That doesn’t mean Roku has nothing to learn.
Google TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV have some features Roku should steal.
Part of the reason why Roku has been so successful is how easy it is to use Roku devices.
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The interface is simple, and it really hasn’t changed much at all since it was first released.
We think a few extra features would go a long way in making Roku even better.
While some people consider them to be glorified ads, they can also be genuinely useful.
The Google TV home screen
Roku’s home screen has none of this.
If I have to see ads, they may as well be more useful to me.
The “Continue Watching” feature is essentially what it sounds like.
It puts movies and TV shows that you are currently in the middle of watching on the home screen.
That way, you’re able to pick up where you left off without launching the app.
It’s a very handy shortcut.
Admittedly, this is not a big issue.
As mentioned, gaming is not a focus on Roku devices.
However, controllers are not just for games.
It can be nice to use one to control the regular interface as well.
It’s just a bit strange that Roku doesn’t support this feature.
Quantity isn’t the only thing that matters, though.
The diversity of apps in the Roku Channel Store leaves something to be desired.
What do we mean by app diversity?
Let’s take YouTube, for example.
Roku, on the other hand, has done a lot to remove these sorts of apps.
A restrictive and curated app store certainly has its benefits for safety and security.
However, there’s also value in allowing these types of third-party apps.
More choices for users and more tools for developers.
Google TV and Fire TV devicescan take screenshotsthanks to being based on Android—Apple TV cannot.
People share screenshots of their phone all the time.
Why not your TV?
It hasn’t changed a ton, but there have been consistent refinements throughout the years.
A few extra features would makeRoku devicesappeal to more “power users.”
