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Android Authority
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
Got nothing to watch? Roku wants to end your boredom with new discovery tools
Roku TL;DR Roku is introducing a number of Roku OS updates aimed at making it easier to find what you're streaming next. Top 10 TV Shows, Top 10 Movies, and a Newly Added section will help you keep on top of trends. A new In Theaters Now row lets you plan for what you'll be streaming a few months down the road. Can't find the streaming solution you're looking for from the current lineup of Android TV devices? That's not a problem, and the market's big enough to support competition from the likes of Apple, Amazon, and more. Some of the most popular options around come from Roku, with devices running the gamut from the basic Streaming Stick to the 4K Roku Ultra. And today, we're learning about some new features coming to the whole Roku lineup. Maybe the single biggest problem with modern streaming is the question of discovery. With so many disparate services, each in a constant state of flux, adding and dropping content, it can feel like a full-time job just trying to keep up with what's available where — much less staying in the know about new shows and movies dropping soon. To help out with just that, Roku is sharing all the new discovery tools it's cooked up for Roku OS. Everybody loves trailers, so the new Surf Mode sounds right up our alley. This uses machine learning to pick up on your tastes and puts together a series of clips previewing content it thinks you'll like from The Roku Channel. If you're more concerned with staying on top of the popular shows everyone else is watching, new rows highlighting the Top 10 TV Shows and Top 10 Movies will give you a quick rundown of where those eyes have been glued. Or if you've got your sights a little further out, you can get ready for what's next with the In Theaters Now row that helps you track films long before they're even ready for streaming. Finally, Roku's upgrading its linear streaming free TV channels to make it easier to see what's on any premium subscriptions you may have, as well as implementing a Newly Added section to keep you on top of the latest channel additions. If you still can't find anything to watch after getting all these new discovery tools — well, we don't know what to tell you! (Maybe just give up and go read a book?) Roku says that users should start seeing these upgrades arrive over the next few weeks. Follow
Tom's Guide
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
7 hidden Roku tricks every user should know
Your Roku does way more than just stream Netflix and Hulu. Beneath its familiar interface lies clever features and shortcuts that can improve your streaming experience in surprising ways. Most people never discover these lesser-known tricks, missing out on convenient tools that save time and frustration every day. Some features help you navigate more efficiently, while others solve common problems you didn't even realize had solutions. There are also hidden settings that protect your privacy and secret screens that aren't mentioned anywhere in the official documentation. Whether you're a longtime Roku user or just got started, these hidden features will improve your experience with one of the best streaming devices. Instead of managing separate watchlists across Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and every other streaming service, Roku lets you create one master list that works across all services. Use the Roku OS to search for shows and movies you want to watch, then select Add to Save List on each title's details page. This saves everything to a universal watchlist that you can access by going to the Roku home screen and selecting What to Watch. Your universal list shows everything in one place, making it much easier to decide what to watch next. The physical Roku remote is functional, but your phone can do so much more. Download the Roku Official Remote Control app for iOS or Android and you'll get a full keyboard for easy searching, the ability to stream content directly from your phone, as well as voice search. The app also lets you browse and launch channels without looking at your TV screen. You can type search terms quickly and if you lose the physical remote, your phone becomes an instant backup. The app even shows what's currently playing and gives you playback controls. If your remote has vanished into the couch cushions again, you don't need to tear apart your living room. If you have a remote with a speaker grille, open the Roku app, tap the microphone, and say "Hey, Roku, find my remote." The remote will start beeping so you can track it down. For Roku Ultra devices, just long-press the button on the right side of the device and the remote will beep. If you have a Voice Remote Pro, you can say "Hey, Roku, find my remote" directly to the TV and it will start beeping. Once you find it, press any button to stop the noise. You can even customize the beeping sound in Settings if the default tone isn't loud enough. When friends or family visit, they can use your Roku without messing up your recommendations, watchlists, or personal settings. Go to to set up a PIN, then press the Home button on your Roku remote and navigate to Settings, System, Guest Mode, and Enter Guest Mode. Then enter your PIN and select OK to activate it. Now guests can sign into their own streaming accounts and use the device normally, but their viewing history won't affect your algorithms and they can't see your personal content. Late-night binge-watching doesn't have to wake up your household. If you have a first-generation Voice Remote Pro, you can plug headphones directly into the remote's headphone jack and audio will automatically redirect from the TV to your headphones. For newer remotes without headphone jacks, use the Roku mobile app's Headphone Mode to listen through your phone's headphones or earbuds. The TV audio gets muted while you get full