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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by DaleGribble88@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

See title - very frustrating. There is no way to continue to use the TV without agreeing to the terms. I couldn't use different inputs, or even go to settings from the home screen and disconnect from the internet to disable their services. If I don't agree to their terms, then I don't get access to their new products. That sucks, but fine - I don't use their services except for the TV itself, and honestly, I'd rather by a dumb TV with a streaming box anyway, but I can't find those anymore.

Anyway, the new terms are about waiving your right to a class action lawsuit. It's weird to me because I'd never considered filing a class action lawsuit against Roku until this. They shouldn't be able to hold my physical device hostage until I agree to new terms that I didn't agree at the time of purchase or initial setup.

I wish Roku TVs weren't cheap walmart brand sh*t. Someone with some actual money might sue them and sort this out...

EDIT: Shout out to @testfactor@lemmy.world for recommending the brand "Sceptre" when buying my next (dumb) TV.

EDIT2: Shout out to @0110010001100010@lemmy.world for recommending LG smart TVs as a dumb-TV stand in. They apparently do require an agreement at startup, which is certainly NOT ideal, but the setup can be completed without an internet connection and it remembers input selection on powerup. So, once you have it setup, you're good to rock and roll.

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[-] timtoon@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

You have 30 days to opt out by sending a letter to:

General Counsel, Roku Inc.
1701 Junction Court, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95112

Letter must include:

  • Name of each person opting out, contact info
  • product model
  • software version
  • email address (optional)
  • copy of receipt (optional)

I just use a dumb hdtv with a laptop and wireless mouse. From there you have a lot of options

[-] timtoon@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Starting it up without an internet connection will prevent the pop-up from locking you out of your own device

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