In a move that has stirred up quite a bit of chatter, Google’s latest update to YouTube TV is making life a bit trickier for those using older devices, especially Roku. If you’ve noticed some hiccups with your Live Guide or lost background playback, you’re not alone! This update is shaking up how some users interact with the platform, and not everyone’s a fan.
Starting in late May, YouTube TV users, particularly those on older Roku devices, began noticing a broken Live Guide and the inability to scroll beyond 24 hours into the future. According to community forums, this is part of Google’s intentional strategy to prevent crashes on devices with less than 512MB of memory. While this might make for a smoother experience on these devices, it certainly feels like a downgrade for many.
For those affected, the advice is clear: consider upgrading your device to enjoy the full YouTube TV experience. If that’s not an option, you might have to get comfy with a shorter program list and no background playback. Notably, this isn’t just a Roku issue alone, so keep an eye out if you’re using other older tech.
As this story develops, it’ll be interesting to see if Google provides more clarity on which devices are impacted. Until then, if you’re having trouble, you might want to check out our guide for updating your tech, or explore some deals to snag a fresh device.
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