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Roku and Walmart Launch onn. Roku TV Models in Canada

Roku and Walmart Launch onn
Roku, Inc. and Walmart Canada  announced the launch of onn.™ • Roku TV™ models. For the first time, onn. Roku TV models will be available in Canada and sold exclusively in-store and online at Walmart starting this month. Just in time for Father’s Day the onn. Roku TV models deliver a great TV experience at affordable price points to Walmart Canada customers. Customers can purchase the onn. Roku TV starting at $328.onn. Roku TV models are available in sizes ranging from 24”- to 75”, and include:
  • Access to 150,000+ movies and TV episodes from thousands of free and paid streaming channels
  • Access The Roku Channel and stream an always-changing selection of hit movies, shows, 100+ live channels, and award-winning Roku Originals for free
  • Crystal-clear picture quality including HD, FHD and 4K UHD options available
  • Easy to use Roku remote and free Roku mobile app
  • Get the newest features, latest channels, and more with automatic software updates
  • Compatibility with popular third-party voice assistant devices
  • A simple home screen that combines traditional entertainment sources with your favourite streaming channels
  • 2-year manufacturer warranty

“We are excited to expand Roku’s presence in the TV market with the launch of onn. Roku TV in Walmart Canada stores, Canadian consumers can enjoy all their favourite entertainment and more, conveniently on the onn. Roku TV, making for a more seamless experience. This is an accessible solution for Canadians looking to upgrade their TV without sacrificing quality.”

-Marcin Lempka, Director Business Development at Roku.

As Canada’s #1 TV streaming platform*, Roku brings a wide assortment of entertainment options to its customers. In partnership with retailers like Walmart Canada, Canadians now have access to high quality technology with a wide assortment of media all in one place. The onn. brand store also includes tablets, monitors and various tech devices, all at affordable price points.

“The onn. Roku TV is a terrific addition to Walmart’s TV product lineup, Our partnership with Roku represents our continued commitment to providing our customers with the latest, must-have technology at low prices.”

-Mallory Craigmile, Senior Director of Electronics at Walmart Canada.

For more information on this exclusive launch, visit https://www.walmart.ca/brand/onn-/51316518.

*Canada’s No. 1 TV streaming platform” is based on hours streamed according to Hypothesis Group, October 2021.

About Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca is visited by more than 900,000 customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada was recently recognized as a LinkedIn Top Company of 2021 and was also named one of Canada’s most popular brands (based on Google searches). Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $500 million to Canadian charities. Additional information can be found at walmartcanada.ca and on Walmart Canada’s social media pages – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Roku, Inc.
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and TV-related audio devices are available in the U.S. and in select countries through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with service operators. Roku TV™ models are available in the U.S. and in select countries through licensing arrangements with TV brands. Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. U.S.A.

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