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How to stream Wimbledon on Roku devices (2019) | |
| How to stream Wimbledon on Roku devices (2019) Posted: 27 Jun 2019 09:41 AM PDT Live from the The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon kicks off on July 1 with plenty of exciting storylines. The biggest names in tennis are all are scheduled to play, including Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and more. Stream all of the action live on your Roku players and Roku TVs. For a full schedule of events, click here.
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Roku is the #1 streaming TV platform in U.S. (via Strategy Analytics) | |
| Roku is the #1 streaming TV platform in U.S. (via Strategy Analytics) Posted: 26 Jun 2019 02:28 PM PDT Today Strategy Analytics released new data that confirms Roku is the #1 streaming platform in the U.S. The report shows that Roku further increased its marketshare – with a 36% lead over the next TV streaming platform. According to the report Roku players and Roku TVs now account for 15.2% of all media streaming devices in the US. A big thank you to all the streamers who have chosen Roku to deliver their streaming experience. We are thrilled to be the streaming TV platform leader! Happy Streaming! The post Roku is the #1 streaming TV platform in U.S. (via Strategy Analytics) appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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How to stream BTN Network without cable on Roku devices | |
| How to stream BTN Network without cable on Roku devices Posted: 25 Jun 2019 06:27 PM PDT Can't get enough of the B1G? Big Ten Network is the channel for you, providing in-depth coverage of thousands of live sporting events per year, like football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball and more. BTN also offers original programming and in-depth studio analysis to keep you immersed in Big Ten conference action. Don't miss a moment of your favorite team – read more below on how to stream BTN on the Roku platform.
What teams are in the Big Ten?There are currently 14 schools in the Big Ten conference, and BTN Network has games and original shows featuring each of them.
Can I stream BTN without cable?While cable subscribers looking for Big Ten events can stream BTN2Go or FOX NOW with a participating pay TV provider, there are a number of ways to stream BTN without cable on the Roku platform. Cord cutters can dive into 24/7 coverage of Big Ten action and enjoy original series, including BTN Football & Beyond, Big Ten Elite, and Big Ten Film Vault with a subscriptions to any of the following live TV services:
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How to watch the Democratic debates live | |
| How to watch the Democratic debates live Posted: 24 Jun 2019 04:48 PM PDT The two-night 2020 election primary debates are kicking off this week. On June 26th and 27th you can watch the first democratic debates live from 9-11 pm ET. Ten democratic candidates will hit the stage each night (see list below). The five moderators are Lester Holt (NBC Nightly News), Savannah Guthrie (Today co-anchor), Chuck Todd (Meet the Press host), Rachel Maddow (MSNBC host) and José Diaz-Balart (Noticias Telemundo host). |
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How to watch ESPN without cable on Roku devices | |
| How to watch ESPN without cable on Roku devices Posted: 22 Jun 2019 09:56 AM PDT Can you get ESPN's 24/7 sports coverage without being tied down to cable? Lucky for us die-hard sports fans, the answer is yes. Get access to a hundreds of live sporting events from NFL, MLB, NBA and more, plus original programming such as SportsCenter, First Take and others all available on your Roku devices. For cord cutters or anyone who’s thinking about ditching cable, the Roku platform has a number of live TV and cable alternative services like Sling TV and Hulu with Live TV, that provide easy access to the ESPN family of networks. Read below to see how you can get your ESPN on.
How can I get ESPN without cable?DIRECTV NOW’s $50/month Plus package gives you access to ESPN and ESPN 2, along with 45+ other channels such as HBO, FOX, CNN, and NBC. The $110/month Choice package provides access to 85+ channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU. Hulu with Live TV offers one all-inclusive plan, priced at $44.99/month. You’ll get access to 60+ top channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Bases Loaded, ESPN Goal Line, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU. In addition, you get TNT, NBC, CBS, 50 hours of DVR storage and more. PlayStation Vue offers everything you need from an ESPN live streaming perspective, with 3 tiers of plans you can choose from. The Access plan, priced at $44.99/month, offers 40+ channels with ESPN and ESPN2, along with NBC, FX, Cartoon Network and more. The $49.99/month Core plan gives you access to 60+ channels, including even more than the basic ESPN package, with ESPN College Extra, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, SEC Network. Finally, the $59.99/month Elite plan offers you every ESPN channel in the tiers mentioned above, plus ESPN Deportes. For an additional $10/month, their Sports Pack add-on gives you ESPN Bases Loaded, ESPN Classic, and other sports channels. Sling TV's Orange package, priced at $25/month, delivers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. With Sling TV's Sports Extra add-on plan ($5/month) you also get ESPN Bases Loaded, ESPN Goal Line, SEC Network, SEC Network+, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU. Oh, by the way, you can get a free Roku Express when you subscribe and prepay for two months of Sling TV. Act fast before this limited time offer is out of here! YouTube TV's basic package, priced at $49.99/month, offers 70+ channels including ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU. You also get unlimited cloud DVR storage space. Have that one friend who mooches that your streaming services? No worries – you can have up to six accounts per household! For $4.99/month after a 7-day free trial, ESPN+ offers thousands of additional live sporting events from the UFC, MLB, MLS, Serie A and more along with original shows like Kobe: Detail, all of the award winning 30 for 30s, and E:60. Now that you have your bases covered, fire up your Roku device and enjoy the very best of ESPN. Can’t get enough sports? Check out our guide on how to stream live sports on Roku devices. Happy Streaming! The post How to watch ESPN without cable on Roku devices appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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11 must-stream TV show premieres in July | |
