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Streaming players since 2002

Roku

Streaming hardware and software developed by a San Jose technology company.

Designed inCalifornia, USA
Made inContract manufacturing; location varies by device
Known forStreaming Stick 4K
01 / Story

The small box behind the big platform.

Anthony Wood founded Roku after earlier work on digital video recorders. The first Netflix Player introduced a low-cost dedicated streaming box; Roku later expanded its operating system into televisions, audio and advertising.

  1. Roku is founded.

  2. The first Netflix Player ships.

  3. Roku TV brings the operating system directly into televisions.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Roku.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Streaming hardware and interface design
  • Roku OS
  • Content-discovery platform
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

Roku hardware is contract-manufactured and the country varies by device and supplier. Its San Jose base is a design and software origin, not a local-production label.

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