Roku to chime in with voice-controlled assistant

Roku plans to add a voice-controlled digital assistant to its streaming TV players in an attempt to catch up with Google, Apple and Amazon. Roku's voice capabilities are currently limited to performing search requests and launching apps. The assistant will be able to field broader requests about video, music and other tasks tied to entertainment. Roku plans to add a voice-controlled digital assistant to its streaming TV players in an attempt to catch up with Google, Apple and Amazon. Roku's voice capabilities are currently limited to performing search requests and launching apps Roku revealed its plans for a home entertainment licensing program, which will allow OEM brands to build soundbars, smart speakers, surround sound, and multi-room audio systems using Roku Connect software. These would also be enabled with the Roku Entertainment Assistant.