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The '''Roku Streaming Player''' (or simply '''Roku''') is a series of [[set-top box]]es manufactured by [[Roku, Inc.]] [[Over-the-top content]] is provided by Roku partners in the form of channels. Users can add or remove different channels through the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the devices had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.
The '''Roku Streaming Player''' (or simply '''Roku''') is a bag of dongs and not much else.

Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS ([[HTTP Live Streaming]]) adaptive streaming technology. Both free and paid "channels" are available and include services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others. Some games are available for the devices.

==Roku Streaming Players==
===First generation===
Roku announced the first [[Netflix]] Internet video streaming receiver box—the Roku DVP—on May 20, 2008. The [[NXP Semiconductors|NXP-powered]] device runs [[Linux]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Altavilla |first=Dave |date=May 29, 2008 |url=http://www.hothardware.com/News/Inside_The_Tech_Of_The_Netflix_Player_With_Roku1/ |title=Inside The Tech Of The Netflix Player With Roku |publisher=HotHardware |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref> Before Autumn 2010, three versions of the Roku DVP were available: the Roku SD, HD, and HD-XR.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roku.com/roku-products |title=Roku Streaming Players &#124; Roku HD Player, Roku XD Player and Roku XDS Player |publisher=Roku.com |date= |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref> The Roku SD only streams standard definition (SD) content.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/341905/review/roku_sd.html |title=Roku Labs Roku SD Home Theater Product Product Information |publisher=PCWorld |date=November 24, 2009 |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref> The Roku HD streams both SD and HD (720p) content.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/roku-n1100-hd-player/4505-6739_7-33018087.html#reviewPage1 |title=Roku N1100 HD player Review |work=CNET |last1=Carnoy |first1=David |last2=Falcone |first2=John P. |date=September 24, 2010 |accessdate=November 12, 2011}}</ref> The Roku SD and HD both have an Ethernet connection and built in [[iEEE 802.11g-2003|802.11g]] Wi‑Fi compatible with wireless b, g, and n routers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roku.com/support/wifi |title=What compatible Wi-Fi devices work with my Roku player? : Featured Questions |publisher=Roku.com |date= |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref> Their third box was the Roku HD-XR, which streams both SD and HD (720p and 1080p) content, has built in dual-band [[iEEE 802.11n-2009|802.11n]] WiFi support, and has a USB port on the back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/roku-hd-xr-player/4505-6739_7-33798751.html |title=Roku HD XR Player Review – Watch CNET's Video Review |publisher=Reviews.cnet.com |date= |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref>

Roku revamped its lineup of devices in September 2010. The revised HD became the basic model of the line, offering 720p resolution, [[iEEE 802.11g-2003|802.11g]] WiFi reception (as well as an Ethernet connection), and an HDMI output. The middle of the line model, the XD, adds 1080p resolution (if channel programmers provide it), an enhanced remote with replay capabilities, and single-band wireless-n WiFi. The flagship XD|S offers the same feature set as the XD but also adds component video and optical audio outputs, dual-band wireless N, and a USB port for playing videos, photos, and music (USB Playback Support is available as of February 1, 2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-what-media-file-types-does-the-roku-usb-media-player-channel-support |title=What media file types does the Roku USB Media Player channel support? : Featured Questions |publisher=Support.roku.com |date= |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref>

===Second generation===
[[File:Roku 2 XS.jpg|thumb|A Roku 2 XS]]

On July 20, 2011, Roku updated its product lineup with three new boxes, each in the same price range as before. However, the Ethernet connection and remote with motion control for games are available only on the XS model.<ref>[http://www.homemediamagazine.com/roku/roku-expects-user-base-triple-2011-23892 Roku Expects User Base to Triple in 2011] Retrieved May 10, 2011</ref><ref>{{PDF|1=[http://www.roku.com/Libraries/Press_Releases/Roku_Hits_15_Million_Channel_Downloads.sflb.ashx?download=true Roku Hits 15 Million Channel Downloads]}}</ref> The Roku Game Remote uses [[Hillcrest Labs]]' Freespace motion control technology, so users can control games with natural gestures.<ref name="CED">''CED Magazine'' September 30, 2011. [http://www.cedmagazine.com/products/2011/09/new-products-october-2011 New Products – October 2011.]</ref> The [[Netflix]] application was revamped for the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS. The current models now provide the option of subtitles, when the program provides them.<ref>[http://blog.roku.com/blog/2011/07/20/introducing-roku2/ Introducing Roku 2]</ref>

The feature "Roku Search" was added on October 29, 2012. This feature allows users to search movie and TV show titles, actors and directors for multiple services on Roku such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and HBO Go. The feature is only available on Roku 2, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT and HD, due to technical constraints on earlier models.<ref>[http://blog.roku.com/blog/2012/10/29/roku-search/ ''Roku.com: Introducing Roku Search''] (In addition, see follow-up in "Comments" section from Roku) Retrieved October 29, 2012</ref>

On May 14, 2013, an updated software interface was released for second generation Roku units. This is the same interface that was introduced with the release of their third generation player.<ref>[http://blog.roku.com/blog/2013/05/14/rolling-out-the-new-roku-interface/ Rolling out the new Roku interface] Retrieved May 16, 2013</ref>

On July 26, 2013, [[BSkyB]] launched a [[Now TV (UK and Ireland)|Now TV]]-branded Roku LT, allowing users to stream Now TV content to their television, as well as being able to access content from [[BBC iPlayer]], [[Demand 5]], [[Spotify]] and [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Chris |url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/digital-home/3460953/sky-launches-now-tv-box/ |title=Sky launches Now TV Box for £9.99 |publisher=PC Advisor |date=July 26, 2013 |accessdate=July 30, 2013}}</ref> The Now TV-branded Roku LT lacks access to Netflix, however.

