Let’s talk about the Roku Express first. This is their new cheap streamer, coming in at $29.99. Making it cheaper than most Fire TV sticks and the Google Chromecast with Google TV. But there is a downside, and that’s the fact that it still does not have 4K HDR. Roku claims that it delivers a fast and seamless HD streaming experience. There is now dual-band WiFi included here, so you’re going to get better streaming without any buffering. Roku is also including a simple remote, that only has the buttons needed to stream, plus shortcuts to popular channels. That includes Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Paramount+. It’ll be available to ship in mid-October.
The Roku Wireless Bass
The Roku Wireless Bass is a wireless sub that you can add to your setup. It’s a nice affordable upgrade for those that want to upgrade their sound setup, without spending a ton of cash. This is going to cost $129, and available on November 7. There will be a bundle of the Roku Streambar and the Wireless Bass that will cost $249, also available on November 7. The Wireless Bass can be placed anywhere in your room, it just needs to be less than 30 feet from your TV. Roku is making it easy to setup as well, which is typical of the other Roku products. You’ll be able to amp up your entertainment with rumbling low. Movies and TV shows are going to come to life with this deep, dynamic bass. Giving you a theater-like experience in your home.
Finally, Roku also announced OS 11.5. This updates puts ease of use and content discovery at the forefront of the streaming experience. Some of the new features in Roku OS 11.5 include a platform-wide Save List and Continue Watching found in the What to Watch section. There’s also an enhanced search results with the introduction of Visual Search Results. And much more. This update will be rolling out in the coming weeks.
