This method will not work on all Roku tvs, some Roku TV brands require you to phone home to activate the TV before you can use it for the first time. Which requires you to not only connect to the internet but also log into a Roku account on it. It’s stupid.
Shit. I got a Roku TV. That’s one big fucking stick to toss.
Eh, I just started connecting cheap ($30 or so) used Apple TVs to mine. I saw the writing on the wall.
Step 1. Factory reset.
Step 2. Do not allow it to connect to the Internet.
Step 3. Connect a Linux based computer to it and run everything through the computer.
This method will not work on all Roku tvs, some Roku TV brands require you to phone home to activate the TV before you can use it for the first time. Which requires you to not only connect to the internet but also log into a Roku account on it. It’s stupid.
That would instantly result in the TV being returned to the store I purchased it from.
Instructions unclear. TV now controlled by Nicole the fediverse chick.
You been getting that noise too?
Seems like everyone’s been getting that noise lately. I’m on my third.
You can trust her. She’s from Toronto!
Shall I introduce you to the folks over at !selfhosted@lemmy.world?
We’re pretty neat I like to think