SAN JOSE, Calif.—TiVo Platform Technologies and Element have announced the availability of new Element smart TVs powered by TiVo in the U.S.

The televisions are available with 4K Ultra High-Definition in 50-inch and 65-inch screen sizes through major online retailers including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com and Target.com, as well as exclusively at BrandsMart retail locations.

TiVo, which is owned by Xperi, said that the launch represents an important milestone in the continued expansion of TiVo OS in the U.S. market, providing consumers with more opportunities to experience a smart TV platform designed to simplify entertainment discovery and viewing.

TiVo OS brings together live television, streaming apps and personalized content recommendations into a single, intuitive experience that helps viewers spend less time searching and more time enjoying the entertainment they love. By organizing content across entertainment sources and putting discovery at the center of the viewing experience, TiVo helps consumers quickly find something worth watching.

"The smart TV experience should revolve around content, not complexity,” said Geir Skaaden, chief products and services officer at Xperi. “TiVo OS is being used by millions of consumers who spend less time searching and more time enjoying entertainment, and our partnership with Element expands access to that experience for households across the U.S."

"Consumers shouldn't have to choose between value and a great entertainment experience,” added Vlad Kazhdan, president of Element. “With Element smart TVs Powered by TiVo, we're bringing together trusted quality, affordability and an intuitive content-first platform that helps viewers quickly find what they love to watch."

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Roku and Element Electronics have announced the launch of their first-ever outdoor TV, offering consumers the chance to stream content for outdoor movie nights, backyard barbecues, summer cookouts, and game-day viewing parties out in the open air and under the summer sun, the companies said. 

The Element Roku TV comes with the Roku operating system built-in for access to streaming channels and content as well as voice controls and a remote. 

“With the outdoor Element Roku TV, we're able to expand Roku's offerings of the No. 1 selling Smart TV Operating System in the U.S. into a new part of the home," says Tom McFarland, senior director business development, Roku TV.  "The power and ease of use of Roku TV, combined with Element's accessible-to-all, feature-driven hardware fits perfectly with any outdoor living space." 

“When designing the Element Patio Series TVs, we wanted to find a way to help people enjoy their outdoor spaces more,” added Vlad Kazhdan, president, Element Electronics. “Whether our customers wanted movie nights under the stars or game days in the sun, we wanted to make sure the Patio Series TVs delivered the same high-quality viewing experience they’re used to, at a price lower than other outdoor televisions.” 

The new Element Roku TV provides users with a new way to stream from the outdoor areas of their homes. The TV boasts a 700 NITS display for increased screen brightness in outdoor environments, tempered and anti-glare glass for extra protection and minimal reflection, and IP55 weather protection to withstand water, dust, and humidity. 

Built for year-round use, the TV can operate in temperatures ranging from a low of -4˚F to a high of 104˚F and offers 4K streaming and HDR 10. 

Additionally the TV offers improved outdoor audio with the TV’s powerful built-in speakers that are designed to cut through outdoor noise and maximize audio performance.   

The 55’’ outdoor Element Roku TV will soon be available for $1299.99 at Walmart.com, the companies said. 

LAS VEGAS—Announced at the currently underway CES conference, Roku has landed a new TV partner that will license and integrate Roku's streaming platform, Element Electronics. The company plans to launch its first HD Roku TV models later this year, though pricing and screen sizes have not yet been announced.

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