===Third generation===
On March 5, 2013, Roku announced the release of their updated media player, ''Roku 3'', with a CPU that's five times faster than the Roku 2 XS, and a [[Wi-Fi Direct]] remote in place of Bluetooth. The Roku 3 remote includes a headphone jack (with headphones provided) for a private listening mode.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-roku-3-available-for-purchase-online-20130305,0,2733700.story Roku 3, a faster and more powerful media player, to go on sale] Retrieved March 15, 2013</ref>

===Feature comparison===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#eee;"
! rowspan="2" | Model
! rowspan="2" | Intro­duced
! rowspan="2" | Dis­con­tin­ued
! colspan="2" | Video Outputs
! colspan="2" | Video Resolutions
! colspan="2" | Au­dio Output
! colspan="2" | Network
! rowspan="2" | USB
! rowspan="2" | Re­mote
! rowspan="2" | Pro­cess­or
! rowspan="2" | Chan­nel Mem­o­ry
! rowspan="2" | mi­cro<br>SD<br>slot
|-
! Com­pos­ite, S-Vid­e­o
! Com­pon­ent, HDMI
! 480i&nbsp;/ 480p
! 720p&nbsp;/ 1080p
! A­na­log
! Op­ti­cal&nbsp;/ HDMI
! Eth­er­net
! 802.11<br>Wi­re­less
|-
| colspan="16" | '''''First Generation'''''
|-
| Roku DVP (N1000)
| May 2008
| Oct 2009
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.nxp.com/news/press-releases/2009/03/nxp-and-roku-enable-instant-enjoyment-of-new-release-movies.html |title=NXP and Roku Enable Instant Enjoyment of New Release Movies |date=March 4, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=The Roku digital video player, powered by the PNX8935 multi-format source decoder from NXP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hackaday.com/2008/07/02/netflix-player-source-code-released/ |title=Netflix Player source code released |work=Hack a Day |date=July 2, 2008 |accessdate=November 11, 2011}}</ref><ref name="N1000+XDS">{{cite web |url=http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/multimedia-voip/multimedia-voip-reviews/31284-roku-xds-reviewed?start=1 |title=Roku XDS Reviewed – Inside |work=SmallNetBuilder |last=Higgins |first=Tim |date=September 29, 2010 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=the original Roku and XDS, which both use Nexperia's PNX8935 multi-format source decoder. It's obvious that a newer version of the PNX8935 is used in the XDS, given the device's smaller size.}}</ref><ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|64 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
|colspan=16|
|-
| Roku SD (N1050)
| Oct 2009
| Sep 2010
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{partial|480i}}
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref name="MIPS">{{cite web |url=http://www.mips.com/everywhere/mips-based-products/index.dot?partnercat=Digital+Home |title=MIPS-Based Products |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6380NtmE7 |archivedate=November 11, 2011 |deadurl=no |quote=Roku HD-XR Digital Video Player ... Roku SD Digital Video Player ... Roku HD Digital Video Player ... Licensee Chip Used: PNX8935}}</ref>
| {{no|64 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku HD (N1100)
| Nov 2009
| Sep 2010
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref name="MIPS"/>
| {{no|64 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku HD-XR (N1101)
| Oct 2009
| Sep 2010
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p24p30">1080p at p24 or p30 only.</ref>}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|a/b/g/n dual-band}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref name="MIPS"/>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| colspan="16" |
|-
| Roku HD (2000)
| Sep 2010
| Jul 2011
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|64 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku XD (2050)
| Sep 2010
| Jul 2011
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p24p30"/>}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/Show/Index/4016?cPage=2&all=False&sort=0&page=2 |title=Netgear Roku XD: Streaming for the Masses |work=AnandTech |last=Lueke |first=Alan |date=November 12, 2010 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=Looking inside, I discovered the NXP PNX8935 SoC.}}</ref>
| {{no|64 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku XDS (2100)
| Sep 2010
| Jul 2011
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc">The com­pon­ent video connector on the Roku XDS (2100X) is a nonstandard 3.5mm connector and a proprietary adapter cable, which is sold separately, is effectively required to use this. {{cite web |title=What is the component cable? |url=http://support.roku.com/entries/221225-what-is-the-component-cable |publisher=Roku |date=July 22, 2010}}</ref>}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p24p30"/>}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|a/b/g/n dual-band}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | PNX­8935 400&nbsp;MHz<ref name="N1000+XDS"/><ref name="TechRepubTeardown">{{cite web |url=http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/roku-xds-teardown/499449?seq=24 |title=Roku XDS Teardown |work=TechRepublic |last=Detwiler |first=Bill |date=January 14, 2011 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=XDS uses a Trident Microsystems / NXP Semiconductors PNX8935 multi-format source decoder.}}</ref>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| colspan="16" | '''''Second Generation'''''
|-
| Roku LT (2400)
| Nov 2011
| Apr 2012
