From a multitude of video streaming options (YouTube, Netflix, etc), to audio networks for enjoyment of music and podcasts mediums (Deezer, TuneIn, Spotify, etc.), to a specific search for movies or tv shows that a user may want to find, Roku provides an almost instant ability to reach most entertainment desires. This simplicity of use is paired with a vast selection of channel types. Searching for almost any apps, movies, tv shows one is interested to find generates a “type-ahead” style lookup, prompting the user with suggestions of the sought after search. It is not hard to identify and find desired channels for interest with Roku’s fast and accurate search capability. By any measure, Roku’s 4000+ choice of channels is an awe-inspiring number. Its power lies in how vast the options and choices it affords the users to enjoy while navigating an easy, intuitive user interface.
This method of “unlocking” or “jailbreaking” the Roku will ease the otherwise monotonous process of installing Kodi on it. The methods provided in this guide are meant to assist with the process of getting around the hassles of installing Kodi on a Roku device.
It would seem that the Roku and Kodi would make natural allies, which is why it is odd and unfortunate that it is not so easy to install Kodi on the Roku. Kodi, a powerful cross-platform, open-source media center is similarly popular with users who enjoy access to video, audio, and live streams. Giving users access to a giant selection of channels, including streaming giants like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube. The Roku has picked up a lot of steam over the last decade for being one of the most far-reaching, powerful and popular platforms in the world of streaming.