Roku

Complain About Roku - File a Complaint Today

I can't believe Roku is forcing everyone to agree to new terms just to use the hardware we already own. It's beyond frustrating. And it's not just us. Their Trustpilot score is a dismal 1.2 out of 5 stars, with a staggering 91% of users giving them a 1-star review. Seriously, their Better Business Bureau page shows they've had to close 1,839 complaints in just the last three years. Common issues flagged by users constantly include terrible customer service and major problems with billing practices. If you've hit your limit with buggy software, surprise charges, or feeling trapped by their policies, you're in the right place. It's time to get your issue heard and resolved. Official site: Visit Roku

Last Edited on 10 Aug, 2025
Chloe Anne-Bennett, Streaming & Entertainment Editor
8 min read

Best ways to complain to Roku

Getting in touch with a real person at Roku can feel like an impossible task. They prefer you use their automated systems, but here are the most direct routes available.

Contact Method Details & Availability Why use this instead...
Live Chat Available via their support website after navigating a help wizard. Generally 24/7, but wait times vary. Best for immediate technical or billing issues where you need a transcript of the conversation.
Support Form / Email Accessed through the Roku support page. You fill out a form and wait for an email response. Good for non-urgent problems or when you need to provide detailed information and attachments.
Social Media Publicly post or DM them on X (formerly Twitter) at @RokuSupport. Use this for public complaints. Companies often respond faster when their brand image is on the line.

⏱️ Estimated Response Times from Roku After Complaining

Honestly, expect to wait. Getting a quick, helpful response is not what they're known for.

Method Expected Wait Time
Live Chat 5 minutes to 1 hour (after getting past the bot)
Support Form / Email 24 hours to 5 business days
Social Media 1 hour to 24 hours

🔍 Tips to Get a Quicker Response from a Complaint

  • Have your Roku account email and device serial number ready before you start.
  • Use their Live Chat during off-peak hours, like mid-morning on a weekday, to avoid long queues.
  • Take screenshots of any error messages or billing discrepancies. You'll likely need them as proof.
  • Be direct and clear in your first message. State the problem and what you want (e.g., a refund, a fix).

How to Escalate Your Complaint

If Roku support is giving you the runaround or just not responding, it's time to escalate. Don't just give up. Your first step should be to file a formal complaint with an external body. For a US company like Roku, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is your best bet. You can file a complaint on the BBB website, and they will forward it to a corporate contact at Roku. The BBB process isn't fast, but Roku does seem to respond to complaints filed there, eventually. Regulators like the BBB typically require that you've already made a good faith effort to resolve the issue with the company directly, so make sure you've already tried their chat or email support first.

Email Template to Complain to Roku

Subject: Formal Complaint: Unresolved Issue with Account [[Your Roku Account Email]]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing again to resolve an issue with my Roku account. This is my second attempt to get help after my initial contact with your support chat on [[Date]] (Reference #, if you have one) went unresolved.

On [[Date of incident]], my device stopped working correctly after a forced software update, and I am now unable to [[describe the specific problem, e.g., access my paid channels, use the device at all]]. Frankly, having my device rendered useless by an update I didn't ask for, and then spending my own time trying to fix it, has been incredibly frustrating.

To resolve this, I need you to provide a clear solution to restore my device's functionality or provide a replacement. I require a written confirmation via this email address that the issue has been logged and is being actively addressed.

Please be aware that if I do not receive a satisfactory response within 3 business days, my next step will be to file a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

[[Your Name]]

Additional Helpful Tips to get Your Complaint Resolved

  • Ask for a supervisor immediately. If the first-level chat agent is unhelpful, don't waste time. Immediately type "I need to speak with a supervisor or manager." Be persistent.
  • Request a reference number. At the start of any chat or call, ask for a ticket or reference number. This makes it easier to follow up and proves you contacted them.
  • Go public. If you're being ignored, post your issue on X/Twitter and tag @Roku and @RokuSupport. One user on Reddit mentioned they only got a response after publicly posting their ticket number and a screenshot of their dead-end chat conversation.

Let Pine AI Help Raise the Complaint to Roku

Tired of navigating Roku's endless support maze just to get a simple answer? Sound familiar? It's exhausting trying to explain your issue to a chatbot that keeps suggesting you restart your device. No joke. Let Pine AI handle the frustrating back and forth for you. We'll take your complaint, manage the communication, and push for a resolution so you don't have to waste another minute waiting in a support queue or checking your email for a reply that never comes. We skip the hold music and the canned responses to get your issue in front of a real person.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roku Complaint Filing

What if Roku doesn't reply?
icon-show
Can I escalate my complaint legally?
icon-show
Are there lots of people leaving Roku?
icon-show
Is this the right phone number to contact Roku?
icon-show
What's the easiest way to cancel a subscription with Roku?
icon-show
Other ways that I can contact the Roku?
icon-show
Why is my Roku so slow all of a sudden?
icon-show
Chloe Anne-Bennett

Chloe Anne-Bennett

Streaming & Entertainment Editor

Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.

