Channels & viewing

[scottdebruyn]

I use a Roku TV and subscribe to YouTube TV. There are some issues with YouTube TV regarding episodes watched, but there is an issue with the Roku device with this marking function. Namely, there is no button to mark episodes 'watched' from the Roku TV. It's available from a web browser on a PC or mobile device. I've seen a number of other posts here on the community support forum regarding a lack of control from their Roku device. All it would take is a pair of buttons to either 'mark as watched' or 'unmark as watched'. Usually, YouTube TV will download an episode to its DVR or display a VOD version of an episode several times. It's as though they misread the date/time of a recording and assume it as unwatched. That in itself isn't a huge deal, but having to go to my office PC or fire up my tablet to use a web browser to do this marking is a pain. The routine has become a discussion in front of the TV, "Have we seen that episode? How about that one?" every day. Then make the trek to a web browser to do the task. BTW, there is the occasion when I watch an episode and my wife doesn't watch until later, where it would be good to mark as 'unwatched' for her to find and vice-versa. C'mon Roku and YouTube TV! I asked about fixing this need for this work-around more than a year ago! 

[RokuTakashi · Accepted solution]

Hi, @scottdebruyn 

Thanks for posting, and welcome to the Roku Community.

We understand your concern with the content on YouTube TV that does not save after being played, and we're here to refer you to the right support to address your concern. According to your post, you mentioned issues with the YouTube TV app's features and function.

For this matter, we would recommend reaching out to YouTube TV's support and sharing with them your experience with their app. It is important to note that design, functionality, and features are directly managed by the channel provider or app developer.

You can reach out to them at YouTube Help - Google Help

Thanks,
Kash