u/pallytank

I recently set up an HDHomeRun Flex 4K with a DVR subscription and a 2024 Roku Ultra (model 4850). Title says it all, how do I stop a program that's being recorded? I just want a clip from a news segment, not the entire newscast. I clicked the "record" button and there is no stop but there is delete and that didn't stop recording.

I recently set up an HDHomeRun Flex 4K with a DVR subscription and a 2024 Roku Ultra (model 4850). I believe I've found an inconsistency in the Roku app regarding recording live programs.

Future programs

From the Guide, if a program has not yet started, highlighting it and pressing the OK/Center button brings up a context menu with options such as Record this airing and Record series. This works as expected.

Currently airing programs

Once the program is already live, pressing the OK/Center button tunes directly to the channel instead of presenting a context menu. While watching the live program, I cannot find any way to start recording the current airing. Pressing Up, Down, or Right only opens the guide/navigation. Pressing the * button only opens Roku options (audio, etc.). There are no playback controls or Record button available while watching live TV.

On the Windows or Android HDHomeRun app, this is straightforward because the live playback controls include a Record button, allowing the currently airing program to be recorded immediately.

Is the inability to record a currently airing program from the Roku app intentional, or is this a missing feature or bug?