TORONTO — Roku Inc. announced today Roku Ultra, what it calls “its most powerful streaming player”, is launching in Canada.
The streaming media player will be available for the suggested retail price of $129.99 at major stores in Canada in October, according to a press release.
Roku Ultra has “a lightning-fast interface, Roku’s best Wi-Fi, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10+ compatibility, and channels that launch in a snap,” the release reads. The player also comes loaded with Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay.
In addition, Roku Ultra includes the Roku Voice Remote Pro, which features hands-free voice controls, a rechargeable battery, a lost remote finder feature, and plug-in headphones to allow for private listening.
“Canadians are looking for a top-of-the-line streaming experience, and the Roku Ultra delivers,” said Marcin Lempka, Roku’s country manager for Canada, in the release. “With the release of Roku Ultra, Canadians will get new features that support easier search and voice control, as well as a rechargeable voice remote. With a click of a button or by using the remote’s hands-free voice commands, Roku Ultra users can access the content they want, set shortcuts to their favourite channels, or find a lost remote without moving from the couch.”
Roku also announced the Roku OS 11.5 software update, which improves searching, discovering, private listening experience and supports French Canadian voice search, will being rolling out to Roku devices in the coming weeks.
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