Roku TV
™
User Guide
Version 10.0
For United States
English
Illustrations in this guide are provided
for reference only and may differ from
actual product appearance.
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Product name: Roku TV™
Document name: Roku TV™ User Guide
Document revision: 10.0 – United States, English
Publication date: 30-April-2021
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Contents
Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................1
The new standard in Smart TVs .................................................................................................................................. 1
Get the most out of your new TV ............................................................................................................................... 1
Connections and setup .................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box ................................................................................................... 7
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable ....................................................... 8
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI
®
cable .................................................................................. 8
Connecting headphones or analog soundbar .................................................................................................... 9
Connecting headphones to the Roku Enhanced Voice remote ................................................................ 9
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar ............................................................................................... 10
Preparing for Internet connectivity ........................................................................................................................ 10
AC power .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Roku remote batteries .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Roku TV remote ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Panel buttons ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Single button ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Three buttons ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Game-pad style joystick .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Four buttons .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Five buttons (with mute) ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Five buttons (without mute) ................................................................................................................................. 18
Seven buttons ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Guided Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Starting Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Guided Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Network connection ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Activation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Connect your devices .............................................................................................................................................. 28
The Home screen ............................................................................................................................... 31
Personalize your Home screen ............................................................................................................................ 32
Benefits of connecting .................................................................................................................. 34
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! ............................................................................................... 34
Take advantage of awesome features ................................................................................................................. 35
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What is streaming? ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
What if I didn’t connect my TV? .............................................................................................................................. 38
Setting up live TV ............................................................................................................................. 39
How do I set up the TV tuner? ................................................................................................................................ 40
Using your TV .................................................................................................................................... 44
Status indicator ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
Standby mode energy savings................................................................................................................................. 45
Getting help ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Opting in to Smart TV experience ........................................................................................................................ 46
Disable Smart TV experience .............................................................................................................................. 46
Disable Auto Notifications ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Watching live TV channels ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Changing channels..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Using the Live TV Channel Guide .......................................................................................................................... 48
Navigating the Live TV Channel Guide in connected mode ............................................................... 49
Changing channel options in connected mode ......................................................................................... 50
Managing channels in connected mode ............................................................................................................... 51
Favorite channels in connected mode ............................................................................................................. 51
Edit channel lineup in connected mode ......................................................................................................... 52
Hide all streaming TV channels in connected mode ................................................................................ 53
Managing channels in non-connected mode .................................................................................................... 53
Favorite channels in non-connected mode .................................................................................................. 54
Surf only favorite channels in non-connected mode ............................................................................... 54
Edit channel lineup in non-connected mode ............................................................................................... 55
Viewing program information .................................................................................................................................. 56
Adjusting settings while watching a program ................................................................................................. 57
Pausing live TV ................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................... 57
Enabling Live TV Pause ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Using Live TV Pause ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Notes about Live TV Pause .................................................................................................................................. 60
More Ways to Watch ..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Using More Ways to Watch ................................................................................................................................... 61
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch .............................................................................................. 63
Automatic network recommendation .................................................................................................................. 63
Switching TV inputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 64
Auto-detecting devices .......................................................................................................................................... 64
Adjusting audio/video settings ........................................................................................................................... 65
Setting preferred audio language for streaming channels ................................................................... 65
Automatic game console configuration ......................................................................................................... 65
Using Roku Voice commands ................................................................................................................................... 67
Using Roku Voice remotes (select models only) ....................................................................................... 67
Playing content from USB storage devices ...................................................................................................... 70
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Auto player launch.................................................................................................................................................... 70
Playing content from local network media servers ........................................................................................ 71
Setting up a payment method .................................................................................................................................. 71
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room ............................................................................................................... 72
About using your TV on a restricted public network .............................................................................. 72
Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ............................................................ 73
Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app ................................................................. 76
Apple AirPlay ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Other AirPlay things to try .................................................................................................................................... 76
Apple Home app ............................................................................................................................................................. 76
Some Apple HomeKit things to try ................................................................................................................... 77
Adjusting TV settings ..................................................................................................................... 78
Settings menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Options menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Options menu settings ................................................................................................................................................ 80
Accessibility ....................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Accessibility menu settings ................................................................................................................................... 82
Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) ............................................................... 84
Picture settings................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Picture settings menu options ............................................................................................................................. 85
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) ...................................................................................................................... 87
Variable refresh rate (VRR) ................................................................................................................................... 87
Sound settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Roku Smart Soundbar .............................................................................................................................................. 88
Volume mode (select models only) ................................................................................................................. 90
Sound settings – Dolby
®
Audio Processing (select models only) ...................................................... 91
Sound settings – DTS
®
TruSurround / DTS
®
Studio Sound (select models only) .................... 92
Sound settings – Sonic Emotion
™
Premium (select models only) .................................................... 94
Sonic Emotion™ settings......................................................................................................................................... 95
Expert Picture Settings (4K models only)..........................................................................................................96
Changing privacy settings ..........................................................................................................................................96
Advertising.....................................................................................................................................................................96
Microphone .................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Featured Free .................................................................................................................................. 100
My Feed ................................................................................................................................................ 101
Movies Coming Soon .................................................................................................................................................... 101
Movies, TV programs, and people ......................................................................................................................... 101
Searching for something to watch......................................................................................... 103
How do I search? ........................................................................................................................................................... 103
Keyboard search using the remote ................................................................................................................. 104
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Voice Search from a Roku Voice remote ..................................................................................................... 104
Searching from the Roku mobile app ............................................................................................................ 105
Searching with Google Assistant ..................................................................................................................... 105
Searching with Amazon Alexa .......................................................................................................................... 106
Direct-to-playback search results .................................................................................................................... 106
Searching for free content ................................................................................................................................... 107
I searched for a program. Now what? ................................................................................................................ 107
Follow on Roku............................................................................................................................................................... 108
Recent Searches ............................................................................................................................................................ 108
Roku Zones....................................................................................................................................................................... 109
Using the Roku Channel Store .................................................................................................. 110
Automatic Account Link .............................................................................................................................................. 111
Customizing your TV ......................................................................................................................112
Add TV inputs ................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Add streaming channels ..............................................................................................................................................113
Rename inputs ..................................................................................................................................................................113
Remove unwanted tiles............................................................................................................................................... 114
Rearrange tiles .................................................................................................................................................................. 115
Change the look and feel with themes ............................................................................................................... 116
Change menu volume ................................................................................................................................................... 117
Configure power settings ........................................................................................................................................... 117
Power on settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 117
Auto power savings ................................................................................................................................................. 118
Standby LED On/Off ............................................................................................................................................... 118
Fast TV start ................................................................................................................................................................ 118
Configure accessibility................................................................................................................................................. 119
Captions mode............................................................................................................................................................ 119
Captions preferred language .............................................................................................................................. 119
Captions style ............................................................................................................................................................. 120
Audio Guide settings ................................................................................................................................................ 121
Customize the Home screen ....................................................................................................................................122
Parental controls ............................................................................................................................. 123
Creating a parental control PIN ............................................................................................................................. 123
Blocking broadcast TV programs ......................................................................................................................... 124
Enabling parental control of TV programs ................................................................................................. 124
Blocking based on US TV ratings..................................................................................................................... 125
Blocking based on US movie ratings ............................................................................................................. 126
Blocking based on Other ratings ...................................................................................................................... 126
Blocking based on Canadian English ratings ..............................................................................................127
Blocking based on Canadian French ratings.............................................................................................. 128
Blocking unrated programs ................................................................................................................................ 129
What happens when a TV program is blocked? ........................................................................................... 130
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Changing the parental control PIN ...................................................................................................................... 132
Resetting parental controls...................................................................................................................................... 132
More settings .................................................................................................................................... 133
Guest Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Network settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 135
ZIP Code ............................................................................................................................................................................ 136
Time settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Scan again for live TV channels ............................................................................................................................. 137
HDMI
®
mode (4K models only) .............................................................................................................................. 137
Control by mobile apps.............................................................................................................................................. 138
Roku TV premium audio ............................................................................................................................................ 139
Home theater configuration .................................................................................................................................... 139
Turning off the TV speakers for home theater use ................................................................................. 139
Setting up a digital audio connection ............................................................................................................ 140
Choosing an audio format .................................................................................................................................... 141
Turning off the TV screen while listening to music ................................................................................ 142
Controlling other devices through CEC ........................................................................................................ 142
Restart the TV ................................................................................................................................................................. 144
Reset the TV .................................................................................................................................................................... 144
Reset audio/video settings ................................................................................................................................. 144
Factory reset everything ...................................................................................................................................... 144
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? .................................................................................... 145
Network connection reset ................................................................................................................................... 146
Roku account PIN ......................................................................................................................................................... 147
Update the TV ................................................................................................................................................................ 148
Checking for updates on a connected TV ................................................................................................... 148
Getting updates on a non-connected TV .................................................................................................... 149
Other devices ..................................................................................................................................... 151
Mirror your phone or tablet ....................................................................................................................................... 151
Roku mobile app............................................................................................................................................................ 152
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app .................................................................................................. 152
Universal remotes ......................................................................................................................................................... 153
FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................... 154
1
Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Roku TV! Discover the joy of endless
entertainment. After it’s set up, you’ll be able to access a world of streaming content
channels that may include paid subscription channels and thousands of free channels.
Important:
Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new
content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 10.0.
To determine the current version of your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About
after you complete Guided Setup.
The new standard in Smart TVs
Welcome to TV like you’ve most likely never seen before—a home screen that you can
personalize with your favorite devices and streaming channels. Choose from hundreds
of thousands of streaming movies and TV episodes, plus music, sports, kids, family,
international and much more. You should never run out of things to watch.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel
content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
Get the most out of your new TV
Follow these steps to get the most out of your new TV.
• Connect to the Internet
• It’s easy, and it will unlock a world of entertainment. All you need is a
network connection. There are hundreds of free streaming channels, paid
subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite movie
or program.
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• Pick your favorite streaming channels
• Find the entertainment you love. From the latest blockbuster movies to
your favorite TV programs, with tons of live sports, a broad selection of
music streaming channels, popular programming in a dozen international
languages, 24x7 live news and so much more, your new Roku TV has your
sweet spot. A paid subscription or other payments may be required for
some channels.
• Find live broadcast and streaming TV programs in the Live TV Channel Guide
• Use the Live TV Channel Guide to see not only what’s on TV right now, but
what will be on in the coming two weeks. And for many over-the-air
programs, if you start watching the program after it is already in progress,
or you see something you missed in the Live TV Channel Guide, you can use
More Ways to Watch to find streaming channels where you can see the
program from the beginning, find other episodes, or entire seasons of the
program, if applicable.
• Use Roku’s Smart TV experience to discover More Ways to Watch
• Use this feature to find out how you can stream the program you are
watching from the beginning, find more episodes of the program, discover
similar programs and movies, and see the full description of the program.
• Personalize your Home screen
• Put your favorite streaming channels and TV inputs front-and-center on the
Home screen. No more flipping through inputs or wading through
complicated menus. You can even customize the names of each input and
move tiles around so your most-often used devices and streaming channels
are only a click away.
• Search for your favorite movie, TV program, actor, or director
• Once you’re connected to the Internet, you can easily search across top
streaming channels and live TV channels. Search by movie or TV program
title, actor or director—all from one place. Search by typing words or
phrases using the on-screen keyboard or on your mobile device, or speak
words or phrases in a conversational tone using Voice Search. Some
channels and content require payment.
• Receive a Roku Zone when you search by popular genres or subjects. A
Roku Zone is a collection of relevant entertainment organized into
browsable rows such as New Releases, Free, and Rent or Buy. On 4K TVs,
include “4K” in your search to see 4K movies and programs in the 4K
Movies & TV Zone.
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• Pause live TV
• Pause, resume, fast forward, and rewind TV programs by connecting your
own USB drive to the TV and pause live TV for up to 90 minutes.
Note:
Live TV Pause is available on digital TV programs received on the
ANT input, and only when the TV is linked to a valid Roku account.
• Watch the Roku Tips & Tricks channel
• Tune in to the Roku Tips & Tricks channel to watch videos and learn more
about your TV’s features, new products, and popular support topics.
• Control your TV with voice commands
• Use your Roku Voice Remote (select models), Enhanced Voice Remote
(select models), or the free Roku mobile app to control your Roku TV. Use
conversational voice commands to search for programs by title, actor,
director, or genre. On selected streaming channels, you can search without
leaving the current channel. Your search results appear in the lower portion
of the screen. The current channel’s results appear first followed by results
from other channels.
Just tap Voice on your remote to see helpful hints about how to use Roku
Voice, and then explore these additional voice features:
• See what’s on TV in the Live TV Channel Guide. For example, say “Show
Guide.” Jump to a specific live or streaming channel. For example, say
“Go to 7 point 3” to open Live TV on channel 7.3. Or say, “Go to Netflix”
to open Netflix.
• Use voice commands to launch streaming channels, switch inputs, or
change live TV channels.
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• Set sleep timers. For example, say “Turn the TV off in 30 minutes”, or
“Go to sleep at 11 p.m.”
• Go directly to playing a program whenever your search command can
be uniquely identified and the requested content is available at no
additional cost to you.
2
• Search for movies based on popular quotes. For example, say “What
movie is this from – ‘Here’s looking at you, kid’.”
•
Only on 4K TVs
, say “Show me 4K movies” to see a list of 4K movies
available across participating streaming channels.
1 Voice features support English and Spanish languages when the corresponding TV language is selected.
2 Direct-to-playback commands work with selected streaming channels. Direct playback occurs only
when there is a high confidence of match, the content is free or you are already subscribed, and the
channel is already added to your Home screen.
4
• Use Roku Voice to make on-screen keyboard entries in a variety of on-
screen keyboards. Keyboards that support voice entry have a
microphone icon next to the input field. You can say letters, characters,
and numbers for an easy way to enter the required information.
• Use voice commands to turn the display off (for enjoying streaming
music), turn closed captions on or off, and to replay the last few seconds
of a movie or TV program.
• Control the Roku Media Player to play your personal music and show
movies and photos. Say commands like, “Play classic rock on Roku
Media Player,” “Skip ahead 20 seconds,” or “Play the next song.”
• Ask Siri on your Apple device to control your Roku TV with just your voice
1
.
Say things like “Hey Siri, play jazz on the living room TV” to play music from
your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod Mini, or Mac on your Roku TV.
Roku TVs also support Apple HomeKit
1
, which allows you to easily and
securely control your Roku device while using the Home app or Siri. After
installing your Roku TV, set it up with just a few simple steps within the
Apple Home app. You can even create your own custom automations and
scenes that include HomeKit-enabled accessories such as your Roku TV, to
control your home setting.
• Use Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app to
control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs, launch
most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs, turn the
TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by including the
location of the device in your commands. For example, say “Hey Google,
turn off Roku in the bedroom.” For information on linking and controlling
your Roku TV, see
https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-
do-i-control-my-roku-streaming-device-with-the-google-assistant-.
• Use Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile
app to control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs,
launch most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs,
turn the TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by
including the location of the device in your commands. For example, say
“Hey Alexa, pause Roku in the living room.” For information on adding the
Alexa Roku skills and controlling your Roku TV, see:
https://support.roku.com/article/360017961074-how-do-i-use-amazon-
alexa-with-my-roku-streaming-device-
1 Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are supported by Roku TVs except for models beginning with “6”
(6
XXXX
) and “5” (5
XXXX
).
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• Use Apple AirPlay 2 with your iOS and MacOS devices
• Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices on
Roku TVs
1
. Control AirPlay sessions with pause, rewind, and more using
your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Play music from your Apple devices on Roku TVs
and other AirPlay 2 enabled speakers in your home at the same time in
perfect sync. Plus, mirror the screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the
big screen.
• Send your personal media to the big screen
• Send personal photos, videos, and music from your compatible smartphone
or tablet to the TV screen in just a few taps. Plus, with certain channels, you
can send movies, programs, sport highlights, and more directly to your TV.
• Follow movies coming soon
• Use My Feed to choose from and follow a list of upcoming movies, and then
watch for alerts each time one of your followed movies becomes available
or changes price.
• Take charge with the Roku mobile app
• Control your TV from your compatible smartphone or tablet with the free
mobile app for iOS
®
and Android™ mobile devices
2
. Browse channels, view
My Feed, listen to audio from live TV and streaming channels. Search more
easily using your mobile device’s keyboard and Voice Search.
3
• Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos,
photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices.