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide">http://sdkdocs.roku.com/display/RokuSDKv43/Developer+Guide</ref><ref name="EngadgetBudget">{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/budget-friendly-roku-lt-pops-up-at-the-fcc-as-the-2400x/ |title=Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X (Updated with pics) |work=Engadget |last=O'Brien |first=Terrence |date=September 27, 2011 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=Inside is the same Broadcom 2835 SOC that powers the Roku 2 XD, XS, and HD}}</ref>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku LT (2450)
| Apr 2012
| Sep 2013
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­7208 405&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
| Roku HD (2500)
| Apr 2012
| Sep 2013
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­7208 405&nbsp;MHz<ref name="WGRoku2500X">{{cite web|url=http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2012/03/15/new-roku-hd-player-hits-the-fcc-with-composite-out-new-remote-does-away-with-microsd-storage/ |title=New Roku HD player hits the FCC with composite out, new remote, does away with microSD storage |publisher=Wireless Goodness |date=March 15, 2012 |accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="WGRoku2500X"/>
| {{no|No}}
|-
|colspan=16|
|-
| Roku 2 HD (3000)
| Jul 2011
| Apr 2012
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|IR<ref group="fc" name="bt_optional"/>}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref name="EngadgetBCM">{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/roku-2-line-passes-through-the-fcc-with-modest-hardware-updates/ |title=Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button |work=Engadget |last=O'Brien |first=Terrence |date=June 29, 2011 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |quote=Inside that tiny case is a new Broadcom 2835 SOC}}</ref>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{yes|Yes}}
|-
| Roku 2 XD (3050)
| Jul 2011
| Sep 2013
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p60">1080p at p60 only.</ref>}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|IR<ref group="fc" name="bt_optional">Bluetooth remote optional.</ref>}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/><ref name="EngadgetBCM"/>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{yes|Yes}}
|-
| Roku 2 XS (3100)
| Jul 2011
| Mar 2013
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p60"/>}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Blue­tooth & IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz<ref name="EngadgetBCM"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.electronicproducts.com/Roku_2_XS_3100R_Streaming_Media_Adapter-whatsinside_text-120.aspx |title=Roku 2 XS 3100R Streaming Media Adapter |work=Hearst Electronic Products and iSuppli |date=October 26, 2011 |accessdate=November 11, 2011 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6381yzUAs |deadurl=no |archivedate=November 11, 2011 |quote=The new design twist on the 3100R is the use of a Broadcom (BCM2835) A/V Processor. ... BCM2835MIPPG, TE1119 P31, 136664 B3 W (Die Marking: Logo, BCM2708, 2010)}}</ref>
| {{partial|256 MiB}}<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{yes|Yes}}
|-
|colspan=16|
|-
| Roku Stream­ing Stick, MHL (3400, 3420)
| Oct 2012
|
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{partial|[[Mobile High-Definition Link|MHL]] only}}
| {{partial|480p}}
| {{yes|Both<ref group="fc" name="p24">1080p at p24.</ref>}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes|b/g/n dual-band}}<ref>http://support.roku.com/entries/20345913-Product-Comparison-All-Roku-Player-Models</ref>
| {{no}}
| {{yes|Wi-Fi Di­rect}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz<ref name="DeveloperGuide"/>
| {{partial|512 MiB}}
| {{no|No}}
|-
|Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI (3500)
|Mar 2014<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/03/05/roku-unveils-new-video-streaming-stick-chromecast/</ref>
|
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{no|No}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no|No}}
| {{yes|a/b/g/n dual-band}}
| {{no|No}}
| {{yes|Wi-Fi Di­rect}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­2835 600&nbsp;MHz
| {{partial|256 MiB}}
| {{no|No}}
|-
| colspan="16" | '''''Third Generation'''''
|-
| Roku LT (2700)
| Sep 2013
|
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|720p}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­7218 600&nbsp;MHz
| {{partial|256 MiB}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Roku 1 (2710)
| Sep 2013
|
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{partial|b/g/n}}
| {{no}}
| {{no|IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­7218 600&nbsp;MHz
| {{partial|256 MiB}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Roku 2 (2720)
| Sep 2013
|
| {{partial|Com­pos­ite}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{yes}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes|a/b/g/n dual-band}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes|Wi-Fi Di­rect & IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­7218 600&nbsp;MHz
| {{partial|256 MiB}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Roku 3 (4200)
| Mar 2013
|
| {{no|Nei­ther}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{no|Neither}}
| {{yes|Both}}
| {{partial|Remote<ref group="fc" name="headphone_analog">Analog audio output is available only through the headphone jack on the remote.</ref>}}
| {{partial|HDMI}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|a/b/g/n dual-band}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes|Wi-Fi Di­rect & IR}}
| style="text-align:left;" | BCM­11130 900&nbsp;MHz
| {{partial|256 MiB}}
| {{yes}}
|}

Also see [http://support.roku.com/entries/20345913-Product-Comparison-All-Roku-Player-Models Roku's product comparison table].

