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andyross
Roku Guru
10 months ago
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X is launching a TV app, but not on Roku (so far)

X has started rolling out a TV app. It is currently available on Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, and LG TV (WebOS). The linked article makes no mention of Roku at all. Remember that Roku is only responsible for The Roku Channel. It's up to developers and services to write apps for Roku devices.

https://www.techspot.com/news/104569-elon-musk-expands-x-new-tv-app-living.html .

  • andyross's avatar
    andyross
    8 months ago

    As mentioned, it is up to Elon to write the app, not Roku. But, he's too distracted with politics right now.

  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    7 months ago

    Hi, MarthaMyDear6 

    Welcome to the Roku Community.

    Thank you for expressing your interest in adding the X app to the Roku platform. We think this is a fantastic idea! 

    To move forward, please reach out to X directly and let them know you would like their app available on Roku. Most channels on Roku are developed and designed by their respective providers.

    We look forward to this and feel free to let us know if you have further concerns or inquries.

    Happy Streaming! ğŸ’œ

    Best wishes,
    Kash

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    • andyross's avatar
      andyross
      Roku Guru
      8 months ago

      As mentioned, it is up to Elon to write the app, not Roku. But, he's too distracted with politics right now.

  • ben3882's avatar
    ben3882
    Newbie
    7 months ago

    Funny how that works. If I want to watch X TV, and it's not available on Roku, I have leave the entire Roku environment. I might find that Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc, are not exclusive to Roku, and I might not come back. 

  • MarthaMyDear6's avatar
    MarthaMyDear6
    Newbie
    7 months ago

    I reallllly want this app.   I’m now a Premium user on X and want to use all of their products when available.   Love having #FreeSpeech ! 

    • RokuTakashi's avatar
      RokuTakashi
      Community Moderator
      7 months ago

      Hi, MarthaMyDear6 

      Welcome to the Roku Community.

      Thank you for expressing your interest in adding the X app to the Roku platform. We think this is a fantastic idea! 

      To move forward, please reach out to X directly and let them know you would like their app available on Roku. Most channels on Roku are developed and designed by their respective providers.

      We look forward to this and feel free to let us know if you have further concerns or inquries.

      Happy Streaming! ğŸ’œ

      Best wishes,
      Kash

  • KJ11's avatar
    KJ11
    Reel Rookie
    7 months ago

    Is there any update on this? I really would like to have access to this. 

    • andyross's avatar
      andyross
      Roku Guru
      7 months ago

      As noted before, this is 100% up to X. Roku cannot force them to create an app. Plus, Elon is a bit busy right now...

    • RokuTakashi's avatar
      RokuTakashi
      Community Moderator
      7 months ago

      Hi, KJ11 

      Thanks for the post!

      We get a lot of feedback and inquiries about adding X (formerly known as Twitter) to Roku, and we like this idea.

      You can inquire further with X's support team and let them know that you'd like their app to be present on the Roku platform.

      Let us know if you have further inquiries. We're here to assist.

      Happy Streaming!

      Best wishes,
      Kash

      • LandmanCPL's avatar
        LandmanCPL
        Newbie
        3 months ago

        WHY doesn't ROKU reach out to X and get that added to your line up?