Is There A New Roku App For Windows 10

Roku is undoubtedly the best streaming device in the world. With Roku in the house, you can get rid of the cable services and satellite services forever. There are various aspects in Roku players, which makes it interesting for the users. Some features are free of cost in Roku, whereas some will cost you a nominal price. All in all, having a device like Roku in the house will end your craving for entertainment. After paying a small amount, you get a myriad of entertainment that you rightfully deserve as well.  

Now, Roku has got its own app as well, which makes things a lot simpler for the Roku users. Roku has launched a desktop app for Windows 10 in the US a few weeks ago, but now, the horizon has further expanded, with two more countries getting Roku app for Windows 10. Canada and the UK are the two countries that will receive the new Roku app for Windows 10 in a short-while.

If the statement from the company is to be taken into the consideration, then it clearly states that, “The Roku app for Windows 10 devices is going to provide users with a lot more access to world-class entertainment. We are working very closely with Microsoft and we have been successful in developing an app that will enhance the Roku experience on the larger screens where Windows 10 is installed. Roku users will love this new addition”. Roku has always provided people with the necessary features, which have made things a lot more convenient for them.

But, Roku app won’t be useful until Roku remote not working. You can buy any service that is available on the Roku, but what’s the use when you don’t have a fully functional remote. It is extremely important to fix the remote of Roku in order to enjoy all the channels that you have bought.

Also, if you are unable to connect Roku to Wifi, then you won’t be able to enjoy the services of Roku player. There could be a number of issues behind the Wi-Fi issues, but the main thing is that your entertainment suffers due to it. Roku app won’t provide you with any benefit if your Roku can’t connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Though, there are many new features in the app that people will access for the first time. Roku has more than two thousand channels and over hundred thousand movies, which will be accessible by the people. The new homepage of the Roku app will find your favorite streaming content at a lightning fast speed. You can create a list of your favorite channels at “My Channels”, which will include all the content that is available on the Roku platform. The difference between Android/iOS app for Roku and Windows 10 apps is the support of both point and click. Moreover, there is an option to navigate as well. You can simply swipe or click to browse the lists, plus you can also bring the next content page to the main screen. Options such as remote control and search further boosts the app abilities. You can get the app from the Windows app store.

But, make sure that your Roku is working properly because if your Roku not working, then you won’t have any fun in accessing these apps. There are two issues that have become quite common in Roku, one is an error code, i.e., Roku error code 011, which is an error of the Roku lost communication with the main server.

Another error that you need to take care of is, HDCP unauthorized Roku, which is a bit complicated issue, so you need to fix it in order to watch your favorite shows in a hassle-free way. 

Google Chrome Gets New Casting Feature in –built in its menu

Google has introduced a new "Cast" option which is directly built-in Chrome browser and enables casting without chrome browser extension.

Google Chromecast has been known for streaming media directly to your screens, desktops, laptops once Google chromecast set up is done. Now you don’t require additional Chromecast browser extension as the Google cast comes in-built into your chrome browser according to the Next Web reports. The new “Cast” feature can be used for Hangouts too.

How to get started:

You can find this feature in the drop-down menu of chrome 51 that is currently in beta version you will see new “Cast” option. This new feature will allow users to display the browser tab as cast-enabled monitor. For any kind of help regarding this feature you can take Chrome Cast support Help. Now users will be able to cast Youtube, Netflix Hulu , music, sports and so on by just clicking the cast button.

You don’t have to worry about the quality of the content streaming or resolution of the media as Google chrome will control all these. The Cast feature will also become integrated with Chrome OS. If you have installed the extension earlier so there is no need to uninstall it. You can also mirror all the chrome media to Google Hangouts.

Further, www googlechrome setup is the place to gather all the additional information regarding chromecast.

According to Mashable, Google Cast technology allows users to transmit content from their browser or smartphones to their screens. Once this feature gets integrated into the browser user can click on the tools menu and select “cast” and this will turn browser tab as Cast-enabled display.

In January this update was first seen in beta version of Chrome. However, now Google seems ready to make this feature available to everyone. Google on its support page explains that this feature will be incorporated in current version 51 and also 52 version that has not been released so far.

This new feature will also be beneficial for Google Hangouts users as they will be able to cast chrome tabs directly to conversations.

However, Google Hangouts app generally supports screen –sharing but when users want to share single tab then casting can be a good alternative further you can take chromecast help.

Further visit Google’s official website for full information related to chromecast.