Channels & viewing

[tm2020]

If you have a Roku model that supports Apple Airplay (like the Roku Premier+), you can use the VidAngel app to "cast" via AirPlay to the Roku. Just click "send to TV" in the app, and then choose "AppleTV" and it works. Seems to take a bit to get going, but in my testing it seems to work reasonably well.

Obviously, not the best solution and not ideal - I hate browsing on my mobile device for a movie when I have a big screen sitting right in front of me. Also, hate burning battery life casting from a mobile device. A native and certified Roku app would be so much better. Really hope VidAngel keeps trying to get it certified, doesn't give up, and Roku eventually responds in a helpful manner realizing that VidAngel has paid for the sins of it's past and now offers a great and legal service.

[currah]

That is a great point.  If the VidAngel community floods the market with cheap or free used Roku's they should all be reset to factory settings. 

[atc98092]

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@currah wrote:

... they should all be reset to factory settings. 

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That is a critical step, regardless if you give it away or sell it to someone. Do a factory reset to remove all  your personal information. Also log into your Roku user account and remove the device from your account. That way it's impossible for someone to get access to your personal info. Even if you throw it in the trash (I hope you don't, recycle it responsibly) make sure you do this step.

[Faithofstihl]

I think this is terrible!!  Now I’m paying for a service I can’t use because of Roku!!  

[DrHos]

I guess that was a nice wish. My VidAngel disappeared last night and I'm being told there's no work around. I will be joining the others buying a new device for my TV. And VidAngel says they will give me a $30 credit when I do. Bye

[Krokon]

We recently bout our ROku tv just for VidAngel. What a complete waste. So disappointing!

[qe]

I have adopted Roku as a platform to connect me to all kinds of media, not a gatekeeper to cut me off from choices.  This decision cuts across their only major advantage.  Other platforms, Apple, Amazon connect more easily to their ecosystems.  If that is all I wanted, then I have no reason to own or use Roku.  This is a completely disturbing development from a platform that had been building trust and brand value.

[Weech]

Fortunately I had an Amazon Firestick that I previously used on a bedroom TV.   I just plugged it in to another TV port and plugged it in.  

I tried to cast to it to my TV using my android phone but Fire TV wasn't listed as an option.  So I chatted with a Vidangel rep and she emailed me a work around Vidangel App.  I tried again and was able to cast to my TV.  She reported they are working with Amazon on getting the Vidangel App listed on the Fire Stick.

Another nice feature of the Firestick is that you can use Alexa to operate the app by voice control.

So my TV has both Roku and Firestick options at this point.  But I expect Firestick will be used most of the time.  

The other good thing is that new Fire Sticks are pretty affordable.  Looks like between $20-50, depending on the model.  

[Jhan46]

Roku get over yourself. Let us watch vidangel.

[bsulzen]

I now have a fire stick plugged into my Roku TV and will be using it exclusively. I've been a long time Roku user, but no more!