• Get the best streaming experience with automatic network recommendation
• While you are watching a streaming channel, and during manual wireless
network scans, your TV will recommend the optimal wireless network
connection. You can choose to switch to the recommended network or
continue with the current connection.
1 Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are supported by Roku TVs except for models beginning with “6”
(6
XXXX
) and “5” (5
XXXX
).
2 IOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
3
Voice features support English and Spanish languages.
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• Connect your Roku TV to networks found in hotels and college dorms
• Temporarily link your smartphone or tablet to your TV to agree to any
terms, enter codes, or provide required information before you can get
Internet access in locations that require these additional steps (also known
as
restricted public networks
.
Note:
Using your Roku TV on a restricted public network requires wireless
availability and use of your network-connected smartphone, tablet, or
computer to authenticate access to your account. You must use your Roku
TV remote, and not the Roku mobile app, to initiate the connection process.
Streaming content might be limited due to your geographic location or due
of restrictions imposed by the network host.
Go to support.roku.com for device compatibility information.
Let’s get started.
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Connections and setup
Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for model-
specific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making
connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following
information applies to all Roku TV models.
Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box
If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite
box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided)
from the device to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV.
Tip:
If you are using an antenna with a 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you need to use a
300-to-75-ohm adapter (not provided) to adapt the twin-lead cable to a connection
that is compatible with the TV’s antenna input.
Tip:
If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV
provider, connect it to the TV using the best connection method available. From most
to least desirable:
• HDMI
®
input – Digital HD and SD video
• AV input – analog SD video
• Antenna input – analog SD video using NTSC
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Connecting external equipment with a composite
AV video cable
If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output,
connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV
cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows:
• Yellow – Video
• Red – Audio, right channel
• White or black – Audio, left channel
Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV.
Note:
Select models have an AV Input that looks like a headphone jack. Use the
breakout cable (included) to adapt this input to the three RCA-type plugs on your
composite cable.
Connecting external equipment with an HDMI
®
cable
If possible, connect your devices using HDMI
®
cables (not provided). They help to
provide the best video quality and also carry audio signals, so that only one cable is
needed. For better picture quality, we recommend that you use cables designated as
High Speed HDMI
®
Cables.
Tip:
You might need to configure the device to send its signal through its HDMI
®
connector.
The connector labeled HDMI (ARC) has the additional ability to use the audio return
channel to send digital audio to a receiver or soundbar, as explained in
Connecting an
AV receiver or digital soundbar.
Only on select models:
The connector labeled HDMI
(eARC) provides the same functionality as the HDMI ARC connector, plus the ability
to pass through full-resolution sound formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from
and to devices that support these formats, without additional processing by the TV.
Additional details are provided in
Choosing an audio format.
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Connecting headphones or analog soundbar
You can connect headphones or an analog soundbar (not provided) to the TV’s
headphone jack.
Tip:
Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in
speakers.
Warning:
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the
lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Select models also have an audio line out connection that is not affected by TV
volume or mute settings and does not disable the TV speakers. Use this connection
when you want to use your amplifier or soundbar to control the TV volume. To turn
off the TV’s built-in speakers, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
Audio > TV speakers and change the setting.
Connecting headphones to the Roku Enhanced
Voice remote
Select Roku TVs come with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote
Pro. On these models, you can connect headphones to the jack on the left side of the
remote.
Tip:
Inserting a plug in the remote’s headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s
built-in speakers or attached receiver or soundbar. The volume and mute controls on
the right side of the remote adjust the volume level of the connected headphones.
Warning:
Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the
lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound. You
might notice that connecting headphones to your remote shortens the remote’s
battery life somewhat.
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Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar
You can enjoy Dolby Audio™ multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital
amplifier or soundbar (not provided) in either of two ways:
Digital optical audio out (S/PDIF) – Connect a TOSLINK optical cable (not provided)
from the TV to the Optical input on your receiver or soundbar.
HDMI® ARC – Connect an HDMI
®
cable (not provided) from the HDMI (ARC)
connector to the HDMI
®
input on your receiver or soundbar. This connection uses the
Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature of HDMI
®
to output sound from the TV to a
compatible device. To use this feature, you must configure the TV to enable HDMI
®
ARC, as explained in Enable HDMI
®
ARC.
HDMI® eARC –
Select models only:
Connect an HDMI
®
cable (not provided) from the
HDMI (eARC) connector to the HDMI (ARC) or HDMI (eARC) input on your receiver
or soundbar. If your receiver or soundbar supports HDMI enhanced ARC (eARC), the
TV can pass through full-resolution sound from programs containing enhanced audio.
If your receiver or soundbar does not support eARC, use the TV’s eARC port to make
the ARC connection. The eARC port is backward compatible with the ARC standard.
Preparing for Internet connectivity
If you want to watch streaming content and take advantage of most of the cool
features of your Roku TV, connect it to the Internet through a wireless modem/router
or a wireless access point (not provided). The TV has a built-in wireless LAN adapter.
Note:
The TV supports only its internal wireless network adapter—it does not support
the use of a USB network adapter.
Select models have both wired and wireless network connectivity. To use the wired
network connection, connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the jack on
the back of your TV to your network router or switch. The wired connection
automatically supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T Ethernet.
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AC power
Plug your TV into a power outlet. You can tell that the TV has power because the
status indicator lights up when the TV is off.
The topic Status indicator
explains how the status indicator shows what is happening
with the TV.
Roku remote batteries
Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the
proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover.
Roku TV remote
Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote.
Note:
Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by model. Your remote might not
have all buttons or features listed.
•
If your remote has a VOICE just below the purple pad, you have a Roku
Voice remote.
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•
If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, you have a Roku
Enhanced Voice remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro.
Roku Voice remotes have additional capabilities as noted in the following table.
BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
POWER
Turns TV on and off.
BACK
• Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen.
• Home screen tile: Moves highlight back to the Home
screen option.
• Watching live TV or a TV input: Returns to Home
screen.
• Playing streaming content: Stops playing stream
and returns to the previous menu or screen.
• Browsing streaming content: Goes to the previous
level in the content tree.
HOME
Immediately returns to the Home screen.
DIRECTIONAL PAD
• Moves the highlight in the corresponding direction.
• OK chooses the highlighted option.
While watching TV:
• UP/DOWN changes channel.
• LEFT displays the Live TV Channel Guide
(connected mode) or channel list (non-connected
mode).
• LEFT/RIGHT
TVs operating in non-connected mode
:
while in the channel list switches between ALL
CHANNELS and FAVORITE CHANNELS.
TVs with Live TV Pause enabled:
when the program
is paused, moves backward/forward approximately
10 seconds in the program buffer.
• While in the channel list, OK selects the highlighted
channel. While watching live TV: displays the
program information banner.
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
or
VOICE or SEARCH
Only on select models with Roku Voice remotes
, hold
and say the name of a movie, TV program, actor,
director, or genre, including the special genres “free”
and “4K.” Or, say a command to start streaming, change
a channel, and more
1
.
For more information, go to:
go.roku.com/voicesearch
REPLAY
Select models
. Streaming programs that support this
feature and TVs with Live TV Pause enabled, jumps back
a few seconds with each press and resumes playing.
If Live TV Pause is disabled, jumps to previous channel.
When using an on-screen keyboard: Backspaces in the
text you are entering.
In the Live TV Channel Guide
2
: Returns to the current
day and time.
REWIND
PLAY/PAUSE
FAST FWD
Scan backward, pause, play, and scan forward in
streaming content and live TV channels (if Live TV
Pause is enabled).
Press REWIND or FAST FWD one, two, or three
times to control the speed of the operation.
REWIND and FAST FWD also jump backward
and forward one screen at a time when viewing long
lists, such as when you are browsing programs in the
channel list or Live TV Channel Guide
1
.
STAR
Displays additional options when available. On-screen
hints let you know when this button is active.
1 Voice features support English and Spanish languages.
2 Live TV Channel Guide is available only in the United States.
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
GAME MODE
Only on HDMI and AV inputs on select models
. Displays
a banner showing whether Game mode is on or off, or
“Not available at this time.” Subsequent presses toggle
Game mode. When On, the TV performs less image
processing and has less input lag, producing a better
experience with action games.
Select models.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
detects certain game consoles connected to an HDMI
input and automatically switches to the best settings for
action games. When ALLM is active, the manual Game
mode
setting is unavailable.
Select models
: Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a
compatible game console or computer to control the
refresh rate of the TV. The result is smoother image
animation with a lower instance of stutter or tearing.
SLEEP
Select models
. Displays a banner showing the remaining
sleep time, if any, or “Sleep timer is off.” Subsequent
presses cycle among the preset sleep time intervals.
Once set, the sleep timer remains in effect unless you
cancel it.
or
FACTORY
ASSIGNED
CHANNEL
SHORTCUT
Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming
content provider. Dedicated content providers vary by
model and region. Pressing a button:
• Displays the streaming channel’s main page if you
have already added the channel to your Home
screen.
• Displays the streaming channel’s sign-up page if
you have not already added the channel.
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BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
UP
DOWN
MUTE
Located on the right edge of the remote.
Increases/decreases volume and mutes the TV sound.
Note:
If the TV is muted, pressing VOLUME UP unmutes.
Pressing VOLUME DOWN does not unmute the sound.
HEADPHONE
Select models with Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or
Roku Voice Remote Pro
. Connect headphones to the
jack on the left edge of the remote to listen privately.
Plugging in headphones mutes the TV speakers.
Panel buttons
Your TV has buttons on its side, bottom, or back panel that perform simple control
functions. The TV panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not
give you access to all TV functions.
Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button
designs. Choose the one that applies to your TV from the following list:
• Single button
• Three buttons
• Game-pad style joystick
• Four buttons
• Five buttons (with mute)
• Five buttons (without mute)
• Seven buttons
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Single button
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following functions:
• Turn TV on: short press.
• Display the Input List: short press when TV is on.
• Select the next input in the Input List: short press while the TV is showing the
Input List.
• Dismiss the Input List without changing inputs: no press.
• Turn TV off: long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press = no press within two seconds
Three buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions:
• Turn TV on: middle button, short or long press.
• Volume up: right button when Input List is not active.
• Volume down: left button when Input List is not active.
• Display Input List: middle button, short press when TV is on.
• Highlight next input in the Input List: right button when Input List is active.
• Highlight previous input in the Input List: left button when Input List is active.
• Select highlighted item in the Input List: middle button, short press, or no
press.
• Turn TV off: middle button, long press.
Short press = less than two seconds
Long press = more than two seconds
No press = no press within four seconds
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Game-pad style joystick
If your TV has this style of panel button, you can perform the following
functions:
• Press in: Toggle between power ON and Standby.
• Press up or down: Increase/decrease the volume.
• Press left or right: Switch inputs. Each press moves the highlight up or down
one item. Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
Four buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions:
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for
a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
Five buttons (with mute)
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for
a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
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Five buttons (without mute)
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
• Input +: Selects the next TV input. Each press moves down one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Input -: Selects the previous TV input. Each press moves up one item. Pausing
for a few moments selects the highlighted item.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
Seven buttons
If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions.
Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the
panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout.
• Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves
down one item. Pressing Channel + or Channel – moves
the highlight up or down. Pausing for a few moments
selects the highlighted item.
• Channel +: Moves the highlighted item up in the current
menu.
• Channel –: Moves the highlighted item down in the
current menu.
• Volume +: Increases the volume.
• Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.
• Power: Turns the power on and off.
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Guided Setup
With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for
the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you
start to use it.
During Guided Setup, you’ll:
• Answer a few questions
• Provide network connection information
• Get a software update
• Link your TV to your Roku account.
• Connect devices such as a DVD player, game console, or cable box.
Starting Guided Setup
To start Guided Setup, press POWER on the remote to turn on your TV.
Note:
Guided Setup normally runs only once, the first time you turn on your TV. If you
need to run Guided Setup again, you must perform a factory reset as explained in
Factory reset everything
.
When you first turn on your TV, it will take a few seconds to get itself ready. You’ll
notice the following things happening:
1. The status indicator blinks every time the TV is busy doing something; in this
case it’s powering up and getting ready for you.
2. The splash screen appears and the status indicator blinks slowly for a few more
seconds. The power-on screen shows a brand logo while the TV starts up.
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3. After a few seconds, Guided Setup starts.
Guided Setup
At this point, you should be seeing the Language screen.
1.
Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote:
A few moments after the Let’s
get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the
Roku Voice remote. (You’ll know if you have this type of remote because it has
a VOICE or SEARCH button just below the purple directional pad.) If the
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Roku Voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the pairing process.
Accessibility:
On TVs sold in the United States, if you are blind or visually
impaired, you can activate Audio Guide, a text-to-speech screen reader to help
you navigate the TV’s menus and commands. To enable the Audio Guide, press
STAR four times in rapid succession. Repeat to disable Audio Guide.
(STAR is located directly below the purple directional pad on the right side
of the Roku remote.)
If you enabled Audio Guide, choosing any language other than English disables
it.
2. Press DOWN on the purple directional pad to highlight your preferred
language, and then press OK.
3.
Some models have a country selection screen:
If you don’t see this screen, skip
ahead to the next step.
If you see this screen, select your country, and then press OK.
Accessibility:
If you enabled Audio Guide, choosing any country other than
United States disables it.
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4. Press OK to select Set up for home use. This is the right choice for enjoying
your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all
features of the TV.
Note:
Set up for store use configures the TV for retail display and is not
recommended for any other use. In store mode, some features of the TV are
missing or limited. To switch from one mode to the other, you have to perform
a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything
, and then repeat
Guided Setup.
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Network connection
After you select Set up for home use, the TV prompts you to make a network
connection. If your TV has both wired and wireless connections, you’ll see the
following screen. If your TV has only wireless connectivity, skip the following step.
5.
Only on models that display the Connect to the Internet screen:
Make a
selection:
• Wireless connection – Highlight Set up new wireless connection and press
OK. The TV prompts you through wireless setup. Skip ahead to the next
step for help with the process.
• Wired connection – Highlight Connect to wired network and press OK. The
TV immediately attempts to connect to your wired network, your local
network, and then the Internet. Go to Step 9 to continue with Guided Setup.
• Connect to the Internet later – If you don’t want to connect to the Internet
right now, you can select this option, and then press OK. You can still use
the TV to watch live TV channels, and connect your devices to play games,
watch DVDs, or watch channels from a cable box or another streaming
device. When you’re ready to connect, it’s easy. We’ll show you how in
Benefits of connecting
.
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Note:
If you decide not to connect, Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the
devices that you’ve connected to your TV. Jump ahead to
Connect your
devices to complete Guided Setup.
6.
On models that have wireless only, and models with both wired and wireless
when you’ve selected Wireless:
The TV scans for the wireless networks within
range and displays them in order, with the strongest signals first. In addition to
your own wireless signal, the TV might pick up signals from your neighbors.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the name of your wireless network, and then
press OK to select it.
Note:
Some networks, such as those often found in dorm rooms, hotels, and
other public places, require you to read and agree to terms, enter a code, or
provide identifying information before letting you connect to the Internet. If
your Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts
you through the connection process using your smartphone or tablet to
provide the needed information. For more information, see
Using your TV in a
hotel or dorm room.
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Other options
• Scan again / Scan again to see all networks – The name of this option
depends on the number of wireless networks within range.
• Scan again appears if the list already shows all available wireless
networks within range. If you don’t see your wireless network name in
the list, you might need to adjust the location of your wireless router or
the TV, turn on your router, or make other changes. When everything is
ready, select Scan again to see if your network name now appears in the
list.
• Scan again to see all networks appears if there are more wireless
networks than the strongest ones it initially listed. If you don’t see your
wireless network name in the list, this option displays the complete list. If
you still don’t see your network name, you might have your router
configured to provide wireless service as a “private network.”
Note:
Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel
with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your Roku TV.
You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to
use MAC address filtering.
• Private network – If your wireless network name is hidden, it won’t appear
in the list. Select Private network and then press OK to display an on-screen
keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter your network name. Unless you
changed the factory-set network name, you can find the name (also called
SSID) on a label on the router.
Tip:
Wireless networks that are password-protected display a “padlock”
icon adjacent to the name. This icon enables you to know that you are
going to be prompted to enter a password after you select that network.
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7.
Only if you select a password protected wireless network:
An on-screen
keyboard appears. Enter your wireless network password by using the purple
directional pad to navigate the keyboard, and pressing OK to select a
highlighted letter, number, or symbol. When you finish, press DOWN to select
Connect, and then press OK.
