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Roku TVs Now Require Internet for Local Channel Access

3/23/2026

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Roku televisions from Roku, Inc. now require an internet connection to access OTA channels.
Previously, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC local broadcasts streamed without internet.
Recent Live TV Guide updates add streaming channels, which cause a gray screen for antenna inputs when offline.
The issue disrupts major events like sports broadcasts, prompting some users to seek alternative setups during outages.

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Story summary

Roku televisions from Roku, Inc. now require an internet connection to access OTA channels.
Previously, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC local broadcasts streamed without internet.
Recent Live TV Guide updates add streaming channels, which cause a gray screen for antenna inputs when offline.
The issue disrupts major events like sports broadcasts, prompting some users to seek alternative setups during outages.