sound through your personal audio device. This works great for apartments, shared living spaces, or when your partner goes to bed early but you want to keep watching. Roku has hidden diagnostic screens can help you troubleshoot problems. These secret screens let you run network speed tests, view detailed system information, check channel installation logs, and perform various resets when your device isn't working properly. You can access these by pressing specific button combinations on your remote or entering special codes. To run a network speed test, press Home 5 times, then Up, Down, Up, Down, Up and you'll get access to speed testing, reset, and logging options. For a soft reset when your Roku is acting up, press Home 5 times, Up once, Rewind twice, and Fast Forward twice and your device will restart without erasing settings. The speed test screen is particularly useful for diagnosing streaming quality issues, showing you exactly how fast your internet connection is performing on the Roku device itself. Tired of being blasted awake by loud commercials or having to constantly adjust volume between quiet dialogue and loud action scenes? To avoid this, press the star button on your remote during playback, then navigate to Sound Settings and Volume Mode. Turn on Leveling to prevent sudden volume spikes from commercials and channel changes. You can also enable Night mode to boost quiet sounds and reduce loud ones, which is perfect for late-night viewing when you don't want to disturb others. For Roku Streambars and Soundbars, you'll find these options under Settings, Audio and Volume Modes instead. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Vizio TVs are set to be sold exclusively out of Walmart — but they'll have a new name
Vizio TVs are in line to become a private-label brand on Walmart store shelves by year's end, which means they'll exclusively be sold out of the retailer's two mega storefronts, including Walmart and Sam's Club. Bloomberg broke the news late last week after reviewing an internal company memo. Walmart will fold Vizio into its assortment of 90 other store brands, though it's unclear if it will be renamed onn, Walmart's already existing TV brand. Vizio's move into the private-label sector is in accordance with Walmart's $2.3B acquisition of the TV maker, officially sealed in December of last year. It's no secret that some of the best Vizio TVs are also some of the best budget TVs on the market, and they're bound to get even cheaper as a Walmart private-label brand. Bloomberg's reporting provides no indication of pricing or the expected rollout date, except for a late 2025 timeframe. Various models, like the Vizio Quantum Pro and Vizio V-Series sets, are available to purchase at alternative retailers outside of Walmart, including Target and Amazon. But it's not just the physical TVs themselves that Walmart is after. Where other TV makers, like Hisense, TCL, and Sony, rely on Google TV or Roku OS, Vizio is a unicorn. It makes and runs its own TV interface, called Smartcast, which Walmart bet $2.3B on in its push into the TV shopping experience. So, while Walmart moves Vizio into a private-label brand, Vizio's Smartcast, which is already being integrated onto existing Walmart onn displays, will be the beating heart of the buyout's success. Increased advertising and shoppable TV experiences, wherein consumers purchase goods straight from their displays, will be the real breadwinners for Walmart. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. More ads and in-your-face shopping experiences might not be the most exciting turn of events, but at least this will inevitably lead to the advent of cheaper TVs from Walmart. Onn TVs, while some of the worst displays on the market, can cost as much as $90 to $300. With Vizio's performance gains, they'll be worth considering. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roku Trades at a P/CF of 42.86X: Should You Still Buy the Stock?
Roku ROKU shares are trading at a premium, as suggested by a Value Score of D. In terms of the price-to-cash flow ratio, ROKU is currently trading at 42.86X, above the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry average of of March 31, 2025, Roku generated $310.1 million in operating cash flow over the trailing twelve months, highlighting strong cash generating ability. We believe Roku's growing scale across U.S. households and its expanding programmatic ad capabilities justify the premium valuation. The company is benefiting from both performance-driven advertising solutions and a differentiated content discovery experience. Do these factors make ROKU stock a compelling buy at current levels? Let's find out. ROKU's Price/Cash Flow Ratio Image Source: Zacks Investment Research ROKU's Initiatives and Partnerships Drive Subscriptions Roku is ramping up its subscription efforts by enhancing the Roku Experience with personalized features like an AI-powered content row that promotes premium titles, free trials and bundles. A seamless billing system and rising streaming demand have been helping Roku build tens of millions of billed subscriptions each the first quarter of 2025, Roku acquired Frndly TV, adding more than 50 live and on-demand channels, and partnered with Apple TV+ to offer Season 1 of Severance for free, along with a three-month trial. These moves aim to drive engagement and boost conversions, with more initiatives expected this year. ROKU Expands Offering With Roku Select Series TVs Roku has launched its first Roku-made TVs in Canada, available exclusively at Best Buy. The new Roku Select Series includes QLED 4K models from 50" to 75" and smaller 4K and HD variants, all powered by the intuitive Roku OS. With features like Smart Picture, Bluetooth headphone support, a built-in remote finder and access to 200-plus live TV channels, the TVs are built to enhance the streaming experience for Canadian launch marks a strategic step forward for Roku, allowing it to control both the hardware and software experience, which can