After you select Connect, the TV displays progress messages as it connects to
your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet.
8.
Only if your TV cannot get the correct time zone and current time from your
network service provider:
The Choose your time zone screen appears. Press
UP or DOWN to highlight your time zone, and then press OK.
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Tips:
Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display
information about the program you are currently watching.
Your TV automatically checks for updates periodically. These updates provide
new features and improve your overall experience with the TV. After an
update, you might notice that some options have moved, and that there are
new options or features. This User Guide describes version 10.0. To determine
your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About after
you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide that
matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku TV web site.
Activation
After the TV restarts, it prompts you through activation.
9. Use a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an Internet connection to link to a
new or existing Roku account.
Note: Roku does not charge for activation support – beware of scams. For
detailed information, see
How do I protect myself from activation and technical
support scams?
Why do I need a Roku account?
You need a Roku account for several reasons:
• It links you, your Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku
Channel Store and billing service.
• Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your
Roku TV.
• Roku can automatically send updates to your device.
You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across
thousands of streaming channels. Linking to a Roku account also activates several
advanced features on your TV, such as Guest Mode, the Roku mobile app, and Live TV
Pause, to name just a few. Roku accounts are free, and while a valid credit card number
is not required to create your account, providing your credit card information makes
renting, purchasing, and subscribing to entertainment from the Roku Channel Store
fast and convenient.
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After you activate your TV, the TV gets an acknowledgement, and then adds
your newly-selected and pre-existing streaming channels from other Roku
devices on the same account. This process is automatic and takes a few
moments—a little longer if you have added a lot of streaming channels.
Tip:
Streaming channels from all of the Roku streaming devices associated with
your account are synchronized periodically. All of your Roku streaming devices
therefore display the same set of channels (subject to compatibility with the
device).
Connect your devices
Next, Guided Setup helps you set up the external devices that you want to use
with it, such as a cable box, Blu-ray™ player, or game console.
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10. Press OK to proceed:
11. Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then
select Everything is plugged in and turned on. The TV now takes you step by
step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have
connected. For each input that has a connected and active device, you can see
its picture and hear its sound.
12. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the label you want to associate with the input,
and then press OK. If you are not using the input, select Nothing, and the input
won’t appear on the Home screen.
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13. While setting up your devices, rather than using the predefined names and
icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to
highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions
on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. See
Rename
inputs for more information.
Note:
If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands will not
reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among
inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “DVR.”
14. Repeat the previous step for each input.
You’re done with Guided Setup.
Note:
Some Roku TVs, depending on where you live and other factors, show you an
introductory video filled with some great hints and tips. If you’re not interested in
viewing this video, press HOME on the remote to go to the Roku TV Home screen.
Whenever you press HOME , the Home screen greets you.
From here, you can explore everything your TV has to offer. Use the purple
directional pad to move around, and then press OK to select a highlighted item.
We’ve designed the TV to encourage you to explore, and you can probably figure out
most of the capabilities and settings on your own. If you have any questions or
difficulties, you can find answers and solutions in this guide.
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The Home screen
The following illustrations show typical Home screens, which vary depending on
location, connected mode, selected theme, number of TV inputs enabled, and
streaming channels and apps added.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel
content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all
content is available in countries or regions where Roku
®
products are sold.
Typical connected Home screen
1. Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen.
2. Highlighted option—press OK to select.
3. TV input tiles—select an input to watch the connected device.
4. Streaming channel and app tiles—select a tile and press OK to go to the indicated streaming
channel or application. You can add any number of channels from the Roku Channel Store
.
5. Direct access tiles – shortcuts to often used features.
6. Options hint—press STAR
to see options when this symbol is present.
7. Next screen hint—press RIGHT to see the next screen.
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Typical non-connected Home screen
1. Home screen menu—shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen.
2. Highlighted option—press OK to select.
3. TV input tiles—select an input and press OK to watch the connected device.
4. Direct access tiles – shortcuts to often used features.
5. Options hint—press STAR for options when this symbol is present.
6. Next screen hint—press RIGHT to see the next screen.
Personalize your Home screen
There are many things you can do to personalize your Home screen and make it just
right for you and your family:
•
Only in connected mode:
Add streaming channels by using the Streaming
Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut to browse the
Roku
Channel Store.
•
Only in connected mode:
Change the screen theme by going to Settings >
Themes to find and pick one to suit your mood.
• Customize the Home screen. Hide or show the shortcut tiles that appear at the
bottom of your Home screen grid.
Only in connected mode
, hide Featured Free
or hide Movie Store and TV Store.
• Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight Remove
input or Remove channel and press OK.
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• Move a tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight Move input
or Move channel and press OK. Use the purple directional pad to move the tile,
and then press OK to lock it in its new location. Move the shortcut tiles within
the shortcut area only. Shortcuts are designed to always appear at the very
bottom of the grid, so you can access them quickly by pressing UP once when
you’re at the top of the grid.
•
Only on channels that you have subscribed through your linked Roku account
,
manage your subscriptions by highlighting a streaming channel tile and
pressing STAR . Then highlight Manage subscription and press OK. Select
Cancel subscription and then follow the instructions to confirm your
cancellation.
• Rename a TV input tile by highlighting it and pressing STAR . Then highlight
Rename input and press OK. Highlight a new name in the list, and then press
OK to assign that name to the tile.
Rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name
and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and
then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select
an icon for the input.
Note:
If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands will not
reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among
inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “DVR.”
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Benefits of connecting
Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential!
Make any night a movie night
Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels
1
.
You’ll never run out of something new to watch.
Check out The Roku Channel
Use The Roku Channel as your new home page for a huge assortment of free on-
demand and streaming movies, programs, live news, and kid’s TV. Add premium
subscriptions to watch many of your favorite channels in one place, and manage them
all through your Roku account.
Get in the groove
Stream endless hours of music from free and subscription-based channels. With
almost instant access to thousands of music artists, your favorite beats are just as
close as your remote.
Explore your passions
In addition to the most popular streaming channels, your Roku TV also offers
hundreds of other streaming channels to fuel your passions—including fitness,
cooking, religion, outdoors, international programming and much more.
Enjoy FREE trials of popular channels
Your Roku TV comes loaded with special offers, including free trials (if eligible) from
popular streaming channels. REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE
FREE TRIAL ENDS TO AVOID SUBSCRIPTION FEES.
1 A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is
subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku
®
products are sold.
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Take advantage of awesome features
Powerful, voice-enabled search lets you use voice commands to find movies and TV
programs by title, actor, director, or genre across multiple streaming channels
1
.
Additionally, your search commands can include popular movie quotes, and words
like “free” and “4K.” In addition to streaming channels, your search results include live
TV programs airing in your region.
Voice commands with multiple device support let you use Apple Siri
2
, Google
Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to change stations, TV inputs, launch streaming channels,
and more. Include a location in your command such as “in the bedroom” to specify
which Roku device you want to control.
Automatic account linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other
Roku devices, so that you won’t have to re-enter your user name and password when
adding the same channel on your newly-activated Roku TV.
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Live TV Channel Guide is an electronic program guide that is available any time you
are watching broadcast programs or streaming programs from the Live TV tile. If you
prefer, you can hide streaming channels from the Live TV Channel Guide.
If you highlight a broadcast program that has a purple asterisk (), you can press
STAR to see More Ways to Watch. And you can make your recently-watched
channels easier to find by grouping them together in the Live TV Channel Guide.
More Ways to Watch gives you recommendations about the program you are
watching on the Live TV, HDMI, or AV input, gives you options to stream the current
program from the beginning, the entire season, or the entire series, and recommends
other programs with similar themes. It also uses the shows you watch to display ads
that are more relevant to you.
Roku Zones organize your search results into browsable rows, such as New Release,
Free, and Rent or Buy, so you can see at a glance how a program is offered. If you
have a 4K Roku TV, results also include a 4K Spotlight Zone.
1 Voice features support English and Spanish languages.
2 Roku 4K TVs only.
3 Not all streaming channels currently support automatic account linking.
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4K Spotlight Channel now has a new look and simpler navigation to help you find 4K
entertainment quickly. Launching the channel takes you to the 4K Movies and TV
Zone, where you’ll find a regularly updated, hand-curated selection of 4K
entertainment from channels across the Roku platform. You can browse a wide
variety of 4K titles across a number of categories such as Most Popular, Action, and
more, to find the perfect movie or program to enjoy in beautiful 4K resolution.
Live TV Pause lets you connect a USB drive (not provided) and pause live TV for up
to 90 minutes. After pausing, you can play, fast-forward, rewind, and pause again to
any point within the rolling 90-minute window.
Tips & Tricks channel is packed with videos created by Roku to help you learn more
about features, new products, and popular support topics.
My Offers show up in the Home screen menu if you are eligible for special offers or
discounts on Roku products.
Mobile Private Listening on the Roku mobile app lets you listen to streaming
programs and live TV programs on headphones (not provided) plugged into your
IOS
®
or Android™ mobile device.
What is streaming?
Streaming is viewing or listening to video or audio content that is sent over the
Internet, or located on a network-connected media server or on a USB device
plugged into the TV’s USB port.
With streaming, you can buy or rent most programs on demand, when it’s convenient
for you, and you can also watch live streaming channels and events. Also, you can
play, pause, rewind, and fast forward most on-demand streaming programs.
Tip:
Some content cannot be paused or skipped. For example, if you are viewing live
programming or a program that is supported by ads, you might not be allowed to
skip the ads.
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Your Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a
huge selection of entertainment:
• Thousands of movies and TV episodes, both live and on-demand
• Unlimited music, live and on-demand
• Tons of live and on-demand sports
• Commercial-free programming for kids and family
• International programming in 22 languages
• 24x7 news and in-depth news commentary
Many streaming channels are free. Some streaming channels let you purchase or rent
the latest movie releases or popular TV series. Some channels charge a monthly
subscription fee and others are available at no additional cost if you subscribe to a
companion service through your cable or satellite provider.
If you have an existing subscription to a streaming provider, you can just sign in with
your existing user name and password.
To play streaming content, add one or more streaming channels to your Home screen.
Use the Add Channels shortcut on the Home screen or the Streaming Channels
option on the Home screen menu to go to the Channel Store, and then select the
streaming channel you want to add. The channel remains on your Home screen unless
you remove it, and you can watch it at any time.
For more information on using the Roku Channel Store feature, see
Using the Roku
Channel Store.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels.
Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is
available in countries or regions where Roku
®
products are sold.
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What if I didn’t connect my TV?
What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No
worries. Your Roku TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move
around the Home screen, you’ll see several places where you can start the connection
process. For example:
• Now and then you’ll see a message appear on the panel to the right of the
Home screen offering a Connect Now option. You can highlight and select the
Connect Now option to get started.
• Use the Connect and activate now option. From the Home screen menu, select
Settings, then Network, and then Connect and activate now.
• If you want to start over from the beginning, do a Factory reset, and then go
through Guided Setup again. This time, select your home network when
prompted.
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Setting up live TV
In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your Roku TV, you might want
to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV service connected to the
ANT input. On your Roku TV, you can watch broadcast TV in much the same way you
watch other entertainment choices: select the Live TV tile from the Home screen.
The first time you select the Live TV tile, you have to set up the TV tuner. Setting up
the TV tuner scans for active channels and adds them to your Live TV channel list.
Why do I have to set up the TV tuner?
Not everyone needs to use the TV tuner. For example, you might have a set top box provided
by a cable or satellite company that receives all of your channels. Most of these set top boxes
use an HDMI
®
connection.
More and more people are watching only streaming TV and do not have a TV antenna or
cable/satellite service. If you don’t need the TV tuner, you can bypass setting it up and instead
remove it from the Home screen as explained in Remove unwanted tiles
.
When you set up live TV, the TV scans the signals on its antenna input for channels with a
good signal, and adds those to the channel list, skipping dead channels and channels with a
very weak signal.
The TV lets you add two analog channels, even if they have no signal, for the purpose of using
an older set top box, VCR, or game console that can only output a signal on analog channel 3
or 4. Typically, you’ll only need one of these channels, but both are provided to make setup
simpler. You can hide the one you don’t want as explained in Edit live TV channel lineup
.
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How do I set up the TV tuner?
1. Make sure your antenna (not provided) or TV cable is connected to the TV’s
ANT/CABLE input.
2. On the Home screen, select the Live TV tile. If it is not on your Home screen, go
to Settings > TV Inputs to add it.
3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select Start finding channels.
4. If prompted, select your time zone. You’ll only need to do this if the TV can’t
figure out your time zone from your Internet connection.
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Why does the TV need my time zone?
The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can correctly display time information
about the program you are currently watching. In most cases, it can get the time zone
automatically and skips this step.
5. When prompted, select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4. These
channels enable you to connect older set top boxes, VCRs, or game consoles.
6. Wait while your TV scans for live TV stations…
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… and then cable TV channels.
Scanning for channels can take several minutes.
Tip:
If you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels (and don’t have your
cable connected directly to the TV’s ANT input), you can save time by skipping
the cable TV portion of the channel scan.
7. When the channel scans finish, the TV shows the number of channels it added.
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8.
Only in connected mode
, you have the option of setting up Live TV Pause.
Pausing live TV
explains how to set up and use this feature. If you don’t want to
set up Live TV Pause, or if this option is not available to you, select Done to
start watching live TV.
Tip:
Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all
of the latest channels. Broadcasters add and remove channels, move channels to
different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels
periodically. Your antenna reception and picture quality depend on the position of
your antenna and on your location relative to the antennas of broadcasters in your
area. To repeat the channel scan, use the purple directional pad to highlight the
Live TV tile, press STAR , select Scan for channels, and then press OK.
You’ll also have to repeat the channel scan if you remove and re-add the Live TV
tile from the Home screen or perform a factory reset.
Now, you’re ready to watch live TV! While you’re watching, try the following tips:
• Press UP or DOWN to change channels.
• Press LEFT to display the channel list (non-connected mode) or Live TV
Channel Guide (connected mode), and then press UP or DOWN to select a
channel to watch. Or press REWIND or FAST FWD to jump through the
channel list or Live TV Channel Guide a page at a time.
• Press OK to display information about the current program.
• Press STAR to see options for picture and sound settings.
•
Only in connected mode,
use a Roku Voice remote, the Roku mobile app,
Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to search for programs by title, actor,
director, or genre. The TV or the Roku mobile app displays the results along
with the streaming channels that offer the requested content.
Note:
If your TV did not come with a Roku Voice remote, you can order one
from
https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-tv.
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Using your TV
This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV.
Status indicator
Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways
depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table:
TV CONDITION STATUS INDICATOR MEANING
On (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on.
Screensaver (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on.
Off (no power) Off TV is not connected to power.
Off (standby) On TV is connected to power and is ready
to use.
Starting up from off state Slow pulsing blink until
startup completes
TV is doing something.
On (receiving update from
USB)
Slow pulsing blink until
update completes
TV is doing something.
Remote command received Dims on/off once TV has received your command.
Network connection lost Two short blinks, pause,
repeat
TV was connected and paired with a
Roku account and now has no network
connection.
Powering down to standby
mode
Slow pulsing blink until the TV
reaches standby.
TV is doing something.
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Standby mode energy savings
When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after
which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before
it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately. After the TV goes
into the lower power standby mode, it takes a few seconds longer to start up.
Only in connected mode
, you can optionally enable Fast TV start. When this option is
enabled, your TV starts up almost immediately regardless of how long it has been
turned off, but uses somewhat more power in standby mode. Fast TV start also gives
you access to some additional features, such as turning on the TV with voice
commands and turning off the screen when listening to music. For more information,
see Fast TV start
.
Getting help
Only in connected mode
, the Roku Tips & Tricks channel has helpful videos about
many aspects of using your TV. You can access the channel in two ways:
• Select the Roku Tips & Tricks channel on the Home screen.
• Navigate from the Home screen menu to Settings > Help and select Launch
Roku Tips & Tricks.
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Opting in to Smart TV experience
Only in connected mode
, the first time you select live TV, an HDMI input, or AV input,
your TV offers to enable the Smart TV experience. If you decide to enable it at this
time, you’re all set to enjoy its recommendations and features.
The Smart TV experience uses automatic content recognition (ACR) and other
technology to collect information about what you watch on live TV, and on devices
like media players and cable boxes connected to the HDMI or AV inputs. Opting in
means that you give permission to analyze the programs you watch for the purpose
of making recommendations, as well as showing ads that are more relevant to you.
