Roku OS
| Roku OS | |
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 Roku OS home screen | |
| Developer | Roku, Inc. |
| Written in | C, BrightScript, SceneGraph |
| OS family | Linux on embedded systems |
| Working state | Current |
| Released to manufacturing | 2004 |
| Latest release | 15.0 / October 15, 2025 |
| Marketing target | Streaming television |
| Available in | English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Update method | Over-the-air update |
| Package manager | ropm |
| Supported platforms | List
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| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Graphical (Multi-touch) |
| License | Proprietary |
| Official website | www |
Roku OS is a Linux-based operating system software developed by Roku, Inc. It has powered consumer electronics products such as Roku-branded streaming players and TVs since 2004. The Roku OS is the most popular TV operating system in the U.S., reaching an estimated 90 million households as of 2025.
The Roku OS works as a streaming platform which hosts both free and paid streaming channels through its graphical user interface. The operating system initially powered Roku's streaming players in 2004, extended support for smart TVs in 2014, and since also to Roku-branded home entertainment devices such as smart speakers, as of 2023.