Hi, everyone !!
We've had ANOTHER MAMMOTH CROP OF NEW CHANNEL ADDITIONS to further boost the selection available via the UK Roku Channel Store with SIXTY-THREE NEW ROKU APPS added to the already vast selection of over five thousand six hundred which populated the channel store as of this time last week. So, as with last week, I must (again) forego my summary of Roku-related news from the past seven days so I can (hopefully) provide you with a complete list of all these new apps...
...the idea being that, with no Roku-related news to share, I can (instead) focus on the important task of providing details for all the latest new Roku channels (apps) which were released during the seven days since my last 'Weekly RoundUp' post was published and, with another HUGE SELECTION of 63 new Roku channels, that should (hopefully) be more than enough to keep you occupied while I see what snippets of Roku-related news I can find for you in the coming week! ;-) :-)
Firstly, though, I'd just like to mention (on a not entirely un-related note) that I have now added links to some (though, still not all) of the 'Roku Guide' reviews that were previously "missing" for many of the new Roku channels released in the last few weeks... to wit, forty of these "new" reviews were for Roku channels that were featured in my 'Weekly RoundUp' post from last week so, if you'd like an independent appraisal of those apps, be sure to check-out the relevant post (see link above), which (itself) contains a link to the previous week's post (and so-on, and so-forth), for details of where to find them. Unfortunately, there are even more "missing" links to the 'Roku Guide' reviews for over ninety per cent of the new apps published in the last seven days... which means, much like many other posts in recent times, you're going to have to do the research on those channels by yourselves. As of eight months ago, you can choose to do that either via the built-in channel store on your Roku device(s)... or else, following the links in each post to the relevant channel description(s) from the Roku Web Channel Store. Once the "missing" reviews have been published by 'Roku Guide', I will (as I have done previously) ensure that I add the relevant link(s) to each post. Apologies (as always) for any inconvenience caused by the absence of active links to an independent review for so many of the new apps this week but, like I say, it's entirely out of my hands. Hopefully they'll get a chance to catch-up in the coming week, otherwise I may have to start doing my own reviews!?! :-O ;-) :-)
Anyway, back to the list... which, as always, will help you to identify the very latest apps that have been added to Roku devices in the UK. Other websites offering Roku channel listings will base their contents on the Roku USA Channel Store, which means they also include apps that are unavailable to UK Roku users. So, like I've said before... if you really want to know what's available channel-wise, for owners of Roku devices in the UK, you need to be reading this blog each and every week! ;-) :-)
With twice the number of active links to check out, not just for this week... but each and every post that has been previously published as part of my 'Weekly RoundUp' series over the last five years, there's a *lot* of reading to catch-up on. So, without further ado, here's my 'Weekly RoundUp' of all new Roku channels released between 11th November 2018 and 17th November 2018:-
WEB VIDEO CASTER - RECEIVER.......................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- That, although this 'Web Video Caster - Receiver' channel is FREE-TO-ADD to all compatible Roku players, it will only be of use to those with access to the Android platform through either a mobile phone or tablet device. The reason being that, as the name of this channel suggests, it is basically a "receiver" (or, "companion" app) for use with another "Web Video Caster" app that can be downloaded from the 'Google Play Store' on compatible Android mobile devices. This Roku app will not function as a standalone channel and requires a device capable of running the companion app for the Android platform in order to stream anything. To give you a better idea of it's potential, here's a short (1-minute) promo video for the "Web Video Caster" app which explains the basic principles:-
HOW IT WORKS:
Web Video Caster is a browser, which allows you to stream videos of movies, TV shows, and other media from the internet to a streaming device (e.g. Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, etc.) or a Smart TV. Web Video Caster grabs the video URL inside the web page, sends it to the streaming device, and then plays the video directly from the content provider. This ultimately saves your mobile device’s battery. It's also capable of detecting subtitles for any videos on the web page(s) you visit in the app.
Web Video Caster does not host any videos.
Neither is it a "mirroring" app.
However, Web Video Caster is able to cast local videos stored on your Android phone or tablet.
The app also allows you to download videos for which you have permission to do so. This can be done by starting the video downloader function from the video list screen. File types include: MP4, AVI, WEBM. However, live streams (e.g. M3U8, MPEG-Dash, etc.) cannot be downloaded.
SUPPORTED MEDIA:
• HLS live streams in M3U8 format
• Authenticated videos including movies and TV shows
• MP4 videos
• Live news and sports
• Any HTML5 videos*
*Your streaming device must be capable of decoding the video you are playing. Web Video Caster doesn't perform any video/audio decoding or transcoding.
If need be, you will find more information about the "Web Video Caster" app on their official website where there is also a web contact form to submit any further questions you may have. Meanwhile, for those wishing to install "Web Video Caster" on their Android device(s), here's the link to do so:-
FREE DOWNLOAD: Of Web Video Caster App for Android Devices from the Google Play Store
Having installed the "Web Video Caster" app on your Android mobile device(s) you must then visit the webpage containing your video from within the built-in browser interface of the app. Once your chosen webpage has loaded-up, simply press the 'Play' button on the video and the app will guide you through the necessary steps to cast it. Any video that you wish to stream must already be available in a Roku-compatible format, because the "Web Video Caster" app doesn't decode the video… instead, it leaves your streaming device (Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, etc.) to decode the video. Consequently, it's your streaming device that must support the specific video and audio formats of any given video. Make sure the video can play in mobile browsers without 'Flash' because the "Web Video Caster" app neither supports nor plays 'Flash' / 'FLV' videos. Usually 'MP4' videos will work with most streaming devices… so go with that format where possible. Also, in addition to supporting "Play on Roku", the "Web Video Caster" app supports the following devices / and can handle these streaming protocols: Google Cast (Chromecast, Chromecast Built-in, Android TV), Amazon Fling (Fire TV and Fire TV Stick), AirPlay (Apple TV), and DLNA (most Smart TVs, XBox, most Miracast devices, etc).