If you decide not to enable the Smart TV experience at this first opportunity, you can
enable it later. Or, if you decide you’d rather not use the feature, you can disable it,
but be aware that previously collected information is retained and not deleted.
Disable Smart TV experience
If you decide you want to disable Smart TV experience, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen menu, go to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience.
2. Navigate to the right to highlight Use info from TV inputs.
3. Press OK on the remote to clear the check box.
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Disable Auto Notifications
If you want to keep the Smart TV experience enabled, but you do not want to see
notifications while you are watching programs, you can disable notifications. To do so,
follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen menu, go to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience.
2. Navigate to the right to highlight Use info from TV inputs.
3. Press DOWN to highlight Enable auto notifications.
4. Press OK to clear the check box.
Note:
These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that
you see in the Live TV Channel Guide when watching live TV channels. Those
recommendations show up only in the Live TV Channel Guide and do not rely on ACR
technology.
Watching live TV channels
Select the Live TV tile in the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you
watched and starts with that channel playing.
Changing channels
To change channels, you can do any of the following:
• Press UP to change to the next higher channel.
• Press DOWN to change to the next lower channel.
• Press LEFT to display the channel list (in non-connected mode) or Live TV
Channel Guide
1
(in connected mode), and then press the arrow keys to select
the channel or program you want to watch. Press REWIND or FAST FWD
to move through the list one page at a time. When you’ve highlighted the
channel or program you want to watch, press OK. (If you decide you don’t
want to change channels, press BACK .)
1 Live TV Channel Guide is available only in the United States.
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•
Only if Live TV Pause is not enabled
, press REPLAY to jump to the previous
channel. Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you
pressed REPLAY .
Note:
If REPLAY
is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the
Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app
.
Using the Live TV Channel Guide
Only in connected mode
, use the Live TV Channel Guide to find both over-the-air and
live streaming TV programs. The Live TV Channel Guide lets you scroll through all the
TV channels you receive (except those you have hidden, if any), plus a large number
of live streaming programs. You can see what’s on right now and the upcoming 14
days.
For live, over-the-air TV programs, you can use More Ways to Watch to find the
program you’re watching and start watching it from the beginning from one of your
streaming channels. Your clue that there are More Ways to Watch a program is a
purple star () next to the program name in the guide.
For example, you might turn on your TV at 10 minutes past the hour and discover you
are missing the current episode of
Empire
. But there is a purple star next to the
program title, so you can press STAR and find that there are several streaming
channels where you can watch the current episode from the beginning. You also can
find more episodes of
Empire
, and other programs that have a similar theme.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some streaming
channels.
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To view the Live TV Channel Guide, press LEFT while watching live TV. The Live TV
Channel Guide opens with the name of the current program highlighted, and a lot
more information.
1. Program information for the highlighted program. See Viewing program information for details.
2. More Ways to Watch indicator. See More Ways to Watch for more information.
3. Channel list. Navigate UP or DOWN.
4. Time slots. Navigate LEFT or RIGHT. Press FAST FWD or REWIND to skip ahead or back a
screen at a time.
5. Program list
6. Progress bar showing the approximate time with respect to the time slots.
When you are viewing the current time slot, notice that the Live TV Channel Guide
shows a light gray background for portions of programs before the current time, and
a dark background for programs and portions of programs that have not yet aired.
The line dividing these two zones is the progress bar.
Navigating the Live TV Channel Guide in connected mode
• Use the purple directional pad to move up, down, left, and right.
• To switch to a program that is currently in progress, highlight it, and then press
OK. (Note that pressing OK on a past or future program does nothing.)
• To return to the current time after navigating to a different time slot, press
REPLAY .
• To return to the currently airing program without causing a channel change,
press BACK .
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• To see More Ways to Watch, highlight any program that has a purple asterisk
(), and then press STAR .While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate
all the way to the left so that a channel number is highlighted, and then press
STAR to open the Channel options dialog.
Changing channel options in connected mode
Only in connected mode
, while using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate all the
way to the left so that a channel number is highlighted, and then press STAR to
open Channel options.
Favorite/Unfavorite this channel – Select this option to make the selected channel
a favorite. Select again to remove the channel from your favorites. Use the Filter
option to show only favorite channels.
Hide/unhide this channel – Select this option to hide the current channel. Select
again to unhide the channel if you hid it by mistake. But note that once you close
the dialog, you cannot access the channel to unhide it. Instead, use the Manage
channels option to unhide hidden channels.
Manage channels – Opens the Manage Channels menu where hide/unhide and
favorite/unfavorite in a list of all available channels. See Managing channels
for
details.
Filter – Opens the Filter dialog where you can choose to see:
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• All Channels – Show all channels that you can receive.
• Recents – Show only recently tuned channels in the order in which you
watched them.
• Favorites – Show only channels you have marked as favorites.
Note:
When you exit and then return to Live TV, the filter setting returns to All
Channels.
Managing channels in connected mode
Only in connected mode
, you can designate favorite channels and edit your channel
lineup in the Manage Channels menu. You can navigate to the Manage Channels
menu in several ways:
• From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs > Live TV >
Manage channels, and then select Manage all channels and press OK.
• While watching a live TV program, press STAR to display the Options menu,
and then navigate to Manage channels and press OK.
• While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate all the way to the left so that a
channel number is highlighted, and then press STAR . In the Channel options
dialog, highlight Manage channels and press OK.
Next, in the Manage Channels menu, select Favorite channels or Edit channel lineup.
Favorite channels in connected mode
If applicable, instead see Favorite channels in non-connected mode.
Use the Favorite Channels menu to designate any number of channels as your
favorites.
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Press UP or DOWN to highlight a channel, and then press OK to select or clear its
check box. A FAVORITE
symbol appears next to each channel you designate as a
favorite.
Tip:
Pause for a few seconds for the TV to tune to the highlighted channel. You then
can view and hear the channel to decide whether you want to make it a favorite. If
you’ve enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked,
you won’t see a picture or hear sound while using the Favorite channels menu.
To switch between surfing all channels and favorite channels, use the Filter option in
the Channel Options dialog, as explained in Managing channels in connected mode
.
Edit channel lineup in connected mode
If applicable, instead see Edit channel lineup in non-connected mode.
When you scan for channels described in Setting up live TV, the TV adds all the
channels with good signals that it can detect in your area. In addition, unless you hide
them as explained in
Hide all streaming TV channels, you’ll see more than 100
streaming channels in addition to your local TV stations.
At this point, it’s likely that have more channels than you want in your channel list. Use
the Edit channel lineup menu to hide any channels that you don’t want in your
channel list.
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Press UP or DOWN to highlight a channel, and then press OK to select or clear its
check box. Channels with check marks are hidden in the Live TV Channel Guide and
cannot be tuned.
Tip:
Pause for a few seconds for the TV to tune to the highlighted channel. You then
can view and hear the channel to decide whether you want to hide it. If you’ve
enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked, you
won’t see a picture or hear sound while using the Edit channel lineup menu.
Hide all streaming TV channels in connected mode
By default, the Live TV Channel Guide shows both antenna channels and streaming
channels in one long list. If you prefer, you can hide all streaming channels from the
Live TV Channel Guide.
To hide streaming TV channels, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
TV inputs > Live TV > Manage channels, and then highlight Hide all streaming TV
channels and press OK to select the adjacent check box.
Managing channels in non-connected mode
Only in non-connected mode
, your TV has a channel list but no Live TV Channel
Guide. You can designate favorite channels and edit your channel lineup as explained
in this topic.
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Favorite channels in non-connected mode
If applicable, instead see Favorite channels in connected mode.
Use the channel list to designate any number of channels as your favorites and to
change from surfing among all channels or only your favorite channels.
1. While watching live TV, Press LEFT to display the channel list. Notice that the
words All channels appear at the top of the channel list.
2. Scroll up or down to highlight a channel that you want to make a favorite.
3. Press STAR , and then press OK to select Add to favorites. If the channel is
already one of your favorites, press OK to select Remove from favorites. A
FAVORITE symbol appears next to each channel you designate as a favorite.
Surf only favorite channels in non-connected mode
After you’ve marked one or more channels as favorites, you can switch to your
favorite channels.
1. While watching live TV, press LEFT to display the channel list.
2. Press LEFT or RIGHT once to switch to Favorites. Notice that the word
Favorites appears at the top of the channel list.
3. Highlight a channel and press OK to select a channel or wait a few moments
until the channel list disappears.
4. Press UP or DOWN to change to the previous or next favorite channel. Channel
surfing is limited to favorite channels only.
Note:
Favorite channels remain in effect even if you turn off or unplug your TV, until
you switch back to all channels.
To surf all channels again, repeat these steps, but this
time select All Channels.
When you press OK to view the program information banner while watching a
favorite channel, a FAVORITE
symbol appears next to the channel call sign.
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Edit channel lineup in non-connected mode
If applicable, instead see Edit channel lineup in connected mode.
When you scan for channels described in Setting up live TV, the TV adds all the
channels with good signals that it can detect in your area. It’s likely that you now have
more channels than you want in your channel list.
To edit the channel lineup, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV
inputs > Live TV > Edit channel lineup. You’ll see a screen listing all of your channels.
Adjacent to the list of channels is a miniature TV screen playing the highlighted
channel’s picture and sound.
For each channel you want to hide, highlight it, and then press OK to select its check
box.
Tip:
If you need to view the highlighted channel to decide whether to hide it, wait a
couple of seconds for the TV to start playing the channel’s picture and sound. If
you’ve enabled parental controls and the program on the current channel is blocked,
you won’t see a picture or hear sound while editing the channel lineup.
Note:
Repeating the live TV channel scan unhides all hidden channels.
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Viewing program information
You can view program information in different ways:
• Whenever you are viewing a program and no other guides or menus are open,
press OK to view program information in a banner at the bottom of the screen.
This program information appears both in connected and non-connected
modes. The following illustration shows the information that is available.
•
Only in connected mode
, view program information for any program listed in
the Live TV Channel Guide. Press LEFT while watching live TV to see the Live
TV Channel Guide. For more information, see Live TV Channel Guide
.
Program information banner
Program information might include any or all of the following, depending on availability within
the broadcast information:
• Channel number
• Channel call sign
• Favorite channel icon
• Signal strength
• Program title and episode name/number
• Start time, end time, and graph of program length showing current position
• Content rating
• Video resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K)
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• Frame rate (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz for television sources, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz for computer
sources)
• Audio format (Mono, Stereo, Dolby Audio™ logo)
• Audio features (SAP/MTS)
•
Only on select 4K models:
HDR or Dolby Vision™
1
logo (HDMI® and streaming sources)
• Closed captioning (CC)
• Current time
• Program description.
Tip:
If you’ve set up Live TV Pause and you’re watching live TV, you’ll also see a
progress bar showing the current playback position within the rolling 90-minute
pause time. For more information, see Pausing live TV
.
Adjusting settings while watching a program
Press STAR to display the Options menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an
option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. The topic
Adjusting TV
settings explains each of the settings in detail.
Pausing live TV
Only in connected mode
, Live TV Pause gives your Roku TV the ability to pause, play,
fast forward, and rewind live TV received on the ANT input. You can pause live TV for
up to 90 minutes.
Requirements
To use this feature, you need to:
1. Connect your TV to the Internet. If you didn’t connect during Guided Setup, see
What if I didn’t connect my TV?
.
2. Provide your own dedicated USB flash drive (thumb drive} with the following
minimum specifications.
• 16 GB
• 15 Mbps read/write speed
• USB 2.0 compliant
1 The Dolby Vision™ logo appears only on Dolby Vision™-certified models when displaying Dolby Vision™
content.
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A USB flash drive (thumb drive) meeting the minimum requirements is highly
recommended over an externally-powered hard disk drive. Note that you can
use any larger size drive—there is no limit to the maximum size—but using a
larger drive does not extend the 90-minute pause time.
Important:
After warning you and giving you a chance to cancel Live TV Pause
setup, all existing content on your USB drive is erased when you enable this
feature.
3. Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port.
Important:
Some TV models have more than one USB port. You can connect
your Live TV Pause USB drive to any port, but make sure that nothing is
connected to other USB ports while enabling Live TV Pause. Reconnect other
USB devices after you have finished enabling Live TV Pause.
4. Enable Live TV Pause, as explained in the following topic.
Enabling Live TV Pause
You can start setting up Live TV Pause in any of the following ways:
• After completing a channel scan, select Set up Live TV Pause from the
available options.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the Roku remote while watching a live TV channel.
• Highlight the Live TV tile on the Home screen, press STAR on the remote,
and then select Enable Live TV Pause.
After starting setup of Live TV Pause in any of these ways, the TV prompts you
through the steps needed to enable this feature. Setup takes only a few moments.
Note:
Use of a USB hub is not supported.
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Using Live TV Pause
If you have used the Roku remote to watch streaming channels, using Live TV Pause
should be very familiar to you.
• While watching a digital live TV channel, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause or
play the content. After the TV program has been paused for 90 minutes, the
TV resumes playing from the point in the program where it was paused.
• After watching a channel for a while, press REWIND to jump back up to the
point where you first started watching the channel, up to 90 minutes.
• After pausing or rewinding, press FAST FWD to jump ahead up to the point
where you are once again watching the live TV program.
• Press FAST FWD or REWIND repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x
skip speeds. Press REPLAY to play back the last several seconds of the
program.
• When the program is paused, press LEFT or RIGHT to move backward or
forward through the program approximately 10 seconds per press. Small
frames appear across the screen to identify your location in the program.
Note:
If REPLAY
is not available on your remote, you can use the Roku mobile
app. For more information, see Roku mobile app
.
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Whenever you use any of the Live TV Pause features, the TV momentarily displays a
progress bar:
1. Time at current playback position.
2. Current playback position
3. Extent of pause time, representing the amount of time this channel has been buffered, up to 90
minutes.
4. 90-minute mark, representing the maximum extent of pause time.
5. Current time.
The progress bar also shows tick marks at each half hour point, to help you locate the
boundaries where one program ends and a new one begins.
Notes about Live TV Pause
• You can use Live TV Pause only with digital broadcast and cable channels
received through the TV’s ANT input (ATSC and Clear QAM channels).
• Changing channels erases and restarts the Live TV Pause buffer.
• Returning to the Home screen, selecting another input, or turning off the TV
erases and resets the Live TV Pause buffer.
• Disconnecting the USB drive erases the Live TV Pause buffer.
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More Ways to Watch
Only in connected mode
, More Ways to Watch gives you recommendations about the
programs you’re watching on the ANT, HDMI, and AV inputs. You will automatically
get these recommendations in the Live TV Channel Guide for live TV programs.
However, before you can get recommendations for programs you’re watching
through the HDMI or AV inputs, you must opt into the Smart TV experience to
acknowledge that you want to allow the TV to use automatic content recognition
(ACR). See Opting in to Smart TV experience
for details.
Using More Ways to Watch
Not every program provides recommendations. As you use More Ways to Watch, be
aware that you’ll only see suggestions on your TV when all of the following conditions
are met:
• Your TV is operating in connected mode in the United States.
• You have enabled Smart TV experience if you are watching programs through
an HDMI or AV input. (If you are watching live TV from the ANT input, this
setting does not matter.)
• The program you’re watching contains the information needed to identify it.
Note that some programs, such as the daily news, typically do not activate
More Ways to Watch.
• At least one participating streaming channel offers the movie or TV program
you are watching, or other episodes, or more programs like the one you are
watching.
If all of these conditions are met, you can view the suggestions. More Ways to Watch
recommendations appear in two different places:
• When watching the HDMI and AV inputs, you’ll see a More Ways to Watch
notification in the lower right corner of the screen for a few seconds unless you
have disabled Enable auto notifications. Press STAR to see the list of
matching programs.
Note:
After this banner disappears, you can restore the More Ways to Watch
prompt by pressing OK.
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• In the Live TV Channel Guide, all programs that meet the criteria for More Ways
to Watch display a purple asterisk next to their titles:
Highlight the program of interest and press STAR to see recommendations.
Regardless of how you got to this point, the options you’ll see depend on the type of
program you’re watching and the available ways there are to watch, so you might see
any or all of the following:
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• Watch from beginning – Streaming channels on which the same TV program
or movie is available. Generally, this option does not appear on first run
programs, because streaming content is not available until a later date.
