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hentytapes's avatar
hentytapes
Newbie
4 years ago

Can't watch Fox News on Roku despite signing in through Dish repeatedly

I have repeatedly logged into Fox News through their foxnews.com/connect site using the code provided on their channel when I attempt to watch it on my Roku.  Even though I get a "Success!" reply after informing Fox News that I do pay for the channel through my Dish account, when I return to the Roku it STILL says I'm not authorized, despite logging in again and again and again. I watched the channel yesterday!  This is a repeated error loop that is extremely frustrating.

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  • Maxedwell's avatar
    Maxedwell
    Channel Surfer
    4 years ago

    Fox is the worst for having to constantly log in. I’m not a conspiracy nut but it really does make me wonder.

    And, it’s not just Fox. It is also NBC and sometimes CBS news. Getting really tired of it.

    Roku: Are you listening? Fix this!

     

    PS while you’re at it, fix the “remember me” on your own site! Had to log in - again!

    • DBDukes's avatar
      DBDukes
      Community Streaming Expert
      4 years ago

      Maxedwell 

      Your suggestion that Roku fix the app indicates you think Roku built the app. Well, they did not. Roku does not build the apps that run on their platform. By the way Apple, Google, and Amazon do not build the apps for their platforms either. These companies provide the platforms for app developers, who build the apps which you, the end user, utilize.

      If an app does not work, it is usually because there is a problem with the app, not the platform. And just like Apple, Google, and Amazon will not fix an app they did not build, neither will Roku.

      Perhaps letting Fox, NBC, and CBS, who built their respective apps, know of your displeasure would be in order.

      • RCT13's avatar
        RCT13
        Reel Rookie
        2 years ago

        ROKU won't let me sign in. Code does nothing. I have no provider other than the internet. No cable or dish.

  • RokuDanny-R's avatar
    RokuDanny-R
    Retired Moderator
    4 years ago

    hentytapes

    Thanks for the post.

    For more information about that channel's authentication and functionality, you'll want to contact the channel provider support directly to inquire further. Many channels on Roku are developed and maintained by the channel provider themselves. 

     

    Thanks,
    Danny

  • MnD78's avatar
    MnD78
    Channel Surfer
    12 months ago

    I can’t even sign in with the code bc I have Starlink which isn’t even listed as a provider!!!!! 😡