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[Juan]

I have never had a Roku "break." Ever.

The first one had a bad power supply...to me that's breaking..others would overheat after a software upgrade..still others would freeze up after a software upgrade...one just stopped being supported...firetv still gets upgrades..runs like a champ...

 

[Bruce]

Its an original firetv..roku is old..they always break..starting with the first model

Add another post to the 12 pages of Juan complaining about the Roku.

I have never had one break yet, get old…duh.

Same for the ipad, how many are still using the first one released?

How about a PC, first Roku was released in 2008, how many are using Computers that old?

 

[Bruce]

The first one had a bad power supply...to me that's breaking..others would overheat after a software upgrade..still others would freeze up after a software upgrade...one just stopped being supported...firetv still gets upgrades..runs like a champ...

A Fire TV runs slowly when it overheats or has a low storage space, outdated software, a large build-up of cache files, hardware issues, or too many apps running in the background. Besides, a slow or unstable network issue also causes the Fire TV to run slowly.

Why Is Fire TV Stick So Slow | How to Speed Up the TV Stick

why is my Fire TV so slow? The reasons are listed here.

www.boostvision.tv

 

[Juan]

What is the lifespan of a Roku?


Average Lifespan

Roku devices generally have a lifespan of about 3-5 years. That doesn't mean your Roku will suddenly stop working after a certain time, but you might start noticing some issues as it gets older. Roku TV: Lasts up to 5-7 years. Roku Stick: Averages between 3-5 years.Oct 16, 2024

 

[comfortably_numb]

A Fire TV runs slowly when it overheats or has a low storage space, outdated software, a large build-up of cache files, hardware issues, or too many apps running in the background

This is why I no longer use Firesticks. The fact that they're built on Android makes them even worse IMO. Slow, clunky, poor app design. To each their own, but I just find Roku and their OS to be beautifully organized, functional, almost flawless.

 

[b4pjoe]

You are lucky to get 3 - 5 minutes of use with a FIRE TV device before you start having issues.

 

[Juan]

You are lucky to get 3 - 5 minutes of use with a FIRE TV device before you start having issues.

The big advantage of fire tv is that it can run a VPN..otherwise I prefer ROKU

 

[b4pjoe]

The big advantage of fire tv is that it can run a VPN..otherwise I prefer ROKU

So can an Apple TV.

 

[Bobby]

What is the lifespan of a Roku?


Average Lifespan

Roku devices generally have a lifespan of about 3-5 years. That doesn't mean your Roku will suddenly stop working after a certain time, but you might start noticing some issues as it gets older. Roku TV: Lasts up to 5-7 years. Roku Stick: Averages between 3-5 years.Oct 16, 2024

My Roku Ultra will be 8 years old next month…