Roku setup

[remaker]

I got a new Roku Streaming Stick+ and was dismayed by the setup process. It required me to get an activation code by email, and the email took over 15 minutes to arrive. I had no other options. I would have much preferred the old link code system. If the email cannot be guaranteed to be instant, it’s a terrible process. I can see forcing email for new accounts, but if I just want to add a device to my existing account, it should be a lot easier.

Why the change? Are link codes gone?

[renojim · Accepted solution]

They changed it because too many people couldn't handle entering a simple URL into a browser and were instead redirected to one of many scammer's websites.

[DBDukes]

@renojim @remaker 

What I wish Roku would do is offer either. The user picks between:

• Manually enter code
• Email code

The user picks and gets it the way they want it.

Or, at the bottom of the screen where you enter your email address, a link to manually enter code instead.

[remaker]

I would appreciate that option. I didn’t appreciate the long wait required to complete the setup when the email is a problem. I know, I know, #firstworldproblems, but still. This was a change that made it harder for me to activate a Roku.