Enlarge / Roku Streambar owners can use their device as a center audio channel in a 3. 1 or 5. 1 speaker configuration. (credit: Roku)
Today, Roku announced a new streamer in its lineup, the Streaming Stick 4K , alongside a “plus” version of the device with a better remote . The company also confirmed that Roku OS 10. 5 will begin rolling out “in the coming weeks, ” bringing new sound features and improved search and voice capabilities to compatible Roku devices.
The Roku Mobile app also boasts the few new functions, including a feature to fix audio delays on wireless earbuds paired to Roku streamers. We also have a new preview of a new wireless soundbar from TCL and a refresh to the Walmart-exclusive Roku Ultra LT.
Roku OS 10. 5 and the Roku Mobile app
Sound is a big theme in Roku’s latest release. The mobile app’s new audio/video sound sync feature is aimed at fixing delays for those using wireless headphones with their Rokus. It works by first attempting to fix sync issues automatically, via some sort of headphone-specific troubleshooter. If the issue persists, users can activate their own smartphone camera from within the Roku app to visually assist within syncing audio. A preloaded video will play on-screen as it instructs you to point the particular phone camera at it to allow the app to attempt to properly sync the audio and movie.
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