Roku is taking a cue from the likes of Disney and YouTube by tying services together The streaming platform creator is now offering Premium Subscription bundles in the U.S.that pair two services at a discount, with a single bill.The new approach revolves around combos themed by genre or status.
A Premium collection bundles major services such as HBO Max and Cinemax, or Starz and AMC+.Fans of UK TV can bundle BritBox and BBC Select, while cinephiles can subscribe to Sundance Now and Kino Film Collection.The full list of first-wave bundles is available below.Premium HBO Max and Cinemax FOX One and Fox Nation Howdy and A&E Crime Central Howdy and Hallmark+ STARZ and MGM+ STARZ and Acorn TV STARZ and BritBox STARZ and AMC+ STARZ and Hallmark+ STARZ and Crunchyroll AMC+ and Hallmark+ AMC+ and Acorn TV Hallmark+ and Acorn TV A&E Crime Central and Lifetime Movie Club Learn & Discover BritBox and BBC Select Curiosity Stream and MagellanTV Curiosity Stream and Get.factual MagellanTV and Docurama Indie & Fan Favorites Shout! TV and Screambox Shout! TV and Midnight Pulp Hi-YAH! and RetroCrush Fandor and Midnight Pulp Fandor and Sundance Now Wholesome Picks UP Faith & Family and Howdy UP Faith & Family and Dove Channel UP Faith & Family and aspireTV+ PlayKids Learning and Ryan and Friends Plus International Sundance Now and Kino Film Collection MHz Choice and Kino Film Collection Viaplay and France Channel Viaplay and Walter Presents FlixLatino and Pinguinitos Mexico Bundles Filmelier+ and Adrenalina Pura+ Looke and Booh! Roku will automatically cancel standalone subscriptions if you move to a bundle, and the company says you can "easily" change services after the fact.
You can sign up either directly through a Roku device or the Roku Channel website.There's no mention of the exact savings, or when bundles might reach other countries.However, it's safe to presume that you'll want to choose carefully.
You're only saving money if you fully intend to use both services, so this makes the most sense if you know what to expect going in.More new Roku features: Experimental apps and an open-source OS Search and voice will also get better Roku has simultaneously previewed a handful of features that either upgrade the experience or let you tinker with the platform.Experimental apps let you not only try early software, but provide feedback that could shape the final release.
Initial examples include a Roku City Dash game as well as apps for weather, stocks, and editing the images for both your home screen as well as the screensaver.The option is coming "soon" to the U.S.through a home screen tile.
Related Your Roku can do more than streaming, here are the hidden features most people miss Most people use their Roku just to stream shows, but it has features that can make it easier, more flexible, and even save you money.Posts 5 By Rich Hein Other improvements include smarter, more personalized search as well as voice commands that show useful information no matter where you are, such as the weather.This isn't new for streaming devices, but helpful if you're going to head out after finishing a TV show.
Roku is also distributing LT OS, the platform behind its remote and Smart Home platforms, as free open source software.The code isn't limited to running the company's own products, and instead pitches as a "lightweight" system to power custom projects.San Jose State University students are even using it an electric race car due to drive in summer 2027.
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