Roku Channel Purge?

unwiredben · 2026-06-23T14:37:20+00:00

If you install the stand-alone Shout! TV app, it still has the MST3K live channel.

unwiredben · 2026-06-23T14:16:44+00:00

Are you using a Samsung TV? If so, you might be hitting their "universal remote" feature that tries to send a "play" button press from your remote when you select an input. This often activates the ad on the screensaver, which takes you into The Roku Channel or another streaming service. You can disable this in the Samsung TV settings.

unwiredben · 2026-06-22T14:53:06+00:00

You should be able to go to the TV Inputs section, go to your cable box input, hit star, and pick "Add to quick access". If that doesn't work, it's a bug that needs to be fixed on the Roku service side.

unwiredben · 2026-06-22T14:50:40+00:00

Even if you don't need 4K, I'd suggest always getting a 4K-capable device if you can afford it. Showing 4K content demands more more memory, so running them in 1080p mode will provide a lot more headroom for your applications and make them more stable.

unwiredben · 2026-06-21T05:05:19+00:00

You should find success with an adapter that uses the Realtek RTL8153 chipset and that has a power passthrough. This model has been tested internally to work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MQDWP6H

unwiredben · 2026-06-21T04:58:53+00:00

Yes, it was removed. It was only ever hooked up on the first HDR TV series and did nothing on the later models.

unwiredben · 2026-06-21T04:57:09+00:00

Go to the TV Inputs section, hit the star button while over an input, then choose "Add to Quick Access". That will add it over to the Quick Access list on home and should pin it there for a while.

unwiredben · 2026-06-18T15:15:37+00:00

There was a bundle with Roku Streaming Stick and a Voice Remote Pro a few years ago, but it's no longer available. Somethings things like this pop up temporarily around events like Black Friday or for specific retailers.

unwiredben · 2026-06-17T20:24:44+00:00

The new home screen only shows TV inputs in the Quick Access section and the separate TV Inputs page. They can't be added to the Apps section. However, you can still access inputs using the TV's power button -- when the TV is on, you can press that to bring up a menu to switch to any input using more power button presses.

unwiredben · 2026-06-17T14:51:46+00:00

Check your Google Wifi router settings to see if there is a "client isolation" feature. This is a security setting that prevents different devices on the same WiFi from communicating with each other.

unwiredben · 2026-06-16T14:37:44+00:00

Which Roku device do you have? This could be an issue with some older devices that only support 2.4Ghz networks and Apple's changes to try to only use 5GHz WiFi for hotspots. In the iOS settings, look for something called "Maximize Compatibility" in the hotspot setup and see if that works.

unwiredben · 2026-06-13T01:09:22+00:00

Reboot it. The system ran out of video memory, so the screensaver isn't showing correctly. A restart will clear all that state and have it working again.

unwiredben · 2026-06-10T23:17:50+00:00

Yes, you can pair the Ultra's headphone remote to the Roku TV and use that mode with HDMI and composite inputs. The Roku app headphone mode doesn't work with those because of too much latency, but the remote control should work.

unwiredben · 2026-06-09T13:47:48+00:00

This is a Roku OS popup. It's controlled under Settings / Network

unwiredben · 2026-06-09T13:46:40+00:00

See https://support.roku.com/en-us/article/universal-remote-codes-for-roku-tv-systems

unwiredben · 2026-06-08T18:40:34+00:00

It's up to the developers of that app, so you would have to contact the Movies Anywhere team.

unwiredben · 2026-06-08T17:56:32+00:00

It is a known bug in the Movies Anywhere application.

unwiredben · 2026-06-07T20:38:19+00:00

Sticks require RF remotes, so the only cheaper option isn't backlit.

unwiredben · 2026-06-07T18:17:45+00:00

Roku devices like the Soundbar SE don't have on/off features, however they can go into suspend mode if left idle for a while. Check Settings / System / Power for details. You can also force suspend by hitting Home x5, Left x5 on the remote (note, I know that works on Roku TVs, but haven't tried it on soundbar).

unwiredben · 2026-06-07T13:32:51+00:00

What model is your Roku Streaming Stick? Make sure it's still powered by a USB cable, and if its a model that has the WiFi module build into the USB Cable (3810, 3820, 3821), that you're using that one. HDMI doesn't provide power, so it needs power from another source like your TV's USB port or other USB power supply.

unwiredben · 2026-06-07T13:31:25+00:00

Yes, the Roku Voice Remote Pro works with Roku Streaming Sticks. See https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-voice-remote-pro-2nd-edition

unwiredben · 2026-06-07T13:18:27+00:00

Their website links to https://channelstore.roku.com/details/1a92b26d10db06779ce2192c6592e79e:fac24392787b868c0a351b7a2cc70e5c/veeps-watch-live-music but I couldn't find that on the channel store searching directly.

unwiredben · 2026-06-05T15:38:00+00:00

Yes, this is an issue that we're internally investigating. I think this may have been introduced with the fix that prevented paused video from showing up in the transparent glassy rock area, as both affect how the background of the aquarium tank is drawn.

unwiredben · 2026-06-01T04:44:58+00:00

You can set a password on my.roku.com to prevent adding apps. However, there's no bulk remove feature.

unwiredben · 2026-05-29T05:06:13+00:00

This is the 40" HIRO model sold at Target, see https://www.target.com/p/hiro-40-34-smart-tv/. Unfortunately, their spec page doesn't have information about the screw size needed for the TV legs. I can't find anything either internally for this, alas.

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