pythagorean543
8 hours agoReel Rookie
Roku Streambar Pro - hard freeze followed by reboot during streaming
Issue:
While watching streaming on certain channels, Roku will freeze to complete lock with no input/response registered from remote, followed by automatic reboot. Issue is independent of video quality; only happens with certain apps. Has been happening for last ~30 days.
Repro steps:
- Start streaming any quality content on noted apps
- Watch stream, anywhere from 45 seconds to 3-4 minutes after video starts video will suddenly freeze. Stream might restart and video "fast forwards" [pointing to possible buffer handling issue]
- Video will hard freeze, leaving Streambar unresponsive to remote inputs
- Roku will reboot and indicator light will pulse orange/red
- **Videos played/selected are anywhere from 720p30 to 4K60 HDR
Main apps showing hard freeze behavior during streaming are:
- YouTube - v2.23 build 115025184
- Disney Plus - v.1.55 build 2025101400
Also tested with following apps WITHOUT issue:
- Netflix - v.5.2 build 130088004 (streams for hours w/o issue)
- Prime Video - v.15.4 build 2025101313 (streams for hours w/o issue)
- HBO MAX - v.59.6 build 2 (tested with 'Dune: Pt.1' for sustained 4K60 HDR, no issue)
Hardware info:
- Device model - 9101R2
- Serial number - YL006L068941
- Device ID - 3K6196068941
- Software OS - v.14.6.4 build 9914-95
- Issue ID - 41-426-008
- Note - Issue happens when connected through WiFi or Ethernet adapter; not network dependent