what is the operating system for roku tv
Roku OS 7.1: developer highlights. The Roku OS 7.1 release is focused on BrightScript improvements, SceneGraph reliability, additional playback features, and extending the RokuTV experience for Digital Television. Here are a few features from our latest operating system release that you can start building with today:
Roku Unveils Roku 4 Streaming Player, Updated Operating System, and New Mobile App. Roku, Inc. has announced that the long-awaited Roku 4 streaming player is now available for pre-order, and will be available in U.S. stores in late October. The new Roku OS 7 operating system will be pushed out beginning in mid-October. Also, the free Roku Mobile App for iOS and Android has received a major update.
Hacking Roku. Roku HD1000 is a settopbox like device manufactured by rokulabs. It runs a Linux OS called Roku OS and is maintained by the manufacturer. All code needed to develop for this device is available on the developers site in the form of an SDK. There is even a contest being held to produce Roku compatible software.