- Roku reveals two projectors that will use its smart TV platform
- The two projectors are made by Aurzen and Sharp.
- It will also bring a free update for the World Cup to 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 World Cup is on the way.
Let’s start with the projectors. The first is manufactured by Aurzen and supports 1080p resolution with 280 ANSI lumens. It will have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as 2 integrated 5w speakers compatible with Dolby Audio. It can project an image size of 40 to 100 inches and will come with Auto Keystone and Auto Focus features. 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 and 200 ANSI lumens brightness. It comes with 2 3w speakers that support Dolby Audio and also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will project an image size of 40 to 120 inches. It is scheduled to launch in June at Asda and July at Tesco.
While UK pricing has not been confirmed, the Aurzen Roku launched in October 2025 in the US and now retails for $229 (around £170).
The other news from Roku is that it will bring a free update, called Football Zone, to existing devices. This will serve as a hub for all World Cup coverage, with the ability to follow specific teams, watch highlights and full replays of games, and even find recommended bonus content such as documentaries. Roku said it had been successful with this “zone” for the Olympics. The update is free and will come to all existing Roku players (including streaming devices), TVs, and new projectors.
Roku: the perfect companion for the World Cup
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I had a chance to see the Aurzen Roku TV projector in action, and while it won’t dethrone any of the winning options in our best projector rankings anytime soon, it did provide decent picture quality. Watching some clips from a David Attenborough documentary, the textures looked pretty sharp and the colors pretty accurate.
I was also pleasantly surprised at how easy Roku TV was to use. Navigating the Roku’s menus was easy and its performance was good for a budget projector. While I only got a brief demo of the Auto Keystone feature, I again found it to be quite effective.
Bringing Roku TV to projectors is a great idea, as it’s one of the best smart TV platforms out there. After purchasing a Roku TV 4K Stick, it is one of the best interfaces I have used on a TV. What Roku has done right, however, is bringing its excellent operating system to a budget projector that’s cheaper than most of the best TVs.
If Aurzen launches at a similar price in the UK to the $229 it costs in the US, this would be a great, affordable option for those who want to watch the World Cup in a large group without shelling out too much money.
Roku has always been great with their free updates and Football Zone looks like another great addition. Combine this with the Aurzen projector and Roku could be the perfect World Cup companion.
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