• More episodes – Streaming channels where you can find other episodes of the
TV program you are watching. Does not apply to movies.
• More like this –TV programs or movies with a similar theme.
• View full description – Full description of the selected program.
Press DOWN to select an option, and then press RIGHT to select the streaming
channel you want to watch.
Assuming you’ve already added the channel and completed any required sign-in,
More Ways to Watch takes you directly to the program in the streaming channel
where you can select and watch the program. Otherwise, it prompts you to add the
channel and, if you do, then takes you to the program.
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch
• Streaming channels you’ve already installed appear first in the list of
suggestions.
• When you select a streaming channel, you leave the program you are currently
watching.
• If you’ve used the Live TV Pause feature to pause the program, your paused
program buffer is deleted. In other words, you cannot return to a live TV
channel and resume watching from where you left off.
Automatic network recommendation
Your home might have multiple wireless networks, each with its own characteristics.
While you are streaming and during manual network scans, your TV checks the
wireless networks nearby to make sure you are getting the optimum viewing
experience.
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If your TV determines that a better connection is available while you are watching
streaming content, it recommends that you switch by displaying a message in the
lower portion of the screen:
When this happens, you can select the appropriate button to accept or reject the
recommendation, or you can select Don’t show again if you do not want to use this
feature.
Switching TV inputs
Switch TV inputs to access the device connected to that input, for example, a
Blu-ray™ player. Switching inputs is as easy as highlighting the input’s tile in the Home
screen, and pressing OK. The video signal on the input, if any, plays on the screen.
Tip:
To learn how to add, remove, rename, and rearrange the tiles on your Home
screen, see Customizing your TV
.
Auto-detecting devices
Your TV automatically detects when you connect a new device to an HDMI input and
turn on its power. The input is automatically added to the Home screen if it isn’t
already present.
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Adjusting audio/video settings
While watching video content on any input, press STAR to display the Options
menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to
change the setting. To learn about each of the audio and video settings, see
Adjusting
TV settings.
Setting preferred audio language for streaming channels
You can select the preferred language for the audio played by streaming channels. If
the selected language is available in the streaming content, the TV plays that
language.
To set the preferred audio language:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Audio preferred
language.
2. Press RIGHT to highlight one of the languages.
3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the language you want to use.
4. Press OK.
Note:
Many streaming channels have an option to select the language while
you are watching a program. The Audio preferred language setting sets the
default for that option.
Automatic game console configuration
Your TV automatically detects select game consoles and configures the key features
it supports to optimize TV performance while playing video games. When you
connect a supported and powered-on game console through an HDMI
®
input, the TV
automatically changes the input tile to the game console icon
1
.
Only on selected
models with compatible game consoles,
it also enables:
• Automatic low-latency mode (ALLM)
• Variable refresh rate
1 Certain game consoles, such as the Microsoft Xbox One, do not communicate their identity until you
select the input after connecting the console.
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• HDR gaming
• High frame rate
• Game mode
• THX Certified game mode
Various combinations of these features are available only on select Roku TV models,
and if present, can be disabled by navigating to Settings > TV inputs and then
selecting the appropriate HDMI input.
When you start playing a game, your TV displays a message at the bottom of the
screen to make you aware of the settings that it will use.
Select Cancel before the timer runs out to keep the current TV picture settings. For
example, you might want to cancel automatic configuration if you are watching a
movie from your game console.
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Using Roku Voice commands
Roku Voice commands make it fast and easy to control your TV and find
entertainment with simple voice commands like “show me comedies.” Control your
TV with commands like “switch to game console,” or “watch channel 7.1.” Use your
Roku Voice remote, the Roku mobile app, or a compatible smart speaker to speak
commands. When using a smart speaker, add “on my Roku” or, for example, “on my
bedroom
Roku” to the end of the command.
To learn what commands to use, keep watch for hints that appear at appropriate
times. For example, if you are in the Options menu with the Sleep timer command
highlighted, a hint might appear explaining how to use a Roku Voice command to set
the sleep timer. By using the Roku Voice command, you can use the command at any
time, without a need to call up the menu.
Using Roku Voice remotes (select models only)
Only on TVs with the Roku Voice remotes:
The following topics explain how to get
the most out of your TV when it includes a Roku Voice remote, Roku Enhanced Voice
Remote, or Roku Voice Remote Pro.
Re-pairing your Roku Voice remote
The Roku Voice remotes operate with wireless radio-frequency signals and must be
paired with your TV. You initially paired the remote when you set up your TV during
Guided Setup. But if your remote loses its pairing with the TV for some reason, you
can easily re-pair it using either of the following methods:
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote.
2. Press and hold down the pairing button for 3 seconds or longer, until the
adjacent LED lights up.
3. Do one of the following:
• Turn on the TV using the power button on the TV side or back panel.
Pairing occurs as the TV starts up.
• Use the Roku mobile app or a different remote to navigate to Settings >
Remotes & devices > Pair new device > Remote.
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Tip:
If the remote fails to pair with the TV, try installing new batteries. Also, it’s helpful
to hold the remote within two to three feet of the TV to ensure successful pairing.
Checking the Roku Voice remote battery level
You can check the condition of the batteries in your Roku Voice remote at any time
by navigating to Settings > Remotes & devices, and then pressing OK to select your
remote below My paired devices. With your remote selected, navigate right to
About > Remote to view its Battery level. The resulting screen displays not only the
battery level, but also other information that can be useful when you need technical
support with your remote.
Tip:
When you first turn on the TV, a battery level indicator appears in the upper right
corner of the screen for a few seconds.
Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro
Only on TVs with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Voice Remote Pro
, when your
remote has found its way down into the sofa cushions or your dog has hidden it in the
corner, you can use the Find Remote feature to find out where it’s hiding. This feature
has a limited range, and is designed to find your Enhanced Voice remote somewhere
in the same room as the TV.
Select Find Remote on the Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings menu to
see brief instructions on how to activate the Find Remote feature. Note, however, that
selecting this option doesn’t actually activate the feature. Here are the complete
instructions:
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Activate Find Remote
• If your TV has a joystick-style control, press to the Left or Right to open the
Inputs menu, and then press Right to scroll down to Find Remote.
• If your TV has a column of labeled panel buttons, press the INPUT button to
open the Inputs menu, and then press the INPUT button again until you
highlight Find Remote.
A moment or two after highlighting Find Remote, the remote starts playing your
selected Find Remote sound to let you know where it is hiding. The sound
automatically stops after a minute, or after you find the remote and press any button.
Changing and previewing the remote finder sound
Only on TVs with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Voice Remote Pro
, you can
customize the sound your remote makes when you use the Find Remote feature. To
customize the sound, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings >
Change remote finder sound. Select the sound you want to use from the available
settings.
To preview the sound you have chosen, select Preview remote finder sound, and
then hold down OK on the remote to play the sound. When you release the OK
button, the sound will stop.
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Playing content from USB storage devices
Only in connected mode
, your Home screen has the Roku Media Player tile.
Otherwise, the Home screen has the USB Media Player tile. With either player, you
can play personal music, video, and photo files from a personal USB flash drive or
hard disk connected to the TV’s USB port.
To use this feature, make sure your media files are compatible with the Roku/USB
Media Player. To see the latest list of supported formats, view Help in the Media
Player
1
. The Roku/USB Media Player displays supported file types only, and hides file
types it knows it cannot play.
Note:
If you do not see the Roku Media Player on your Home screen, it might have
been uninstalled. You can reinstall it from the Roku Channel Store by using the
Streaming Channels menu option or the Add Channels shortcut. The USB Media
Player in non-connected mode cannot be uninstalled.
For more information about playing back your personal videos, music, and photos, go
to the following link on the Roku web site:
go.roku.com/rokumediaplayer
Auto player launch
Only in connected mode
, you can set your TV to automatically open the Roku Media
Player when you connect a USB drive with a recognizable file system (such as
FAT16/32, NTFS, HFS+ or EXT2/3). To configure this setting, from the Home screen
menu, navigate to Settings > System > USB media. At this point, the following
options are available:
• Auto-launch – Select Prompt, On, or Off, as desired.
• Prompt – (default) Display a prompt each time a recognized USB drive is
connected. The prompt provides options to launch the Roku Media Player
as well as to change future auto-play behavior.
1 There are many variants of each supported media format. Some variants may not play at all or may
have issues or inconsistencies during playback.
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• On – Always launch the Roku Media Player whenever you connect a
recognized USB drive.
• Off – Never launch the Roku Media Player automatically.
• Launch channel – Select the app you want to use to play back media files.
Playing content from local network media servers
Only in connected mode
, your TV can play personal video, music, and photo files from
a media server on your local network. Media servers include personal computers
running media server software such as Plex or Windows Media Player, network file
storage systems that have built-in media server software, and other devices that
implement the specifications of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Some servers do
not fully implement the DLNA specification but are UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)
compatible. The Roku Media Player can connect to them as well.
Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. Digital Rights
Management (DRM) protected content is not supported.
Setting up a payment method
For Movie Store, TV Store, and other channels that allow you to pay through your
linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a
payment method on your TV means that you don’t need to go to a computer or
mobile device to set up a payment method.
To add a payment method:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Payment method > Add
payment method.
2. Use the on-screen number pad to enter your credit/debit card number,
expiration date, CVV number, and ZIP Code.
Note:
If you have already set up a payment method on my.roku.com, that
payment method is identified here in such a way as not to expose any personal
data. You can use this screen to change your payment method, if desired.
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3. Select Save Card, and then press OK.
To manage your saved payment method and to see other payment methods, log into
your account at go.roku.com/pay
.
Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room
Hotels, school dorms, conference facilities, and similar locations with public wireless
Internet access often require you to interact with a web page to authenticate your
access. These types or networks are called
restricted public networks
. When you
select a network of this type, the TV automatically detects that additional information
is needed and prompts you through using another wireless device to supply the
requested information.
About using your TV on a restricted public network
Here are some points to keep in mind when using your TV on a restricted public
network:
• Using your Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless
availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to
authenticate access to your wireless access point.
• You will need your Roku TV remote.
• Some content might be limited or unavailable if you try to connect outside
your home country due to geo-filtering.
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Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network
1. Either during Guided Setup or after using the Settings > Network menu to set
up a new connection, the TV automatically detects that you are connecting to
a restricted network and displays the following prompt:
Tip:
Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Enable ‘Device
connect’ is selected in Settings > System > Advanced system settings. (Device
connect is enabled by default, but if you have disabled it, the TV cannot
complete the connection.)
Note:
Device connect is not present if the TV is in non-connected mode.
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2. After selecting the correct network, highlight I am at a hotel or college dorm,
and then press OK. The TV prompts you to use your smartphone, tablet, or
laptop to complete the connection.
3. Use a mobile phone, tablet, or wireless-enabled computer to detect wireless
networks. In most cases, you can simply open the device’s Wi-Fi Settings or
Network Settings screen to start scanning.
Note:
The mobile phone, tablet, or computer must be on the same wireless
network to which you are connecting the TV.
4. Connect to the network named on your TV screen. The actual network name
varies.
Note:
The previous step connects your smartphone, tablet, or computer
directly to the TV. No connection charges apply and the connection does not
impact your device’s data plan.
5. The wireless connection process prompts you for a password. Enter the
password as shown on the TV screen. The actual password varies.
6. Start the web browser on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. When you
attempt to open any web page, the restricted connection will prompt you for
whatever information it needs. In most cases, you must agree to terms and
conditions, provide identifying information, or enter a password, PIN, or room
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number to proceed. The information requested depends on the organization
that controls the wireless connection.
7. After you enter the requested information, the TV automatically proceeds to
complete its connection and resumes normal operation.
8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your mobile phone,
tablet, or computer to activate your Roku TV.
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Using Apple AirPlay and
the Apple Home app
Apple AirPlay
AirPlay lets you share videos, photos, music, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
To use AirPlay, your Roku TV must be on the same wireless network as your Apple
device
1
. To configure your preferred AirPlay security settings, navigate to Settings >
Apple AirPlay and HomeKit from your Roku TV home screen. Depending on the
AirPlay settings you select, you may be required to enter a password on your Apple
device to initiate an AirPlay session on your Roku TV.
Other AirPlay things to try
• Screen mirroring from an iOS device.
• Screen mirroring from a Mac.
• Using your Roku TV as an extended Mac display.
• Playing synchronized music on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled devices, including
Roku TVs.
Apple Home app
Apple HomeKit controls compatible smart home lights, locks, thermostats, and other
devices, including Roku TVs. The Apple Home app lets you add your Roku TV to your
Apple HomeKit ecosystem. You can also interact with HomeKit-enabled devices by
using Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod or Mac.
To enable your Roku TV to work with the Apple Home app
1 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later. Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.
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1. From your TV’s Home screen, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and
HomeKit.
2. Under HomeKit, select Set Up. Your TV will display a unique QR code.
3. From your Apple device, open the Apple Home app and select Add Accessory.
4. Use the Apple Home app to scan the QR code displayed on your TV and follow
the instructions.
Some Apple HomeKit things to try
On your Apple device, say:
• “Hey Siri, play jazz in the living room.”
• “Hey Siri, mute the TV in the office.”
• “Hey Siri, turn off the TVs in my home.”
• Add your Roku TV to an Apple Home scene.
Find more ideas at https://www.apple.com/ios/home/
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Adjusting TV settings
You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by
pressing STAR to open the Options menu. There are some additional picture and
sound settings in the Settings menu.
In most cases, the changes you make apply only to the input you are using. Live TV,
each HDMI
®
input, and the AV input have their own settings that the TV remembers
when you return to that input. The TV also separately remembers the settings you
specify while viewing streaming content.
Settings menu
Use the Settings menu to adjust overall TV settings. Press HOME to go to the
Home screen menu, and then navigate to Settings > TV picture settings.
You can adjust the following overall TV picture settings from the Settings screen:
• TV brightness – Provide a better viewing experience in darker or brighter
rooms. Increases or decreases the TV’s general brightness across all TV inputs.
Note:
This setting is identical to the TV brightness setting you can access in
the Options menu while watching a program.
• HDR notification –
On select models only:
Controls whether the TV displays a
notification in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds when
HDR or Dolby Vision content begins to play.
• On – The TV displays a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision content
begins to play.
• Off – The TV does not display a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision
content begins to play.
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Note:
This setting does not affect the HDR or Dolby Vision notification that
always appears in the program information banner. Press OK while watching a
program to open the program information banner.
• Settings per input – Lists each TV input. Select an input, and then press
STAR to display the Options menu where you can adjust the input’s settings
while watching a live picture and listening to the sound from that input.
Tip:
You don’t have to go to the Settings menu first—you can display an input’s
Options menu and adjust its settings whenever you are watching the input by
pressing STAR
.
Options menu
The Options menu for each TV input provides many settings for controlling the
appearance of the picture and the quality of the audio. To view the Options menu,
press STAR whenever you are watching a TV input or streaming a video (except
when you are viewing the program information banner). The Options menu is a panel
that appears over the left side of the screen:
Typical Options menu
To adjust the settings on the Options menu, press UP or DOWN to highlight a setting,
and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. You’ll see the changes you make
right away in picture appearance or audio quality.
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Tip:
When you highlight a setting, the header text explains the effect of its current
value. When you begin to adjust a setting, the other options are hidden so you can
see more of the screen. Even though the other settings are hidden, you can move the
highlight up or down to adjust the other settings. As soon as you press UP or DOWN,
the other settings become visible again.
Note:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function (or no function
at all), meaning it will not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different
channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure options. The selected settings remain
active for all streaming channels.
Options menu settings
• Sleep timer – Sets a timer that turns off the TV after the specific amount of
time.
This setting remains in effect even if you stop watching the current input.
• TV brightness – Affects the overall brightness of the picture.
This setting
applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs and is identical to the TV
brightness setting under Settings > TV picture settings.
• Picture size – Adjusts the aspect ratio of the picture, enabling you to view a
picture in its original format, or zoom or stretch it to fill the screen. The Auto
setting has been found to produce the best picture in most cases.
• Picture mode – Provides picture presets for various viewing preferences.
This
setting applies to the currently-selected input only.
• Sound mode – Adjusts the sound quality output from the TV speakers.
This
setting applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs.
It does not affect
the sound quality for headphones, HDMI (ARC) HDMI (eARC), or S/PDIF
(TOSLINK) connectors.
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• Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions.
This setting is only
offered for live TV, the AV input, streaming content and videos played in the
media player. Any set value remains in effect across only these inputs.
