After a great anticipation, Roku has finally announced its official app for the Apple Watch, which makes it easier for users to control content from their wrists.
Roku announces app for Apple Watch
Now, Roku is putting a remote control on your wrist and the company’s app is out for Apple’s wearable, as well as all you have to do is to just update your iOS app to version 6.1.3 to be able to get the free application.
Similar to Roku’s mobile apps, you can easily use the Watch application as a remote control for your device. In addition to that you can also launch channels, that are listed in order of most recently launched, on your TV by just simply tapping on your Watch screen. Along with that you can even control the volume with your Watch’s circular crown.
On the other hand, the Roku app on Apple Watch let its users to control the Roku device by simply turning your smartwatch into a remote. At the same time, the circular crown on the Apple Watch controls the volume, as per to the official blog.
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To launch channels, tap on the watch screen. In addition to that you can also use voice search incompatible Apple Watch models. Furthermore, the Roku app on the Apple Watch can also be used to signal your Roku remote.
If you want you can also use voice commands for particular requests, like to launch certain apps (“Launch Hulu”) or else to look for shows to binge on (“search for comedies.”) That feature’s only accessible on select Roku TVs as well as devices, however.
You can now finally use the Apple Watch app in order to find the actual Roku remote in case if it went missing or if you have no idea where you left it. Additionally, you can use the app in order to send a signal to your remote to play a chime, therefore long as you have a Roku Ultra and one of the Roku TV models with the feature.
Now, the Roku app on Apple Watch will let you to control the Roku device by turning your smartwatch into a remote.
