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Roku Smart Home App: Comprehensive Review of Features and Performance

by Roku, Inc. & its affiliates

★4.3
ANDROIDHouse & Home
Roku Smart Home provides centralized control for Roku's ecosystem of security cameras, smart lights, and plugs. The app offers straightforward device grouping and customization, targeting budget-conscious smart home beginners seeking simplicity.

Detailed Review

The Roku Smart Home mobile application serves as a centralized management platform for Roku's expanding ecosystem of connected devices, positioning itself as an accessible entry point into home automation. Developed by Roku, Inc., the application consolidates control of indoor/outdoor security cameras, video doorbells, smart lighting products, and plugs into a single interface, eliminating the need for multiple manufacturer-specific apps. Core functionality includes streamlined device setup through QR code scanning, real-time camera monitoring with motion-activated alerts, and customizable device grouping that enables simultaneous control of multiple products. The application supports voice communication through compatible cameras and doorbells, scheduling for smart plugs and lighting, and basic automation rules. However, advanced features such as continuous video recording and extended cloud storage require subscription plans, creating a tiered access system that impacts functionality for non-subscribers. User experience demonstrates a deliberately simplified interface with intuitive navigation tabs separating live views, device settings, and activity timelines. The dashboard provides immediate access to connected devices with status indicators, while grouping features allow users to create room-based or scenario-based controls. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in quick status checks and basic automation, though complex smart home integrations beyond Roku's ecosystem remain limited compared to platforms like Google Home or Amazon Alexa. User feedback reflects appreciation for the application's reliability within its intended scope, with multiple reviews noting satisfactory performance despite hardware limitations. Sunshine Hearn's June 10, 2025 review acknowledges functional basic camera operation without subscription, while Alice Long's September 5, 2025 review praises the affordable camera's field of view and alert functionality. The recurring theme in reviews centers on value proposition rather than advanced features, with several users explicitly noting the application meets basic expectations without exceeding them. The application's primary strength lies in its cohesive management of Roku's hardware ecosystem at an accessible price point, though limitations emerge when compared to more robust smart home platforms. Ideal for users investing exclusively in Roku's smart home products seeking straightforward operation, the application delivers competent device management while acknowledging its position as an entry-level solution rather than comprehensive smart home hub.

Key Features

  • •Unified device dashboard providing single-view access to all connected Roku smart home products with status indicators and quick controls
  • •Camera live view and playback functionality offering real-time monitoring with motion-activated alerts and historical activity review
  • •Device grouping capability enabling simultaneous control of multiple devices by room, function, or custom categories
  • •Two-way audio communication through compatible cameras and doorbells allowing remote conversations with visitors
  • •Smart lighting control featuring brightness adjustment, color temperature settings, and scheduling for automated operation
  • •Basic automation rules supporting simple if-this-then-that scenarios between compatible devices within the ecosystem

Why Users Love It

Simplified unified control
Budget-friendly ecosystem

Perfect for: Budget-conscious users starting with Roku's smart home products

Screenshots

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Current Rank

#6

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#5

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Average Rank

#6

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User Reviews

Sinatra Gates
★★★★★
Jun 9, 2025

I appreciate that when I go in the day, lay at night, and rise in the morning, I am able to look back and see the activities of the hour. Not because I live in fear, but because no one is perfected, and we all have things that we deal with, some worse than others.

Sinatra Gates
★★★★★
Jun 9, 2025

I appreciate that when I go in the day, lay at night, and rise in the morning, I am able to look back and see the activities of the hour. Not because I live in fear, but because no one is perfected, and we all have things that we deal with, some worse than others.

Sharon
★★★★★
Sep 2, 2025

Good use for a remote on your phone, it glitches sometimes in the volume and when you pause sometimes it gets stuck and won't let you change the channels or applications

Alice Long
★★★★★
Sep 5, 2025

For a small $20.00 camera it has a good range of sight. I live in a one bedroom apartment and from the dining area where it sets it has a whole view of the kitchen and livingroom that shows the door and patio door. It alerts me on my phone anyone that comes in.Has a voice option to talk to that person and alarm button,has sound. It does not have motion to follow who ever but the video is clear. It has a 180 option but all that does is turn the video upside-down.

Kayla M Norton Alder Cagle
★★★★★
Aug 23, 2025

I Use My Camera in the Hallway of my apartment It WORKS AMAZINGLY AND DOES EVERYTHING I NEED IT TOO I JUST USE IT FOR LIVE VIDEO EXPECIALLY WHEN I NEED TO CHECK ON MY KIDS AND STUFF AT NIGHT WHILE IM AT WORK. I HAD 2 CAMERAS BUT I GAVE THE OTHER ONE AWAY BECAUSE I JUST NEEDED IT FOR My HALLWAY AND SO I BOUGHT OTHER CAMERA'S FOR MY OTHER NEEDS AND STUFF ELSEWHERE BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAMERA IT HAS CLEAR PICTURE AND I CAN TALK TO MY KIDS N OR ANYONE ELSE THATS IN MY HOUSE SO YEAH ITS AMAZING

App Details

Developer

Roku, Inc. & its affiliates

Platform

android

Rating

★4.3

Last Updated

10/7/2025