The New Roku Interface is Live

[emathis]

Just updated to new v5 software and it really looks good. I had to manually check for update to begin.

 

[Blindowl1234]

How did you manually check for update? In channel store?

 

[Chris36]

It's in the Roku Settings says check for new software.

 

[Blindowl1234]

Thanks I checked and it said my software was current...bummer...guess I'll keep checking.

 

[bruin95]

Thanks I checked and it said my software was current...bummer...guess I'll keep checking.

There's a possibility you won't be getting the new UI. Not all models will be getting it.

 

[Blindowl1234]

I've got the last new model before the Roku 3 which was the 2 XS. Got it at Christmas so it should be getting the update..just impatient lol

 

[bruin95]

The rule of thumb is if you have the new PBS channel on your Roku, you'll be getting the update. If not, you're out of luck. I was one of those that was out of luck, hence the mailman delivering my new box today.

 

[BarbaraW]

Sooo, this is weird, I have two Roku XD's and one got the update and the other didn't. When I tried to manually check for an update, it said it already was up to date. Apparently Roku must be rolling it out on some type of schedule according to serial numbers maybe?

 

[Mr Tony]

I guess I'll wait to get it then

 

[Teehar]

Yep,I'd say BarbaraW is right.No new s/w for me (roku2 XD) forced an update and it's still the f/w from December.

 

[BarbaraW]

On a side note, I do like the new interface. No more scrolling through a long row of channels. Much easier and nicer looking. I would even say the roku works a little better now, not so much buffering.

 

[PopcornNMore]

My ROKU 2 XS still hasn't received the update, but receives the new PBS channel.

On the ROKU 3 I love the new interface, but I wish it had 5 columns instead of 3 and the "ad" was removed. I also would like to group the channels by "cooking", "live streaming", "news", etc.

 

[navychop]

Same for my 2XS. Good ideas, but i don't think we'll see them implemented.

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[shaun-ohio]

no new update for me either

 

[Blindowl1234]

Still none here either...I might have to bug someone at Roku again. They've been helpful in the past.

 

[PopcornNMore]

When I arrived home today from work the new interface was available on my Roku 2 XS device!

 

[thechaz05]

I had to manually get my 2xd to upgrade last night, but I did get it. I like it a whole lot better. Much easier to see and select your channels.

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[KAB]

I've tried twice and both times told no upgrade available.

 

[thechaz05]

I've tried twice and both times told no upgrade available.

Up till last night I got the same message. Hopefully you will get it soon.

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[Blindowl1234]

Updated for me this morning. Looks pretty good..It doesn't load any faster with new firmware though. The interface is a much better lay out.