I want this to evolve to a lot more useful app, I'm trying my best to get there in my free time. Playback / error handling is extremely basic and just there to help you play some file directly on Roku. You can play video files from internet / local network to which you have a qualified URL and is of supported format. You well get the installation link from this Chrome app. Please note this is a private Roku channel and you'll have to install it like any private Roku channel. You will have to install the companion Roku app on your device. I've added some basic URL play functionality. Chrome app remembers last found Roku so it will be less painful after the a successful discovery. For some reasons beyond my comprehension, despite of being on same network as that of Roku's chrome app may not be able to discover Roku, try giving it another shot after a reboot / wifi adapter reset. VPN on computer may prevent chrome app to discover Roku.ģ. Make sure your Roku and computer are on same networkĢ. In other words its not that user friendly yet.ġ. Remote is straightforward but the URL player thing, Its not for everyone. Stream free movies, live TV, and more on the go with The Roku Channel. Use your voice or keyboard to quickly search for entertainment. ![]() This app needs a absolute URL to a video ,if you are planning to paste / hulu in the box hoping it will show that webpage on Roku, that's not the case. Get to know the must-have streaming sidekick Use the free Roku® mobile app to: Control your Roku devices with a convenient remote. NOTE: Since Google has dropped the ball on supporting Chrome Desktop application I've abandoned this project, I wont be supporting this anymore, you can continue to use it at its current state without any expectation of new features or bugs getting fixed. ![]() Any accessible URL to supported Roku video format should work. Play a video URL on your Roku player from this app.
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