Ask HN: Streaming Player Replacement for Roku?
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I've been dragging around a similar concern. My solution might be to use Mozilla's Relay for the email and Privacy.com for the credit card.
https://relay.firefox.com/
https://privacy.com/
That won't stop the data collection but it should mitigate how useful it is. Maybe?
https://relay.firefox.com/
https://privacy.com/
That won't stop the data collection but it should mitigate how useful it is. Maybe?
You could also use fastmail masked email.
I think this is a valid setup. I don't even have a CC associated with roku (not sure why, but never paid for anything anyway).
Until recently i needed no email and in the last reset the GUID almost forced an email. But if you search online, they show ways to get around the email requirement.
I think this is a valid setup. I don't even have a CC associated with roku (not sure why, but never paid for anything anyway).
Until recently i needed no email and in the last reset the GUID almost forced an email. But if you search online, they show ways to get around the email requirement.
Ah. Really? Email is not required? Good to know. Thanks.
Also, don't forget to change the DNS server on your wifi router - and maybe a VPN? - so they can't ID you by IP or whatever nefarious voodoo they do.
Also, don't forget to change the DNS server on your wifi router - and maybe a VPN? - so they can't ID you by IP or whatever nefarious voodoo they do.
I think due to the nature of most streaming services, they require player vendors to support DRM, so there doesn't seem to be any open source or privacy-focused players that simultaneously support Netflix. My solution for now is just sticking a Roku or Apple TV on my Pi Hole
i'd love to see responses too.
At some point of a factory reset, my 10 yr old roku got smart and started self-updating.
Its beyond frustrating and i don't have the technical expertise to PiHole it into oblivion in less than half-day.
At some point of a factory reset, my 10 yr old roku got smart and started self-updating.
Its beyond frustrating and i don't have the technical expertise to PiHole it into oblivion in less than half-day.
I've seen some mini computers with Windows and Kodi that seem do be able to do this. But they also seem to have a lot of extras that might be confusing or a hassle for some people.
Please let me know if you have some suggestions to check out.