The New Roku Update Is Terrible And Everyone Hates It
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Roku recently released a major update to its TV home screen and user interface, which has been widely criticized by users for adding excessive ads, algorithm-driven content slots, and new bugs.
- The previous Roku home screen was praised for its simplicity, ease of customization, and speed, but the update replaced this with a cluttered, inconsistent layout that many find frustrating and less user-friendly.
- Key features like HDMI inputs were moved to a less convenient "Quick Access" area, and some forced content sections, such as a "Soccer Zone," persist despite user attempts to remove them.
- Users have expressed dissatisfaction across platforms like Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, lamenting lost customization, increased ads, and performance issues including screen distortion bugs requiring TV restarts.
- The author is considering replacing their Roku TV due to these problems but notes that finding a smart TV without similar issues or intrusive ads is increasingly difficult in the current market.