{{reflist|group=fc}}

==Online Roku channels==
Content on the Roku DVP is provided by Roku partners, and are identified using the "channel" vernacular. Each separate channel supports content from one partner though some content partners have more than one channel. Users can add or remove different channels from the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the DVP had over one million viewers and had delivered 15&nbsp;million channel downloads.
Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS ([[HTTP Live Streaming]]) adaptive streaming technology. The primary movie channels which are available on Roku in the U.S.&nbsp;market are suppressed in [[Canada]].

===Service creation for Roku Player===
The Roku is an open-platform device with a freely available SDK that enables anyone to create new channels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.homemediamagazine.com/vod/roku-bows-online-store-17665 |title=Roku Bows Online Store |publisher=Home Media Magazine |date=November 23, 2009 |accessdate=June 14, 2011}}</ref> The channels are written in a Roku-specific language called BrightScript, a scripting language the company calls "similar to [[Visual Basic]]".<ref name="roku_developer">{{cite web|url=http://www.roku.com/developer |title=Developers |publisher=Roku |date= |accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref>

Developers who wish to test their channels before a general release, or who wish to limit viewership, can create "private" channels that require a code be entered by the user in the account page of the Roku website. These private channels, which are not part of the official Roku Channel Store, are not reviewed or approved by Roku.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.roku.com/blog/2011/08/24/what-are-private-channels |title=What Are Private Channels? |publisher=Roku.com |date= |accessdate=November 12, 2011}}</ref>

There is a NDK (Native Developer Kit) available, though it has added restrictions – see Roku developer question "How do I develop games for Roku?"<ref name="roku_developer"/>

Instant TV Channel provides a [[SaaS]] toolkit that allows Roku channels to be quickly developed ''without'' using Brightscript, XML, or the Roku SDK.<ref>[http://www.InstantTvChannel.com InstantTvChannel.com]</ref>

===Services listing===
Partial list of services currently available through the Roku Channel Store.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse |title=Roku Channel Store |publisher=Roku.com |date= |accessdate=December 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>''Roku device, "Roku Channel Store"''</ref>

====Free channels====
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* [[Three Angels Broadcasting Network|3ABN]] (9 channel multiplex)
* Abacus.fm
* [[AccuRadio]]
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC Digital Network]]
* [[Air 1]]
* [[Allrecipes.com]]
* [[Amazing Facts]]
* [[Amazon Cloud Drive|Amazon Cloud Player]]†
* Amateurlogic
* [[AMGTV]]
* [[Angie's List]]
* [[Animoto]]
* The Autism Channel
* Beyond Today TV
* [[Blastro Networks|Blastro]]
* [[blinkx]]
* [[blip (website)|blip.tv]]
* blubrry
* [[Break.com]]
* The BW<ref>[http://www.roku.com/channels/#!details/32922/the-bw ''Roku Channel Store: The BW'']</ref>
* [[BYU Television|BYUtv]]
* [[CatholicTV]]
* [[Christian Broadcasting Network|CBN TV]]
* [[CBS News]] (clips only)
* [[CBSSports.com]]
* CDNTwo
* [[CNBC|CNBC Real-Time]]
* [[CNET TV]]
* [[Comic Vine]]
* [[Crackle (company)|Crackle]]
* [[CRN Digital Talk Radio Networks]]
* [[Crunchyroll]]
* [[Dailymotion]]
* [[Daystar Television Network]]
* [[Democracy Now!]]
* [[Disney.com]]<ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-short-form-videos-now-available-on-roku-2011-09-21 Disney Short-Form Videos Now Available on Roku] Retrieved September 21, 2011</ref>
* Drive-In Classics
* Cowboy Classics
* [[Entertainment Tonight|ET]] (clips only)
* [[Eternal Word Television Network|EWTN]] (6 channel multiplex)
* [[Euronews]]
* [[Fandango (ticket service)|Fandango]]
* FirstRun.tv
* [[Flickr]]
* [[Flixster]]
* Flixsie
* [[Fox Business Network|Fox Business]]
* [[Fox News Channel]]
* [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox Now]]†♦
* [[Free Speech TV]]
* Funny Stuff and Cheese
* [[Giant Bomb]]
* [[God TV]]
* [[Gospel Broadcasting Network]]
* Havoc Television
* Hebraic Roots Network
* HisChannel
* The Highway Girl
* HooplaKidz
* [[Hope Channel]]
* [[Home Shopping Network|HSN]]
* [[HuffPost Live]]
* [[iHeartRadio]]†
* ifood.tv
* Inception Radio Network
* inmoo.com
* [[Jewelry Television]]
* [[Jewish Life Television]]
* [[Jupiter Broadcasting]]
* [[KLAS-TV]] News
* [[K-LOVE|K-LOVE Radio]]
* Kung Fu Theater
* Liberty Bell Radio
* Life+Health Network
* [[Loma Linda Broadcasting Network]] (LLBN English, LLBN Arabic, LLBN Chinese, LLBN Latino, LLBN South Asia)<ref>[http://www.llbn.tv/#!get-llbn/c226i]</ref> (under BrightStar TV)
* [[Liquidation Channel]]
* [[Livestream]]
* MaddyGTV
* Media Browser 3<ref>[http://mediabrowser3.com mediabrowser3.com]</ref>
* Moonlight Movies
* [[Mormon Channel]]
* [[Moviefone]]
* MusiClouds<ref>[http://www.musiclouds.com musiclouds.com]</ref>
* [[PlayOn#MyMedia|MyMedia]]
* [[Myx TV]]
* [[NASA TV]]
* [[NBC News]] (clips only)
* [[Newgrounds]]
* [[Newsmax Media|Newsmax TV]]
* [[National Film Board of Canada|NFB Films (National Film Board of Canada)]]
* [[National Rifle Association|NRA Life of Duty]]
* [[NTDTV]]
* Omniverse TV
* OnBeauty
* [[PBS]]†
* [[PBS Kids]]†
* PEBN
* PEG.TV
* The Pepe Martinez Show
* [[Picasa]]
* [[Popcornflix]]
* [[PopSugar]]
* Positive Peak Radio & TV
* Proud Television
* Pugs
* [[QVC]]
* [[Radio Paradise]]
* Radio Time
* [[RealNetworks|RealPlayer Cloud]]†
* [[Revision3]]
* Roku Newscaster
* Roku Search†
* Roxwel
* [[Rutgers University|Rutgers Channel]]
* [[Rustavi 2]]
* Sail TV
* [[Screened.com|Screened]]
* [[SEC Network (television network)|SEC Digital Network]]
* [[ShopNBC]]
* [[SHOUTcast|SHOUTcast Radio]]
* [[Sky News]]
* [[Slacker (music service)|Slacker]]
* [[Smithsonian Networks|Smithsonian Channel]]
* [[SnagFilms]]
* [[Spacevidcast]]
* Smart LifeStyle TV<ref>http://www.smartlifestyletv.com/#!get-channel/c1zh7</ref> (under BrightStar TV)
* Streamin' Garage
* StuffWeLike<ref>http://www.stuffwelike.com/apps/roku</ref>
* Sunimi
* [[Syfy]] (clips only)
* [[Tagesschau (Germany)]]
* techpodcasts.com
* [[TED (conference)|TED]] Talks
* [[Tested.com|Tested]]
* [[Time–Life]]
* [[TMZ (website)|TMZ]] (clips only)
* TomorrowsWorld<ref>[http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/roku TomorrowsWorld.org/Roku]</ref>
* [[Trinity Broadcasting Network|TBN]] (8 channel multiplex)
* [[TWiT.tv|TWiT Netcast Network]]
* [[The Young Turks|TYT Network]]
* [[United States Hockey League]]
* [[Vevo]]†
* [[Vimeo]]
* [[The Wall Street Journal|Wall Street Journal Live]]
* [[WatchESPN]]†♦
* [[WeatherNation TV]]
* [[Weather Underground (weather service)|Weather Underground]]
* [[WISC-TV|WISC]] News
* [[WTHR]] News<ref>[http://www.wthr.com/story/14982992/get-wthr-video-news-on-roku ''WTHR.com: WTHR video on Roku''] Retrieved June 30, 2011</ref>
* [[YouTube]]
{{div col end}}

