Roku status: streaming issues and outage reports
Problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: crashing, sign in and playback issues.
Roku players are a series of digital video & media players manufactured by Roku, Inc. Roku partners provide over-the-top content in the form of channels used to stream TV and movies.
Problems in the last 24 hours
The graph below depicts the number of Roku reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.
May 8: Problems at Roku
Roku is having issues since 03:40 PM EST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!
Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Roku users through our website.
- Crashing (28%)
- Sign in (27%)
- Playback Issues (20%)
- Buffering (19%)
- Video Quality (6%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Roku outage reports came from the following cities:
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Playback Issues | 2 days ago |
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Buffering | 3 days ago |
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Crashing | 4 days ago |
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Buffering | 5 days ago |
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Playback Issues | 5 days ago |
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Video Quality | 6 days ago |
Community Discussion
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Roku Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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John Anthony Morris (@johns_jewels) reported@hulu_support Network error message. Streaming on @Roku TV. Settings indicate I’m connected with excellent signal strength.
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JRC_Lanoka (@JRCsystems) reportedHey @Roku and @prageru @DennisPrager - Did you know that apparently Roku is #blocking Prageru app? The app starts, but #anything you try watching crashes immediately and leaves you back at the main screen. Tried updating. Tried uninstall/ reinstall. Doesn't work!
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Mike.🇨🇦🇳🇱🚛🚚HonkHonkSpeakToMy🥑Avocado🥑 (@MikeP77Doglover) reportedI'm currently watching the YouTube algorithms rebuild my profile. I just got a new Roku, didn't sign in but they're pushing me stuff that's narrowing down who I really am based on the information they have. Very interesting.
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DeluluDad (@BagLampPillow) reportedFix: On my TCL Roku TV whenever I would turn a movie on Disney+ it would turn to a dark almost black screen. after I turned the Backlight down from 100, it worked.
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Tim Wesolek (@WesolekTim) reported@Roku I live in the Washington DC DMA..but you keep putting me in the Charleston WV DMA..for work I need to be able to see DC stations! How do you make this happen ASAP!!
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Yaaarrittzzza☀️ (@MaleniYaritza) reportedAnyone having issues with @Roku 😭
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Alan Hartland (@harty2you) reported@Roku hi, I live in the UK, I have a Roku streaming stick I bought in November 2025 from Tesco. I have had no problems with it until today. I am not able to use BBC iPlayer app. I have done all the resets but still not working. All other TV apps are ok ?
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April (@MsWolfe8) reported@Roku Idk what is going on with this stupid TV ive only had a year! But I come home and all my streaming apps are gone and when I add them back Its giving me a error message!!!!!!! Never again
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RyanS (@RyShan24) reported@rumblevideo I have a brand new @Roku tv and can’t watch your podcasts on any speed but 1 fix that ****!
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Ask Spectrum (@Ask_Spectrum) reported@showdedoop My apologies for the Roku problems with our internet services. I know that can be very frustrating. I would be happy to look into this for you. Please DM me. Don. .
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justagirl (@Rantsofnotfame) reported@RokidGlobal So I can’t even get my WiFi to work with my Roku….
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Rodrigo Torres Muñoz (@rodritorres_81) reported@DisneyPlus I'm havig this issue several times now, I't started with @Roku devices and @Roku Tv's at home saying we were not in the same household that I should update my household, so I logged off from all devices, nothing same problem 1/2
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Tim (@jollytimtim) reported@Roku so I bought a 4k device and I've had nothing but issues as it drops video and goes to main screen. I have 1gb wifi and am 10 ft from router, what can I do?
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Dane001a (@dane001a) reported@Abinitio12 @Roku I can’t get Ryukyu live TV to work
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Brittney (@hope_britt) reported@DIRECTV & @Roku count your days! Why would you allow a customer to sign up via Roku and thru your services for the same exact product. Why tf would i sign up for the same sorry *** service twice! & for @Roku not to issue refunds after I’ve been charged twice is crazy
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we_are_disappointed (@disappointedAF) reported@OGCrimsonJester Just caught Big Trouble last night on Roku.
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Varsity 38 (@CBW556) reportedAnd that turns CC ON for EVERYTHING. Switch from @DisneyPlus to @hulu ? Congratulations! CC. Because one had to turn on CC in the Roku TV settings instead of the show on @DisneyPlus Again, completely idiotic First World problem.
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Watermelon Sugar (Bisan's version) (@HippieChic82) reportedNever mind a 3 hour #SmackDown whatever is going on with @verizon or my @Roku TV. I can't get rid of this damn playback error. I even did a whole damn factory reset to my TV and still getting error code PLYB_122 for over a month. My TV is BARELY 5 years old.
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ChuckHerrick (@CbuckHerrick) reported@Roku Help. Return to me freezes and locks up.
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Mary Ashbaugh (@MaryAshbaugh6) reported@Roku fix your ESPN app please. Tired of the games going backwards and freezing up.
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Jim Golis (@jimgolis) reportedNot having any issues with Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Peacock, Tubi, freevee, etc. Just checked with a friend who has YouTube TV. No issues there. Might be time to switch.
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no, i don't think i will, thanks (@a9ymous) reported@Roku stop continually making the Live TV interface worse, it's one of the reasons we got this RokuTV (pause/rw terrestrial TV). and fix your subtitle support, constantly having to go back to the main menu and unselect/reselect Always On.
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Chris Ducote (@cmducote1227) reported@hulu_support @cole_fine Same issue here! Live channels are down. Trying to watch on Roku and all channels are stuck on a loop. Also tried on the iPhone app and get error code p-dev318.
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DogPerson! (@dog_person20) reported@Prime_KD @Apple I think it might be a @Roku problem. I can stream on the Apple app on my phone and directly through the TV, but the Roku app crashes.
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Beckie Shorten (@beckie_bubs) reportedHi @NetflixUK you charge me a fortune each month. But I can’t and haven’t been able to watch anything for 2 months cause the Roku app is broken. And it’s on multiple boxes
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RJ Financial Group (@businesslendin1) reported@Roku I need help. My 3 emails are already full as you max out at 20. What’s the solution I own multiple Airbnb’s and I only install Roku TV’s.
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Periodic Audio: Mobile First Hi-Fi 🏴☠️ (@periodicaudio) reportedNot to mention, @roku, an app I PAID FOR was deleted and there's no way to reinstall without buying it again. Where do I send the bill to, so you can reimburse me? Seriously you have a great system, but your updates are horribly broken and ruin the system.
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SONJA SMITH (@SstKmd) reported@slinganswers Suddenly #Sling FreeStream on #Roku has this msg: "11-6 Looks like a #location issue. 1)Make sure you aren't on VPN; 2) Enable location services if they aren't on (mobile devices only)" Neither issue is valid. I am in Md USA. Please fix this. 😠 cc @Sling @Roku
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Lmn (@lmn071966) reported@Roku Please fix the live tv issues
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🌱 Colt Seavers 🦅 (@captwfcall) reported@Roku your stuff is still broken as of 5:37pm cst. cant load directv, hulu, etc. *did system restart