Roam: A Better Remote for Roku 4+
A you-first remote for Roku
Scott Driggers
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- Free
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Description
The only native macOS remote for Roku
Roam is a free app with no ads!
- Runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, VisionOS and (soon) Apple TV!
- Smart platform integration with keyboard shortcuts on Mac and keyboard/volume control on iOS
- Use shortcuts, widgets or Siri to control your TV without ever opening the app!
- Private listening support on Mac and iOS (play the audio from your TV through your headphones)
- Discovers devices on your local network as soon as you open the app
- Intuitive design with apple's native SwiftUI design system
- Fast and lightweight (only 7 megabytes) and opens in less than half a second!
What’s New
Version 1.35
- Localizations! Now available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and many more!
- UI Improvements
- Pretty buttons for scanning for devices
- Translucent windows on macOS
- Added some quick-response messages for common problems
Ratings and Reviews
Way better than the default Roku app
The app opens and connects lightning fast. It also supports widgets, which are great if you want to control the TV from your home screen. I only have two small problems with the app.
1) The arrow buttons are a little small and are not square. I have to look at my phone to use them, although maybe that will improve with time. The Roku app supports a swipe mode, which is nice since I can swipe in a direction and not worry about accidentally hitting OK or another arrow.
2) The app can’t turn on the TV if it is completely powered off. The Roku app can, but I’m not sure how it works. Maybe a Wake on LAN or something?
Developer Response ,
Hi imfh, I'm really glad you are enjoying this!
1) I have a swipe mode on my roadmap so that will be coming soon!
2) I do support wake-on-lan the same as the official Roku, but there is a bug in it in the latest version. A new one is coming as soon as I can get through app review
Amazing!1
I usually don’t write reviews, but I’m turning over a new leaf because this product is awesome—and it’s free! I lost my remote control and searched everywhere for it. After downloading a few apps (some of which were bad or contained viruses), I found this gem. Not only is it safe and virus-free, but it’s even better than the remote! I always have my laptop nearby, so I can’t lose it. The app allows me to switch between streaming services effortlessly, making it super convenient to find new shows and movies. Plus, no batteries required! I highly recommend it!
Great app with incredible support from the developer
Couldn't be happier with this app, it allows me to be lazy and control my TV from my desktop without having to get up and grab the remote off my bed less than 5 feet away... How much better can it get? Lol. I messed around in the settings and lost connection to my TV, and the developer was super quick to respond and helped me resolve the issue in no time! Would give more than 5 stars if possible
App Privacy
The developer, Scott Driggers, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
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Information
- Seller
- Scott Driggers
- Size
- 6.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Watch
- Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Arabic, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Martin Driggers
- Price
- Free