Plugging the USB directly into the TV? I posted in 2020. Get a 2 foot "extension cable" USB to USB - Plug 1 end in the TV & the other in the Thumb Drive. Keep the Thumb Drive away from the TV. Some sets give off RF or Heat. I haven't had any issues in 4 years. I use SANDISK brand ... good luck... PS: a 2 foot extension cord should work![12 foot usb to usb.jpg 12 foot usb to usb.jpg](https://community.roku.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/16396i81BB4DFCD268CFE0/image-size/large/is-moderation-mode/true?v=v2&px=999)