Roku OS
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The Roku OS is an operating system, by Roku Inc., which powers consumer electronics such as smart TVs and streaming devices. Based on Linux, it features a user interface to access Roku's Channel Store. In 2022, the Roku OS reportedly had 70 million users,[4] and led the U.S. smart TV and streaming device sector.[5][6]
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Developer | Roku, Inc. |
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Written in | C, BrightScript, SceneGraph |
OS family | Linux on embedded systems |
Working state | Current |
Released to manufacturing | 2004 |
Latest release | 13 / April 10, 2024; 32 days ago (2024-04-10) |
Marketing target | Streaming television |
Available in | English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese |
Update method | Over-the-air update |
Package manager | ropm[1] |
Platforms | ARM Cortex-A53, ARM Cortex-A55, ARM Cortex-A73, ARM Cortex A35, ARM quad core 1 GHz, ARM dual core 1.2 GHz[2][3] |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
Default user interface | Graphical (Multi-touch) |
License | Proprietary |
Official website | www |
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The Roku OS serves as a video streaming platform that hosts both free and paid "channels".[7][8] The operating system initially debuted on Roku's streaming devices in 2004,[9] and expanded support to smart TVs starting in 2016. It is also used in Roku-branded home entertainment devices, such as smart speakers, as of 2023.[8][10]