This combination combines traditional TV functions with an operating system/platform.
A Roku TV includes everything in the television instead.
How Does a Roku Smart TV Work?
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Roku licenses itsstreaming platformfor use in smart TVs.
Screen sizes range from 24 to 75-inches.
Depending on the brand/model, a set will feature720p, 1080p, or4Kdisplay resolution.
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Some Roku TVs are compatible with one or moreHDR formats.
What Does a Roku TV Do?
Roku TVs feature a modest speaker system.
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Roku also offersoptional external wireless speakersthat work exclusively with Roku TVs.
Roku TVs also support screen mirroring/casting via smartphones and media file playback via plug-in USB drives.
The Roku Mobile App includes features such as voice control, private listening, and more.
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Picture tweaks can be applied to each input separately.
Some Roku TVs (mostly 4K models) provide both Wi-Fi andEthernetconnectivity.
An onscreenSmart Guideallows you to navigate through antenna channels.
While Live TV is paused, the program is recorded on the flash drive.
When you hit play, the portion of the program you missed will play back.
If you change channels or exit Antenna TV, any paused video stored on the USB drive is erased.
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initiate the app you want to stream (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
on your machine, tap theCasticon, and select your Roku TV or stick.
It’s also possible to mirror your machine’s screen on your Roku TV.
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For example, use your phone or PC to mirror streaming content on your Roku.
Go toSettings>System>Power>System restart>Restartto perform a system restart.
you might also perform a factory reset using the physical pinhole reset button on the back of your TV.
you’ve got the option to press the physical power button on the TV.
It’s typically either in the front near the logo or in the back of the TV.
