Roku to Soon Launch Enhanced Voice Search in UK
April 24 2018 - 4:30AM
Business Wire
Will be Available for Roku Streaming Players
through Roku Mobile App and Roku Streaming Stick+ Through Remote
Control
Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced that it will
soon make its Enhanced Voice Search feature available to Roku users
in the UK. Enhanced Voice Search enables users to use their voice
to find entertainment to watch. The new feature will be available
for Roku® players through the Roku mobile app, and for the Roku
Streaming Stick+ through the remote control. Roku OS 8.1 will begin
to roll out through a software update beginning on May 1.
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Enhanced Voice Search allows for more natural language
understanding and can search for movies, shows, actors and
directors, or even launch streaming channels, in a more
conversational tone. For example, a user can say things like, “show
me comedies”, “find The Grand Tour” or “launch hayu”.
“We want to get our customers to the show they want to watch
quickly,” said Lloyd Klarke, Director of Product Management at
Roku. “Enhanced voice search makes it even easier for our users to
find new movies and TV shows to watch.”
The Roku mobile app, available for iOS® and Android™, acts as a
remote, streams media from a mobile device to the TV, includes a
keyboard and offers features like voice search and private
listening. In addition, Roku OS 8.1 will enable private listening
for up to four devices concurrently for all Roku players.
Availability
Roku OS 8.1 will begin to roll out on May 1. The Roku Streaming
Stick+ is available from all major retailers for a suggested retail
price of £79,99.
About Roku, Inc.
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the
streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and
monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique
capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku
TV™ models are available around the world through direct retail
sales and licensing arrangements with TV OEMs and service
operators. Roku was founded by Anthony Wood and is headquartered in
Los Gatos, Calif. U.S.A.
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