Rdio to be Integrated into the Roku Experience

December 13, 2014 - 10:42 -- RokuGuide

Rdio to be Integrated into the Roku ExperienceRdio and Roku have announced that they are expanding their partnership to more fully integrate the Rdio streaming music service into the Roku experience. Roku users will also be able to have instant access to Rdio through an Rdio channel shortcut button that will be included on new remote controls shipped in 2015.

Roku has already built M-GO into the home menu, making it the default channel for streaming movies and TV shows. Likewise, AOL ON New is featured on the home menu as the default news channel. There was no indication of whether Roku will incorporate Rdio into the home screen as the default music channel, but Rdio will be only a button-click away when it's added to the Roku remote control, where M-GO, Amazon, Netflix, and Blockbuster already dedicated buttons.

In addition to the remote shortcut button, the following enhancements were also announced:

  • New Interface: Rdio’s signature design is reflected in the recent channel update, with a rich selection of album artwork and an enhanced browsing experience.
  • Billing Integration: All Roku customers have access to Rdio’s free Internet radio service. Roku customers looking to take advantage of Rdio Unlimited, the paid subscription service that offers on-demand access to Rdio’s expansive music catalog, can now subscribe within the Rdio channel with just a few simple clicks of the remote. Customers will be billed directly through their Roku accounts.
  • Simplified Channel Selection: Rdio now appears as a default channel during the activation process for new Roku customers, making it easy to add the channel to their home screen so all Roku customers can automatically take advantage of Rdio’s free ad-supported Internet service.

Also, through the end of the year Rdio is offering a free two-month Rdio Unlimited subscription with the purchase and activation of any new Roku player or Roku TV model. That doubles the usual one-month free subscription available to all new Rdio Unlimited subscribers

Click here for more information on the Rdio channel on Roku.