Updated
Updated · Pocket-lint · Jul 6
Roku Adds TV Inputs Tab to Smart TVs, Easing HDMI Switching After May Redesign
Updated
Updated · Pocket-lint · Jul 6

Roku Adds TV Inputs Tab to Smart TVs, Easing HDMI Switching After May Redesign

3 articles · Updated · Pocket-lint · Jul 6

Summary

  • Roku is rolling out a smart TV home-screen update that adds a new "TV Inputs" menu, giving users faster access to HDMI-connected devices.
  • The change moves input switching out of the Home tab, where users previously had to scroll down the screen to find HDMI options.
  • The feature is limited to Roku smart TVs and requires Roku's new home-screen design, which the company began rolling out in May as its biggest interface update in more than a decade.
  • That redesign drew criticism for adding recommendation-heavy sections such as Top Picks For You, AI-powered Quick Access and other rows before users reach their apps.

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