• Live TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is
muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been
enabled).
• AV input – Set captions to off, always on, or on only when the TV sound is
muted.
• Streaming video channel or media player – For streaming content that
provides closed captions, set captions to off, always on, on only when the
TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (for streaming content
that supports instant replay).
Note that some streaming channels have
other methods for turning captions on and off. In these cases, the Closed
captioning option does not appear on the Options menu.
Note:
If REPLAY is not available on your remote, you can use this feature
in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app
.
• SAP – Selects whether to play a secondary audio program or multichannel
television sound, and which choice to play.
This setting applies only to live TV
on digital channels.
• Picture settings – Shows the Picture settings menu
.
• Sound settings –
Only on select models:
Shows the Sound settings menu.
Tip:
To dismiss the Options menu, just wait a few seconds without pressing any
buttons. Or press STAR again to dismiss the menu immediately.
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Accessibility
The settings on the Accessibility menu enable you to change the TV’s accessibility
settings without leaving the program you are watching. These settings are also
available on the Home screen menu under Settings > Accessibility.
Note:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to configure accessibility options.
Accessibility menu settings
• Audio Guide – Turn the Audio Guide on or off. The Audio Guide is a text-to-
speech screen reader that helps blind and low-vision users navigate the Roku
user interface and on-screen menus. When enabled, the Audio Guide reads out
text, menus, and other on-screen items.
Accessibility:
If Shortcut is enabled, you can enable or disable the Audio Guide
by pressing the STAR
four times in quick succession. (STAR
is located
directly below the purple directional pad on the right side of the Roku remote.)
• Speech rate – Select the speed at which the TV speaks Audio Guide prompts.
• Volume – Set the volume of the Audio Guide in relation to the main TV volume.
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• Shortcut – Enable or disable the shortcut feature. When disabled, pressing
STAR four times in quick succession does not enable or disable the Audio
Guide.
• Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions.
This setting is only
offered for the ANT and AV inputs, and streaming/media player videos. Any
set value remains in effect across only these inputs.
• Live TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is
muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been
enabled).
• AV input – Set captions to off, always on, or on only when the TV sound is
muted.
• Streaming video channel or media player – For streaming content that
provides closed captions, set captions to off, always on, on only when the
TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (for streaming content
that supports instant replay).
Note that some streaming channels have
other methods for turning captions on and off. In these cases, the Closed
captioning option does not appear on the Options menu.
Note:
If REPLAY
is not available on your remote, you can use this feature
in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app
.
• Captioning track – Selects which caption track to display when closed
captioning is on.
This setting remains in effect on all inputs that provide
captions.
• SAP – Selects whether to play a secondary audio program or multichannel
television sound, and which choice to play.
This setting applies only to live TV
on digital channels.
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Video description through Secondary Audio
Program (SAP)
Video description of the action in a program helps individuals who are blind or visually
impaired enjoy programs. You enable video description by selecting one of the
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) options.
To hear video description narrations in programs that have them, turn on SAP. If there
are multiple SAP options for a channel, such as Spanish and French, try each one to
determine which setting carries the video description track.
Accessibility:
Broadcasters provide video descriptions only on a small number of
programs. If you are unable to hear video descriptions after following these
instructions, the program you are viewing does not provide them.
For more details about video description, go to:
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/audio-description
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Picture settings
The Picture settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the
appearance of the picture. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-
selected input.
To use the Picture settings menu, first press STAR to display the Options menu.
Then select Picture settings.
Typical Picture settings menu
Note:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to configure Picture settings. The selected settings remain active for all
streaming channels.
Picture settings menu options
Note:
Picture settings vary by brand and model. Not all settings are available on all
TVs. Names of certain settings also vary by brand and might differ from the names
listed here.
• Picture mode – Provides picture presets for various viewing preferences. This
setting duplicates the one on the Options menu. When you change the Picture
mode, other picture settings adjust accordingly. For example, setting the
Picture mode to Vivid sets Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and other values
to produce a very vibrant picture. Setting Picture mode to Movie changes the
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settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened room.
If you make changes to the individual picture settings—for example, Contrast,
or Sharpness—these settings are saved for the current input
and
the current
picture mode. In this way, you can set HDMI 1 input’s Movie picture mode to
use different settings than the HDMI 2 input’s Movie picture mode and the Live
TV input’s Movie picture mode. Use Reset picture settings, described below, to
return the input’s selected picture mode to its original values.
• Local dimming –
Only on select models:
Sets the amount of dimming applied
to multiple areas of the screen’s backlight intensity. This setting can make dark
areas darker without affecting the brightness of light areas.
• Dynamic contrast –
Only on select models:
Automatically adjusts the backlight
level to achieve the optimum contrast and prevent excessive differences
between light and dark areas of the screen.
• Micro contrast –
Only on select models:
Improves image contrast.
• Backlight - Adjusts the overall light intensity of the screen.
• Brightness – Adjusts the dark level of the picture.
• Contrast – Adjusts the white level of the picture.
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture.
• Color – Adjusts the saturation of colors in the picture. A setting of 0 removes
all color and displays a black and white picture.
• Tint – Adjusts the color balance from green to red to obtain accurate colors in
the picture.
• Color temperature – Adjusts the overall color tones in the picture from Normal
to slightly more bluish (Cool) to slightly more reddish (Warm).
• Frame rate conversion –
Only on select models.
Each TV brand uses a different
name for this option.
Adjusts the amount of motion processing applied to the
video signal. A higher setting results in more smoothing, but can cause
undesirable picture artifacts in certain types of content
.
Each Picture mode has
a different default setting.
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• Film mode –
Only on select models.
Each TV brand uses a different name for
this option.
When enabled, this feature reduces “judder” that is often present
when 24 frame-per-second movies are upscaled to 60Hz TV standards. Film
mode is On by default in Movie and HDR Dark picture modes, and Off by
default in other picture modes.
• Blur reduction –
Only on select 120Hz models. Each TV brand uses a different
name for this option.
Reduces blur, especially for fast-moving images such as
sports.
• Black frame insertion –
Only on select models that also have the local dimming
feature.
Each TV brand uses a different name for this option.
Reduces motion
blur caused by the refresh rate of the screen. Enabling this feature inserts black
frames between picture frames in a way that improves the clarity of fast
moving objects. It provides an improved viewing experience for video games
and sporting events, but reduces the brightness of the picture. You can select
settings of Low, Medium, High, or Off to achieve the desired picture quality.
• Game mode –
Only on HDMI
®
and AV inputs:
Controls whether Game mode is
enabled. When On, the TV performs less image processing and has less input
lag. When Off, the TV performs more image processing and has more input lag,
which is less desirable for action games.
• Reset picture settings – Returns all picture settings for the input’s currently-
selected Picture mode to their original values.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Only on select models:
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) detects when certain game
consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and then automatically configures the best
settings for action games when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the
manual Game mode setting is not available.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
Only on select models:
Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a compatible game console
or computer connected via HDMI to control the refresh rate of the TV. This feature
helps to ensure that the TV does not begin to display a video frame until the video
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source has completely rendered it. The result is smoother image animation with a
lower instance of stutter or tearing. Use of this feature requires that:
• Variable refresh rate is turned On in the HDMI settings for the input. This
setting is Off by default.
• The HDMI mode is set to Auto or HDMI 2.0 in the HDMI settings for the input.
• Game mode is enabled.
• The connected device supports VRR.
Tip:
To dismiss the Picture settings menu, just wait a few seconds without pressing
any buttons. Or press STAR
again to dismiss the menu immediately.
Sound settings
Your TV model might have any one of the following premium sound settings available
in the Options menu:
• No Sound settings
• Roku Smart Soundbar
• Volume mode
• Dolby
®
Audio Processing
• DTS
®
TruSurround
• DTS
®
Studio Sound
• Sonic Emotion™ Premium
Roku Smart Soundbar
You can purchase and connect a Roku Smart Soundbar to the HDMI ARC or HDMI
eARC port on any model of Roku TV. When you do, you can put away your Roku
Smart Soundbar remote control, because the Sound settings menu on the TV
provides direct access to the soundbar settings. These settings replace the premium
sound settings, if any, that might be available when the Roku Smart Soundbar is not
connected.
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Tip:
The TV automatically hides the HDMI port to which you connect your Roku Smart
Soundbar on the basis that you never will need to worry about accessing it directly. If
you want to access the soundbar directly rather than through your Roku TV, you can
add the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC input to your Home screen.
To access Roku Smart Soundbar settings, first press STAR to display the Options
menu, then select Sound settings.
NOTE:
Virtual Surround is available on the Roku Smart Soundbar (9101R). You can
pair it with a Roku Wireless Subwoofer to expand your home audio setup.
Sound settings menu – Roku Smart Soundbar
• Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to make shows
and music sound its best.
• Volume mode – Select from among modes for normal listening, volume
leveling, and night listening.
• Speech clarity – Select Off, Low, or High to make voices easier to hear above
the rest of the program.
• Expanded stereo – Select one of the available settings to simulate surround
sound or,
only with Roku Wireless TV Speakers in the rear channel position
, to
play stereo sound from all speakers.
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• Surround level –
Only if you have Roku Wireless TV Speakers paired as
surround sound devices
, this option lets you select the surround volume level
to your liking.
• Virtual surround –
When you do
not
have Roku Wireless TV Speakers paired as
surround sound devices
, this option enhances the stereo sound from the
soundbar to simulate surround sound.
• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –
Only on select models:
Select On for AC-4
to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.
• Reset sound settings – Returns all sound settings to their defaults.
Volume mode (select models only)
To access Volume mode, first press STAR to display the Options menu, then select
Sound settings
1
.
Sound settings menu for models with Volume mode
Tip:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to set the Volume mode. The selected mode remains active for all streaming
channels.
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Sound settings menu - Volume mode
• Off – Volume mode is inactive and content volume is unmodified.
• Leveling – Provides a consistent volume level across different types of content,
so that you need not change the volume every time you switch channels or
when a commercial comes on.
• Night – Soft sounds, such as whispers, are increased while loud sounds, such as
explosions, are decreased, making it easier to hear your TV at night without
disturbing others.
• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –
Only on select models:
Select On for AC-4
to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.
Sound settings – Dolby
®
Audio Processing (select models only)
Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in
this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To access the DAP settings, first
press STAR to display the Options menu, then select Sound settings.
Sound settings menu for models with Dolby® Audio Processing
Tip:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to configure Dolby
®
Audio Processing. The selected settings remain active
for all streaming channels.
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Sound settings menu– Dolby
®
Audio Processing
• Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to improve
speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater.
Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current
settings to their original values.
• Virtual surround (
Only on select models
) – Options vary by TV model.
Simulates surround sound that otherwise would require installation of a
surround sound audio system. Sometimes, the effect interferes with dialog
clarity. Use the Dialog enhancer option to compensate.
• Dialog enhancer – Improves the clarity of speech when on.
• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –
Only on select models:
Select On for AC-4
to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.
• Reset sound settings – Returns Virtual surround and Dialog enhancer settings
to their default settings for the selected Sound mode.
Sound settings – DTS
®
TruSurround / DTS
®
Studio Sound (select
models only)
Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in
this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To access the DTS
®
settings, first
press STAR to display the Options menu, then select Sound settings.
Sound settings menu for models with DTS® TruSurround/Studio Sound
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Tip:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to configure DTS
®
Studio Sound. The selected settings remain active for all
streaming channels.
Sound settings menu– DTS
®
TruSurround / DTS
®
Studio Sound
• Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to improve
speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater.
Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current
settings to their original values.
• DTS TruSurround –Simulates surround sound that otherwise would require
installation of a surround sound audio system. Sometimes, the effect interferes
with dialog clarity. Use the Dialog clarity option to compensate.
• Dialog Clarity – Available only when DTS TruSurround is On. Choose among
Low, Medium, and High settings to improve the clarity of dialog when you are
using the TruSurround feature.
• TruVolume – Minimizes annoying volume fluctuations in programs.
• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –
Only on select models:
Select On for AC-4
to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.
• Reset sound settings – Returns DTS TruSurround, Dialog Clarity, and
TruVolume settings, to their default settings for the selected Sound mode.
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Sound settings – Sonic Emotion
™
Premium (select models only)
Sonic Emotion™ Premium is an audio technology that enables your TV to produce a
more immersive sound experience. Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning
sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected
input. To access the Sonic Emotion™ settings, first press STAR to display the
Options menu, then select Sound settings.
Sound settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™ Premium
Tip:
Some streaming channels assign STAR
to a different function, meaning it will
not open the Options menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku
Channel, to configure Sonic Emotion™. The selected settings remain active for all
streaming channels.
Sound settings menu– Sonic Emotion
™
Premium
• Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to improve
speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater.
Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current
settings to their original values.
• Sonic Emotion Premium – Displays a menu with individual Sonic Emotion™
audio settings, as described in Sonic Emotion settings
.
• Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement –
Only on select models:
Select On for AC-4
to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format.
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• Reset sound settings – Returns Sonic emotion settings to their default settings
for the selected Sound mode.
Sonic Emotion™ settings
When you select Sonic Emotion Premium from the Sound settings menu, these
additional settings become available:
Sonic Emotion settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™ Premium
• Dialog Enhancement – Enhances your ability to hear and understand dialog in
the program.
• Bass Enhancement – Enhances the low frequency sound component in the
program.
• Absolute 3D Sound – Simulates sound from multiple speakers that would
otherwise require installation of a surround sound audio system.
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Expert Picture Settings (4K models only)
4K (UHD) TV models have additional picture settings for demanding home theater
enthusiasts. Expert Picture Settings include gamma, noise reduction, 11-point white
balance adjustment, and extended color space management.
You can access Expert Picture Settings only by using the Roku mobile app on an iOS
®
or Android™ mobile device. For more information, go to the following link on the Roku
web site:
go.roku.com/expertpicturesettings
Changing privacy settings
Note:
Privacy settings are not present on TVs operating in non-connected mode.
Advertising
Only in connected mode,
by default your TV uses an advertising identifier to track
your TV usage. You can change the privacy settings on your TV in two ways:
resetting the advertising identifier and limiting ad tracking.
Reset the advertising identifier
Resetting the advertising identifier clears the prior usage history that your TV stores,
and then begins tracking again. From that point forward, your new usage patterns
affect the advertisements you see on your TV.
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Advertising.
2. Highlight Reset advertising identifier. Press STAR to view more information
about this option. When you finish reading the information, press OK to close
the More Information window.
3. Press OK to reset the advertising identifier, and then press OK again to dismiss
the verification message.
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Limit ad tracking
You can limit Roku’s tracking of your usage behavior by limiting ad tracking. When
you do, your TV will display ads that are not personalized based on your TV’s
advertising identifier.
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Advertising.
2. Highlight Limit ad tracking. Press STAR to view more information about this
option. When you finish reading the information, press OK to close the More
Information window.
3. Press OK to select the Limit ad tracking check box.
Note:
If you perform a factory reset and then reconnect your TV, ad tracking is
restored until you repeat these steps.
Microphone
Your Roku TV does not have a built-in microphone. However streaming channel
providers can use the microphone on Roku Voice remotes (only on select models) or
on your mobile device when the Roku mobile app is running. You can control whether
streaming channels have permission to use the microphone.
Note:
These settings affect only streaming channel access to the microphone. They
do not affect your Roku TV’s Voice Search feature.
Channel microphone access
You can control which streaming channels have permission to use the microphone,
giving you control over how the microphone is used by each streaming channel. The
default setting is Prompt, so channels will not be able to turn on the microphone
without your permission.
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To change microphone access settings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
2. Select Channel microphone access.
3. Select one of the following settings:
• Prompt – Display a notification the first time a streaming channel requests
the use of the microphone. When such a notification appears, you can
select either Allow microphone access or Deny microphone access on a
per-channel basis. If you choose to allow microphone access, you’ll be
prompted to confirm your choice by entering a numeric code that appears
on the screen.
• Always allow – Do not prompt, but always allow any streaming channel to
use the microphone.
• Never allow – Do not prompt, but never allow any streaming channel to use
the microphone.
Channel permissions
After granting or denying microphone access on a per-channel basis, you can reset
channel permissions to enable them to follow the system-wide setting you specify
under Channel microphone access
.
To reset channel permissions:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
2. Select Channel permissions.
3. Highlight Reset channel permissions, or highlight a specific listed channel, and
then press OK to deny microphone access to all or to a specific channel.
