Review Geek - How to Control Roku with Your Voice

June 10, 2022

Manually typing in email addresses or searching for shows on Roku is just a pain. So, why do it manually? All Roku streaming sticks and smart TVs support voice control functionality, allowing you to perform simple and complicated tasks using just a few words.

But unless your Roku device came with a Voice Remote, you may need to do some work to get things up and running. Don’t worry—there are some free options. Check our top story for more info.

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• … and more!

-Andrew

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