Roku introduced the new Express 4K + streaming player and rechargeable Voice Remote Pro on some great features for Apple users.
Priced at $ 39,99 in the US, the new Roku Express 4K + offers affordable 4K streaming, is compatible with AirPlay 2 for wirelessly streaming audio and video from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, while compatibility with HomeKit lets you control the player using Siri or the Home app on Apple devices.
On the other hand, the new Roku Voice Remote Pro includes an Apple TV + specific button that allows direct access to the Apple TV app. Its price is $ 29,99 and includes rechargeable battery via micro-USB, speakerphone or push-to-talk «Hey Roku», and a headphone connection to listen to the broadcast without disturbing.
Roku has also added the Apple TV + button to its new standard remotes, along with those for Netflix, Hulu, and Disney +.
With the release of Roku OS 10, Roku allows you to use AirPlay 2 and HomeKit with some of the company's HD streaming players, whereas previously these features were only available with 4k devices.
This strategy by Apple of placing the button directly on the remote makes it possible that they will soon appear on the controls of LG, Sony, etc. TVs as well. which include the Apple TV app in their channel offering.
