When comparing Roku OS vs Google TV, the Slant community recommends Google TV for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Google TV is ranked 3rd while Roku OS is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Google TV is:
You media can be stored on a variety of devices. The Google TV supports DLNA which allows for streaming from mobile devices, network attached storage (NAS), PCs, and more. Google TV can also access media from a simple USB storage device as well.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sideload apps
You can sideload apps if you enable the developer mode.
Pro Flexible Media Storage
You media can be stored on a variety of devices. The Google TV supports DLNA which allows for streaming from mobile devices, network attached storage (NAS), PCs, and more. Google TV can also access media from a simple USB storage device as well.
Pro Cross Platform Mobile App
The Google TV remote app is available on for both iOS and Android devices, making it easy to control your TV with whatever phone, or tablet you have.
Pro Extensible With Apps
Being build on the android operating system, the Google TV also has access to the Google Play app store eco system, meaning that any android app can be easily adapted for the Google TV, including direct apps from media providers and games.
Cons
Con Proprietary
The UI is proprietary software.