlights and discover the quickest way to stay up-to-date with them. You can also use the Roku mobile app to receive game start notifications.
Why Roku Still Stands Out
With sleek new hardware, ongoing software innovation for streaming, and pocket-saving pricing, Roku maintains a position as the best TV streaming option. The New Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are a great way to start your Roku journey or update your existing streaming system.
However, if you still feel like giving it a try, you can explore several Roku channels and apps. You can utilize Plex to stream your personal library, screen mirror your phone, or enjoy a marathon of upcoming series.