====Channels with both free and premium programming====
* [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]†
* [[History (TV channel)|History Channel]]†
* [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]†
* [[Live365]]
* [[MHz Networks]]
* [[Pandora Radio]]
* Pub-D-Hub Classics

====Premium channels====
{{div col|colwidth=16em}}
* [[Amazon Instant Video]] (U.S.only)
* [[Ameba TV|Ameba]] (U.S. and Canada only)
* American Primetime TV
* [[AWE (TV network)]] (formerly WealthTV)
* [[BabyFirstTV]]
* Bigstar.tv
* [[TheBlaze]]TV
* [[Blockbuster LLC|Blockbuster on Demand]]†
* ChannelLive.TV
* DishWorld
* [[Disney Channel]]†♦
* [[Disney Junior]]†♦
* [[Disney XD]]†♦
* [[Epix (TV channel)|Epix]] ♦
* Fandor<ref>[http://www.fandor.com/roku Fandor on Roku]</ref>
* FlickStream.tv
* FlixFling (U.S. and Canada)
* Flix Universe
* [[HBO#HBO GO|HBO Go]] ♦
* [[Hulu Plus]] (U.S. only)
* IndieFlix<ref>[http://www.indieflix.com/roku/ IndieFlix on Roku]</ref>
* [[Major League Soccer]]
* Midwest Cage Championship (MCC)
* [[MLB.com|MLB.TV]]
* Mobile Tribe
* [[MOG (online music)|MOG]]
* Movie Vault
* [[MyTV (Arabic)]]
* [[Netflix]] (U.S. and UK only)
* [[NBA League Pass]]†
* [[National Hockey League|NHL Gamecenter Live]]
* [[Barnes & Noble Nook|Nook Video]]†
* [[Now TV (UK and Ireland)|Now TV]] (UK and Ireland only)
* [[Entertainment Studios Networks|Pets.TV]]
* [[Plex (software)|Plex]]
* [[Qello]]
* RaceFansTV
* [[Rdio]] (U.S. and Canada only)
* [[Redbox#Redbox Instant|Redbox Instant]]†
* Showtime Anytime†♦
* Skitter TV
* SpiritClips from Hallmark<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hallmarkspiritclips.com/ |title=SpiritClips from Hallmark |publisher=SpiritClips |date= |accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Sportskool]] (Multiple channels)
* [[Spotify]]†
* Target Ticket†
* [[Time Warner Cable|TWC TV]]†♦
* [[UFC]]
* [[Warner Bros.|Warner Archive Instant]]
* Weather4Us
* Weiss Money Network
* Wieder.TV (German)
* [[WWE Network]]†
* [[Vudu]]†
{{div col end}}

