Roku Is Finally Introducing Cloud DVR With The Latest Update
In addition to key points regarding purchasing a Roku streaming stick, it’s important to note that the way Roku users manage specific content is set to improve. In conjunction with adding a new option for subscribing to a premium streaming service, Roku is rolling out a new cloud DVR feature that will soon be available for additional services. Roku users can now opt for NBCUniversal’s Peacock Premium Plus directly via their Roku accounts.
Peacock joins a selection of other streaming services that offer this capability, and it comes with new cloud DVR-like controls that were not accessible on the platform before. Users will be able to manage live streaming content with this innovative feature. Roku users can acquire a Peacock Premium Plus subscription for either $16.99 per month or $169.99 annually, matching the cost of purchasing the service outright.
It is important to remember that a subscription via Roku is necessary to utilize the new DVR functionalities. Enrolling in a streaming service directly through Roku is relatively simple, but be aware that certain changes on Roku TV may restrict your access to preferred local channels. Additionally, while Premium Plus claims to deliver an ad-free experience, be mindful that there could be exceptions, especially with particular channels, sports events, movies, and shows.
Roku introduces a new DVR-style feature for streaming subscriptions
Roku has announced in a press release that users will now have the option to sign up for a Peacock Premium Plus subscription straight through their Roku account. Users have previously been able to register for other streaming services directly via Roku, such as Sling TV and Disney+, although it may not always be the preferred choice. Along with this announcement, Roku is also providing new features.
For the first time on the Roku platform, users will have the capability to pause live content directly on Peacock, along with the opportunity to replay live content while streaming, including various sports events like NBA and MLB games. While these innovative Cloud DVR features are a first for a streaming service on Roku, the company assures that more will be coming “later this year.” This arrangement is part of a five-year collaboration between Roku and NBCUniversal, which also encompasses the distribution of the NBCU FAST channel and the Peacock app.
“With Premium Subscriptions, our aim is clear: to simplify the process for viewers to find and enjoy the content they love without needing to track multiple apps and logins,” states Gil Fuchsberg, President of Subscriptions, Partnerships & Corporate Development at Roku. If you wish to subscribe to a premium service through Roku, just ensure you have a payment method linked to your account. After that, simply download the app you desire, and your Roku will assist you with the remainder.