84%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Roku makes streaming players and the software inside many TV brands, and it also sells smart home cameras, plugs and bulbs. Its players keep working for years, but in 2024 it locked devices until owners accepted new terms.
CompanyRoku, publicly traded, based in San Jose, California
Needs the cloud?Yes. Setup and the home screen need a Roku account and internet
Subscription for basics?No
Watch out forIn March 2024, Roku blocked TVs and players until owners agreed to new terms that limit their right to sue
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Roku device that was switched off. Roku does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 84%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record−4In 2024 it locked TVs and players until owners accepted new legal terms.
- Works without the cloud−2Needs a Roku account and internet to work.
- Our estimate84%
The good news: Roku is one of the biggest names in US streaming, and its software runs on millions of TVs. Older players have kept working for many years.
The bad news: In March 2024, Roku made owners accept new terms that limit their right to sue before they could use their TVs or players again. It showed that Roku can take control of a device you already own.
If you own Roku
- Keep your Roku account details up to date, since the device needs it to work.
- Read the terms Roku asks you to accept. You can usually opt out of the arbitration clause by mail within a set time.