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ShaneBender's avatar
2 years ago

audio stuttering using usb stick for live tv pause

Roku customer service is tge worst. They act like they are trying to help but, never follow up like that say they will. I've been dealing almost 2 months with there bs

8 Replies

  • RokuJanadeeK's avatar
    RokuJanadeeK
    Retired Moderator

    Hi ShaneBender,

    Welcome to the Roku Community!

    We apologize for this experience. This is not what we aim for. We're happy to look into this concern.

    Could you tell us the following details?

    • What Roku device is affected? (Go to Settings > System > About.)
    • When did you start having this issue?
    • Have you tried checking manually for software updates?
    • Are there any external devices attached to your TV besides the Roku device?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far?

    Please keep us informed so we can continue assisting.

    All the best,
    Janadee

    • LeeStreamer's avatar
      LeeStreamer
      Streaming Star

      I have the same issue and the same terrible experience with Roku. I am replacing an older Roku TV where this feature worked. I'm using the same USB that worked in the old TV. I am getting audio and video skipping which can be seen in this video. I've also tried 2 other USB drives (3.0 32GB and 3.2 32GB) and none of the 3 drives worked (PNY, Lexar, and Verbatim brands). I even exchanged the TV for a new one. I tried all of the useless steps from the Roku Customer Service representative's script (restart, reset, unplug). I have seen other complaints online and I feel like Roku just doesn't care. I'm about to take this TV back and try a Fire TV instead. 

      The only external device I have attached is an outdoor antenna. It works great and has good signal as evidenced by everything working on the old TV. The new TV is a 32 inch Roku TV model 32R2B5.

      • StreamerP's avatar
        StreamerP
        Streaming Star

        Live TV pause worked great for five years on my old TCL 4 Series Roku TV. Two months ago, I bought a Roku Select Series TV, and this issue started with the exact same USB stick, as well as two other faster/better USB sticks. I just spent an hour with Roku support in India, and they had me press the small reset button on the back of the TV to enter recovery mode and update the software. Obviously, it did not work. They are "escalating this case to the concern department to check." Their Backend team will check and give an update through email in two business days. I have a feeling this is a known issue that is not being addressed.