Roku URL Player and Remote

Play a video URL on your Roku player from this app. Any accessible URL to supported Roku video format should work.

Roku URL Player and Remote: Stream Videos Directly on Roku

"Roku URL Player and Remote" is a Chrome extension that allows users to play any video URL directly on Roku. Despite the cessation of project support, the extension is still functional and can be used to stream supported video formats such as .mp4 files that can be accessed by a qualified URL on the internet or local network. Important to note, for this extension to work, users need to ensure that their Roku player and the computer are connected to the same network and install a private companion Roku app on their device.

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By: Alashi-Dev

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 3.11

(110)

Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2020-08-28)

Creation date: 2016-09-29

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
<all_urls>
{"socket":["udp-bind","udp-send-to"]}

Size: 26.66K

Email: al*****@gmail.com

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# 14,005 ▲ 94

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NOTE: Since Google has dropped the ball on supporting Chrome Desktop application I've abandoned this project , I wont be supporting this anymore, you can continue to use it at its current state without any expectation of new features or bugs getting fixed.

This app needs a absolute URL to a video [as shown in example],if you are planning to paste youtube.com / hulu in the box hoping it will show that webpage on Roku, that's not the case.

Remote is straightforward but the URL player thing, Its not for everyone. In other words its not that user friendly yet.

Troubleshooting :

Make sure your Roku and computer are on same network
VPN on computer may prevent chrome app to discover Roku.
For some reasons beyond my comprehension, despite of being on same network as that of Roku's chrome app may not be able to discover Roku, try giving it another shot after a reboot / wifi adapter reset. Chrome app remembers last found Roku so it will be less painful after the a successful discovery.

I've added some basic URL play functionality. You will have to install the companion Roku app on your device. Please note this is a private Roku channel and you'll have to install it like any private Roku channel. You well get the installation link from this Chrome app.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for controlling Roku without the remote
Can connect to the TV easily
User-friendly setup
Does not require sign-in for functionality

Cons

Inconsistent performance; doesn't work all the time
Limited navigation options; difficult to use with just a mouse
Not all devices recognized; manual entry feature needed
Crashes on certain Roku models

Most mentioned

Ability to control TV without remote
Connection issues with multiple devices
Usability concerns with navigation
Works without needing to sign in

User reviews

it works great but i got this cus i lost my emote and my tv was turned down to 0 so i can watch stuff with this app on my tv but i cant turn up the volume..