====Games====
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* 5000†
* [[Angry Birds]] (including [[Angry Birds#Special editions|special editions]])†
* [[Blackjack]]
* Birdie
* BORK
* Brain Puck
* Castle Warriors†
* Danger Derby†
* Double Draw Solo Poker†
* Downhill Bowling 2†
* Dracula's Coffin†
* [[Fieldrunners]]†
* [[Connect Four|Four in a Row]]
* FLIP
* Frisbee Forever†
* [[Galaga]]†
* [[Hangman (game)|Hangman]]
* [[Jeopardy!]]†
* Letter Mix
* Letter Mix-KJ
* Logic
* [[Mahjong|Mah jongg]]
* Mahjong Fruits†
* Marble Puzzle
* Minesweeper
* Mouse About†
* Muffin Knight†
* [[Pac-Man Championship Edition]]†
* Pathogen
* Retro Tennis
* [[Reversi]]
* [[Rogue (video game)|Rogue]]†
* Rope Rescue†
* [[Shut the Box]]
* Storm in a Tea Cup†
* Super Crossfire†
* Super Stickman Golf†
* [[Texas hold 'em]]
* Tic Tac Toe
* [[Video Poker]]
* [[Wheel of Fortune (U.S. game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]†
* [[You Don't Know Jack (video game series)|You Don't Know Jack]]†
{{div col end}}

♦: ''Currently only available to cable and satellite subscribers of this service, no stand alone subscription is available.''<br />
†: ''Only available on Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT and HD models''

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://www.roku.com/ Roku Website]
* [http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse Roku Channel Store]
* [http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/netflix-player-by-roku/4505-6739_7-33018087.html Roku Player by Roku Review] (cnet.com)
* [https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/68 Complete disassembly of a Roku 2 XD player]

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Revision as of 01:05, 4 May 2014

For the electronics company, see Roku, Inc. For other uses, see Roku (disambiguation).
The XD/S has HDMI and component output for high-definition video on new and older televisions.

The Roku Streaming Player (or simply Roku) is a series of set-top boxes manufactured by Roku, Inc. Over-the-top content is provided by Roku partners in the form of channels. Users can add or remove different channels through the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the devices had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.

Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) adaptive streaming technology. Both free and paid "channels" are available and include services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others. Some games are available for the devices.

Roku Streaming Players

First generation

Roku announced the first Netflix Internet video streaming receiver box—the Roku DVP—on May 20, 2008. The NXP-powered device runs Linux.[1] Before Autumn 2010, three versions of the Roku DVP were available: the Roku SD, HD, and HD-XR.[2] The Roku SD only streams standard definition (SD) content.[3] The Roku HD streams both SD and HD (720p) content.[4] The Roku SD and HD both have an Ethernet connection and built in 802.11g Wi‑Fi compatible with wireless b, g, and n routers.[5] Their third box was the Roku HD-XR, which streams both SD and HD (720p and 1080p) content, has built in dual-band 802.11n WiFi support, and has a USB port on the back.[6]

Roku revamped its lineup of devices in September 2010. The revised HD became the basic model of the line, offering 720p resolution, 802.11g WiFi reception (as well as an Ethernet connection), and an HDMI output. The middle of the line model, the XD, adds 1080p resolution (if channel programmers provide it), an enhanced remote with replay capabilities, and single-band wireless-n WiFi. The flagship XD|S offers the same feature set as the XD but also adds component video and optical audio outputs, dual-band wireless N, and a USB port for playing videos, photos, and music (USB Playback Support is available as of February 1, 2011).[7]

Second generation

A Roku 2 XS

On July 20, 2011, Roku updated its product lineup with three new boxes, each in the same price range as before. However, the Ethernet connection and remote with motion control for games are available only on the XS model.[8][9] The Roku Game Remote uses Hillcrest Labs' Freespace motion control technology, so users can control games with natural gestures.[10] The Netflix application was revamped for the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS. The current models now provide the option of subtitles, when the program provides them.[11]

The feature "Roku Search" was added on October 29, 2012. This feature allows users to search movie and TV show titles, actors and directors for multiple services on Roku such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and HBO Go. The feature is only available on Roku 2, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT and HD, due to technical constraints on earlier models.[12]

On May 14, 2013, an updated software interface was released for second generation Roku units. This is the same interface that was introduced with the release of their third generation player.[13]

On July 26, 2013, BSkyB launched a Now TV-branded Roku LT, allowing users to stream Now TV content to their television, as well as being able to access content from BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, Spotify and Sky News.[14] The Now TV-branded Roku LT lacks access to Netflix, however.

