Roku Developer Program

Join our online forum to talk to Roku developers and fellow channel creators. Ask questions, share tips with the community, and find helpful resources.
cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
twgray
Visitor

How to control Roku, via wifi, from external program?

I want/need to control a Roku programatically from a voice control application running on Linux.  I don't want to require an additional remote such as Harmony, Wemo or AnyMote.  Does the SDK support this?
0 Kudos
1 REPLY 1
squirreltown
Roku Guru

Re: How to control Roku, via wifi, from external program?

Have the Linux box send ECP commands.

https://sdkdocs.roku.com/display/sdkdoc/External+Control+API
Kinetics Screensavers
0 Kudos
Need Assistance?
Welcome to the Roku Community! Feel free to search our Community for answers or post your question to get help.

Become a Roku Streaming Expert!

Share your expertise, help fellow streamers, and unlock exclusive rewards as part of the Roku Community. Learn more.