Streaming Device Guides

The 15 Best Roku Games in 2025: Killing Time

Roku can do more than stream content. You can also play games. We’ve put together a list of the best Roku games available, including free, freemium and paid Roku games for you to play on the TV screen.

By Sandra Pattison — 13 Apr'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

Roku vs Firestick in 2025: Which is the Better Streaming Device?

Roku and Firestick are two of the best streaming players on the market, but which one comes out on top? Our Roku vs Firestick showdown puts the two head-to-head. Read on to find out which one wins.

By Sandra Pattison — 11 Apr'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

Roku Subscription Guide: Managing Your Roku Channels In 2025

There are lots of paid channels available on Roku, but what if you want to stop a Roku subscription tied to your account? Read on to find out how to manage or cancel a subscription.

By Sandra Pattison — 28 Mar'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

The Best Roku Free Channels in 2025 and How to Find Them

Once you’ve purchased a Roku, you don’t necessarily need to spend money on paid services. There are plenty of free Roku channels available with popular movies, live channels, TV shows and more. Read on to learn more about the best free Roku channels and how to find them.

By Sandra Pattison — 22 Feb'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

The Best VPN for Roku & How to Make a Roku-VPN Connection in 2025

Our best VPN for Roku picks can help you access other countries’ streaming content. However, you can’t install a VPN directly onto Roku, and the content you see is linked to your Roku account location. Read on to find out how to get around all of that.

By Sandra Pattison — 14 Feb'21 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

When Did Roku Come Out? Roku’s History: 2002 to 2025

After seeing multiple generations of streaming devices, you might wonder, when did Roku come out? Read all the Roku history in this guide, from the 2002 "Netflix Player" to today's 40 million users.

By Sandra Pattison — 03 Nov'20 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25
Facts checked by Andrea Babic

The Best Cloud Storage on Kodi 2025

So you like Kodi for its easy streaming abilities and also store your audio and video files in the cloud: wouldn't it be great if you could connect the two somehow? At Cloudwards.net we like to think with portals and have put together this list of four services with the best cloud storage on Kodi.

By Jacob Roach — 03 May'18 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

How to Install Kodi on iOS Without Jailbreak: 2025 iPhone & iPad Guide

Despite the abundance of free and paid streaming platforms, some users still favor the open-source media player, Kodi. The software is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android and Linux, and it’s a breeze to install on most systems. Unfortunately, installing Kodi on iOS devices is a whole different kettle of fish. Android...

By Kit Copson — 23 Jan'18 Last Updated: 07 Nov'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Kodi Guide: Everything You Always Wanted to Know

Kodi is a wonderful streaming service that offers versatility, ease of use and is entirely free. The downside is that it's easy to miss the forest for the trees with all the options available. Cloudwards.net has put together this handy Kodi guide to help you through the woods.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Jan'18 Last Updated: 25 Jan'24

Is Kodi Legal & Safe in 2025?

Kodi is a versatile, open-source software for offline and online streaming. It lets you import your own media and watch streams of movies, shows and more via add-ons. When it comes to Kodi’s add-ons and features, this is the first question that most people ask: “Is Kodi legal?”  To cut to the chase, yes —...

By Kit Copson — 04 Jan'18 Last Updated: 20 Nov'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz