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waross
Newbie
5 years ago

Paramount Plus works on laptop but not on Roku

Paramount Plus plays on my laptop, but not on my Roku. Paramount Plus will load. When I try to look at the episode list of a series it sometimes switches to the Roku home screen.

Sometimes, I can see the episode list, but when I try to select an episode it defaults to the Roku home screen. Sometimes an episode will load and start to play. It never plays for more than 10 or 15 seconds and then defaults to the Roku home screen. I have never gotten further than that, This has been going on for over a week now. 

  • Did I check for existing topics? Yes, but no help
  • I checked for Roku updates. Up to date.
  • I checked for Paramount Plus updates. Up to date.
  • I reloaded the lates Roku version. No help.
  • I unplugged the Roku for long enough that it had to reload. No joy.
  • I checked again for Roku updates. No joy.
  • I uninstalled Paramount Plus and re-installed it. No joy.
  • I went back to the help topics. The only pertinent topics either suggested fixes that I have already tried or were unanswered.

I checked my sign-in. As far as I can see, I am using the same user name and password on both my laptop (It works) and on my Roku. This issue appeared, uninvited, over a week ago. I did not, to my knowledge change any settings or preferences. Did I mention that I have uninstalled and re-installed both Roku and Paramount Plus several times? Did I mention that I have checked for updates on both Roku and Paramount Plus several times? What do I do next?

8 Replies

  • The correct procedure for app troubleshooting uninstalling and reinstalling is:

    1) Remove the Paramount Plus app

    2) Restart the Roku (Settings/System/System restart/restart)  <- MUST DO THIS HERE!!

    3) Add the Paramount Plus app

    Otherwise, settings/data/cache associated with the app that may be causing the issue aren't cleared.

    Also, you did not provide your model # or firmware version/build (Settings/System/About).

     

    • lucyfpii's avatar
      lucyfpii
      Newbie

      I did all the steps you suggested, several times, but Paramount Plus is still not working on my roku devices! Please help!

      • RokuMary-F's avatar
        RokuMary-F
        Community Moderator

        Hi Derrick4405,

        Thanks for posting in the Roku Community!

        I'd be happy to take a closer look to see how we can help get you up and running.
        A few questions here to better understand what you're experiencing: 
        1. Are you using a Roku TV or a Roku device?
        2. Does the issue only occur on a specific channel or all channels on your Roku device?
        3. Are you receiving error messages or codes when accessing the channel?
        4. What specific troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to try to resolve the issue?
        5. What are you seeing on screen? Can you provide a screenshot of the issue you are experiencing?

        We also recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps provided by our Support page here: How to resolve a channel playback issue | Official Roku Support

        Please keep us posted and we'll continue assisting you from there.
         

        Best regards,
        Mary

      • RokuDanny-R's avatar
        RokuDanny-R
        Retired Moderator

        Keegah

        Thanks for the post.

        Can you please specify the issue you are experiencing? What are the steps to reproduce the issue? What troubleshooting steps have you already taken to try to resolve the issue?

        With more detailed information, we will be able to assist you further.


        Thanks,
        Danny