Last year, Roku announced it was making some changes to its developer tools, including the removal of Non-Certified Channels, formerly known as Private Channels.

And while Non-Certified Channels offered developers ways to test their apps before a public launch, some took advantage of the program to offer unofficial apps that users could sideload.

And with Non-Certified Channels set to be removed on February 23, 2022, we wanted to take a look at what's changing and how it could affect developers and users who are fans of those unofficial apps, which many still refer to as Roku Private Channels.

0:00 What Did Roku Announce?
1:04 So Far, So Good. What's The Big Deal?
1:47 What Are Non-Certified Channels And What Are They Used For?
2:18 OK, But What ELSE Are They Used For?
3:24 Why Is Roku Doing This?
4:22 What's Next?
5:01 Wrapping It All Up...

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