The FREE VERSION of this app is entirely AD-SUPPORTED, which can be annoying for some users (myself included) so it's worth considering the PREMIUM VERSION which, for a small fee, provides an AD-FREE EXPERIENCE for the app PLUS gives access to BONUS FEATURES that aren't included with the free version. The app (itself) has one small banner advert on each screen plus a full screen ad every five to ten minutes. If you go premium, these will be removed. You also get lots of settings to tweak. So, if you wish to enjoy things like ad blocking, plus the ability to resume videos from where you left off, and much more, GO PREMIUM by making the relevant in-app purchase! :-)
As regards the Roku channel, this "Web Video Caster" Android app prompts you to install it, or you can search for the app in the channel store. You also have the option to follow the link (above) to add it to your Roku account online. Another handy feature, when using the "Web Video Caster" app, is that you can add your Roku using it's IP address in situations where the app is unable to find it! ;-) :-)
LIMITATIONS & DISCLOSURES:
As with all apps, there are some limitations to be aware of:-
• InstantBits are in no way associated with any web media providers and do not have control over the content they provide.
• The app does not support tab casting, like the Chromecast extension for the PC web browser.
• InstantBits cannot do anything to fix issues that arise on the server side (media content provider) such as failure to play or buffering, which is especially common during heavy load times and weekends.
• Refunds for in-app purchases, etc. are only issued within 24 hours of making the payment and you must submit the order number in text (i.e. not a screenshot).
Any questions? EMAIL: webvideo[at]instantbits[dot]com for all of your app-related support needs.
If you do experience compatibility issues with your Roku, or any of your other streaming devices, my advice is to contact the developer (InstantBits, Inc.) via the above email address but, should you need to do so, be sure to include the brand and model number(s) of your device(s) with your help request.
Hopefully that should be more than enough information to get you started with this companion app to the Roku channel: assuming you have a compatible Android device at your disposal, of course! ;-) :-)
EVERLEIGH OPENS TOYS!...................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "KIDS & FAMILY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
DETROIT STV.........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "EDUCATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
TINY HOUSE EXPEDITION................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
MASTER BUILDER - LEGO AND TOYS!..............................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "KIDS & FAMILY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY...................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
POWER TV.............................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
ODIN MAKES - COSPLAY PROPS.........................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
THIS MIGHT GET.....................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
GNN TV..............................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
ARIRANG TV INTERNATIONAL............................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
BLACK NEON INTERNATIONAL.......................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
COLE&SAV FAMILY VLOG................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
K HUNTER YT - NERF ADVENTURES!................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "KIDS & FAMILY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
STERN NATION.......................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "COMEDY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
365FLIX.......................COST: FREE (n.b. may require additional fees) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
BACKCOUNTRY DUSK................COST: £1.49 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "THEMES" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
U - FALL............................................COST: £1.99 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
THANKSGIVING JOY......................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
CHRISTMAS ANGELS....................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS......................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
COLORFUL LIGHTHOUSES..........COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
MORE LIGHTHOUSES....................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS...........COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
CYBERLINK MEDIA CASTING.................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "PERSONAL MEDIA" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
COLORFUL AURORA BOREALIS...COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
GOLFERS PARADISE.......................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
EPIC WAR MOVIES ONLINE...............................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
BEST FAMILY MOVIES CHANNEL..................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
ON-AIR CINEMA FOREIGN MOVIES.................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CLASSIC MUSIC MOVIES....................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
OKTV..............................COST: FREE (n.b. may require additional fees) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "KIDS & FAMILY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
LIFE BROADCASTING NETWORK.....................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PARAGUAY TV...........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PANAMÁ TV...............................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
COSTA RICA TV.........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
THE KINGDOM NETWORK................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CALL OF DUTY GAMING LEVEL ONE................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
I AM GAMER........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "GAMES" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
COLOMBIA TV....................................................COST: £0.69 (MONTHLY) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
HOCHANDA CRAFTS...............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SHOPPING" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
IVI................................COST: FREE (n.b. may require additional fees) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
4KUNIVERSE.......................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
DIVINE LIVING.....................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
SCBTV NETWORK...............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
GREATER PEACE BAPTIST CHURCH.................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
LAST OF THE MOHICANS - FREE TV................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
WORKOUT UNION..............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPORTS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
BOARDY TV..........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS..................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CHEATERS NEVER PIN PODCAST......................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPORTS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
RADIO TV CRISTO VIVE....................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
RETRO CHRISTMAS KIDS ALBUMS.......COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPECIAL INTEREST" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PREACH THE WORD NETWORK......................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
RETRO CHRISTMAS TV SPECIALS....COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
GLOBAL PUNJAB TV LIVE.....................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
THE CLASSIC PROJECT....................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "MUSIC" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CLICK NETWORK..................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
THANKSGIVING SCREENSAVER....COST: £1.49 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PONGALO NOVELA CLUB.......................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
KEDOO TOONS TV - FOR KIDS...........................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "COMEDY" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CHRISTIAN FILM CHANNEL...............................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
iTECH UNIVERSITY........COST: FREE (n.b. may require additional fees) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "EDUCATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***