Roku OS

Roku OS
Screenshot of the Roku OS home screen
DeveloperRoku, Inc.
Written inC, BrightScript, SceneGraph
OS familyLinux on embedded systems
Working stateCurrent
Released to
manufacturing		2004
Latest release14 / September 24, 2024; 48 days ago (2024-09-24)
Marketing targetStreaming television
Available inEnglish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Update methodOver-the-air update
Package managerropm[1]
PlatformsARM Cortex-A53, ARM Cortex-A55, ARM Cortex-A73, ARM Cortex A35, ARM quad core 1 GHz, ARM dual core 1.2 GHz,[2][3] MIPS 1 GHz
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
Default
user interface		Graphical (Multi-touch)
LicenseProprietary
Official websitewww.roku.com/how-it-works/roku-os

The Roku OS is an operating system software developed by Roku Inc. It has powered consumer electronics products such as Roku-branded streaming players and smart TVs since 2004. The operating system leads the U.S. smart TV sector and reports 70 million users, as of 2023.[4][5][6]

The Roku OS functions as a streaming platform that hosts both free and paid streaming channels through its graphical user interface.[7][8] It has been reported to be simple and easy to set up and use, yet powerful.[9][10][11][12] The operating system initially powered Roku's streaming players in 2004, extended support for smart TVs in 2014, and since also to Roku-branded home entertainment devices such as smart speakers, as of 2023.[13][8][14]

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  10. ^ McGregor, Janhoi. "Roku Prices Have Tumbled By Up To 33% For Amazon Prime Day". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  11. ^ Shanto, Abid Ahsan (2024-07-01). "Top Roku OS Features to Get the Most Out of Your Smart TV". Gizchina.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
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