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JeffR's avatar
JeffR
Binge Watcher
2 years ago
Solved

Home Screen New Input Folder

The new folder that Roku has created to keep the devices inputs on the home screen is annoying. 
It's confusing and only creates an extra step to get to the inputs you're looking for.
I would like to see it removed and return to the previous separate inputs or at least make it user customizable.

  • HDMIGuy's avatar
    HDMIGuy
    2 years ago

    JeffR Roku is the operating system of your TV.  Roku has control over the operating system.  If you don't want Roku to change anything on your Hisense TV set up the Roku to have the TV start on a certain HDMI input.  Then unlink the TV from your Roku account.  Roku will then do nothing to your TV.  However you can use the device connected to the HDMI input you selected.  You can then use the TV as a normal non smart TV which no one has any control over except you.

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  • BrainOpps's avatar
    BrainOpps
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    I wanted to voice my opinion of the new folder also.  I hate it and wish there was an option for the folder or not.  One of my inputs are security cameras and I used to get that nice little preview window of the camera right on the main menu, not anymore.  

    Please undo this change!

    • RokuEuniceL's avatar
      RokuEuniceL
      Retired Moderator
      2 years ago

      Hi Community Users,

      Thanks for posting here in the Roku Community!

      We appreciate you providing your suggestion, and we value your feedback. We always aim to provide our customers with the best streaming experience and convenience when using our services. Thank you so much for your feedback, and we value your input.
      This has been noted, and if you need anything else, please let us know.
      All the best,
      Eunice

      • Tequila's avatar
        Tequila
        Channel Surfer
        2 years ago

        Hi, while I appreciate the fact that Roku has "noted" this, that is an unacceptable response. There are 3 pages of comments in this thread. Other than Roku appreciated responses and a post to simply dumb down the TV and a few that have not seen this yet, there is NOT ONE POSITIVE comment. So, Roku, note all you want - it's been a week and its time to act. Fix it now please.

  • Brian_V's avatar
    Brian_V
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    I agree with the original post and want to add my note of displeasure.  I just received the update that created the "TV Inputs" folder as well.  I highly dislike this change.  I often switch between TV inputs and having to navigate down subfolders to make the switch is problematic at best.  Along with the majority or responses, I hope they revert this change or at the very least make it optional. 

  • RokuERey's avatar
    RokuERey
    Retired Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi JeffR,

    Greetings from the Roku Community!

    We see that you're seeing this new interface on your device. Your feedback is much appreciated, and we'll make sure to communicate this to the appropriate Roku team for further review.

    We'll take it from here, and thanks for reaching out!

    Best regards,

    Rey

    • Tequila's avatar
      Tequila
      Channel Surfer
      2 years ago

      Hi, this new input menu doesn't work. To have to take extra steps is ridiculous, why fix something, that isn't broken. Better yet, why change something on a smart TV that nothing can be done without buying a fire tv. Fix it ASAP please 

    • Tequila's avatar
      Tequila
      Channel Surfer
      2 years ago

      Hi Rey, what I'm really not understanding is that it's now Nov 13th, 2 months after this appeared. Not 1 positive comment, EVERYONE hates this. Feels like Roku is flipping us the bird. No better way to drive customers away. Why is this? 

      • JeffR's avatar
        JeffR
        Binge Watcher
        2 years ago

        Hi Tequila,
        I totally agree. I have actually taken to going behind my TV and disconnecting the other inputs, that I don't use as often, DVD, chromecast, and leave the satellite plugged in so that I only have the one input on my screen. When I want to watch a DVD I just plug it back in. A real pain in the ass but less of a pain than having to deal with selecting the input folder all the time on the screen.
        >
        Additionally I every time I watch something on antenna , live, or a streaming channel after I am done I select the program from "continue watching'" and delete it so that it doesn't appear next time I navigate to the home screen.
        >
        I can deal with the channel icons being in four rows instead of three because I have a large enough screen but I did prefer it in three rows, made navigation easier.
        >
        The 'open ended' responses that Roku gives are pretty much useless in my opinion, they're gonna do whatever they want even though their consumers aren't happy about it.
        As said, hopefully it's just beta testing, but I doubt it.
        I guess the upside is it does give me something to feed my OCD, gives my something to do. LOL.
        Thanks for the reply.

    • notninja's avatar
      notninja
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      I too have this folder for inputs. It makes it really inconvenient for adding an extra step. It would be much better if we were able to have custom folders instead, where we can have control of what app to put in. In the mean time is there a way to downgrade or request a hotfix due to this regression?