You should expect to see an Apple Music app in the Roku channel store today, and it will work with not just the best Roku devices, but all of its streaming sticks and devices, Roku-based TVs, speakers and soundbars. We say “expect” because the Apple Music app wasn’t in the search results on our Rokus at the time of publication— and Roku’s press release (opens in new tab) does note that the “app will be available to download later today,” with later doing the heavy lifting.
Analysis: OK, Apple, more streaming device apps — now
Currently, there is no Fire TV app for Apple Music and there isn’t one for the Chromecast with Google TV, either. Fortunately, as I discovered, you can listen to Apple Music on Chromecast with Google TV, provided you’re willing to use a voice-only experience of connecting your accounts. Sure, Apple Music’s Android app enables casting to Chromecast, but what about all the Apple Music subscribers on iPhones who don’t want to spend almost $200 on a streaming device? Apple Music subscribers who don’t want to spend $179 (the Apple TV 4K’s steep starting price) on a 4K streaming device — but want to listen to their music on their TV — have had it rough. I would know because I’ve spent the last month using other devices for my personal streaming. It all began when I ditched the Apple TV 4K for a Roku as a Netflix/Dolby Atmos bug gently “pushed” me away from using that device, which I otherwise love. Until today, Roku was a no-go. In other streaming news, Marvel’s latest show is coming to a close, so here’s our preview with all the details on how to watch Moon Knight episode 6 online.
title: “Apple Music Is Finally Coming To Roku Seven Years Later” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Joan Fleming”
You should expect to see an Apple Music app in the Roku channel store today, and it will work with not just the best Roku devices, but all of its streaming sticks and devices, Roku-based TVs, speakers and soundbars. We say “expect” because the Apple Music app wasn’t in the search results on our Rokus at the time of publication— and Roku’s press release (opens in new tab) does note that the “app will be available to download later today,” with later doing the heavy lifting.
Analysis: OK, Apple, more streaming device apps — now
Currently, there is no Fire TV app for Apple Music and there isn’t one for the Chromecast with Google TV, either. Fortunately, as I discovered, you can listen to Apple Music on Chromecast with Google TV, provided you’re willing to use a voice-only experience of connecting your accounts. Sure, Apple Music’s Android app enables casting to Chromecast, but what about all the Apple Music subscribers on iPhones who don’t want to spend almost $200 on a streaming device? Apple Music subscribers who don’t want to spend $179 (the Apple TV 4K’s steep starting price) on a 4K streaming device — but want to listen to their music on their TV — have had it rough. I would know because I’ve spent the last month using other devices for my personal streaming. It all began when I ditched the Apple TV 4K for a Roku as a Netflix/Dolby Atmos bug gently “pushed” me away from using that device, which I otherwise love. Until today, Roku was a no-go. In other streaming news, Marvel’s latest show is coming to a close, so here’s our preview with all the details on how to watch Moon Knight episode 6 online.
