Skip to content
OnMSFT.com
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Edge
  • Teams
  • Gaming
Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Edge
  • Teams
  • Gaming
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Control your Roku player with the official Roku app for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Control your Roku player with the official Roku app for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Ron Ron
September 18, 2019
1 min read

Control your Roku player over your home network in the official Roku app for Windows 8.1

Roku is a streaming media player that features tons of content sources and amazing performance. If you own a Roku device, you can now download the official Roku app for Windows 8.1 and control your player over your home network.

“Roku makes it easy to enjoy the hottest movies, TV shows, music, games and more on your TV. Millions of people use their Roku players every day to watch their favorite entertainment instantly and on demand,” the product description states.

The official app lets you automatically detect all Roku players on your local network. The app also lets you view intalled Roku channels and launch the channel with a tap. You can also control your Roku player with an on-screen remote control. How cool is that?

If you own a Roku device and a Windows 8.1 tablet, this app is the perfect compliment to your streaming experience. This is the initial release of the app and we hope Roku keeps up with it with improvements and updates. Grab the app via the download link below. It’s free!

Update: the app is also available for Windows Phone! Grab it via the download link below. 

Thanks for sending this in, Steveo and Sam!

for Windows 8.1

Further reading: Roku, Windows 8.1

Share this article:
Tags:
Roku Windows 8.1
Previous Article Skype helps deliver Yoga fitness to the classroom Next Article Get your hands on $1000 by designing a new-look Xbox One controller

Related Articles

OpenAI says ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’ Needs More Time

March 9, 2026

Claude Opus 4.6 Discovers 22 Firefox Vulnerabilities in Just Two Weeks

March 9, 2026
OpenClaw can now connect with Gmail, Drive, and Docs using Google’s new CLI

OpenClaw can now connect with Gmail, Drive, and Docs using Google’s new CLI

March 9, 2026

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • OpenAI says ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’ Needs More Time
  • Claude Opus 4.6 Discovers 22 Firefox Vulnerabilities in Just Two Weeks
  • OpenClaw can now connect with Gmail, Drive, and Docs using Google’s new CLI
  • Chrome Prepares Nudge to ‘Move Tabs to the Side’ as Vertical Tabs Near Release
  • How Apple Made the $599 MacBook Neo Without Using Plastic

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
OnMSFT.com

OnMSFT.com covers Microsoft news, reviews, and how-to guides. Formerly known as WinBeta, we have been your source for Microsoft news since 1998.

Categories

  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Gaming
  • Edge
  • Teams

Recent Posts

  • OpenAI says ChatGPT 'Adult Mode' Needs More Time
  • Claude Opus 4.6 Discovers 22 Firefox Vulnerabilities in Just Two Weeks
  • OpenClaw can now connect with Gmail, Drive, and Docs using Google’s new CLI
  • Chrome Prepares Nudge to 'Move Tabs to the Side' as Vertical Tabs Near Release
  • How Apple Made the $599 MacBook Neo Without Using Plastic

Quick Links

  • About OnMSFT.com
  • Contact OnMSFT
  • Join Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
© 2010–2026 OnMSFT.com LLC. All rights reserved.
About OnMSFT.comContact OnMSFTPrivacy Policy