Roku has firmly established itself as the go-to destination for affordable entertainment, but now it’s taking a cue from cable TV that even those of us who’ve already cut the cord are celebrating. Roku recently updated its Live TV system with a new feature in the Live Guide that makes channel browsing easier for anyone watching over-the-air antenna channels or live TV.
As first confirmed by Cord Cutters, this update allows Roku TV users to go back to the last channel they watched with the click of a button. Previously, the go back button (the little round arrow on the remote control) was used to rewind a few seconds (assuming there was some kind of USB storage device connected to the TV) to quickly replay moments you might have missed.
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Another Roku TV headache gone
This seriously simplifies the viewing experience for any chronic channel-hoppers (guilty as charged), making switching between multiple games or programs during peak viewing times easier than ever. It also makes the Roku TV experience more similar to a traditional wireless setup with a “last channel” button, further unifying the classic broadcast TV viewing experience while maintaining the ease and convenience of free antenna TV in an increasingly hybrid entertainment environment.
This feature is expected to roll out automatically on supported Roku devices. It also works with both antenna channels and Live Guide supported live streams, so it’s particularly useful for households that use a combination of free TV and top streaming services.
The new functionality marks the latest overhaul of the Roku Live Guide, a hub for free live TV. Earlier this month, Roku added a dedicated search section, so navigating Roku’s vast collection of hundreds of free, ad-supported live TV channels isn’t the headache it used to be.
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