How to Delete Continue Watching on Roku
Understanding Continue Watching
Before we dive into the solution, let’s understand what continue watching is on Roku. Continue watching is a feature that allows you to watch a video or TV show on your Roku device and then continue watching it later. This feature is useful for those who want to watch a show or movie and then come back to it later.
Why Delete Continue Watching on Roku?
There are several reasons why you might want to delete continue watching on your Roku device. Here are a few:
- You might not want to watch the same show or movie multiple times.
- You might want to free up storage space on your Roku device.
- You might want to use your Roku device for other purposes, such as playing games or browsing the internet.
How to Delete Continue Watching on Roku
Deleting continue watching on your Roku device is a relatively straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Access the Roku Settings
To delete continue watching on your Roku device, you need to access the settings. Here’s how:
- Go to the Roku home screen and select Settings.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Select Continue Watching from the list of options.
Step 2: Confirm the Deletion
Once you’ve selected Continue Watching, you’ll be prompted to confirm the deletion. Here’s what to do:
- Select Delete to confirm the deletion.
- You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to delete continue watching. Select Yes to confirm.
Step 3: Reinstall the App
After deleting continue watching, you’ll need to reinstall the app that was causing the issue. Here’s how:
- Go back to the Roku home screen and select Settings.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Select the app that was causing the issue (e.g. Netflix or Amazon Prime Video).
- Select Uninstall to uninstall the app.
Step 4: Reinstall the App Again
After uninstalling the app, you’ll need to reinstall it again. Here’s how:
- Go back to the Roku home screen and select Settings.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Select the app that was causing the issue (e.g. Netflix or Amazon Prime Video).
- Select Install to reinstall the app.
Step 5: Verify the Deletion
After reinstalling the app, you’ll need to verify that continue watching is no longer enabled. Here’s how:
- Go back to the Roku home screen and select Settings.
- Scroll down and select System.
- Select Continue Watching from the list of options.
Step 6: Test the App
After verifying that continue watching is no longer enabled, you can test the app to see if it’s working as expected. Here’s how:
- Go to the app’s home screen and select Continue Watching.
- If the app is working as expected, you should no longer see the continue watching feature.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some additional tips and tricks to help you manage continue watching on your Roku device:
- Use a different app: If you’re using a different app to watch your favorite shows or movies, you might be able to delete continue watching on that app instead.
- Use the Roku app: The Roku app allows you to watch your favorite shows and movies without having to use the continue watching feature.
- Use the Roku remote: The Roku remote allows you to pause, play, and skip through your favorite shows and movies without having to use the continue watching feature.
Conclusion
Deleting continue watching on your Roku device is a relatively straightforward process. By following these steps, you should be able to delete the feature and use your Roku device for other purposes. Remember to always verify that continue watching is no longer enabled before reinstalling the app, and to test the app to see if it’s working as expected.