Turn Your Device into a Remote Control
Roku is a remote control app that lets you control your Roku player or Roku TV using your phone or computer. Roku players usually come with a handheld plastic remote control, but if you happen to lose it or would just like to use your own device, this Roku app is the official tool that you can use to easily do just that.
Watch Online with Your TV
Roku players, known simply as Roku, are a series of online media players manufactured by the American company Roku, Inc. Roku players provide over-the-top media services in the form of channels that you can get online. The players receive data via a wired or Wi-Fi connection from an internet router, and it can stream various types of media from a wide variety of global media providers. Take note that Roku players are very much different from your usual cable TV. Roku needs an internet connection so it can access the content you want—otherwise, the player won’t work if you’re offline.
No Need for a Remote
Fortunately, the same can be said for the Roku app. Using the app is pretty simple, as you just need to log into your Roku account to use the app and let the device recognize your registered Roku player. With the Roku app, you can search for movies and shows and launch them using the Search function on the Roku players that have the feature. You can also browse, add, and rate channels from the Roku Channel Store. If you have multiple Roku players or TVs, you can name them and switch between them all. If you have any type of media on your phone or laptop, you can cast them to your Roku player and have them play on your TV, too.
Inefficient Control
Roku is a popular media player that offers a variety of cool functions when coupled with its app. However, most of these functions are limited to certain models and aren’t universal, even with the Roku app. In fact, the app actually makes things harder for you. It does not connect to the player or even properly cast content to it. You’re probably better off just using the remote control.
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