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Apple TV on my Roku gives "Video Not Available"

For several weeks, AppleTV on our Roku will not actually play anything. (Note that it previously worked fine; this started randomly.)


When we try to watch something, we get the spinner for a little bit; then very, very briefly (less than a second), we see the video with the progress bar; and then we get this message:


We have a Roku Streaming Stick model 3810X. It's running version 11.5.0 build 4313-50.


Here are all the things I've already tried (though not necessarily in this order):


1) Reset the Roku.


2) Make sure the Roku is on the latest software version.


3) Remove the AppleTV app from the Roku and reinstall it.


4) Remove the AppleTV app from the Roku, reset the Roku, and reinstall the AppleTV app.


5) Unplug the Roku from the TV and plug it back in.


6) Unplug the Roku from the TV, unplug the router, wait 20 seconds, plug the router back in, wait for it to come back online, plug the Roku back in, then perform Network connection reset, and then set up the connection again.


Nothing has changed after any of these attempts. I don't know whether the problem is with the Roku or with the app, but I'd appreciate some help. (If I can, I will post the same message in Apple's forums.)


I have tried watching AppleTV on a different device and it works there, so it's not a problem with the Apple account.


Tamar


3810X,

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 2:24 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2023 12:54 PM

Roku says it's an Apple problem. You folks say it's a Roku problem. Neither of you is helping me solve it.


Seems pretty clear that the problem is somewhere in the communication between Apple TV and Roku, and I'm a very frustrated customer.

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Feb 8, 2023 1:17 PM in response to WinsC1

I got a solution from a user in the Roku forums. Posting it here in case someone else runs into this:


"A Community user reported that they were able to resolve the issue by changing the audio settings

on the Roku in Settings > Audio > HDMI and switching from "Auto detect" to "PCM-Stereo". Have you tried that troubleshooting step to see if that helps with what you are experiencing?"


I didn't have the exact menu sequence listed, but found one close enough and it solved the problem.


Tamar

Feb 6, 2023 4:46 PM in response to TamarGr

Hey TamarGr,


As the issue is limited to the Roku device and your Apple TV+ account is working on other devices, you may want to reach out to Roku support for further assistance. You can find their support page here: Roku Support


We'd also suggest reviewing the information in this article as it provides steps to help resolve issues with the Apple TV app: If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app - Apple Support


Thanks!


Apple TV on my Roku gives "Video Not Available"

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