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Tdawgdad
Binge Watcher

Block certain commercials

Is there a way to block or filter commercials/ads? I have kids and I would rather not see the FitBit commercial that has a dude dressed like a girl dancing on a stripper pole and then have to explain what's going on in that commercial to my kids.

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AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Block certain commercials

@Tdawgdad 

There used to be a time where you could probably contact the advertiser and voice your concerns.  As you are probably aware, this would now be a futile exercise.

Just explain to your kids, "This is what happens if you wear a FitBit - no FitBits allowed".

Then turn on a Rocky movie and show them the proper way to train.

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Unfortunately, there is no way to currently filter ads.  You can maybe try disabling "Limit Ad Tracking" if currently enabled (maybe worth a shot, but probably won't change anything.).

[Settings/Privacy/Advertising/Limit Ad Tracking ]

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For what its worth, I have never seen this ad on Roku, but I have on Youtube.  I have the Ad Tracking disabled.  Could just be coincidence though.  Wish I could offer you better advice.

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Ello2022
Roku Guru

Re: Block certain commercials

@Tdawgdad  Exactly what channel are you watching when you see this? PlutoTV? Tubi? Hulu? The Roku channel? 

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Tdawgdad
Binge Watcher

Re: Block certain commercials

Roku channel

Tdawgdad
Binge Watcher

Re: Block certain commercials

Oh yeah we watched bloodsport for good measure

Ello2022
Roku Guru

Re: Block certain commercials

@Tdawgdad  So wait a minute here. You watched a violent rated R movie with your children but your upset over a Fitbit commercial? Commercials will be geared towards the content you are watching. If you were watching a G rated movie you would get G rated commercials. FYI……..Bloodsport is not available on the Roku Channel. 
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Wldrnss77
Binge Watcher

Re: Block certain commercials

Totally inappropriate commercial on Toku channel with stripper pole scene! How to block or change ad choices?

Tdawgdad
Binge Watcher

Re: Block certain commercials

It was a joke in response to someone else. I was watching the universe and I'm pretty sure it's not geared towards what you're (not your)  watching. Thanks for your very enlightening lefty-progressive-sensitive Sally nobody cares solution

Ello2022
Roku Guru

Re: Block certain commercials

@Tdawgdad  You asked for help. If you want help then be truthful. Roku cannot control the commercials you see. Nor is there a filter. Just like cable tv or satellite. No difference. FYI……The Universe is rated TV-14 so the commercial you saw is age appropriate for the content you were watching. 

Tdawgdad
Binge Watcher

Re: Block certain commercials

Once again thanks for your ever- enlightening solution. Let me know when they start letting 14 year olds in strip clubs.