The Roku Channel is now streaming on Google TV

The Roku Channel is a free streaming app offered by Roku that comes pre-installed on their streaming hardware boxes.

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The app is now available on Google TV and other Android-powered TV platforms, expanding its reach beyond Roku devices.

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The Roku Channel offers a wide range of TV shows and movies without the need for a subscription, login, or account creation.

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As of the end of the previous year, the app had already reached over 100 million people in the United States.

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The app features content from the Quibi library, which Roku acquired, including shows like "Die Hart 2: Die Harter," "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story," and "Most Dangerous Game: New York."

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In addition to its extensive content library, The Roku Channel also offers background noise options, making it an attractive choice for some users.

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One of the content options available on the app is "The Great American Baking Show," which can serve as inspiration for baking enthusiasts.

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The Roku Channel belongs to the rapidly expanding FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) segment.

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Some of its main competitors in this segment include Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, Vizio WatchFree Plus, and Tubi.

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These FAST services provide free content without requiring users to subscribe or select a cable package, though they are supported by advertisements.

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