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2021
Roku acquires exclusive distribution rights to Quibi content
Roku announced a deal for exclusive distribution rights to all of Quibi’s programs. Roku said it would make the content available for free with ads on The Roku Channel.
2021
Roku acquires rights to Quibi content
Roku announced that it acquired rights to Quibi's original content, which will be available on The Roku Channel; the deal's terms were not announced.
2021
Roku welcomes Discovery+ to its streaming platform
Roku and Discovery expanded their work together to make Discovery+ available on Roku's streaming platform in the United States.
2021
Roku reports Q1 2021 results
Roku reported Q1 2021 results, including revenue of $574 million, up 79% year over year, and net income of about $76.3 million, compared with a loss in the prior-year quarter.
2020
Roku and AT&T agree to bring HBO Max to Roku devices
Roku and AT&T reached an agreement for Roku devices to carry HBO Max content, making the service available to Roku's users. The article says the agreement enables users to watch Wonder Woman 1984 at Christmas.
2020
Roku announces Streambar for Canada
Roku announced its $189 Streambar smart soundbar for Canada; the article said it was expected to come out near the end of October.
2020
Roku introduces redesigned Ultra and Streambar
Roku introduced a redesigned Roku Ultra and the new Roku Streambar. Both devices were available for pre-order on Roku's website, with shipping planned for October.
2020
Roku announces OS 9.4 update with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
Roku announced that Roku OS 9.4 would roll out during the month, bringing features including AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to supported devices.
2020
TCL launches 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs
TCL released its latest-generation 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs; the 6-Series features Mini LED backlighting and supports variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. The TVs were reported to be on sale immediately.
2020
Baby Einstein channel launches on Roku
Giant Interactive launched the Baby Einstein channel on Roku; its library of 34 Baby Einstein Classics was available to stream for free.
2020
Peloton App becomes available on Roku
Roku announced that the Peloton App is available on its platform in the U.S., allowing users to access Peloton workouts through Roku devices.
2020
Roku unveils OneView Ad Platform
Roku unveiled its OneView Ad Platform, a platform for managing advertising across OTT, desktop, and mobile campaigns.
2020
Roku partners with Global Citizen to stream One World: Together at Home
Roku announced a partnership with Global Citizen to make One World: Together at Home available to Roku users. The announced programming was scheduled to air on April 18, 2020, with availability through Roku and participating channel partners in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Brazil.
2020
Roku withdraws 2020 financial guidance
Roku withdrew its 2020 financial guidance, citing economic uncertainty, while affirming its first-quarter numbers.
2020
Roku launches The Roku Channel in the UK
Roku launched its free, ad-supported TV platform, The Roku Channel, in the UK.
2020
Roku announces expansion into Brazil
Roku announced its expansion into Brazil, entering the market through a partnership with AOC to launch AOC Roku TVs in the country.
2020
Roku announces Roku TV Ready integration program
Roku announced Roku TV Ready, a program for integrating third-party products with its TV platform. The program supports soundbars that can be controlled alongside the TV system using a single Roku remote; Roku said a firmware update would implement the feature before participating products reached the market.
2019
Roku updates mobile app for Apple Watch
Roku updated its mobile app to work on Apple Watch, allowing users to control their Roku TV from the watch.
2019
Roku announces acquisition of Dataxu
Roku announced that it had acquired ad-tech firm Dataxu for $150 million in cash and stock; the deal was expected to close during the fourth quarter.
2019
Roku makes the Apple TV app available on its devices
Roku announced that the Apple TV app is available on supported Roku devices. Users can access an iTunes video library, subscribe to Apple TV channels, and rent movies and TV shows through the app; Apple TV+ was scheduled to appear in the app on November 1.