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*Roku states the added forced arbitration clause was a decision made separate of the data breach, however this has been met with scepticism by the community.<ref name=":1">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-15-000-hacked-roku-accounts-sold-for-50-each-to-buy-hardware/</ref>
*Roku states the added forced arbitration clause was a decision made separate of the data breach, however this has been met with scepticism by the community.<ref name=":1">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-15-000-hacked-roku-accounts-sold-for-50-each-to-buy-hardware/</ref>


== Products and Services ==
==Products and Services==
=== Streaming Devices ===
===Streaming Devices===
Roku's core products are streaming media players that connect to televisions via HDMI, allowing users to stream content from various online services. As of 2024, the lineup includes:
Roku's core products are streaming media players that connect to televisions via HDMI, allowing users to stream content from various online services. The lineup includes:


Roku Express - Entry-level HD streaming devices
* Roku Express - Entry-level HD streaming devices
Roku Streaming Stick - Mid-range portable streaming devices
* Roku Streaming Stick - Mid-range portable streaming devices
Roku Ultra - Premium streaming devices with enhanced features
* Roku Ultra - Premium streaming devices with enhanced features


=== Roku TV ===
===Roku TV===
In 2014, Roku began licensing its operating system to TV manufacturers, creating the Roku TV platform. These smart TVs come with Roku OS built-in. Partners include TCL, Hisense, Sharp, and Philips, among others.
In 2014, Roku began licensing its operating system to TV manufacturers, creating the Roku TV platform. These smart TVs come with Roku OS built-in. Partners include TCL, Hisense, Sharp, and Philips, among others.
=== Roku OS ===
===Roku OS===
Roku OS is the operating system that powers all Roku devices. Key features include:
Roku OS is the operating system that powers all Roku devices. Key features include:


The Roku Channel Store, which serves streaming channels/apps
* The Roku Channel Store, which serves streaming channels/apps
Universal search across multiple streaming services
* Universal search across multiple streaming services
Voice control capabilities
* Voice control capabilities
The free, ad-supported Roku Channel
* The free, ad-supported Roku Channel
Customizable home screen interface
* Customizable home screen interface


=== Audio Products ===
===Audio Products===
Roku has expanded into audio products, including:


Roku Streambar - Combines a soundbar with a streaming player
* Roku Streambar - Combines a soundbar with a streaming player
Roku Wireless Speakers - Designed specifically for Roku TV systems
* Roku Wireless Speakers - Designed specifically for Roku TV systems
Roku Wireless Subwoofer - For enhanced bass response
* Roku Wireless Subwoofer - For enhanced bass response


=== Content and Advertising ===
===Content and Advertising===
The Roku Channel is the company's own ad-supported streaming service, offering free movies, TV shows, and some original content. Roku also operates an advertising business that serves as a significant revenue source, placing ads across its platform.
The Roku Channel is the company's own ad-supported streaming service, offering free movies, TV shows, and some original content. Roku also operates an advertising business that serves as a significant revenue source, placing ads across its platform.