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DrStool
Newbie

YouTube app on Roku-ridiculous frequency and length of ads

I had read the the deal between Roku and YouTube allowed Roku to interject more ads for revenue than would be experienced on the Smartphone or computer, however, it is the increasing length of ads before you can skip them that sucks. When you restart a paused YouTube video after a short time you have to watch a 50+ second ad. The in watch ads are also getting longer.

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RokuCarly
Community Moderator
Community Moderator

Re: YouTube app on Roku-ridiculous frequency and length of ads

Welcome and thank you for posting here in the Roku Community, @DrStool!

We completely understand your input and greatly value your feedback, which helps to improve the Roku streaming devices/TVs as a streaming platform.

Rest assured that our team will be aware of this, as your convenience and satisfaction are among our top priorities. In the meantime, your patience and understanding are highly appreciated. 

Let us know if there's anything else you'd want us to address. We'd be more than willing to listen and take action as we are committed to finding a resolution to your concerns in the best way we can.

We hope you continue to have a Happy Streaming! 💜

Warm regards,
Carly

Carly Y.
Roku Community Moderator
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Rockgodtobe
Reel Rookie

Re: YouTube app on Roku-ridiculous frequency and length of ads

It has become almost unwatchable at this point. YouTube on my computer no problem. YouTube on my phone no problem. YouTube app on my Roku 50 second long commercials in the middle of the video. I like to fall asleep with YouTube on in the background but when a commercial pops up every few minutes, it makes it impossible. This is NOT a Google issue so spare me the excuses. This is 100% a Roku thing. 

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