The other day I received an email notification from Roku saying that my Roku 2 HD model 3000x would no longer receive software updates after today (November 15, 2019). What does this mean? This is how Roku describes it: "You can continue to enjoy this classic Roku player and stream your currently available channels. However, this Roku player will no longer receive new features, updates to existing channels, or support for new channels like Apple TV and support for the Apple TV+* premium streaming service. You may also potentially lose existing channels if our partners decide to update their channel in the future."
It sounds to me like Apple had a hand in this. (I would not be surprised if Apple buys Roku at some point.). The email goes on to say, check to see if you’re eligible for an upgrade offer! I followed the link and found that I could get a Roku Express Plus for 50% off the list price. I had to do a little research to see if this was a good deal and to find out what features are on an Express+. The Express Plus isn't new, it came out in 2017. The retail price is around $30, so a 50% discount is a good deal. The latest Roku device, the Roku Ultra (2019), goes for around $100. The Express+ comes with
voice command, HDMI, and Composite video output. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant, which will be interesting to try. Roku has been discontinuing software support for some of their older products lately, so you may want to check online if you are considering buying a used Roku device.
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