Roku OS 9, Due on Roku TVs Early 2019, to Enable Voice Control, Other Features

Roku began rollout out of its OS 8.2 software update for Roku TVs and expects the rollout to be complete in November, said the company Monday. Its OS 9 software release will begin rolling out to Roku streaming players in early November and Roku TVs early next year, it said. OS 8.2 enables new compatibility with upcoming Roku TV wireless speakers, while OS 9 will deliver “a variety of enhancements to give Roku customers new easy ways to search and control their entertainment experience,” it said. Roku will soon enable using Google Assistant to voice control Roku streaming devices, it said. Roku also is bringing Spotify and Pandora Premium support to Roku devices, it said.