Roku update that broke AirPlay & HomeKit has yet to be fixed weeks later
An apparent bug in a recent Roku software build has broken support for both Apple's HomeKit and AirPlay systems, and weeks later, there doesn't appear to be a fix in sight.

A Roku streaming device
User reports of problems with the Roku platform started appearing when the company rolled out Roku OS 10.5. According to user reports on the Roku forums and other outlets, the update caused a number of problems on older streaming devices and set-top boxes.
At the time Roku OS 10.5 was released, media outlets like TechCrunch reported on issues with a number of streaming platforms caused by the release, including HBO Max and Disney+. Other issues included frozen screens and non-functioning Roku remotes.
Roku appeared to be aware of the issue and said it would be working on a fix. In the interim, it allowed users to roll back to a stable build. However, nearly five weeks later, it seems like the company still hasn't fully restored AirPlay and HomeKit functionality.
As of Friday, Dec. 17, Roku users are still having problems with both AirPlay and HomeKit. Users describe being met with a blank black screen when attempting to cast a video using AirPlay on Roku streaming devices. Additionally, the problems only seem to appear on Roku OS 10.5 and later.
"When rolled back to 10.0 everything worked fine but then the system automatically updated to 10.5 again and broke all the same stuff," wrote a user on the Roku forums. "It has been weeks now with no change and we are stuck with a still bricked TV that even the over the air function does not work properly let alone the streaming functions."
It isn't clear what is causing the AirPlay and HomeKit problems, with Roku support staff seemingly only giving generic troubleshooting advice.
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A Roku streaming device
User reports of problems with the Roku platform started appearing when the company rolled out Roku OS 10.5. According to user reports on the Roku forums and other outlets, the update caused a number of problems on older streaming devices and set-top boxes.
At the time Roku OS 10.5 was released, media outlets like TechCrunch reported on issues with a number of streaming platforms caused by the release, including HBO Max and Disney+. Other issues included frozen screens and non-functioning Roku remotes.
Roku appeared to be aware of the issue and said it would be working on a fix. In the interim, it allowed users to roll back to a stable build. However, nearly five weeks later, it seems like the company still hasn't fully restored AirPlay and HomeKit functionality.
As of Friday, Dec. 17, Roku users are still having problems with both AirPlay and HomeKit. Users describe being met with a blank black screen when attempting to cast a video using AirPlay on Roku streaming devices. Additionally, the problems only seem to appear on Roku OS 10.5 and later.
"When rolled back to 10.0 everything worked fine but then the system automatically updated to 10.5 again and broke all the same stuff," wrote a user on the Roku forums. "It has been weeks now with no change and we are stuck with a still bricked TV that even the over the air function does not work properly let alone the streaming functions."
It isn't clear what is causing the AirPlay and HomeKit problems, with Roku support staff seemingly only giving generic troubleshooting advice.
Read on AppleInsider
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when Apple treats their streaming box as more than a hobby piece (their words), provides an actually good remote and maybe invests in some quality gaming titles that rival PlayStation/Xbox/Switch, maybe then I’ll consider spending that kind of money on it. Until then, I’m happy with what I’ve got.
I always keep these sorts of things in mind when people faff on about home vendor-bias and antitrust. I'm keenly aware of these things, but if the competition behaves like garbage their failures aren't the result of anticompetitive behaviour.
Take Spotify for example, how long did it take them to get an Apple Watch app? While other music vendors were in there early. I pop them and Roku right into that basket of vendors that don't take their main business seriously and frequently disregard their customers for unexplainable reasons.
The first point I will make, there’s no ads anywhere in the UI. If you feel like the Home Screen is getting cluttered, make folders and organize the content.
Second, you only need to input a password on the initial use/install of an app. Unless the app logs you out that is, but that’s up to that provider. For example, Netflix, does this once every 6 months or so. If you’re talking about downloading apps, go to the settings and tell it to never require a password to download an app. Entering any information is simple enough, if you have your phone nearby, it’ll alert you that you can type from that, ** PS THIS WORKS FOR PASSWORDS TOO. ** If you happen to use a password manager like Keychain or Lastpass, you don’t even have to type, it’ll auto fill with the tap of the button.
Three, the new remote blows the older one out of the water, but to be honest I actually really like the older one as well. I never had an issue using it, and the battery was amazing.
With all of that being said, if you hate them that much, I will gladly take them off your hands.
Roku, although has a better interface then Fire devices, There’s still ads within the UI. FireOS though is RIDDLED with ads, especially with the updated UI. Your actual apps are within the small bar which takes up like 5% of the screen, the rest of the screen is crap from prime video, or new apps, or whatever they are trying to push.
I'd buy a 4k Apple TV with a ATSC 3 next gen tuner and a coax plug on the back.
Please just don't leave AppleTV box/es in drawer. Sell it and plenty will buy from you.
Apple will never make a AppleTV with an OTA tuner. Ever. As grandpa usta say, "no money in that."
You have to have a TV w/tuner with both Apple TV & Roku (unless you have network based tuner from SiliconDust). And yes - with a network based tuner, OTA TV is free via the HDHomeRun app on the Apple TV. AND - SiliconDust has an ATSC3, 4K, 4 x tuner network based box today. I'm in the Indianapolis, Indiana, USA region & have about 15 4K channels available.
I haven't seen a TV yet that has a built-in ATSC3 tuner...