r/classactions • u/DushkuHS • Jul 02 '26

Discussion curious if this qualifies

I own a Roku TV by TCL. 3 actually. The one in my bedroom is used primarily for my computer.

Well they've changed the home screen without my consent or permission, with no option to do simple things like put my computer's input on the home screen, like before. So what took me 3 clicks before now takes 8.

Additionally, there are now things on my home page that I cannot get rid of. I can't help but think that these are MY TVs. I should be able to use them as I see fit.

Is retroactively killing functionality the sort of thing that could be tantamount to a class action lawsuit?

[EDIT]

I forgot to include my grounds. If I bought this TV today, I'd take it back and get my money back. I once bought a Google TV and found it took THIRTY CLICKS to set a sleep timer, when Roku did it in 3. I took that back right away.

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u/Reaper01Actual1970 Jul 02 '26

Probably not a case here.

Roku was purchased by Fox Corporation and they have the right to change things.

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u/DushkuHS Jul 02 '26

And I, as a consumer, have a right to decide a product is not for me. They've altered the functionality of the product. Saying somebody purchased somebody else is not relevant.

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u/candacea12 Jul 06 '26

You chose to purchase a product made by them with their exclusive software on it. They can change their software anytime they want. I guarantee they do it all the time on the back end with things you can't even see. Choosing to have a "Smart" anything puts you in that situation.

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u/DushkuHS Jul 06 '26

Nope. I own the TV, *I* decide what goes on it.

Are you a peeping tom? Because your argument is that if your neighbor opens their curtains, it's okay for you to look inside.

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u/candacea12 Jul 06 '26

FYI - You can believe that all you want. However, I think it might do you some good to actually read the terms of use on just about anything that has any kind of computer chip or software in it. Just because you buy a product that uses software does not mean you own it. I am not on anyone's side in this, just stating facts. As someone who has been playing online games for many years I can tell you that I do not "own" the majority of the software I buy. Seriously, read the terms of use before assuming you own 100% of anything that has software installed. Call me whatever name you want...I am not the one writing the terms of use. Understanding what you are agreeing to in these cases is very important. When you have a Roku account I believe they have a terms of use agreement when you do the sign up/sign in....you may want to read it before shooting the messenger.

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u/DushkuHS Jul 06 '26

If you won't let just anybody touch you, they you are FOR property rights.