It appears to be device dependent, some have the initial online setup requirements, even the Community Forum on Roku’s site tells a poster they will need to setup with the internet connection and then can disconnect after setting it up.
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You will need an internet connection and a Roku account to activate your Roku TV.
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Once the activation is complete, you can disconnect from the internet and continue to use your TV
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New devices don’t allow that
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Really? Last time I used a Roku device it forced an account.
It appears to be device dependent, some have the initial online setup requirements, even the Community Forum on Roku’s site tells a poster they will need to setup with the internet connection and then can disconnect after setting it up.
Last post in this thread with a response by a former moderator.