14 DAY TRIAL // The official Roku app for Windows 8.1 has just reached the store and can now be installed by all adopters of Microsoft's new operating system free of charge, no matter what version they're running.
As it's mentioned in the store, the app can help users control their Roku player in the home network, although it's pretty clear that for the very first release of the program, the app does less than expected.
For example, it can automatically detect all Roku players on the local network and view installed Roku channels and launch the channel with a single tap or click, depending on the Windows 8.1 version that's powering your device. You can control the Roku player with on-screen remote control.
Of course, the application is free of charge and comes with an interface that's completely optimized for the touch, which makes it possible to install it on Windows RT tablets as well. Additionally, it works flawlessly on Microsoft's very own Surface RT tablet as well.
Overall, there are many features to be added in future versions, but this very first build is still worth a try, so download Roku for Windows 8.1 to see what it's up to. Keep in mind that a Roku player is needed in order to be able to use the program.