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DelanitheFirst's avatar
DelanitheFirst
Binge Watcher
2 years ago
Solved

Block Channels (NOT APPS) on Roku TV

If you have been a person, not a bot, you realized this answer was a waste of everyone’s time.

Just come right out and say, there is no solution. Be honest!

  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    2 years ago

    Hi, DelanitheFirst. 

    We hear you and acknowledge your input. 

    Please be aware that the "Trending Now" feature is part of the new software update. No worries. We'll take note of your suggestion about blocking certain apps, but as of the moment, that feature is currently unavailable. 

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else you'd want us to address and we'd be willing to listen. 

    Best regards,
    Carly

  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Thank you for posting here in the Roku Community, DelanitheFirst.

    We sincerely regret any trouble or inconvenience this may have caused you. 

    Just to clarify, are you referring to completely blocking a specific app/channel on your Roku streaming device? If so, please be aware that this option is unavailable on Roku. However, you can remove certain apps/channels on your channel lineup by highlighting them, pressing the star* button on your remote, and then choosing the option "remove channel". 

    Let us know if there's anything else we can be of assistance with and we'd be more than happy to continue doing so. 

    Best regards,
    Carly

    • DelanitheFirst's avatar
      DelanitheFirst
      Binge Watcher
      2 years ago

      I'm going to be very specific here. Since it's very important for me, and many, many more of us, to BLOCK our older, gullible parents from watching any of the far right wing-nut news channels on OUR Roku Subscriptions. I highly suggest with the next update, (instead of doing goofy stuff like changing the number of tiles on the home screen) that you allow all of us THIS OPTION.

      • AvsGunnar's avatar
        AvsGunnar
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago

        DelanitheFirst 

        Just to get the full picture before being to provide advice.  While very noble to protect your "older, gullible parents" from watching news channels on "your subscriptions", are these subscriptions on your parents' device(s) or are these your own devices?  Also, are these devices located in your parents' home?

        Have you ever thought of either buying your own device, or vice-versa, buying your parents their own device as a gift and setting up a seperate account so that everyone can just simply watch whatever they want?

        Depending on just how old and how gullible, many of these older and gullible parents were likely storming beaches, jungles, and deserts; dropping from the skies, and making their ways over muddy hills in foreign countries when TV was in its infancy or not considered a priority at the time.  Perhaps their children can cut them a break and let them watch their shows in peace.

  • henrymamar's avatar
    henrymamar
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    Navigating Roku TV settings can be frustrating. It's indeed more helpful when answers acknowledge challenges, providing clarity for users seeking solutions.