If you decided to buy yourself a TV, you might have come across the termRokuTV in the description.
Many users dont quite understand what it means and how exactly Roku TV differs from regular Smart TV.
The fact is that there is no difference because Roku TV is an operating system for your Smart TV.
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As I described above Roku TV is most often the pre-installed operating system on your TV.
Roku gives you access to avery wide library of apps.
you’re free to find all popular streaming services here.
In contrast to competitors, Roku TV has a much larger list of supported channels and services.
Besides, Roku is available on its own streaming devices.
What are Roku devices?
In general, both types of devices offer the same functionality.
This is more about usability.
If you dont have a cabinet or shelf for your TV, youre better off with a TV stick.
What TVs have Roku TV?
As I said, Roku TV is the Chinese operating system for Smart TV.
For this reason it is mostly installed on TVs by Chinese manufacturers.
Most of these TVs come as low-cost models.
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What other popular TV OS?
There are quite afew different Smart TV systems on the market.
Most of them are based on Android TV.
I would highlight such operating systems as Tizen OS, WebOS, and Android TV.
Tizen OS is an operating system developed by Samsung.
They equip with it almost all of their modern Smart TVs.
WebOS is the same operating system, only developed by LG.
Accordingly, if you look at LG TV, you are likely to deal with it.
Android TV is the most common system for Smart TVs.
It has many different versions and variations.
Also, some developers make their own modifications.
