Roku owners have been hit with a new problem related to motion smoothing, leading to frustration and discontent among users.
Summary
- Users express surprise at Roku’s software oversight
- Some users disconnect Roku in favor of other brands
- Concerns raised about Roku’s company focus and product quality
- Comparison drawn between cheap Smart TVs and Apple products
Insufficient Testing Leads to Frustration
Some users, like the_red_scimitar, express disbelief that a professional development team missed this issue during testing, highlighting potential performance trade-offs behind the feature
Disconnecting from Roku
pork_chop17 and 2000nesman share that they’ve switched to Apple TV and disconnected their Roku devices from the internet due to dissatisfaction
Company Values in Question
shortfinal criticizes Roku’s focus, narrating a story of lavish spending post layoffs, raising concerns about the company’s priorities
Frustration Amplified
Users like therationalpi worry about the impact of motion smoothing on specific content like animation, underlining the annoyance
Value vs. Cost
plymouthvan reflects on the trade-offs between cheap Smart TVs and higher-priced, smoother experiences like Apple products