Roku Device Features, Settings & Updates

[cordcutternewbi]

Is the Ultra 2020 an aggregator like the Fire TV Stick 4K or the Chromecast with Google TV?

I'm in the market for a streaming box. I can't decide if I prefer the Roku home screen or the Amazon or Google TV home screen. I keep switching back & forth!

I don't like the Amazon-centric home screen because it pushes Amazon stuff in your face. The Chromecast with Google TV screen doesn't push Google stuff in your face like the Amazon home screen. But I like the Amazon remote over the Google remote.

I know that one can search for titles on the Roku but can one search for genres like, say, sci-fi movies?

[cordcutternewbi]

Hello?

Please answer my questions.

I've narrowed my choice of streaming box to either Roku Ultra or Chromecast with Google TV.

I know that one can search for titles, actors, directors, etc.  on the Roku but can one search for genres like, say, sci-fi movies, history, etc.?

I know that Google TV makes "recommendations" based on what one has watched. It also shows genres on the home screen.

Doesn't Roku do the same thing? I know that one can search for a movie title & Roku will show where it is available. It just doesn't show the "recommendations" & genres on the home screen.

Am I correct?

[Lparsons21]

I just tried searching for mysteries and then science fiction and got a slew of shows that fit the genre.  This on an Ultra 2020.  So it appears the answer is yes.