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Roku URL Player and Remote

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.

What is Roku URL Player and Remote?
"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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Users: 6,000+
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
URLs: Website
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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 :

  1. Make sure your Roku and computer are on same network
  2. VPN on computer may prevent chrome app to discover Roku.
  3. 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.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • works great with Roku TV
  • able to control TV without using the physical remote
  • helpful for users who have lost their remote
Cons
  • lack of off/on button to turn off TV
  • difficult to navigate with mouse only
  • limited functionality for streaming different video formats
Most mentioned
  • works great with Roku TV
  • lost remote
  • difficult navigation
Recent 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..
by Lacie panda Lacie panda, 2023-11-23
mi si me funciona la app para usarla con mi tv roku, la unica que me ha funcionado
by Oskar Urrutia Oskar Urrutia, 2023-08-30
I love it but one question. Why didn't you place a off/on button so people can turn off their tv if they sort of lost their remote or replace it?
by Pam G. Pam G., 2022-09-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Roku URL Player and Remote may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Roku URL Player and Remote has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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