

Once the battery is low, you’ll use a Micro USB cable to recharge it. It’s not just more environmentally friendly the battery inside should last around two months, according to Roku. Previously, Roku remotes used either AA or AAA batteries that you’d replace every few months. Launching Tuesday, April 13, the $29.99 Voice Remote Pro has all the features Roku users have come to love and expect, but it now features a rechargeable battery. And yes, it keeps a headphone jack for private listening. ROKUĪn upgraded remote might not seem like the biggest improvement, but Roku is taking its offering a step further with the Voice Remote Pro. Roku's Voice Remote Pro features an additional microphone for hands-free functionality. What’s special about the new hardware and software? Glad you asked. And alongside new hardware, Roku is prepping OS 10, which will arrive to a number of current-gen devices. You can buy the Voice Remote Pro right now, while the Express 4K+ and Streambar Pro are available for preorder, with deliveries starting next month. More specifically, Roku just announced the $29 Voice Remote Pro, $39 Express 4K+ and $179 Streambar Pro. It’s a similar story with best TVs as well, with the TCL 5-Series Roku TV as the overall pick.Īnd for that reason, we’re excited to see Roku introduce three new devices and a significant software update that improves its current product line. Then there’s our best streaming sticks and devices of 2021 guide - and wouldn’t you know it, the Roku Ultra has top honors there. 1 spot in our best soundbars of 2021, where the Roku Smart Soundbar currently sits on the throne. Roku’s streaming devices and sound products have consistently found their way into our “best of” roundups as one of the top picks.
