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Kimbaroars's avatar
Kimbaroars
Newbie
3 months ago

Roku Screensaver suggestion

This aquarium hasn’t changed since it was first made. If you don’t want to add any other screensavers at least update this one. The aquarium is beautiful but I have heard so many people say the exact same thing. Why not let the EEl come out every once in a while. Let him take a swim around the aquarium, then go back inside the cave as one would do in a real aquarium. Or drop some feeder fish in there and they slowly disappear or some kind of krill. Just do something so we can see some kind of a change. I would probably watch this thing for hours if that were to happen instead of minutes. Just any kind of an update. Add a new fish every once in a blue moon.

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8 Replies

  • Mehrab3497's avatar
    Mehrab3497
    Binge Watcher
    2 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the Roku Aquarium screensaver! You’re right—its timeless beauty is cherished, but adding dynamic elements like an eel swimming or feeder fish could definitely bring it to life in new ways. Introducing subtle changes or new aquatic characters occasionally would make it even more captivating to watch. Your idea of creating a more interactive and evolving experience is fantastic, and it’s the kind of feedback that could inspire future updates to keep viewers engaged longer. Hopefully, Roku takes note and breathes fresh life into this classic aquarium scene soon!

  • ThisishT's avatar
    ThisishT
    Roku Guru
    2 months ago

    Hi Kimbaroars Newbie,

    I love the idea of the eel making an occasional appearance—it's a great touch of personality. That said, Roku tends to prioritize updates that drive engagement or monetization. Since screensavers like the "Aquatic Life" don't generate revenue directly, enhancements like this—while fun and creative—probably aren't high on Roku's roadmap. It's not about the quality of the idea, just the business logic behind what gets approved. Roku is already using billboard-style ads in the "Roku City" screensaver. Now, if that eel could sell ad space or recommend a show holding a branded sign, we might see the eel pop out now and again.

    Happy streaming, ThisishT

      • ThisishT's avatar
        ThisishT
        Roku Guru
        2 months ago

        Thanks for the clarification, renojim. I'm not trying to be combative with my reply—just genuinely curious about how Roku handles screensaver content and, more broadly, how Roku approaches all UI content. That makes sense—if Roku licensed it, that would explain the limited animation options and why feature request might not go anywhere. Still, it's interesting to compare that with Roku City, which Roku developed in-house uses billboard-style ads, while creative touches in licensed ones seem to get less attention. That contrast says a lot about what gets prioritized. 

        On a side note, on my device I notice similar logic in how Roku handles UI content—like how the "Explore Recommendations" and "Your Apps" rows consistently override "Continue Watching" in the What to Watch section. It's subtle, but it reinforces how Roku favors engagement and monetization over user continuity, even in passive or convenience-driven areas.