significantly deepen user engagement. By expanding its Roku-made TV line into Canada, the company strengthens its international presence and creates a more direct channel to grow its advertising business and drive subscriptions. ROKU's Efforts to Stay Competitive in the Ad Market Roku competes in a crowded ad-supported streaming market alongside giants like Netflix NFLX, Paramount Global PARA and Disney DIS. As of May, Netflix had 94 million users on its ad-supported tier, up from 70 million in November. Paramount+, the streaming service of Paramount Global, is expanding its basic ad tier to Germany, Switzerland and Austria, while Disney's ad-supported user base hit 157 million globally in January 2025, including 112 million in the United stay competitive, Roku is doubling down on ad-supported streaming through tech upgrades and strategic alliances. Its new partnership with Amazon Ads via Amazon DSP expands reach across Roku and Fire TV, helping advertisers tap into a large base of authenticated viewers. Early results showed 40% more unique reach with the same budget. Combined with Roku's AI-powered Home Screen and partnerships with Adobe and INCRMNTAL, these efforts are driving stronger monetization and reinforcing Roku's momentum in ad-supported streaming. ROKU's Earnings Estimate Revisions Show Upward Trend The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 loss is pinned at 18 cents per share, which has narrowed by a penny over the past 30 days, indicating growth of 79.78% from the figure reported in the year-ago consensus mark for 2025 total revenues is pegged at $4.55 billion, suggesting year-over-year growth of 10.63%. Roku's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 51.15%. Roku, Inc. Price and Consensus Roku, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Roku, Inc. Quote ROKU's Share Price Movement ROKU shares have risen 22.2% year to date, underperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's growth of 30.9% but outperforming the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector's return of 10.3%. The company is constantly innovating across its platform and building strategic partnerships that have positively impacted investor sentiment. Roku has a strong liquidity position that allows it to innovate and grow, and meet its working capital requirements. As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $2.26 billion compared with $2.16 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, and Roku had no long-term debt which further solidifies Roku's cash balance. If we look at its competitors, Netflix, Paramount Global and Disney shares have gained 40.3%, 24% and 7.6%, respectively, in the same time frame. ROKU's YTD Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Conclusion: Time to Buy ROKU Stock? Given Roku's expanding subscription base, strategic hardware growth and rising momentum in ad-supported streaming, the company is well-positioned for long-term success. Its partnerships with major players like Amazon and Apple, coupled with tech-driven innovations and a solid balance sheet, reinforce its growth potential. Despite trading at a premium, Roku's ability to consistently beat earnings estimates justifies the valuation. With strong fundamentals, zero long-term debt and upward revisions in earnings, investors should consider buying ROKU stock as it continues to strengthen its platform and unlock new monetization currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a Growth Score of A, a favorable combination that offers a strong investment opportunity, per the Zacks proprietary methodology. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report The Walt Disney Company (DIS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Paramount Global (PARA) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Tom's Guide
16-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Not a typo! This 75-inch QLED Roku TV is 50% off right now
Big-screen TVs don't have to cost a lot. Right now one of the best budget TVs we've tested is on sale for an incredible 50% discount at Amazon, which makes it one of the best TV deals I've ever seen for pure value. Right now you can get the Roku 75-inch Plus Series 4K QLED TV on sale for $499 at Amazon. This is a massive $500 discount that I doubt will stick around for long, so act fast! The Roku Plus Series is a budget-friendly 4K TV that offers a simple-but-powerful backdrop for all of your streaming needs. It's not the brightest TV on the block, but its inclusion of local dimming is very much worth having at this price point. It's good enough for casual gamers, but serious gamers might want to spend more on something more suited to their lifestyle. If all you want is an easy-to-use TV that simplifies streaming, the Roku Plus Series is a solid check: $526 @ Walmart | $699 @ Best Buy We rank the Roku Plus Series as one of the best budget TVs you can buy, and it earned that spot on our list when it was still at full price. At 50% off, it's seriously good value and not a deal to be missed. In our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we gave this TV an excellent 4.5-star rating. Its sharp, colorful display is one of the best we've seen on a set in this price range, with good contrast on show for a non-OLED display. The sound is also impressive, with a two-way speaker system with support for 4.1 surround and Dolby Atmos. The Roku OS this TV runs on is another win under its belt. We like Roku's interface as it's simple and easy to navigate. And if you're hoping to tie this TV into your smart home setup, you also get access to Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home support. While this TV isn't perfect (it's stuck with a 60Hz refresh rate and no HDMI 2.1 support,) it still delivers stellar picture quality and is one of the best options out there for shoppers on a budget. Get it while you can! If you're searching for more savings, check out our Amazon promo codes and see the deals I'd get in from $17 in Amazon's Yeti sale.
