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Roku status: streaming issues and outage reports

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: sign in, crashing and playback issues.

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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.

April 9: Problems at Roku

Roku is having issues since 11:20 AM 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.

  • 30% Sign in (30%)
  • 29% Crashing (29%)
  • 20% Playback Issues (20%)
  • 16% Buffering (16%)
  • 4% Video Quality (4%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Roku outage reports came from the following cities:

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Astor Crashing 3 hours ago
Portland Sign in 16 hours ago
Springfield Sign in 17 hours ago
Greenville Buffering 20 hours ago
Boerne Crashing 1 day ago
Albertville Playback Issues 2 days ago
Full Outage Map

Community Discussion

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Roku Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • BagLampPillow
    DeluluDad (@BagLampPillow) reported

    Fix: 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.

  • TableTopLiberty
    Ben (@TableTopLiberty) reported

    @DIRECTV I did the trial and I have some feedback on what would win me (and I assume others) over from @YouTubeTV. I use @Roku and the left and right buttons for changing channels instead of rewind and fast forward is the worst. Also allowing 3 streams outside but only 2 from TVs is dumb.

  • dovahkeening
    Dovahkeening (@dovahkeening) reported

    @donawhat @playboyreview @BasedTransPosts My grandma also doesn't know how to work a Roku, doesn't make it some kind of made up fake device. But my grandma does know that trans people exist, are human like the rest of us, and just want to be treated with basic dignity, cuz she's not an *******.

  • raddigi1
    Dave Hartzell (@raddigi1) reported

    Hey @slinganswers any ongoing issues that might explain why I can't stream to my Roku, both iPhone and laptop work just fine? Rebooted everything, signed out of all devices, no joy!

  • johns_jewels
    John Anthony Morris (@johns_jewels) reported

    @hulu_support Network error message. Streaming on @Roku TV. Settings indicate I’m connected with excellent signal strength.

  • JaxBeachLady222
    💫👁‍🗨JaxBeachLady222👁‍🗨😘 (@JaxBeachLady222) reported

    @Mickultra12 @comcast @Xfinity I don't seem to have a problem with connecting but I have to unplug the Roku every day - then reactivate it and then plug it back in - Very strange. 🤔

  • gcanderson57
    Glenn 🇺🇲⚓️ (@gcanderson57) reported

    @PlutoTV I'm having a lot of issues with your app on my @Roku . The app freezes during commercials and I have exit to Home. My ROKU is running software version 15.1.4 Build 3321. Yes I've restarted the unit and no it doesn't help. Your app is version 5.45 Build 3 I've cleared the ROKU cache, removed & reinstalled your app.

  • MattPierceblog
    Matt Pierce (@MattPierceblog) reported

    This entire @F1 and @Apple agreement has been fine broadcast wise but it's this entire bullshit around it being forced into another subscription, lagging latency when using a smart TV, and crap. Just give me my F1 app on @Roku with a single sign in and one reasonable subscription

  • tonywhaley
    @tonywhaley@mastodon.world (@tonywhaley) reported

    @tagesschau Please fix the Tagesschau Roku app in the US! Viewers can't watch Tagesschau in the US. I've tried calling NDR in Hamburg to fix the problem, but they couldn't help.

  • captwfcall
    🌱 Colt Seavers 🦅 (@captwfcall) reported

    @Roku your stuff is still broken as of 5:37pm cst. cant load directv, hulu, etc. *did system restart

  • BagLampPillow
    DeluluDad (@BagLampPillow) reported

    Fix: On my TCL Roku TV whenever I would turn a movie on Disney+ it would turn to a dark almost black screen. after I went into Picture Settings, turned the Backlight down from 100, it worked.

  • stephen_patton7
    stephen patton (@stephen_patton7) reported

    Is anyone else having issues watch YouTube on their roku and xbox?

  • disappointedAF
    we_are_disappointed (@disappointedAF) reported

    @OGCrimsonJester Just caught Big Trouble last night on Roku.

  • Xuser784
    Greg (@Xuser784) reported

    @Skippyqsb @Roku @TheRokuChannel Same here. New issue.

  • scottycatt
    scottycatt (@scottycatt) reported

    @Roku @TheRokuChannel Just had the worst customer service experience with ROKU. Dealt with 6-7 different reps. Each one telling a different story of why my purchased subscriptions wouldn’t work. Ranged from uninformed to just plain lazy & uninterested in helping. NEVER AGAIN!

  • hope_britt
    Brittney (@hope_britt) reported

    @DIRECTV & @Roku rcount 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

  • cannamomma_
    Esmeralda (@cannamomma_) reported

    Bro is Hulu not working in anyone else’s Roku tv? Ts pissin me off. @hulu_support @RokuSupport

  • creamthebarber
    Cream the Barber (@creamthebarber) reported

    @Roku Just bought a new stick just a few months ago, and it’s already taken a crap on me. Freezes all the time, and now doesn’t pick up my WiFi. It was fine when I first got it, now it just doesn’t work. And this is about the 4th stick that’s done this. Really terrible. Smh.

  • Ann_Elyse
    Ann_Elyse (@Ann_Elyse) reported

    @hulu_support Hulu live is down AGAIN on all platforms - Roku, app, etc. I've tried all of your steps and nothing works . . . the problem is on your end not the customer!

  • JeremyTColes
    Jeremy Coles (@JeremyTColes) reported

    @russ998 @Thrones_Facts I buy the cheapest Roku TV’s that Walmart/target sell in their respective sizes, and I did not have any issues seeing what was happening.

  • joeaceti
    jojo (@joeaceti) reported

    @Crunchyroll is there anyway you guys can fix the roku app cuz it blows chunks

  • BrianB01535231
    Brian Blanchard (@BrianB01535231) reported

    @DebbieBelin @EpochTV @SiyamakKhorrami Roku TV has streaming Epoch News channels. Please help them do well. & Watch NTD as well. Their news office was Firebombed, showing they are over the Enemy Target

  • itsRETRObtw
    big bro (@itsRETRObtw) reported

    netflix need to fix their roku app

  • ValiantThor88
    Valiant Thor (@ValiantThor88) reported

    @Ask_Spectrum good morning. Getting a 999 code on all my Roku devices which usually means theres a App issue. Can you check?

  • thekingrob
    robert keeton (@thekingrob) reported from Galion, Ohio

    Currently going through the run around with @MLBTV and @Roku about my MLB TV account - paid for yearly subscription last month - MLB is claiming it expired today. ROKU says problem is on MLB end. MLB says problem is on ROKU end - run around for 2 hours now

  • metspolice
    Mets Police (@metspolice) reported

    @TeamYouTube nothing broken. Just want to switch the player (Roku) to 1.25x and have it stay that way forever. Thanks!

  • 1catherinesiena
    Catherine of Siena (@1catherinesiena) reported

    What’s the problem @directv with logging into my account for my @Roku ? The login hasn’t changed as in password until you’ve stated otherwise in my several attempts to access through my Roku. Further makes no sense since other TV/Roku in household is ‘up’ right now.

  • cmducote1227
    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.

  • chenIeguy
    Dr. Dani (@chenIeguy) reported

    just had to factory reset the tv because it just wouldn’t update and literally wouldn’t let me leave the update screen 🫶🏻🫶🏻 @Roku i have some really awful words for you

  • JRCsystems
    JRC_Lanoka (@JRCsystems) reported

    Hey @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!