Roku is sending users a stark warning when they install “non-certified” channels outside of the official store in an attempt to crackdown on pirate channels.
The warning says that if Roku determines a channel violates copyright it may remove the channel without prior notice.
The statement comes after a piracy lawsuit in Mexico resulted in Roku media players being temporarily banned in the region.
It appears Roku wants to make it clear that it does not condone or tolerate “non-certified” channels that allow free and illegal streaming of paid for TV, movies, and sports. This pirated content is not typically available in the official Roku Channel Store but can be loaded onto the device through third-party channels.
Roku is stressing to users that they are not onboard with copy infringement. The warning message that pops up during installation of these pirate channels can be seen below:
A Roku spokesperson told TorrentFreak that the message is meant to alert users to the risks of adding channels outside the official store.
“We want to encourage our customers to be careful when adding channels to their Roku accounts, and we do not recommend, promote or encourage the use of any channels not found in the Roku Channel Store,” the spokesperson says.
