Article 5E7AQ Roku is testing a new, rechargeable remote — but it charges via Micro-USB

Roku is testing a new, rechargeable remote — but it charges via Micro-USB

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Chaim Gartenberg
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Roku is testing a new version of its remote control for its set-top boxes, the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which ditches the AAA batteries for a built-in rechargeable battery instead, via Zatz Not Funny.

Along with the rechargeable batteries the new model - revealed by Reddit user u/KingTut206 over on the Roku subreddit - offers a few extra features, including a lost remote finder" option and hands-free voice controls. (So you'll be able to say something like Hey Roku, find my remote" and have it pinged.) It also features two customizable buttons, in addition to the four pre-programed ones for streaming services that have partnered with the company.

Image: u/KingTut206 / Reddit

Unfortunately, the new remote charges via...

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