Third generation

On March 5, 2013, Roku announced the release of their updated media player, Roku 3, with a CPU that's five times faster than the Roku 2 XS, and a Wi-Fi Direct remote in place of Bluetooth. The Roku 3 remote includes a headphone jack (with headphones provided) for a private listening mode.[15]

Feature comparison

Model Intro­duced Dis­con­tin­ued Video Outputs Video Resolutions Au­dio Output Network USB Re­mote Pro­cess­or Chan­nel Mem­o­ry mi­cro
SD
slot
Com­pos­ite, S-Vid­e­o Com­pon­ent, HDMI 480i / 480p 720p / 1080p A­na­log Op­ti­cal / HDMI Eth­er­net 802.11
Wi­re­less
First Generation
Roku DVP (N1000) May 2008 Oct 2009 Both Both Both 720p Yes Both Yes b/g No IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[16][17][18][19] 64 MiB[19] No
Roku SD (N1050) Oct 2009 Sep 2010 Com­pos­ite Nei­ther 480i Nei­ther Yes Nei­ther Yes b/g No IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[19][20] 64 MiB[19] No
Roku HD (N1100) Nov 2009 Sep 2010 Both Both Both 720p Yes Both Yes b/g No IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[19][20] 64 MiB[19] No
Roku HD-XR (N1101) Oct 2009 Sep 2010 Both Both Both Both[fc 1] Yes Both Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[19][20] 256 MiB[19] No
Roku HD (2000) Sep 2010 Jul 2011 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI Yes b/g No IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[19] 64 MiB[19] No
Roku XD (2050) Sep 2010 Jul 2011 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both Both[fc 1] Yes HDMI Yes b/g/n No IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[19][21] 64 MiB[19] No
Roku XDS (2100) Sep 2010 Jul 2011 Com­pos­ite Both[fc 2] Both Both[fc 1] Yes Both Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes IR PNX­8935 400 MHz[18][22] 256 MiB[19] No
Second Generation
Roku LT (2400) Nov 2011 Apr 2012 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM­2835 600 MHz[19][23] 256 MiB[19] No
Roku LT (2450) Apr 2012 Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM­7208 405 MHz[19] 256 MiB[19] No
Roku HD (2500) Apr 2012 Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM­7208 405 MHz[24] 256 MiB[24] No
Roku 2 HD (3000) Jul 2011 Apr 2012 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR[fc 3] BCM­2835 600 MHz[19][25] 256 MiB[19] Yes
Roku 2 XD (3050) Jul 2011 Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both Both[fc 4] Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR[fc 3] BCM­2835 600 MHz[19][25] 256 MiB[19] Yes
Roku 2 XS (3100) Jul 2011 Mar 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both Both[fc 4] Yes HDMI Yes b/g/n Yes Blue­tooth & IR BCM­2835 600 MHz[25][26] 256 MiB[19] Yes
Roku Stream­ing Stick, MHL (3400, 3420) Oct 2012 Nei­ther MHL only 480p Both[fc 5] No HDMI No b/g/n dual-band[27] No Wi-Fi Di­rect BCM­2835 600 MHz[19] 512 MiB No
Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI (3500) Mar 2014[28] Nei­ther HDMI Nei­ther Both No HDMI No a/b/g/n dual-band No Wi-Fi Di­rect BCM­2835 600 MHz 256 MiB No
Third Generation
Roku LT (2700) Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both 720p Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM­7218 600 MHz 256 MiB No
Roku 1 (2710) Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both Both Yes HDMI No b/g/n No IR BCM­7218 600 MHz 256 MiB No
Roku 2 (2720) Sep 2013 Com­pos­ite HDMI Both Both Yes HDMI No a/b/g/n dual-band No Wi-Fi Di­rect & IR BCM­7218 600 MHz 256 MiB No
Roku 3 (4200) Mar 2013 Nei­ther HDMI Neither Both Remote[fc 6] HDMI Yes a/b/g/n dual-band Yes Wi-Fi Di­rect & IR BCM­11130 900 MHz 256 MiB Yes

Also see Roku's product comparison table.

  1. ^ a b c 1080p at p24 or p30 only.
  2. ^ The com­pon­ent video connector on the Roku XDS (2100X) is a nonstandard 3.5mm connector and a proprietary adapter cable, which is sold separately, is effectively required to use this. "What is the component cable?". Roku. July 22, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Bluetooth remote optional.
  4. ^ a b 1080p at p60 only.
  5. ^ 1080p at p24.
  6. ^ Analog audio output is available only through the headphone jack on the remote.

Online Roku channels

Content on the Roku DVP is provided by Roku partners, and are identified using the "channel" vernacular. Each separate channel supports content from one partner though some content partners have more than one channel. Users can add or remove different channels from the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the DVP had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads. Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) adaptive streaming technology. The primary movie channels which are available on Roku in the U.S. market are suppressed in Canada.

