Channels & viewing

[julie_b]

I am using a Roku device connected to my tv. I cannot find a way to turn off autoplaying the next episode in Roku's app. 

I can disable autoplay in the Amazon, Netflix, Hulu apps on Roku but see no way to do it in the Roku app.

[RokuJanadeeK · Accepted solution]

Hi @julie_b,

Welcome, and thank you for posting.

We understand that you wanted to disable the autoplay on the Roku Channel. We're happy to help.

Users can disable these in-app autoplay experiences by toggling Settings > Accessibility > Auto-play video to "Off" on their Roku device. If autoplay is disabled on a device, channels may not begin video playback until the user navigates to a video or explicitly starts playback.

Further you can refer to this article here for more help.

We hope this helps. Let us know if you have other inquiries.

Regards,
Janadee

[julie_b]

This didn't work. It still automatically plays the next episode. I need to know if this will be fixed. If not I will need to cancel Britbox and Acorn through the Roku channel. 

[MWag1]

I tried that also and it doesn’t work for the Roku channel. I’m using a new roku ultra device. It’s really annoying! Every other channel or app allows you to turn off autoplay! 

[julie_b]

Thanks for replying.  I even tried restarting Roku, making sure the app/channel was the latest build and double checking the settings.

It is bizarre that on Roku devices the Roku channel doesn't have this functionality. I think I will stick with subscribing to Britbox through Prime. 

[MWag1]

Yes I’ve been trying to figure out how to turn it off for ages. I guess it has to do with them getting more ad views on the free content but super annoying when you pay for a channel. If it wasn’t for the promotional price I also would be watching BritBox through Prime lol. Their interface is so much better 

[AuntieJo]

Same! I took the BritBox and Acorn deals, and I am befuddled that the Roku app itself is so bad. I’ve been watching it at night after getting off work, and this morning I’m once again trying to figuring out what I slept through. Funny but not funny. 

[Twinkers]

Thank you so much for this information! It was really buried on my TV so I really appreciate your clearance instructions. Thank you very much.