Make your home smarter with the Echo Show 10 and several smart devices on sale
Today’s best smart home deals come from Amazon.com, where you will find the Amazon Echo Show 10 and more great and useful devices on sale
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Published 19 April 2021, 16:32 EDT
We start today’s deals with amazing discounts on smart home devices. First, the third-generation Amazon Echo Show 10 is getting a $50 discount, which leaves it available for $200, of five monthly payments of $40. However, you will have to wait sometime before it arrives since it will be in stock until June 9. This smart display comes with a 10.1-inch HD screen, premium directional sound, and it will help you control the rest of your smart devices with the help of Alexa.
April 13th, 2021
Roku
Roku has started rolling out its latest operating system, and it will give its HD streaming devices AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility. When the company first introduced AirPlay 2 support for its platform, only those with select 4K players and TVs could take advantage of the feature. Now, even those with Roku Express and some HD Roku TV models will be able to stream content directly from their iPhones, iPads and Macs. They ll also be able to control those devices through Siri or the Apple Home app, thanks to the added HomeKit support.
Another notable Roku OS 10 feature is Instant Resume, which automatically takes viewers back to the place where they last left off for a faster reload experience. It only works on supported channels, though, and there are only 15 or so at the moment, including AT&T TV, FilmRise, FOX Business Network, FOX News Channel, Fubo Sports Network, HappyKids TV, Plex.tv, STARZ and The Roku Channel. The company plans to expand its avail
Slated to arrive late next month on Roku.com and at major retailers in June, the Streambar Pro soundbar comes with Roku’s new Virtual Surround feature, a first for the video streaming company, while the Express 4K+ will support dual-band Wi-Fi and HDR10+.
Also coming soon is the Roku Voice Remote Pro with a rechargeable battery, hands-free voice commands, and a lost remote finder, while Roku OS 10 adds support for gaming consoles as well as the ability to ensure you’re using the best Wi-Fi band.
Roku Streambar Pro
A larger, pricier version of last year’s Streambar and the successor to the original Smart Soundbar, the $180 Streambar Pro is a 2.0-channel soundbar that you can upgrade to 5.1 channels by adding a pair of Roku Wireless SpeakersRemove non-product link and the Roku Wireless SubwooferRemove non-product link.
Roku’s new Devices Support 4K, HDR, and a Voice Remote
Roku announced the all-new
Roku Express 4K+ on Tuesday morning, which offers 4K streaming and HDR support, alongside the all-new Roku Voice Remote Pro, and Roku OS 10 OS.
“We are dedicated to providing users the simplest way to stream entertainment to their TV at an affordable price,” said Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku. “The new Roku Express 4K+ is a huge value in 4K streaming as 4K has become a benchmark in technology and entertainment. The Roku Voice Remote Pro is delivering on major consumer pain points with rechargeability and the voice-activated lost remote finder. We believe consumers are going to be impressed with the quality they can get from Roku at these price points.”
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