The free Roku app is available on Apple Watch can now be downloaded by Roku product owners. To access the new functionality, simply update the Roku mobile app to version 6.1.3 via an iPhone, and the app will appear on Apple Watch.
The Roku app on Apple Watch features:
- Remote: Control a Roku device directly from an Apple Watch. It’s the same easy to use remote from the mobile app
- Launch channels: Roku says users can quickly launch channels on their TVs with one tap of the watch screen. Channels are listed in order of most recently launched for user convenience.
- Voice Search: According to Roku, all users need to do is tap the voice icon in the app and say commands like “Launch Hulu,” “search for comedies,” “switch to HDMI 1” for your Roku TV, and much more. Available on select Roku devices and Roku TV models.
- Remote finder: This option allows homeowners to use the Roku app for Apple Watch to signal their Roku remotes to play an audible chime to enable users to find their remotes. This option is available on the Roku Ultra and select Roku TV models.
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