A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree

United Kingdom News News

A Roku Terms of Service Update Locks Up Your TV Until You Agree
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 WIRED
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 26 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 51%

If you want to opt out of the new “Dispute Resolution Terms,” you have to write a letter.

Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low-priced TVs and streaming gadgets after the company appears to be locking devices for people who don't conform to the recently updated terms of service. This month, users on Roku's support forums reported suddenly seeing a message when turning on their Roku TV or streaming device reading: 'We've made an important update: We’ve updated our Dispute Resolution Terms.

Based on the ToS's wording, users could technically choose to agree to the ToS on their device and then write a letter saying they'd like to opt out. But opting into an agreement only to use a device under terms you don't agree with is counterintuitive. Even more pressing, Roku's ToS states that users only have 'within 30 days of you first becoming subject to' Roku's updated terms, which was February 20, to opt out. Otherwise, you're opted in automatically.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

WIRED /  🏆 555. in US

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Kensington Palace Shares a Health Update on Kate Middleton as Prince William Misses Memorial ServiceKensington Palace Shares a Health Update on Kate Middleton as Prince William Misses Memorial ServiceAfter a reign lasting 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Here’s a complete timeline of her greatest milestones.
Read more »

Update: SM Entertainment Shares Update On SHINee’s ContractsUpdate: SM Entertainment Shares Update On SHINee’s ContractsUpdate: SM Entertainment Shares Update On SHINee’s Contracts
Read more »

The Secret Behind American Boutique Sound Maestros Wilson AudioThe Secret Behind American Boutique Sound Maestros Wilson AudioFull-service dealerships across America support and service these apex audio solutions.
Read more »

My Quest to Fix a Crashing Roku App Provides a Warning About AIMy Quest to Fix a Crashing Roku App Provides a Warning About AIConsumer technology has trained users to expect and deal with crashes and other bugs. When the whole world runs on AI, the inevitable glitches will have greater consequences.
Read more »

Sphere Refuses To Release U2 Despite Band Fulfilling Terms Of ResidencySphere Refuses To Release U2 Despite Band Fulfilling Terms Of ResidencyPARADISE, NV—Announcing their new contract would be “indefinite,” the Sphere at the Venetian reportedly refused to release U2 Monday despite the band fulfilling the terms of their residency.
Read more »

One 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 Couple Is Still Not on the Best of TermsOne 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 Couple Is Still Not on the Best of TermsStay up to date with new movie news, watch the latest movie trailers & get trusted reviews of upcoming movies & more from the team at Collider.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-03 11:42:35