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Amazon just slashed tons of Roku streaming devices to new lows in time for back to school 3 best new to Tubi movies to stream right now YouTube has a new ad format fueled by Gemini — and it might be the worst thing I’ve ever heard Entertainment Roku just installed Howdy on your device without you knowing — here's how to get rid of it 12 August 2025 Howdy's here, but you might not want it on your device When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Henry T. Casey / Tom's Guide) Roku has officially launched its new streaming app called Howdy, but you might have noticed you never actually downloaded anything. That's because Roku stealthily dropped the app across all of its TVs and devices, adding yet another platform for you to navigate through in search of your next show or movie. For some, this might not be so annoying, but for others you might want to get rid of the app. Whether it's to limit the memory on your device or make searching content easier, here's how you can uninstall Howdy from your Roku OS. You may like 7 hidden Roku tricks everyone needs to know 7 most underrated apps to download to your 4K smart TV The best free streaming services to watch movies and shows for $0 What is Howdy? (Image credit: Courtesy of Roku) With some of the best streaming services charging a fortune these days, Roku sought to bring a cost-effective approach to the formula with no ads. It's an interesting new app that caters to fans of the Roku Channel, costing $2.99 per month. That's not a bad investment, especially if you're already using some of the best Roku devices. The problem is, there are a variety of already-existing free apps, including Pluto TV and Tubi, though these do come with ads. Howdy is at least equipped with a string of great content, but nothing quite new. Your options include the likes of "The Blind Side," "Mad Max; Fury Road," and "Weeds." Roku claims it sources 10,000 hours of licensed content, which is a healthy amount of shows and movies. But not everyone may want Howdy on their system. Here's how you can get rid of it. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Here's how to say goodbye to Howdy (Image credit: Courtesy of Roku) Deleting Howdy from your Roku TV or device is pretty simple. First, start on your home screen with all the tiled apps, then find Howdy, which should be somewhere closer to the bottom, where most newer apps get added to the platform. Hovering over the Howdy app, click the star button on your remote and select "Remove channel." You'll have to confirm this with Roku first, then it will be deleted from your device. You can always re-download Howdy if you decide on opting in to the $3-a-month service later down the line. To find it again, just navigate to the Roku Channel Store and reinstall it after a quick search of the app. Howdy is thus far only available on Roku streaming products, which includes TVs, set-top-boxes and sticks, as well as the Roku mobile app. It's unclear if it might be added to alternative TV interfaces at this time, though it could make its way onto Google TV given that The Roku Channel was added to the platform in 2023. 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