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Possible Problem: Read this review if you care about data usage...
Read this review if you care about if your ISP limits data use. A little background I am a long time cord cutter, used different devices over the years. Decided to switch due to new service only works on Roku. We use Comcast and have 1TB monthly data limit before fees hit. I also monitor using my routers traffic analyzer to see what is sucking up all my data. After using the Roku Streaming Stick+ for a few days noticed a spike in data use at AM hours and isolated the usage to my new Roku. This version of Roku has a power button to control your TV's power (very handy) Also the Roku can be powered via TV USB or external power supply if your TV's USB ports are too weak. My Roku is plugged into a power supply. **Heres the rub** So by force of habit when I finish watching TV I have been hitting the power button, TV goes off as expected, but the Roku continues to stream the streaming service I was accessing. (disclaimer only tested Prime and PSVUE so far) My router confirmed the damn thing streamed all night long (all night....all night long, dancin in the streets) with the TV off. Also confirmed by just turning the TV off and back on, what ever is being watched is still rolling. **the solution** To date I can't find a setting to time-out based on the Roku nor a method to automatically switch to standby when the TV shuts off without replacing a power strip. So my solution to date is MAKE SURE TO HIT THE HOME BUTTON BEFORE POWERING DOWN THE TV. Other than wasting my internet data it seems like a solid device will post an update if another solution presents itself.
February 2018 · Electronics · verified purchase
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