Roku to discontinue smart‑home hardware after Fox acquisition
Roku announced it will wind down sales of its smart‑home products, including cameras, video doorbells, light bulbs and switches. The decision follows Fox Corp.'s completion of its roughly $22 billion acquisition of Roku on November 6, 2026. Roku said it will keep supporting existing devices but did not specify how long support will continue. The move is intended to refocus the company on its streaming platform and TV hardware.
Why it matters
The phase‑out removes a revenue stream from Roku’s hardware business and may affect aftermarket support costs, while the company expects to channel resources into its streaming platform and TV offerings (the company said it will "sharpen our focus on Roku's core mission"). Investors should watch for any impact on Roku’s hardware margins and future TV product development.
Key facts
- 1Fox Corp. completed its acquisition of Roku for roughly $22 billion on November 6, 2026. finance.yahoo.com
- 2Roku will stop selling smart‑home hardware, including cameras, doorbells, light bulbs and switches. finance.yahoo.com
- 3Roku said it will continue to provide support and services for existing smart‑home products, but gave no timeline for how long support will last. finance.yahoo.com
- 4Major retailers such as Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon have already removed or cleared Roku smart‑home listings. finance.yahoo.com
- 5Roku released its first‑ever OLED TV lineup in September 2026, with Pro Series models up to 65 inches. pocket-lint.com
- 6The U.S. Department of Justice closed its antitrust review of the Fox‑Roku deal on the same day the acquisition closed. finance.yahoo.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.