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Smart TV experience
If you have connected your TV to the Internet, your TV prompts you to opt in to the
Smart TV experience when you first start watching TV programs. Regardless of your
decision at that time, you can change your decision later.
To change your Smart TV experience choices:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV
experience.
2. Highlight the setting you want to change, and then press OK to enable or
disable it.
• Use info from TV inputs – Authorizes Roku to collect and share information
about what, when, and how you are watching and use this to make
recommendations.
• Enable auto notifications – Displays brief notifications from the Smart TV
experience across the bottom of the screen when recommendations are
available.
Note:
These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that
you see in the Live TV Channel Guide when watching live TV channels.
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Featured Free
Only in connected mode,
use Featured Free to discover content that is free to watch.
As you browse through the programs, the featured channel’s icon appears in the
upper left corner of the screen. Use the purple directional pad to highlight a program,
and then press OK to see more information about it.
Once you are viewing a program’s details, press OK to start playing the program. If
you’ve already added the channel, you’ll be taken directly to the channel and the
program will begin to play. If you have not added the channel, it will be added for you
before playing the program.
If you don't want to see Featured Free on the Home screen menu, you can hide it.
To hide Featured Free:
1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then
press RIGHT.
2. Select Featured Free.
3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK.
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My Feed
Only in connected mode,
use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies
coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV programs, and actors that you are
following.
Movies Coming Soon
My Feed gives you updates on your list of movies that are coming soon to theaters.
With My Feed, you’ll know when your favorite movie is ready to stream, the channels
it is on, and how much it will cost.
Select the movies you want to follow by going to My Feed > Movies Coming Soon.
You’ll then see a list of newly released movies that are not yet available on Roku
streaming devices. Select a movie, and then select Follow this movie on Roku. When
you return to the main My Feed screen, you’ll see banners for each of your newly-
followed movies along with banners for movies and TV programs you’re already
following.
Movies, TV programs, and people
In addition to following movies coming soon, you can follow any movie, TV program,
or actor across top streaming channels. To follow a program, search to find the
movie, TV program, or name that you want to follow, and then select Follow this
movie/TV show/person on Roku. For more information, see
Searching for something
to watch.
Note:
The TV takes a bit of time to update your newly-followed programs. Until it
finds at least one channel offering the movie, the content banner in My Feed shows
Check back later for updates.
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My Feed alerts you any time a movie or TV program you are following becomes
available on another channel and whenever its price changes. A number in
parentheses next to My Feed in the Home screen menu means that My Feed has
updated information that you haven’t viewed yet. For example, if three of your
followed programs have updates, you’ll see My Feed (3).
Note:
When a movie or TV program you are following becomes available, the
streaming channel offering the movie might require that you subscribe or pay a fee to
view it.
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Searching for something
to watch
Searching for movies and programs across streaming channels and live TV is one of
the unique features of your Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search
by:
• Movie name
• TV program name
• Actor or director name
• Streaming channel name
• Interactive game name
• Popular quotes, such as “May the Force be with you.”
• Genre, including the special genres, “free” and “4K.”
Note:
Roku Search is only available if your TV is operating in connected mode and
linked to a Roku account. Roku Search doesn’t search across all streaming channels,
but searches across lots of popular streaming channels. The actual channels it
searches vary by locale.
How do I search?
You can search in several different ways:
• By using an on-screen keyboard that you navigate using the purple directional
pad on your remote
• By typing on the Roku mobile app on your phone or tablet
• By speaking search phrases in English or Spanish using a Roku Voice remote,
the Roku mobile app, Alexa, or Google Home Assistant.
For more details about Voice Search, go to go.roku.com/voicesearch
.
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Keyboard search using the remote
1. Select Search on the Home screen menu.
2. Use the purple directional pad to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a
few characters of the search term.
Each additional character you enter narrows down the search, making the
search results more relevant. You’ll often see the results you are seeking after
entering only a few letters.
3. When you see the program you are searching for, press RIGHT to highlight it.
Continue pressing RIGHT to see more details about how to watch the program.
Voice Search from a Roku Voice remote
Only with models that have a Roku Voice remote:
1. Press and hold either VOICE or SEARCH , depending on your remote.
Hint:
Tap the button to see on-screen tips about searching. Repeat to see a
different set of tips.
2. While holding down the button, say the name of a movie, TV program, actor,
director, or genre (including the special genres, “free” and “4K”). Or say, for
example, “What movie is this from ‘May the Force be with you’,” to search for a
movie based on a popular quote. You also can search for news programs. Say
things like, “Show the news,” “Play news,” or “Play news on newsy.”
Note:
You can use either English or Spanish for voice searches, according to
the TV language you set in Settings > System > Language.
The TV lists the results of your search across many streaming channels and live
TV channels.
3. Press RIGHT to move the highlight into the list of search results.
4. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the list of search results to highlight the
item you want to view.
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Searching from the Roku mobile app
Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make
searching even faster. Use your mobile device’s keypad to type more quickly and
easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV. Or, search by touching the Voice
Search icon and saying the name of the movie, TV program, actor, director, genre,
streaming channel, or game.
When you use the Roku mobile app to search, search results are shown on your
mobile device instead of on the TV screen. When you make a selection from the
search results, the TV starts playing the selected program.
For more information, see Roku mobile app
.
Searching with Google Assistant
Use your Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app to
search for programs:
1. Link your Roku account to your Google account using the Google Home
mobile app on your iOS or Android device.
2. Start your command with
“Hey Google”
or
“OK Google,”
and follow the
command with
“on Roku.”
Some examples:
•
“Hey Google, show me documentaries on Roku.”
•
“OK Google, show me comedies on Roku.”
Note:
You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have
enabled Fast TV Start on your TV, you can turn on your TV by saying,
“OK Google,
turn on Roku.”
For more information about setting up and using Google Assistant with your Roku TV,
see
https://support.roku.com/article/360009649613-how-do-i-control-my-roku-
streaming-device-with-the-google-assistant-.
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Searching with Amazon Alexa
Use your Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile app
to search for programs:
1. Link your Roku account to your Amazon account using the Amazon Alexa app
on your iOS or Android device.
2. Start your command with
“Alexa,”
and follow the command with
“on Roku.”
Some examples:
•
“Alexa, turn up the volume on Roku.”
•
“Alexa, show me documentaries on Roku.”
Note:
You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have
enabled Fast TV Start on your TV, you can turn on your TV by saying,
“Alexa, turn on
Roku.”
For more information about setting up and using Amazon Alexa with your Roku TV,
see
https://support.roku.com/article/360017961074-how-do-i-use-amazon-alexa-
with-my-roku-streaming-device-.
Direct-to-playback search results
With direct-to-playback, voice search results jump directly to and start playing the
program whenever your search command can be uniquely identified and the
requested content is available at no additional cost to you.
1
1 Direct-to-playback commands work with selected streaming channels. Direct playback occurs only
when there is a high confidence of match, the content is free or you are already subscribed, and the
channel is already added to your Home screen.
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Searching for free content
You’ll discover an almost endless list of content through your Roku TV, and much of it
is free. You can easily find free content by including the word “free” in your search.
For example:
• Roku Voice remote or Roku mobile app—Say, “Show me free comedies” or
“Show me free romance,” or simply, “Show me free shows.”
• Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app—Say “OK
Google, show me free programs on Roku,” or “Hey Google, show me free
documentaries on Roku.”
• Amazon Alexa—Say “Alexa, show me free miniseries on Roku” or “Alexa, show
me free dramas on Roku.”
I searched for a program. Now what?
Now that you’ve highlighted the program, movie, actor, game, or streaming channel
you were looking for, press RIGHT.
If your search result was an actor, director, or other item that does not represent a
single item of content, you’ll see another list to narrow down your search. If you do a
Roku Voice search, the TV shows visual search results rather than a list of text results.
In all cases, use the purple directional pad to find the program you want to watch.
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If your search result was a game or a streaming channel, you will see detailed
information, images, and available actions, such as a list of results and the cost, if any,
of using the item or channel.
Note:
Some channels may require a paid subscription.
Follow on Roku
Rather than watch the program you found in Search, you can add it to My Feed and
wait until it’s available on a particular streaming channel or available at a better price.
From the search results screen, select Follow on Roku. Then go to My Feed
periodically to check for updates to each of your followed movies, TV programs, or
people. For more information, see My Feed
.
Recent Searches
The next time you use Search from the Home screen menu, the Search screen
displays a list of recent search selections in place of the search instructions.
Using the recent search selections list makes it easy to quickly get to a previously
found item, for example, to find another movie with the same actor, or another TV
program in the same series.
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Roku Zones
Roku Zones are search results grouped within popular genres, for example, “action,”
“comedy,” and “horror." To see Roku Zones in search results, search for a genre name
and look for the word Zone added to the end of a search result. Or, to see all Roku
Zones, search for “zone” and then scroll down in the results until you pass other
programs beginning with “zone.”
When you open a Roku Zone, the results are organized into browsable rows such as
“New Releases,” “Included With Subscription,” “Free,” “Rent / Buy,” “Rent for $3 or
less,” “Classic Movies & TV Shows,” and others. If you’re searching on a 4K Roku TV,
results also include an “Available in 4K” row.
You can select a title to view channel availability and pricing information, and then
select the channel to watch. To go back without making a selection, press BACK .
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Using the Roku Channel
Store
Only in connected mode
, either the Streaming Channels menu option or the Add
Channels shortcut takes you to the Roku Channel Store, where you can add new
subscription based and free streaming channels to your TV.
Tip:
Search for streaming channels by using the Search option, as explained in
Searching for something to watch
. Use Roku Voice Search if you prefer. When you
use Voice Search, if your TV recognizes a channel name, it launches the channel if you
already have installed it. Otherwise, it offers to install it for you. At that point, you can
choose to install or cancel.
To make it easier to find what you want, the streaming channels in the Roku Channel
Store are categorized by topic. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the category you
want, and then press RIGHT to move the highlight into the grid of streaming channel
tiles.
When you find a streaming channel you want to add or learn more about, highlight it
and press OK to display more details.
• If the streaming channel you are adding is free, you can select Go to channel to
start watching it immediately.
• If there is a one-time or recurring fee associated with using the streaming
channel, you must agree to the terms and conditions, accept the fee, and—if
you created one when you activated your Roku TV—enter your Roku PIN code
to authorize the charges.
• If you already have a subscription to the channel—for example, you already
subscribe to Netflix or you receive HBO through your cable TV provider—you
must complete a different, simple authorization step to add the streaming
channel.
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You need only complete the authorization or activation step one time, when you
initially add the streaming channel. After that, you just select the streaming channel
tile from the Home screen to start watching. (Channel and content availability are
subject to change. Charges may apply to your selection.)
Tip:
New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so
be sure to check back frequently for new options.
Note:
If you don’t remember your PIN, or if you want to change whether you need to
use a PIN to make purchases on your Roku account, see Roku account PIN
.
Automatic Account Link
Some subscription channels take advantage of Automatic Account Link. If you have
multiple Roku devices, channels that support this feature require you to supply your
user name and password on only one device. For a growing list of channels that
support this feature, see:
https://support.roku.com/article/360021586854-how-do-i-set-up-my-
subscription-channels-on-a-second-roku-streaming-device-
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Customizing your TV
There are several things you can do to personalize your TV.
Add TV inputs
As you use your TV, you might find that you need to add a TV input tile that you did
not add during Guided Setup. To add a TV input:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs. Notice that the
list of inputs is divided into two sections: Inputs being used and Inputs not
used.
2. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an input in the Inputs not used section of the
list.
3. Press RIGHT to move the highlight to Set up input.
4. Press OK to add the input.
5. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. Notice that the input has been
added to the top of the Home screen. If you want to move the input tile to a
different position in the grid, see Rearrange tiles
.
Tip:
If you purchase and connect a Roku Smart Soundbar, your Roku TV automatically
controls all required sound settings, power, volume, and mute through your TV’s
remote control, and hides the HDMI port to which you connected it. If you want to
access the soundbar directly rather than through your Roku TV, you can add its HDMI
input to your Home screen.
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Add streaming channels
You can add streaming channels by searching in the Roku Channel Store from any of
the following locations:
• Streaming channels option
• Search (including Roku Voice Search)
• Add Channels shortcut
New streaming channels are added to the bottom of the Home screen. If you want to
move the channel tile to a different position in the grid, see Rearrange tiles
.
Hint:
If you have multiple Roku devices, they all show the same set of streaming
channels after their next daily update, unless the channel is not compatible with the
device. So don’t be surprised when you add a channel to your Roku TV and then see
it the next day on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku Premiere.
Rename inputs
Rather than trying to remember that your Blu-ray™ player is connected to HDMI 1 and
your game console is connected to HDMI 3, you can rename the TV inputs to match
the connected device.
Note:
Renaming an input also changes the icon associated with it.
To rename an input, you can either:
• Highlight the input tile in the Home screen, and then press STAR to display a
list of options. From the list of options, select Rename input. Then select a new
name and icon.
or
• From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs. On the TV
inputs screen, select the input you want to rename, select Rename, and then
select a new name and icon from the provided list.
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Rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and
icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set custom name & icon, and then press
OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the
input.
Press HOME to return to the Home screen. The new name and icon are now in
effect.
Remove unwanted tiles
It’s easy to remove unused TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles. For example,
if you never use the HDMI 3 input, or if you don’t like the weather app you added from
the Roku Channel Store, you can remove them from your Home screen.
Note:
You also can remove the Live TV tile if you never use the TV tuner. But be
aware that removing the Live TV tile also deletes the channel list. You’ll have to set up
the TV tuner again next time you want to view live TV. Instructions for setting up the
TV tuner can be found in Setting up live TV
.
• To remove any tile, highlight the tile in the Home screen, and then press
STAR to display a list of options. From the list of options, select Remove
input. In the screen that follows, confirm you want to remove the input.
• Alternatively, to remove a TV input tile, navigate to Settings > TV inputs. On
the TV inputs screen, select the input you want to remove, and then select
Remove > Confirm. Then press HOME to return to the Home screen.
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Rearrange tiles
When you add a TV input tile, it’s added at the top of your Home screen. When you
add a new streaming channel, it’s added at the bottom of your Home screen.
You can easily rearrange the order of the tiles on the Home screen to suit your
viewing preferences. For example, you might want Live TV to be the first tile in your
Home screen. But if you mostly watch one streaming channel, you might want its tile
to be the first one on your Home screen.
1. On the Home screen, highlight one of the tiles you want to move.
2. Press STAR to display a list of options for the type of tile you selected.
3. Select Move input or Move channel. The list of options disappears and the
highlighted tile shows arrows indicating how it can be moved.
Note:
A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some
channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all
content is available in countries or regions where Roku
®
products are sold.
4. Use the purple directional pad to move the highlighted tile to its new position.
As you move the tile, it pushes other tiles out of its way.
5. Press OK to lock the tile into its new position.
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6. Repeat these steps to move other tiles until you have arranged your Home
screen to your liking.
Change the look and feel with themes
Only in connected mode
, another way to customize your TV is to change its theme.
The theme establishes the look, feel, and sounds of the TV through colors, designs,
fonts, wallpaper (background), screensaver, and menu navigation sounds.
To change the theme, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Theme. In
the Themes screen, choose from the following options:
• Theme packs – Choose from a selection of packages that include coordinated
wallpapers, screensavers, and sounds.
• Wallpapers – Select a wallpaper of your choice.
• Screensavers – Select a screensaver of your choice.
• Sounds – Select a sound set of your choice.
• Seasonal themes – Turn seasonal themes on or off. When this feature is on,
Roku overrides your selected theme with a theme of their own choosing for
various holidays and significant events. After the holiday or event passes, the
TV reverts to your selected theme.
• Screensaver wait time – Select the idle time after which you want your
selected screensaver to appear.
• Restore default theme – Every Roku TV has a theme based on the TV brand
and model. Use this option to restore that default theme.
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Change menu volume
Menu sounds are the noises the TV makes to let you know it received your command.
You can change the volume of these menu sounds or turn them off.
To adjust the menu volume, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
Audio > Menu volume. Navigate to the right and then change the setting to High,
Medium, Low, or Off.
Configure power settings
Power settings configure features related to how your TV’s power settings work.
Power on settings
Power on settings tell the TV what to do when you turn on the power. To configure
the power on settings, from the Home screen, navigate to Settings > System > Power
> Power on. Highlight the preferred power on location in the list, and then press OK.
