{"id":340,"date":"2019-08-20T21:17:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T19:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2019\/08\/20\/the-roku-channel-just-became-a-lot-more-kid-friendly\/"},"modified":"2019-08-20T22:13:25","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T20:13:25","slug":"the-roku-channel-just-became-a-lot-more-kid-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2019\/08\/20\/the-roku-channel-just-became-a-lot-more-kid-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"The Roku Channel Just Became A Lot More Kid-Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Roku Channel now has even more kids shows and content.
\nThis week the company announced the introduction of a new and free Kids & Family section to The Roku Channel.
\nAs the name suggests, the general idea here is to provide a space where families can access kid-friendly content, and only kid-friendly content.
\nRoku states the new section brings together a „combination of TV shows, movies, live linear, and short-form video.” However, the extent to the collection may vary from account to account.
\nNot just free kids shows, but premium ones too
\nRoku already offers premium channel subscriptions through The Roku Channel. One of the benefits of the new Kids & Family section is it congregates relevant content from everywhere it can.
\nFor example, HBO or Starz subscribers will see any kid-friendly content available through those premium channels showing up in the Kids & Family section. This is in addition to the free Roku kids shows and movies available.
\nThis essentially makes the new Kids & Family section a one-stop content solution for younger viewers.
\nFor now, the Kids & Family section is only accessible via Roku devices, the web version of The Roku Channel and „select Samsung smart TVs.”
\nA safer viewing space for kids
\nOne of the obvious Roku goals here is to create a safer space for younger users. However, the safety is not limited to only within the confines of the Kids & Family section.
\nFor example, Roku also announced it is adding PIN-based playback controls to The Roku Channel.
\nThis works much in the same way PIN-based controls work elsewhere by ensuring only those with the PIN can access content of a certain type of rating.
\nWith this change in effect, parents will have the added security of knowing when a younger viewer does tread outside the ring-fenced content zone, there will be a secondary safety measure in place.
\nRoku continues to push forward
\nRoku might be better known for its players, but times are changing. Since the introduction of The Roku Channel, the company has seen an uptick in users and revenue.
\nPart of the reason was The Roku Channel’s expansion beyond Roku devices. The Roku Channel can now be accessed via the web or on many other platforms, including Android.
\nAnother reason The Roku Channel has started so strongly is its focus on free content. While users can opt to subscribe and pay for premium content, they don’t have to. Instead they can rely on the ad-supported content that’s free at the point of use.<\/p>\n

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