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Roku OS 9.3 Adds Support For Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:23 am
by Admin
Even a Global Pandemic Won't Stop Roku From Getting Better!

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Roku OS 9.3 Adds a Performance Boost and Other Helpful Additions

Because even through all this Roku is busy on making their platform better. With another software release on the way, it will add some more tweaks and changes to make your Roku perform even faster.

Roku OS 9.3 Adds FASTER Roku Boot and Launch Times

The new 9.3 Roku software will make your Roku boot up faster. Sometimes restarting your Roku is necessary and can even be helpful if it starts behaving strangely or locks up.

Faster boot times means they have optimized their software to make it even more efficient
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Besides increased boot time, some channels will launch faster after the update. And expect to see a snappier user interface that will make browsing through the menus even more fluid.

Roku Adds Full Support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

If you have been wanting to control your Roku with your voice, then Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant will help you do just that. Support for both platforms have been added in the latest software update. You will need to own an Alexa or Google Assistant device.


These are some popular options for controlling your Roku with Google Voice:

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- Google - Home Mini Chalk GA00210

- Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation

- Google Home Voice-Activated Smart Speaker

- Google Nest Hub Max in Chalk

- Google Nest Hub


Roll Out Of Roku OS 9.3 Begins This Month

The latest Roku software should begin rolling out this month. Your Roku should receive the update automatically. But if you can't wait, go to settings/system update and manually try checking for an update. This may help speed up the process.

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