The Roku player, that nifty little Linux-based device which streams Netflix, Amazon movies, Revision3 shows, and more, now has an SDK available for programmers to create their own channels:
If Roku wants to build its customer base, it needs to allow customers to access their own files. Perhaps Roku won't do this themselves; with the SDK, I would imagine its possible to build a 'Channel' which connects to your network shares (Samba, SFTP, FTP, or others) and allows you to browse and stream your media from your network.
Someone, please make this a reality. Roku, thanks for making this a possibility.
With the Roku Software Developer’s Kit, you too can build a channel that streams your content to the TV.The Roku needed this. Staying competitive in the marketplace, which will soon have the BoxeeBox and other devices, needs to remain a priority for this company if they want to stay on top. One benefit of the BoxeeBox and other devices (including home-built solutions) is that they're designed with user control in mind, allowing the user to stream their own local (or networked) content, not just consuming what companies decide should be on your television.
If Roku wants to build its customer base, it needs to allow customers to access their own files. Perhaps Roku won't do this themselves; with the SDK, I would imagine its possible to build a 'Channel' which connects to your network shares (Samba, SFTP, FTP, or others) and allows you to browse and stream your media from your network.
Someone, please make this a reality. Roku, thanks for making this a possibility.