Pine AI files Roku complaints for you, quickly and effectively - no stress

Get your issues resolved with Pine

More Roku Resources

Need help with other Roku services? Check out these helpful guides:

More Streaming and Entertainment providers to file a complaint

Discover other popular Streaming and Entertainment providers, and see how Pine AI could help you complain directly to them.

Complain About FuboTV

Complain About FuboTV

Complain About Sling TV

Complain About Sling TV

Complain About Netflix

Complain About Netflix

Complain About EA Play

Complain About EA Play

Complain About KinoPoisk

Complain About KinoPoisk

Complain About DStv

Complain About DStv

Complain About Via Play

Complain About Via Play

Complain About GO3

Complain About GO3

Complain About Streamz

Complain About Streamz

Complain About The Criterion Channel

Complain About The Criterion Channel

Complain About StarTimes ON

Complain About StarTimes ON

Complain About Epix Now

Complain About Epix Now

Complain About Hallmark Movies Now

Complain About Hallmark Movies Now

Complain About Minecraft Realms

Complain About Minecraft Realms

Complain About Geoguessr

Complain About Geoguessr

Complain About Steam

Complain About Steam

Complain About Xbox Game Pass

Complain About Xbox Game Pass

Complain About Twitch

Complain About Twitch

Complain About Capcut Pro

Complain About Capcut Pro

Complain About Ubisoft Plus

Complain About Ubisoft Plus

Complain About CDA

Complain About CDA

Complain About Atresmedia

Complain About Atresmedia

Complain About Sky Go

Complain About Sky Go

Complain About Vimeo

Complain About Vimeo

Complain About Restream

Complain About Restream

Complain About ESPN

Complain About ESPN

Complain About Showmax

Complain About Showmax

Complain About ITV

Complain About ITV

Complain About Voyo

Complain About Voyo

Complain About iQIYI

Complain About iQIYI

Complain About TV 2

Complain About TV 2

Complain About Canal Plus

Complain About Canal Plus

Complain About tving

Complain About tving

Complain About Shahid

Complain About Shahid

Complain About Coupang

Complain About Coupang

Complain About Docomo

Complain About Docomo

Complain About Wavve

Complain About Wavve

Complain About U-Next

Complain About U-Next

Complain About OCS

Complain About OCS

Complain About OSN

Complain About OSN

Complain About TIMvision

Complain About TIMvision

Complain About Stan

Complain About Stan

Complain About NOW TV

Complain About NOW TV

Complain About TrueID

Complain About TrueID

Complain About Joyn

Complain About Joyn

Complain About Tivubu

Complain About Tivubu

Complain About BluTV

Complain About BluTV

Complain About Tencent Video

Complain About Tencent Video

Complain About Player

Complain About Player

Complain About AMC+

Complain About AMC+

Complain About A&E Crime Central

Complain About A&E Crime Central

Complain About movistar+

Complain About movistar+

Complain About TV+

Complain About TV+

Complain About ALTBalaji

Complain About ALTBalaji

Complain About StarTimes

Complain About StarTimes

Complain About ivi TV

Complain About ivi TV

Complain About Vidio

Complain About Vidio

Complain About WatchIT

Complain About WatchIT

Complain About Eros Now

Complain About Eros Now

Complain About SonyLiv

Complain About SonyLiv

Complain About Globoplay

Complain About Globoplay

Complain About Zee5

Complain About Zee5

Complain About RTL Plus

Complain About RTL Plus

Complain About TV2 Norge

Complain About TV2 Norge

Complain About Mediaset

Complain About Mediaset

Complain About Kayo Sports

Complain About Kayo Sports

Complain About Polsat

Complain About Polsat

Complain About Bein

Complain About Bein

Complain About Exxen

Complain About Exxen

Complain About Amazon Prime

Complain About Amazon Prime

Complain About DAZN

Complain About DAZN

Complain About C More

Complain About C More

Complain About Kyivstar

Complain About Kyivstar

Complain About Foxtel

Complain About Foxtel

Complain About Binge

Complain About Binge

Complain About Videoland

Complain About Videoland

Complain About Claro TV

Complain About Claro TV

Complain About Megogo

Complain About Megogo

Complain About Viu

Complain About Viu

Complain About MUBI

Complain About MUBI

Complain About TV4

Complain About TV4

Complain About BlazeTV

Complain About BlazeTV

Complain About Curiosity Stream

Complain About Curiosity Stream

Complain About FOX Nation

Complain About FOX Nation

Complain About HBO Max

Complain About HBO Max

Complain About History Vault

Complain About History Vault

Complain About Boomerang

Complain About Boomerang

Complain About Pandora

Complain About Pandora

Complain About Acorn TV

Complain About Acorn TV

Complain About Showtime

Complain About Showtime

Complain About ViX

Complain About ViX

Complain About Now That's TV

Complain About Now That's TV

Complain About iROKO

Complain About iROKO

Complain About WOW

Complain About WOW

Complain About Apple Music

Complain About Apple Music

Complain About MLB.TV

Complain About MLB.TV

Complain About Tidal

Complain About Tidal

Complain About Willow

Complain About Willow

Complain About MGM Plus

Complain About MGM Plus

Complain About Discovery Plus

Complain About Discovery Plus