- Roku unveils two projectors that will use its smart TV platform
- The two projectors are made by Aurzen and Sharp
- It also brings a free update to VM for existing devices
Roku has announced that it is bringing two new projectors using its smart TV platform to the UK market. It has also confirmed that a free update for the WC is on the way.
Let’s start with the projectors. The first is made by Aurzen and supports 1080p resolution with 280 ANSI lumens. It will have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as 2 x 5w speakers built in that support Dolby Audio. It can project an image size from 40-100 inches and comes with Auto Keystone and Auto Focus functions. It also has an HDMI and USB port. It will be available on Amazon in June.
The Sharp Roku projector has a similar spec list with 1080p resolution with 200 ANSI lumens of brightness. It comes with 2 x 3w speakers that support Dolby Audio and also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will project an image size from 40-120 inches. It is set to launch in June at Asda and July at Tesco.
Although UK pricing hasn’t been confirmed, the Aurzen Roku launched in October 2025 in the US and retails for $229 (around £170) now.
The other news from Roku is that it is bringing a free update, called Football Zone, to existing devices. This will act as the hub for all coverage of the World Cup, with the ability to follow specific teams, catch highlights and full game replays and even find recommended extra content such as documentaries. Roku said it had been successful with this ‘zone’ for the Olympics. The update is free and comes to all existing Roku players (including streaming sticks), TVs and the new projectors.
Roku: the perfect World Cup companion
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I got a chance to see the Aurzen Roku TV projector in action, and while it’s not going to dethrone any of the winning options in our best projector rankings anytime soon, it delivered decent picture quality. When watching some clips from a David Attenborough documentary, textures seemed crisp enough and colors were fairly accurate.
I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it was to use the Roku TV. The Roku menus were easy to navigate and its performance was good for a budget projector. Although I only got a short demo of the Auto Keystone feature, again it seemed quite effective.
Bringing Roku TV to projectors is a great idea as it is one of the best smart TV platforms out there. Having bought a Roku TV 4K Stick myself, it’s one of the best interfaces I’ve used on a TV. What Roku has done right, however, is bring its excellent OS to a budget projector that’s cheaper than most top-of-the-line TVs.
If the Aurzen releases at a similar price in the UK to the $229 it is in the US, this would be a great, affordable option for those looking to watch the World Cup in a large group without paying too much.
Roku has always been great with its free updates, and Football Zone sounds like another excellent addition. Pair this with the Aurzen projector and the Roku could be the perfect World Cup companion.
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