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Roku Media Player - Connect fast forward or reward Universal Media Server stream

If I use the Media Player app on Roku to steam videos from Universal Media Server, the videos play, but I cannot fast forward or rewind.  I tested a Playstation 3 with Universal Media Server, and I can fast forward/rewind, so I don't think it's an issue with UMS.  Anyone seen something similar and have a solution?  Thanks.

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Roku Media Player - Connect fast forward or reward Universal Media Server stream

When problems are confined to a particular channel, it may be that the channel didn't install properly, that it didn't update correctly, or that the installation has otherwise gotten corrupted. A reinstall may fix the problem, so give it a try.

Remove/reinstall procedure:

  1. Highlight Roku Media Player on home screen.
  2. Press * key and choose Remove channel option.
  3. IMPORTANT- DON'T SKIP:
    Restart the Roku to clear its memory. Depending on your Roku model and Roku version number you'll find "System restart" under Roku menu path Settings > System > Power or under Settings > System'. Without the restart to clear the memory you may not get a clean reinstall.
  4. Reinstall the channel. Note it will be added to the END of the channel grid.

Idon't really expect this will make any difference, but it's not all that hard to find out.

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tpz
Newbie

Re: Roku Media Player - Connect fast forward or reward Universal Media Server stream

I'm having the same problem. This solution does not work. Any other ideas? It's very frustrating not to be able to use the media player for anything other than a simple 'play'. 

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Roku Media Player - Connect fast forward or reward Universal Media Server stream

Just a guess, but your media is probably in a format that Roku doesn't support and UMS is  transcoding it into a format that Roku sees as live video which can't be rewound or fast forwarded.  The solution would be to convert your media into a format that Roku supports so UMS doesn't have to transcode.

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Rick22952
Reel Rookie

Re: Roku Media Player - Connect fast forward or reward Universal Media Server stream

I had the same problem and then I used the Roku app remote control voice control and it worked fine.