Roku just announced a major redesign of the TV Home Screen but promises that it should feel familiar to long-time users. The update is coming to the best Roku TVs and the company's streaming devices.Roku describes the updated Home Screen as a more dynamic and smarter experience with more "relevant recommendations and faster pathways to content."It's the first major redesign in more than decade, which the company says was built via extensive testing and viewer insights.“When we set out to rethink the Home Screen, we knew we should listen to the people who use it every day. So we talked to the viewers, we tested extensively, and we pushed until the design and the data lined up for a meaningful update,” said Anthony Wood, Founder and CEO of Roku.In total, it looks like you'll see a change in seven different areas of the home screen. Here's what they are and how they work.What's new in the Roku Home Screen
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One of the more noticeable changes is in the app screen with the new Quick Access that automatically surfaces your most used apps. This is supposed to let you hop right in without scrolling.Quick Access is AI-powered and Roku says it will "continually adapt" to your routine to get your favorite apps faster. Though you can add or remove any app you want.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Alongside the favorite apps, a new section called Top Picks for You will appear at the top of your Home Screen. This section will recommend shows and movies for you based on what you've watched, what's trending on Roku and what's hot in general.