Service creation for Roku Player

The Roku is an open-platform device with a freely available SDK that enables anyone to create new channels.[29] The channels are written in a Roku-specific language called BrightScript, a scripting language the company calls "similar to Visual Basic".[30]

Developers who wish to test their channels before a general release, or who wish to limit viewership, can create "private" channels that require a code be entered by the user in the account page of the Roku website. These private channels, which are not part of the official Roku Channel Store, are not reviewed or approved by Roku.[31]

There is a NDK (Native Developer Kit) available, though it has added restrictions – see Roku developer question "How do I develop games for Roku?"[30]

Instant TV Channel provides a SaaS toolkit that allows Roku channels to be quickly developed without using Brightscript, XML, or the Roku SDK.[32]

Services listing

Partial list of services currently available through the Roku Channel Store.[33][34]

Free channels

Channels with both free and premium programming

Premium channels

Games

♦: Currently only available to cable and satellite subscribers of this service, no stand alone subscription is available.
†: Only available on Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku LT and HD models

References

  1. ^ Altavilla, Dave (May 29, 2008). "Inside The Tech Of The Netflix Player With Roku". HotHardware. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  2. ^ "Roku Streaming Players | Roku HD Player, Roku XD Player and Roku XDS Player". Roku.com. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "Roku Labs Roku SD Home Theater Product Product Information". PCWorld. November 24, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  4. ^ Carnoy, David; Falcone, John P. (September 24, 2010). "Roku N1100 HD player Review". CNET. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  5. ^ "What compatible Wi-Fi devices work with my Roku player? : Featured Questions". Roku.com. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Roku HD XR Player Review – Watch CNET's Video Review". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  7. ^ "What media file types does the Roku USB Media Player channel support? : Featured Questions". Support.roku.com. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  8. ^ Roku Expects User Base to Triple in 2011 Retrieved May 10, 2011
  9. ^ Template:PDF
  10. ^ CED Magazine September 30, 2011. New Products – October 2011.
  11. ^ Introducing Roku 2
  12. ^ Roku.com: Introducing Roku Search (In addition, see follow-up in "Comments" section from Roku) Retrieved October 29, 2012
  13. ^ Rolling out the new Roku interface Retrieved May 16, 2013
  14. ^ Martin, Chris (July 26, 2013). "Sky launches Now TV Box for £9.99". PC Advisor. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
  15. ^ Roku 3, a faster and more powerful media player, to go on sale Retrieved March 15, 2013
  16. ^ "NXP and Roku Enable Instant Enjoyment of New Release Movies" (Press release). March 4, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2011. The Roku digital video player, powered by the PNX8935 multi-format source decoder from NXP
  17. ^ "Netflix Player source code released". Hack a Day. July 2, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  18. ^ a b Higgins, Tim (September 29, 2010). "Roku XDS Reviewed – Inside". SmallNetBuilder. Retrieved November 11, 2011. the original Roku and XDS, which both use Nexperia's PNX8935 multi-format source decoder. It's obvious that a newer version of the PNX8935 is used in the XDS, given the device's smaller size.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w http://sdkdocs.roku.com/display/RokuSDKv43/Developer+Guide
  20. ^ a b c "MIPS-Based Products". Archived from the original on November 11, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2011. Roku HD-XR Digital Video Player ... Roku SD Digital Video Player ... Roku HD Digital Video Player ... Licensee Chip Used: PNX8935 {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ Lueke, Alan (November 12, 2010). "Netgear Roku XD: Streaming for the Masses". AnandTech. Retrieved November 11, 2011. Looking inside, I discovered the NXP PNX8935 SoC.
  22. ^ Detwiler, Bill (January 14, 2011). "Roku XDS Teardown". TechRepublic. Retrieved November 11, 2011. XDS uses a Trident Microsystems / NXP Semiconductors PNX8935 multi-format source decoder.
  23. ^ O'Brien, Terrence (September 27, 2011). "Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X (Updated with pics)". Engadget. Retrieved November 11, 2011. Inside is the same Broadcom 2835 SOC that powers the Roku 2 XD, XS, and HD
  24. ^ a b "New Roku HD player hits the FCC with composite out, new remote, does away with microSD storage". Wireless Goodness. March 15, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  25. ^ a b c O'Brien, Terrence (June 29, 2011). "Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button". Engadget. Retrieved November 11, 2011. Inside that tiny case is a new Broadcom 2835 SOC
  26. ^ "Roku 2 XS 3100R Streaming Media Adapter". Hearst Electronic Products and iSuppli. October 26, 2011. Archived from the original on November 11, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2011. The new design twist on the 3100R is the use of a Broadcom (BCM2835) A/V Processor. ... BCM2835MIPPG, TE1119 P31, 136664 B3 W (Die Marking: Logo, BCM2708, 2010) {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  27. ^ http://support.roku.com/entries/20345913-Product-Comparison-All-Roku-Player-Models
  28. ^ http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/03/05/roku-unveils-new-video-streaming-stick-chromecast/
  29. ^ "Roku Bows Online Store". Home Media Magazine. November 23, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  30. ^ a b "Developers". Roku. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  31. ^ "What Are Private Channels?". Roku.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  32. ^ InstantTvChannel.com
  33. ^ "Roku Channel Store". Roku.com. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
  34. ^ Roku device, "Roku Channel Store"
  35. ^ Roku Channel Store: The BW
  36. ^ Disney Short-Form Videos Now Available on Roku Retrieved September 21, 2011
  37. ^ [1]
  38. ^ mediabrowser3.com
  39. ^ musiclouds.com
  40. ^ http://www.smartlifestyletv.com/#!get-channel/c1zh7
  41. ^ http://www.stuffwelike.com/apps/roku
  42. ^ TomorrowsWorld.org/Roku
  43. ^ WTHR.com: WTHR video on Roku Retrieved June 30, 2011
  44. ^ Fandor on Roku
  45. ^ IndieFlix on Roku
  46. ^ "SpiritClips from Hallmark". SpiritClips. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
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