| 11 must-stream TV show premieres in July Posted: 21 Jun 2019 08:16 AM PDT Summer TV is giving fall TV a run for its money. Who else is counting down the days for Stranger Things and Veronica Mars to return!? There are also exciting freshman series in July including the TV adaptation of Four Weddings and a Funeral coming to Hulu from creator Mindy Kaling and The Boys on Prime Video from creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. With all this amazing TV don't forget that you can travel with your Roku player this summer! JULY 1 Divorce (season 3) – Frances and her ex-husband, Robert encounter several bombshell surprises that spin their post-divorce lives in completely unexpected directions. | HBO on The Roku Channel. JULY 4 Stranger Things (season 3) – One summer can change everything. | Netflix JULY 10 Harlots (season 3) – Margaret Wells struggles to reconcile her roles as brothel owner and mother to daughters Charlotte and Lucy. | Hulu JULY 14 Grantchester (season 4) – Tom Brittney (Outlander, Call the Midwife) joins the cast as Reverend Will Davenport — man of the people and crime-solving partner to Robson Green's Geordie Keating in 1950s Grantchester. | PBS Sweetbitter (season 2) – Tess is different than she was before. | STARZ on The Roku Channel Top Gear (season 27) – Just another day at the office with Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris. | BBC America or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Philo JULY 21 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted – Gordon Ramsay serves up a taste of adventure in this new series. | Nat Geo TV or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV and fuboTV JULY 26 The Boys – In a world where superheroes embrace the darker side of their massive celebrity and fame, "The Boys" set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than their blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty. | Prime Video Orange is the New Black (final season!) – Remember all their faces, remember all their voices. | Netflix Veronica Mars (season 4) – Neptune always calls you back. | Hulu Four Weddings and a Funeral – Television adaptation of the romantic comedy film ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ from creators Mindy Kaling and Matt Warburton. | Hulu Looking for free entertainment recommendations? Check out what’s new on The Roku Channel. Happy Streaming! The post 11 must-stream TV show premieres in July appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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New on Netflix: July 2019 | |
| Posted: 19 Jun 2019 07:09 AM PDT 19Every month we share all the movies and TV shows coming and going from Netflix. Subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram for more entertainment recommendations! Here's what I'm looking forward to on Netflix in July: Stranger Things: Season 3 (7/4), Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Freshly Brewed (7/19), and Orange is the New Black: Season 7 (7/26). In addition to this list of every single new title each month, we also keep an inventory of the best comedy movies on Netflix, best horror movies on Netflix, and the best kids movies on Netflix. Check ’em out: Here’s whats new on Netflix for July 2019:PODCASTS
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Face-off debate: The Dark Knight Rise’s Bane vs. Game of Thrones’ The Mountain | |
| Face-off debate: The Dark Knight Rise’s Bane vs. Game of Thrones’ The Mountain Posted: 18 Jun 2019 02:45 PM PDT One is a South American prison escapee determined to destroy Gotham’s dark knight. One is half-dead medieval guard willing to protect his queen at any cost. Both strike widespread fear due to their sheer strength, immense size, and ruthless nature. Who are they? None other than Batman's supervillain, Bane, and Cersei's terrifying bodyguard, Gregor Clegane, also known as The Mountain on Game of Thrones. In this edition of face-off debate, we pose the question: who would win in the battle of the brutes? Before diving into another great debate, we recommend watching Game of Thrones (HBO on The Roku Channel) and The Dark Knight Rises (Fandango NOW, Prime Video, Google Play, Redbox, Vudu) on your Roku device. vs. Who would win in a battle between The Dark Knight Rises' Bane and Game of Thrones' The Mountain? Here is our handy character breakdown to help you decide.
And the winner is…Bane! Do you think we got it right? Let us know. Happy Streaming! The post Face-off debate: The Dark Knight Rise’s Bane vs. Game of Thrones’ The Mountain appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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Here’s your chance to win a Roku Streaming Stick! | |
| Here’s your chance to win a Roku Streaming Stick! Posted: 17 Jun 2019 10:18 AM PDT The post Here’s your chance to win a Roku Streaming Stick! appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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How to cast your vacation photos and videos on the big screen | |
| How to cast your vacation photos and videos on the big screen Posted: 14 Jun 2019 09:00 AM PDT As you prepare for your summer vacation, first, don't forget to pack your most entertaining travel buddy (see Roku travel tips)! Next, pack up those cameras. When you get back from your trip, there's no doubt you'll want to show off all those gorgeous photos and videos on your living room big screen. Here are some easy ways you can display personal photos and videos on your Roku player or Roku TV. The free Roku mobile app Like most of us these days, you probably take the majority of your photos and videos on your smartphone or tablet. To send the photos and videos to your TV, all you need to do is download the Roku mobile app for Android or iOS, select "Photos+" from the main menu and choose photos or videos. Seriously, it's that easy. You can even create a screensaver for your TV using pictures from your mobile device. Just select “Screensaver” once you choose “Photos+” from the main menu.
It's easy to stream your personal photos or videos (.MP4, .MOV, .JPG and more) through the free Roku Media Player channel. It enables you to play content from a DLNA server on your local network. You can also play media back through a USB drive attached to a USB-equipped player, like the new Roku Ultra. Plex Plex is one of the more popular free channels on the Roku platform. It organizes all of your personal media libraries into a single, organized window for easy playback on your Roku device. Watch movies, TV shows, or access those vacation photos on your computer and broadcast them for all to see on that big shiny TV. Interested? Here’s are some Plex tips for Roku users. For the vacation videographers, two of the most popular video sharing services, Vimeo, and YouTube, each have their own Roku channels. Simply add the channels and follow the instructions to log in with your current account. Go ahead and relive that vacation from the comfort of your couch! The post How to cast your vacation photos and videos on the big screen appeared first on The Official Roku Blog.   |
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