“Can this be used as a 'dumb' TV (antenna and plugged-in devices only, no streaming services) in a location without internet access, or is there mandatory registration / internet access during setup that would prevent it operating as a 'dumb' TV?”
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According to Roku's website - https://support.roku.com/article/22036469326743 - this answer is incorrect and there is no requirement to register a Roku TV.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This hunger for user data is as shameless as it is pervasive. Thanks for at least answering the question honestly, but "You have to register your TV for it to work at all", for literally no justifiable reason, puts this solidly in the "GFY" category.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Timmae, great question. This TV can be used for all of the purposes you suggested, with the exception of an internet connection. In order to activate your new Roku-branded TV, you'll need to sign in to your Roku account (or create a new one), which does require an internet connection. However, in a pinch, you could utilize a phone's hotspot connection to set this up. Once activated, you could use the TV as a 'dumb' TV with your antenna, as described. We hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to our team online if we can assist you any further. -Roku Customer Advocate
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