Roku OS
The Roku OS is an operating system, by Roku Inc., which powers consumer electronics such as smart TVs and streaming devices. Based on Linux, it features a user interface linking into Roku's Channel Store. In 2022, the Roku OS reportedly had 70 million users, and led the U.S. smart TV and streaming device sector.
Screenshot Roku OS home screen, TV remote, mobile app | |
| Developer | Roku Inc |
|---|---|
| Written in | C, BrightScript (scripting language), SceneGraph (object-oriented XML framework) |
| OS family | Linux on embedded systems |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed-source |
| Released to manufacturing | 2004 |
| Latest release | 12.5 / October 2023 |
| Marketing target | Streaming television |
| Update method | Over-the-air update |
| Package manager | ropm |
| Platforms | ARM Cortex-A53, ARM Cortex-A55, ARM Cortex-A73, ARM Cortex A35, ARM quad core 1 GHz, ARM dual core 1.2 GHz |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Graphical (Multi-touch) |
| License | Proprietary |
| Official website | www |
The Roku OS serves as a video streaming platform that hosts both free and paid "channels". The operating system initially debuted on Roku's streaming devices in 2004, and expanded support to smart TVs starting in 2016. Additionally, it is used in Roku-branded home entertainment devices, such as smart speakers, as of 2023.
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