Harman acquires Roon

I would imagine they'll add movies so people can have an audio/video whole house solution, i.e., choose device/TV, then choose what movie or song/album you want there. Group them, something different in each room, different users/guest have their own choices, whatever someone wants. Makes total sense.

They will almost certainly be seeking a functional streaming app (at minimum) from the components of Roon as the HK/Arcam MusicLife app is dreadful (I could not get it to work and keep working at all).

Companies that make good hardware frequently stumble when they try to develop software.  It makes sense if the company has enough resources to swallow up a software company for the obvious synergy.  I am not a Roon user but there is no denying that their innovation has really helped the file management end of digital.  It looks as though Harman has had a light touch with their other companies and hopefully will give the creative side of Roon free rein 

Good points. The integrations possible as mentioned by @wharfy are really compelling. Warnings about the misdirection of Roon are serious, and the potential for Roon to become "bloatware" are real, too. 

I tried Roon but found audio quality better using the native Lumin app, so I wonder if there are improvements to be had in that department. I really liked the interface and algorithms.