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Peetabix's avatar
Peetabix
Newbie
6 months ago

Stop playing ads when I pause my blu ray and 4K

I buy physical media, and have a Roku TV.  Now when a disc that I purchased is played, Roku has ads playing via HDMI. Is there a way to prevent this or will I just have to buy a new TV that isn't Roku or Roku enabled 

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  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    Community Streaming Expert

    Peetabix 

    There were rumors this would begin when Roku patented that technology but this is the first instance I have heard it being used. (Can you get a screenshot of it next time?)

    I had assumed Roku would license this out to other manufacturers.

    The only way around this ad technology is to use non-smart TVs, disconnect the TV from the internet when using your HDMI peripherals, or configure your network to prevent advertising.