Channels & viewing

[Akutra]

I found the issue. Since I did not have it installed and only tried to install it today, it is because of the Google-Roku dispute. I wish they would solve this, now I have to decide Roku or YouTubeTV. Should wait for a few days and see if it is resolved?

[LEB]

no scam the letter is in both your YouTube and ROKU accounts - each entities versions.

[LEB]

 Although I appreciate Roku and their thought into apps that we all either purchase or utilize, I mean it's streaming TV, it is a risk like everything else.  We do the best we can as consumers to protect out "privacy" and data but it is what it is.  There a many places I spend money where I don't really agree with all of their policies but for me, that is a decision that I make.  I was wondering if others had thoughts and if you stopped using YouTube TV because of certain reasons and how you feel about this issue.  Appreciate the all comments and feedback.  Does anyone have any suggestions for TV streaming services outside of YouTube TV that offer many of the perks?  I can just stream from my phone to the TV no sweat it is just a pain to do that - and I am a big camper so streaming is a great option for my family.  Suggestions?  What are you doing if YouTube removes the app (because from what I am reading Roku is not going to remove it you already have it - but YouTube seems to be saying they will).  Thanks!

[demsd]

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@jfa5155 wrote:

If Youtube TV is going to cancel their service on Roku then Roku should go to Hulu and negotiate a deal to move over all Youtube TV subscribers at a discount. I would be interested to know how many Roku subscribers use Youtube TV. This could be a big win for Roku and Hulu if they play it right. 

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It's overpriced TV, so it's really no loss, IMO.

It won't affect customers who already have downloaded the app. So regardless of whether or not you are a subscriber, if you have it don't uninstall it.

[demsd]

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@GeoWatch wrote:

We the consumer made your product popular and we can make it unpopular just as quick.

Geowatch

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I love it when the end user who has already paid for the devices makes idle threats.

I also love that, because they are really inexpensive, if I don't want to use a device I can stop using it.

[demsd]

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@DBDukes wrote:

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@GeoWatch wrote:

I feel that if this happens Roku canceling YouTubeTV app and I will be unable to watch on my rokus i will sell them off and go back to the firestick, shame on you roku, you reap billions of dollars because we like your product, but dropping YoutubeTV on us cable cutters is a stab in the heart.

We the consumer made your product popular and we can make it unpopular just as quick.

Upset User of 3 Roku Devices

Geowatch

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@Honeybun wrote:

I am interested in youtube. Do not cancel on Roku

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Have either one of you considered telling Google to keep their app on Roku?

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No. They'd rather blame Roku.

[demsd]

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@Mes_dUp wrote:

If Roku does not allow the youtube tv app to be on their service, BYE ROKU!  

And don't give me that 'there are plenty other streaming services'....yes there are and they are much more expensive, offer less, and or not what I want....I've tried quite a few.

THINK LONG AND HARD ROKU

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Translation: Roku is the least expensive option. It offers what I want and allows access to the most content. I don't have Youtube TV on my device, and I don't subscribe, but if isn't available I am going to use the more expensive platforms that don't have what I want, nor the amount of content Roku has. However, if I have the channel on my device, regardless of whether or not I use it, I am going to complain and make idle threats anyway.

[andimoia]

Sucks is what this is!  I chose Roku over FireStick because it was supposed to be easier to use.  I have 3 TVs set up.  Now I have to replace my 3 Rokus with 3 FireSticks?

[demsd]

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@IceMom wrote:

Believe me, I will be urging everyone on Facebook and Twitter to abandon Roku. This is not acceptable. You buy your devices with the assumption major streaming services will work on them.

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None of the platforms guarantee you will have access to all content indefinitely. Google certainly does not guarantee that ALL Android apps will always be available on it's platform, does it? If it doesn't allow indefinite access to ALL Android apps, wouldn't that be a double standard on Google's part? Wouldn't that also suggest that Google, who is facing anti-trust lawsuits on two continents, is more than likely the party who is attempting to strong-arm Roku, much like Peacock TV and HBO Max did?

I don't know why I am always gobsmacked by the fact that there are so many Roku haters that continue to use the device.

[demsd]

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@andyross wrote:

Based on an article in Ars Technica, part of the issue is that Google wants to force devices support their AV1 codec. That requires hardware support, which would raise prices. What is hilarious is that the latest Roku Ultra does support it, but NO Chromecast does.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/04/roku-vs-google-part-2-the-youtube-tv-app-gets-pulled-from-th...

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What I find hilarious is that Ars Technica insists in it's first paragraph that, "The main point of contention seems to be over the AV1 video codec," then posts Roku's statement that states, "​We have only asked Google for four simple commitments. First, not to manipulate consumer search results. Second, not to require access to data not available to anyone else. Third, not to leverage their YouTube monopoly to force Roku to accept hardware requirements that would increase consumer costs. Fourth, not to act in a discriminatory and anticompetitive manner against Roku," which clearly shows their main point of contention is NOT the AV1 codec, but only one of four points.