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ISimion
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Roku Express 4K+ Doesn't Have an Option For Searching Channels

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Hi, I have bought a Roku Express 4K+ from ebay from US, since this version (4K+) of the streaming player wasn't available in Romania.

I set it up (in Romania) and everything works fine, except I cannot search for apps from my area.

For example, I cannot find HBO Max, which I know is available in Romania, but the device channel store won't see any HBO Max app. Moreover trying to add it from a browser on the web will get the button +Add channel to be greyed out, not being able to add.

Any chance I can make the device work properly?

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RokuDanny-R
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@ISimion

Thanks for the inquiry.

Please be aware that channel availability/access on Roku devices will vary from region to region. A Roku device will work in any location, however, channels may not be available on your device in that location, based on each channel provider's discretion. For more information, you'd want to contact any specific channel/service provider to inquire further about whether they offer their channel/service on the Roku platform in your region. 


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RokuDanny-R
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Re: Roku Express 4K+ Doesn't Have an Option For Searching Channels

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@ISimion

Thanks for the inquiry.

Please be aware that channel availability/access on Roku devices will vary from region to region. A Roku device will work in any location, however, channels may not be available on your device in that location, based on each channel provider's discretion. For more information, you'd want to contact any specific channel/service provider to inquire further about whether they offer their channel/service on the Roku platform in your region. 


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Danny

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ISimion
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Yeah, this is not a solution, this is just a broad answer that could mean anything. I specifically said I know HBO Max channel is available in my region, however Roku won't let me have it, it is more a Roku issue than a channel issue.

Any tips on how to solve my issue?

 

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renojim
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@ISimion, there is no solution for your problem.  If you're not in a region that Roku officially supports there will be many channels/apps and features that aren't available to you.  It doesn't matter if a service is available on another platform.  Most providers will not make their channel/app available on Roku devices in regions Roku doesn't officially support.  Sorry, but it's not Roku's call; it's up to the provider and many don't even understand how it works.

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BISimion
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You are saying that is not Roku call, but in the same time you said that it might be I am in the case for a region that Roku doesn't officially support. Apologies, but it seems to me that officially supporting other regions is exactly Roku's call.

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renojim
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@BISimion, agreed and maybe someday Roku will support your region, but for now the only "solution" is to move to a region they do support.  There could be any number of reasons why your region isn't supported.  It's not as simple as throwing a switch and I'm sure there's all kinds of logistics involved if not a boatload of lawyers.  I doubt it will happen overnight and don't expect any kind of official answer from Roku about if or when they'll support it.  Announcements are generally made in their blog.

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BISimion
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Even quoting the word solution, I cannot understand how an expert can be suggesting relocation of one's man livelihood in order to receive a service, and even so, country relocation, this is crazy.

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Strega
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I believe that’s what the quotes meant.  No one is likely to implement that “solution” but it would “solve” the problem of your TV gadget not fully working.

There were many articles about Roku’s planned international expansions back around 2019.  But then there was a pandemic, and then there were supply chain shortages.  It seems Roku’s international push has really slowed or even stalled for now.  Of course, there could be plans to expand into your country very soon, but they’re not going to say anything until they are ready.  Meanwhile, content providers can mark their channels to be available everywhere, including areas that Roku does not (yet?) support, but only some choose to do that.

laDera
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I love in Florida bought the Roku in Florida and it does not have a search option for channels. How do I fix this?  I'm trying to add Spectrum which I have been told by that company I should be able to do 

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HDMIGuy
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@laDeraOn the home screen search should be right below the word home.  If it is not try restarting your device 

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