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AvianoITA
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2 months ago
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Do I need to pay a subscription fee for a Streaming Device?

Do I pay to use the Roku Streaming Device on a monthly basis, and, do I pay for the Roku app to watch Roku TV/Movies? I need to cut back on spending but I must keep the Roku Extreme Device - Just want to cancel the app if I am paying a monthly fee for it. Don’t really watch it.  Thanks.

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  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    29 days ago

    Hi, AvianoITA 

    That's a great question!

    Once you purchase your Roku device, there are no additional equipment fees, and there are no monthly fees for watching free channels.

    You’ll only pay for subscription to apps like Netflix, cable-replacement services like Sling TV, or movie and TV show rentals from services like Prime Video or Apple TV. 

    For more details, you can visit this article at What is Roku – How the Roku Experience Works

    Hope this helps!

    Happy Streaming! 💜

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  • JWS9518's avatar
    JWS9518
    Roku Guru
    29 days ago

    There are free channels on the device, such as Pluto and others.  The Roku channel, for example is free.  You should not be paying to use free channels.  Some apps require subscriptions.  You can go on the Roku app store to see what apps require a subscription, are free or require a provider, such as Spectrum, Comcast, AT&T.  Simple do not enter your credit card/bank card information into your Roku account or delete it if you have entered it already.  Set up a pin number on the device to prevent unauthorized/accidental purchases.

     

     

  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    Community Moderator
    29 days ago

    Hi, AvianoITA 

    That's a great question!

    Once you purchase your Roku device, there are no additional equipment fees, and there are no monthly fees for watching free channels.

    You’ll only pay for subscription to apps like Netflix, cable-replacement services like Sling TV, or movie and TV show rentals from services like Prime Video or Apple TV. 

    For more details, you can visit this article at What is Roku – How the Roku Experience Works

    Hope this helps!

    Happy Streaming! 💜