prime video is giving me a vpn error msg
I was trying to watch a show on prime video. Today it gave me the error msg saying that I was using a VPN. So I ended up calling amazon, telling them the problem, they have referred me to roku to re...
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Roku is **bleep**! No VPN allowed, no search engine. Go to an Amazon FireStick. **bleep** of a lot better. I have used both and there is no comparison. Hands down FireStick is number one device in North America.
Since VPN use is often tied to bypassing content provider restrictions, there's no legal reason for Roku to support their use. I understand the desire of some people for privacy, but for streaming providers it's a necessity.
Way to pass the buck Dan. Cut to the chase, VPNs are used for more than just by-passing Geo restricted channels and their copy righted programming, they are used for privacy. Perhaps this is why Amazon FireStick is North Americas top and best selling Streaming device. They allow for VPNs and also a search engine.
Neither of which are available on the Roku device.I realize there are legitimate uses for a VPN. But because of the illegal use of them (which has caused legal problems for Roku in the past), Roku made the decision to not permit their use, nor discuss their use on their forum. I respect their decision on that.
