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Roku TVs are interference machines (rant) (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/sysadmin

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Let me tell you about the hell that is Roku. They create so much wireless interference and I can't just get rid of them.

The problem stems from WiFi direct. They automatically scan for the busiest channel and then broadcast full strength on that channel. I don't know why they do this but it creates a crazy amount of interference.

And before you ask, no you can't turn WiFi direct off. Also the remote uses WiFi direct for some reason.

WHY, ROKU WHY!

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[–] BassTurd 35 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Also, they snoop on your HDMI signal if you have a Roku device, and push advertisements based on the media passing of HDMI. I will personally never own another Roku device.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 month ago (3 children)

You're much better off with a mini PC running Linux and Kodi.

[–] BassTurd 9 points 1 month ago

I have an Nvidia shield for now, and run Plex on unRAID. I will be moving to a HTPC one the shield goes tits up. For the most part, I consume my media from my PC, but if I'm using the TV, it's currently my shield.

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