Roku Introduces Backdrops to Transform TV Screens into Art Displays
The new feature offers curated artwork and personal photo galleries, enhancing the visual appeal of idle screens.
Overview
- Backdrops will display classic and contemporary artwork, along with user-uploaded photos.
- The feature includes descriptions of the artwork, providing educational value.
- Initially rolling out to Roku-branded and third-party TVs, with streaming devices to follow in the fall.
- Inspired by similar features on Samsung's Frame TV and Amazon's Fire TV.
- Users can manually activate Backdrops or set it to display when the TV is off.