Remove the big search box from Roku home screen

This is a really stupid....I want to say upgrade but its really a downgrade!

The deaded search bar just showed up today. I kept trying to get rid of it. What **bleep** idea. Hope they move off the top like that, how annoying. 

For those that think the nonsense is over, it's NOT! The dreaded search box just showed up on my Roku Ultra 4802 last night, despite the software not having been updated since 5/11/23. What the actual he**? How does that even happen? 

In case it's not obvious to anyone affiliated with Roku monitoring these boards, you can count this as a definite dislike of the new feature. I do use the search feature, but only occasionally. I can easily navigate to it on the left menu. Like most people, I have my favorite apps in the most convenient spots. I can scroll to them without even looking if I'm half asleep (I have narcolepsy and put on familiar movies when I take naps). I don't want, need, or like this extra step. 

This is an incredibly annoying bug (I refuse to call it a feature) 

Lots and lots of complaints, replies, and months since the original post.  Either Roku doesn’t care or moves at a pace that has snails yelling “slow down speed demon.”

To make it worse, someone had to come up with this idea, pitch it to other people, put together a team to work on it, beta test, fully test, and then decide to roll it out to the masses and not 1 single person ever said “You know what? This is kind of annoying. Maybe we should rethink this.”

The new search box is super annoying and just adds one more click for anyone who doesn't use it.  Please add an option to hide it.

Please remove the giant search box from the apps area. 

Why would this even be a thing, it makes absolutely no sense.

I understand your preference for a simpler user experience on your Roku device. However, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there is no built-in option to remove the search box from the Roku home screen. The search box is a prominent feature introduced by Roku to facilitate quick and convenient content discovery across multiple streaming services.

Roku periodically updates its user interface and features, so it's possible that there may have been changes since my knowledge cutoff. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, I recommend visiting the official Roku support website or checking for any recent announcements or firmware updates related to customizing the Roku home screen.

Alternatively, you can provide feedback directly to Roku regarding your preference for a simpler user experience and the option to remove or customize certain elements on the home screen. Roku values user feedback and continually improves its products based on user input.

Please note that the user interface and available customization options may vary depending on your specific Roku device model and the version of Roku software you are using. Therefore, it's always a good idea to check the official Roku resources or contact Roku support for the most accurate and current information.