Roku OS 10.5 announced alongside new Streaming Stick 4K
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 audio features and improved search and voice capabilities to compatible Roku devices.
The Roku Mobile app also boasts a few new functions, including a feature to fix audio delays on wireless earbuds paired to Roku streamers. We also have a 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 appSound 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 a headphone-specific troubleshooter. If the issue persists, users can activate their smartphone camera from within the Roku app to visually assist in syncing audio. A preloaded video will play on-screen as it instructs you to point the phone camera at it to allow the app to attempt to properly sync the audio and video.
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