Apple Music Now Available on the Roku Platform

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Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) has announced the global availability of the Apple Music app on its platform, allowing users to access over 90 million songs and 30,000 curated playlists. The app is compatible with all Roku devices, including streaming players and Roku TVs. Existing Apple Music subscribers can use their credentials to log in and enjoy features like 4K music videos, live radio, and personalized recommendations. A one-month free trial is available for new subscribers, with plans starting at $9.99/month.

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• Global availability of the Apple Music app on the Roku platform enhances content offerings.
• Users can access over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists, increasing user engagement.
• The inclusion of Apple Music may attract new subscribers to Roku's platform.

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Apple Music brings over 90 million songs, 30,000 expert-curated playlists, music videos, the award-winning Apple Music Radio and more, all ad-free, to the Roku platform

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced today that the Apple Music app, a premium music subscription service developed by Apple Inc, is now available globally on the Roku® platform, America's No. 1 TV streaming platform by hours streamed*. Apple Music subscribers can stream on any Roku device including Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and Roku premium audio products like the Roku Streambar® Pro. Current Apple Music subscribers can access the app with their existing log-in credentials. The app will be available to download later today.

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Starting today, Roku users can access over 90 million songs and 30,000 expert-curated playlists for any occasion, ad-free on the Apple Music app. In addition, Roku users with an Apple Music subscription can live stream today’s hits, classics, and country with the award-winning Apple Music Radio, as well as listen to songs, albums, and playlists from their own music library. The Apple Music app also allows users to watch music videos in 4K on compatible devices and sing along to their favorite songs with time-synced lyrics. Subscribing users will also gain access to Apple Music original shows, concerts, and exclusives, as well as personalized recommendations.

Roku users can sign-up for Apple Music today through the Roku channel store for a 1-month free trial. After the trial, Apple Music plans are available for purchase starting at $9.99/month.

For more updates and information about Apple Music, please visit apple.com/music.

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

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.

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements that are based on our beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us on the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to the content, benefits and availability of discovery+ on The Roku Channel; trends related to TV streaming; and the features, benefits, growth and reach of The Roku Channel and the Roku platform. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially are detailed from time to time in the reports Roku, Inc. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on Roku’s website and are available from Roku without charge.

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Roku Press Contact:

Sophia Economou

Seconomou@roku.com

Source: Roku, Inc.

FAQ

When will Apple Music be available on Roku?

The Apple Music app is now available globally on the Roku platform.

What features does the Apple Music app offer on Roku?

The app provides access to over 90 million songs, curated playlists, 4K music videos, and Apple Music Radio.

How much does Apple Music cost after the free trial on Roku?

After the one-month free trial, Apple Music subscriptions start at $9.99/month.

Can existing Apple Music subscribers log in to Roku's Apple Music app?

Yes, current Apple Music subscribers can log in with their existing credentials.

What devices support Apple Music on Roku?

Apple Music can be accessed on all Roku devices, including Roku streaming players and Roku TVs.