Roku Guide
Roku Browsing & Watching
Navigate series content on your TV using the Roku remote's D-pad. Browse series rows, view episode details, and watch videos with trickplay support.
Figure 1: Roku navigation flow from home screen through playback
Home Screen Navigation with D-Pad
The Roku home screen uses a RowList layout. Each row represents a series and displays episode thumbnails horizontally.
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Left / Right | Scroll through episodes in the current series row |
| Up / Down | Switch between series rows |
| OK | Select the focused episode to view details or start playback |
| Back | Return to the previous screen or exit the channel |
Episode Playback with Trickplay
Episodes play in full HD (1080p) using HLS adaptive streaming. The Roku video player supports trickplay for fast-forwarding and rewinding with thumbnail previews.
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Play/Pause | Press OK during playback |
| Fast Forward | Press Right to skip ahead (with thumbnail preview) |
| Rewind | Press Left to go back (with thumbnail preview) |
| Options | Press * for audio/subtitle settings |
Progress Tracking on Roku
Watch progress on the Roku device syncs with the same backend as the web app. If you watch halfway on your TV, you can resume on the web and vice versa.
Cross-Device Sync -- Your watch position is synced via the API. Stop watching on the Roku and continue on your phone or laptop without losing your place.