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New software update

I've just had a new software to 8.0.3.4218
Anyone know what this has done??
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Miketurn
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@Anonymous User Try doing a manual update and you should be offered software update 9.0.3. 4070.

Anonymous User
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Thanks for that I have just updated my box. Have seen any changes in the update so far.
Anonymous User
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Very few updates on any product contain new features. Most are 'under the hood' maintenance fixes. There have been 4 or 5 NowTV updates on Roku so far this year with no discernible changes, it's all just stability fixes.
chai
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@Anonymous User  @Anonymous User 

 

There are a couple of Roku OS 9 features that appear to have filtered down to NOW TV:

 

Automatic Volume Leveling – This feature enables a uniform audio level across various types of content, so it will no longer feel jarring when a commercial comes on or when streaming channels are changed. This feature can be turned on/off within the Volume Mode setting that appears in the options menu after pressing the Star button “*” during video playback.

 

Control enhancements – Customers can now control media playback using their voice to pause, fast forward and more. When using voice search and control, customers will see a new heads-up-display (HUD), as well as receive audio feedback, to provide confirmation that their voice intent was understood.

 

 

Also OS 9 saw the return of Spotify to Roku, so with a bit of luck Spotify will also eventually appear in the Now App Store.

Anonymous User
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I ditched my NowTV box a long time ago for the flexibility, performance, and extra content a Roku Streaming Stick+ brings to the table. I've never been a fan of stripped down devices provided on the cheap by the likes of Sky etc etc.

Anonymous User
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I can not find auto volume levelling on my now tv smart box with freeview box one of the new features on software version os 9.0.3 beta 4070

Anonymous User
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Since updating my now tv smart box with freeview to software version 9.0.3 beta 4070 I have seen major improvement in picture quality in free views channels and now tv channels and less bugs in the software. Just waiting for Spotify app to appear on the now tv store.

Anonymous User
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When a new software update is available to download  does the software update install automatically or do you have to install it manually. I have a now tv smart box with Freeview.

Anonymous User
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@Anonymous User 

It will update automatically BUT if it's been announced that a new version is available you can also manually update to get it that bit quicker.

There is no manual involvement in 'installing' the software as it's an update/install process all in one.

ukbobboy
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Hi UKTV

 

I'm surprised you've asked such a question simply because you are a long time user and as such should know the answer.

 

Anyhoo, here we go, all Now TV updates auto-load unless something goes wrong and then you are advised to manually download and perform the update yourself.

 

My problem with these updates is you are never told when they are supposed to happen, what bugs they are going to fix, what new features they going to bestow or old ones they are going to delete.

 

 

UK Bob