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Auto power savings
To help you save energy, your TV can automatically turn itself off after a period of
inactivity or a period during which no signal has been detected. It is factory-
configured to do both of these things, but you can change these settings if needed.
To configure automatic power off, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings >
System > Power > Auto power savings. In the Power settings screen, highlight the
following options and press OK to turn them on or off:
• Reduce power after 15 minutes – If no video or audio activity and no user
interaction occur for 15 minutes, the TV automatically turns off the screen and
sound.
• Turn off after 4 hours – If no video or audio activity and no user interaction
occur for 4 hours, the TV goes into standby mode.
Standby LED On/Off
Normally, the status indicator is lit whenever the TV is in standby mode. If you prefer
the status indicator to not be lit in standby mode, you can turn it off. To do so, from
the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Power > Standby LED, and
then select Off.
After making this change, the status indicator still performs all other indication
functions.
Fast TV start
Only in connected mode
, you can enable Fast TV start. As you might expect, Fast TV
start lets you start watching your TV almost instantly after turning it on. But it also
enables other convenient features, such as the ability to listen to certain music
channels with the TV screen off and the convenience of being able to turn on and
control your TV using voice commands.
Be aware that enabling Fast TV start makes your TV use somewhat more power
when it is powered off to standby mode.
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Configure accessibility
Accessibility settings enable users with vision or hearing impairment to use the TV
more effectively. Accessibility settings are located under Settings > Accessibility.
Captions mode
The Captions mode settings specify when closed captions appear. Change caption
settings from the Home screen menu by selecting Settings > Accessibility > Captions
mode. At this point, you can choose among the following options:
• Off – No captions appear.
• On always– Captions appear whenever they are available from the program
source.
• On replay– Captions appear only when you use the replay feature, and only
when you are watching a streaming program that supports instant replay,
watching a video through the Roku or USB media player, or watching a TV
channel after enabling Live TV Pause.
• On mute – Captions appear only when the TV is muted.
Tip:
You can change the captions mode while watching a program. Press STAR
to
display the Options menu, and then select Closed captioning. However, some
streaming channels require you to enable captions through a setting within their
channel even though you have turned on captions elsewhere.
Note:
Once enabled, the captions mode applies to all inputs that support captions and
remains enabled until you turn it off.
Captions preferred language
Use the Captions preferred language setting to select the language in which you
want closed captioning to appear, when that language is available. If your preferred
language is not available, then captioning reverts to the default language for the
program, which usually is English.
Highlight the language you prefer, and then press OK to select it.
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Captions style
Use the Captions style settings to control how closed captions look when displayed
on your TV. Access caption style settings from the Home screen menu by selecting
Settings > Accessibility > Captions style. At this point, you can choose among the
following options:
• Text style – Choose from a list of fonts. As you move the highlight to each font,
you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Text edge effect – Choose from a list of edge effect styles, such as raised,
depressed, and various shadows. As you move the highlight to each effect, you
can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Text size – Choose from a list of sizes. As you move the highlight to each size,
you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Text color - Choose from a list of colors for the text. As you move the highlight
to each color, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Text opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the text. This setting
determines how much the area behind the text shows through the text. A value
of 100% blocks all of the content behind the text. As you move the highlight to
each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Background color - Choose from a list of colors for the background area
behind the text. As you move the highlight to each color, you can see a sample
of the result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won’t see any change unless
you set the Background opacity to a value other than Off.
• Background opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the
background of the caption. This setting determines how much the area behind
the caption background shows through the background. A value of 100%
blocks all of the content behind the background. As you move the highlight to
each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
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• Window color - Choose from a list of colors for the window rectangle
surrounding the entire caption. As you move the highlight to each color, you
can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won’t see any
change unless you set the Window opacity to a value other than Default or
Off.
• Window opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the window
rectangle surrounding the entire caption. This setting determines how much
the area behind the caption window shows through the window. A value of
100% blocks all of the content behind the window. As you move the highlight
to each setting, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
Audio Guide settings
Audio Guide settings help users who are blind or visually impaired to configure the
text-to-speech reader, enabling them to operate their TV more easily. Audio Guide
uses voice prompts that speak volume and channel changes, menu options, and
setting changes. Access Audio Guide settings from the Home screen menu by
navigating to Settings > Accessibility, and then select from the following options in
the Audio Guide section:
• Audio Guide – Turn Audio Guide on or off.
• Speech rate – Select one of four speeds at which to hear spoken guide
information: Slow, Normal, Fast, or Very Fast.
• Volume – Select the volume at which to hear spoken guide information, relative
to the main TV volume.
• Shortcut – Enable or disable the shortcut feature. When enabled (the default),
pressing STAR four times in quick succession enables or disables the Audio
Guide.
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Customize the Home screen
If you prefer to not see certain features on the Home screen, you can hide them.
To hide Shortcuts:
1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then
press RIGHT.
2. Select Shortcuts.
3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK.
To hide Featured Free:
1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then
press RIGHT.
2. Select Featured Free.
3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK.
To hide Movie Store and TV Store:
1. From the Home Screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then
press RIGHT.
2. Select Movie Store and TV Store.
3. Highlight Hide, and then press OK.
Once hidden, you can restore any or all of these features by following the same steps,
replacing Hide with Show.
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Parental controls
Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can
view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs. When a program or feature is blocked,
you can unblock it by entering a parental control PIN that only you know.
Note:
Parental controls block content from the TV tuner and from streaming options,
if any, on the Home screen menu. Parental controls do not block content on other TV
inputs or content from streaming channels you add to your TV.
Creating a parental control PIN
The first time you access the Parental controls screen, you must create a new
parental control PIN. Thereafter, whenever you want to change parental control
settings, unblock programming that has been blocked, change the PIN, or disable
parental controls, you must enter your parental control PIN.
Tip:
Your parental control PIN has no connection to your Roku account PIN. You can
make them the same if you want—this is entirely your choice.
To create a new parental control PIN, from the Home screen menu navigate to
Settings > Parental controls. The screen displays a numeric keypad. Use the purple
directional pad to enter a four-digit code, and then press OK. Then repeat the process
to enter the same PIN again, just to make sure you correctly entered the PIN you want
to use.
Important:
If you forget your parental control PIN, the only way to recover is to
perform a factory reset operation, as explained in Factory reset everything
.
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Blocking broadcast TV programs
For broadcast TV, parental controls use information embedded in the broadcast
signal to determine whether to allow a program to be displayed. Parents can
configure parental controls to block broadcast TV programs that meet or exceed a
specific rating, so they cannot be viewed or heard unless the correct parental control
PIN is entered.
Note:
Rating standards differ by country.
Enabling parental control of TV programs
The first step in blocking TV programs is to enable parental control of TV programs.
This setting is provided separately to make it easier for you to turn parental control of
TV programs on and off without disturbing their settings. For example, your kids are
going to summer camp for two weeks, and while they are gone, you don’t want to
have to deal with unblocking programs that you want to watch by entering your
parental control PIN. All you need to do is clear Enable parental controls, and all TV
programs are unblocked. When the kids return, select Enable parental controls again,
and all of your parental control settings are restored in a single operation.
To enable parental control of TV programs:
1. In the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then
enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Parental control of TV
shows.
3. Make sure the check box next to Enable parental controls is checked. If not,
highlight it and press OK.
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Blocking based on US TV ratings
Most broadcast US TV programs—other than movies—contain rating data that
enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to view.
The ratings are divided into two groups that function independently:
• Youth group – TV-Y, TV-Y7
• Main group – TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA
Within each of these groups, the ratings interact such that if you block a particular
level of content, the TV also blocks all content with a higher rating. Conversely, if you
unblock a particular level of content, the TV also unblocks all content with a lower
rating. For example, if you block TV-PG programs, the TV also blocks TV-14 and TV-
MA programs. If you subsequently unblock TV-14 programs, TV-PG programs are also
unblocked, but TV-MA programs remain blocked.
Similarly, within the main group, content types can be individually blocked. For
example, you can block just coarse language in programs with a TV-PG rating. If you
do, then the TV also blocks programs with coarse language in the higher ratings (TV-
14 and TV-MA). Subsequently unblocking coarse language in TV-14 ratings does not
unblock coarse language in TV-MA programs, but it does unblock coarse language in
TV-PG programs.
To block TV programs based on US television ratings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > TV ratings. Choose
among the following settings:
• Entire ratings – Highlight the rating you want to block, and then navigate to
the right and select the first option that blocks the entire rating level (and
all higher rating levels).
• Individual content types – Highlight the rating that contains the content
type you want to block, and then select the content types you want to
block from among those listed. Remember that blocking a content type in
one rating blocks the equivalent content type in all higher rating levels.
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Blocking based on US movie ratings
Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, or
MPAA, so the ratings are known as MPAA ratings. TV broadcast signals carry movie
rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want
others to see. The ratings are:
• G – General audiences
• PG – Parental guidance suggested
• PG-13 – Parents strongly cautioned for children age 13 or younger
• R – Restricted
• NC-17 – Not for age 17 or younger
Unlike US TV ratings, there are no individual content types within the ratings. But like
TV ratings, blocking movies with a particular rating also blocks movies with a higher
rating, and unblocking movies with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a
lower rating.
Tip:
Blocking movies with an NC-17 rating also blocks programs with the now-
obsolete X rating, which can still occur in the program data of older movies.
To block movies based on MPAA ratings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV Tuner > Movie ratings.
3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level,
and all higher levels are automatically blocked.
Blocking based on Other ratings
Your TV can block programs having ratings that had not been defined when the TV
was manufactured. It does this by detecting a new Rating Region Table in a program
and then downloading the new table and displaying its rating in the Parental controls.
When the TV downloads a new Rating Region Table, it adds a new option to the list
of rating types: Other ratings. If you see this option in the Parental controls screen,
you have tuned to a station that has implemented a new rating table. Once the new
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rating table has been downloaded to the TV, it remains in the TV until it is factory
reset, and you can configure blocking based on the new ratings.
New Region Rating Tables can have independent rating levels, or rating levels that
interact in the same ways as the built-in US TV and MPAA Movie ratings.
Tip:
If your TV downloads a new Region Rating Table, you’ll have to experiment with
its settings to understand how to use it.
Blocking based on Canadian English ratings
Canadian-English language and third-language programs that are broadcast in
Canada are rated by the Action Group on Violence on Television, or AGVOT. TV
broadcast signals carry rating data that enables parental controls to block programs
that parents don’t want others to view based on content containing violence,
language, sex, or nudity. The ratings are:
• C – Children under 8 years
• C8 – Children 8 years and older
• G – Generally suitable for all age groups
• PG – Parental guidance suggested for viewers under 14 years
• 14+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 14 years
• 18+ – Generally not suitable for viewers under 18 years
Blocking content with a particular rating also blocks content with a higher rating, and
unblocking content with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating.
To block programs based on AGVOT ratings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Canadian English
ratings.
3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level,
and all higher levels are automatically blocked.
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Blocking based on Canadian French ratings
Canadian-French language programs that are broadcast in Canada are rated by
Québec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications. TV broadcast signals carry rating
data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others
to view based on content containing violence, language, sex, or nudity. The ratings
are:
• G – Generally suitable for all age groups
• 8+ – Viewers 8 years and older
• 13+ – Viewers 13 years and older
• 16+ – Viewers 16 years and older
• 18+ – Adults only
Blocking content with a particular rating also blocks content with a higher rating, and
unblocking content with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating.
To block programs based on Canadian-French ratings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Canadian French
ratings.
3. Select the rating level you want to block. You need only select one rating level,
and all higher levels are automatically blocked.
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Blocking unrated programs
Some broadcast TV programs and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are
considered to be “Unrated”. Whether or not such programs contain content that is
objectionable to you cannot be determined. However, you can choose to block such
programs.
To block all unrated broadcasts:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Block all unrated
programs.
3. Highlight Unrated programs and press OK. When blocking is enabled, the
adjacent padlock icon changes from unlocked to locked.
Tip:
Blocking programs that have not been assigned a rating does not block programs
that specifically have been assigned a US TV rating of “None” (for example a
broadcast of a local town council meeting). Programs that do not have an assigned
rating display Rating NA (for “not applicable,” meaning a rating is not needed).
In the absence of other ratings for a program, the parental controls do not consider
the MPAA US movie rating N/A (MPAA rating not applicable to this content) and NR
(applicable content not rated by the MPAA) to be ratings. In these cases, the TV
handles the program as though it is unrated, blocking the program if Unrated
programs blocking is enabled.
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What happens when a TV program is blocked?
After you’ve set up parental controls, TV programs and movies are blocked:
• When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose
rating exceeds your settings.
• When a new program comes on the channel you are watching and its rating
exceeds your settings.
When a program is blocked by parental control settings, the TV displays a blocked
message:
Whenever this blocked message appears, both the video and audio of the program
are blocked, as well as program data that would normally appear in the area at the
bottom of the screen.
Only in connected mode:
program title and information show as
“Blocked” as well.
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To watch the blocked program, you need to know the PIN code defined when you
enabled parental controls, as explained in Creating a parental control PIN
.
1. Press OK to select Unblock. The Parental Control PIN pad appears.
2. Use the purple directional pad to enter your parental control PIN code, and
then press OK to select Unblock everything.
Tip:
To shield your parental control PIN from others in the room, press STAR
to
hide the highlighted number. When you hide the highlight, you will have to count key
presses to keep track of which number is selected.
After unblocking programs that have been blocked, all blocking is disabled for two
hours or until you turn off the TV.
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Changing the parental control PIN
To change your parental control PIN:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, highlight Change PIN.
3. Move the highlight into the adjacent keypad, and then use the purple
directional pad to enter a four-digit code, and then press OK. Then repeat the
process to enter the same PIN again, just to make sure you correctly entered
the PIN you want to use.
Resetting parental controls
So now your kids have grown up and gone away to college, and you no longer want
to deal with blocked programs.
To erase all parental control settings:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and
then enter your parental control PIN.
2. In the Parental controls screen, highlight Reset parental controls.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to confirm that you want to erase all
parental control settings.
Tip:
Resetting parental controls also erases your parental control PIN.
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More settings
This section describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in
the other parts of this guide.
Guest Mode
Only in connected mode
, when you enable Guest Mode, your guests can sign in to
subscription channels using their own account credentials instead of using yours.
Your guests’ credentials are then automatically removed on the date they specify.
By enabling Guest Mode, your guests won’t have access to your personal streaming
channel accounts and won’t be able use your Roku account to make purchases.
Instead, your guests can safely access their own subscription channels. And they
won’t have to remember to sign out before they leave.
To enable Guest Mode:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Guest Mode.
2. Select Enter Guest Mode.
3. Use the purple directional pad to enter your Roku account PIN in the on-screen
keypad.
4. Select OK to confirm and put the TV into Guest Mode.
Note:
You also can enable and disable Guest Mode remotely logging in to
my.roku.com
on your computer or smart phone, logging in to your account, scrolling
down to My linked devices, and then selecting Enable Guest Mode or Disable Guest
Mode, respectively.
After you put your TV into Guest Mode, it is ready to welcome your guests, allowing
them to select a sign-out date. On the home screen, they will find an assortment of
default subscription channels They can enjoy free content from The Roku Channel
and many others, or sign-in and watch movies and TV programs from their own
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subscriptions and saved content libraries. Your guests can use the Roku Channel
Store to find and add channels they watch at home with confidence that they
automatically will be removed on their sign-out date.
For more information about the experience your guests will have when Guest Mode is
enabled, see:
https://support.roku.com/article/360015612834--how-do-i-set-up-auto-sign-out-
mode-for-my-guests-
To disable Guest Mode:
1. Press HOME to return to the Home screen menu.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Guest Mode.
3. Select Exit Guest Mode.
4. Use the purple directional pad to enter your Roku account PIN in the on-screen
keypad.
5. Select OK and confirm that you want to disable Guest Mode.
After you disable Guest Mode, all of your original settings are restored and your
channels are reinstalled. You might need to sign in to your subscription channels
again to access your content.
Note:
Any game data that was stored on your Roku device is not restored.
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Network settings
If needed, you can change your network settings at any time. For example, if you
change the name of your wireless network (its SSID) or its password, you will need to
change your TV’s settings so that it can continue to connect. Also, if you decided not
to connect to the Internet in Guided Setup
, you can use network settings to connect
at a later time.
To change network settings, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
Network, and then press RIGHT. At this point, you can choose from among the
following options:
• About – Lists important information about your current network connection,
such as status, connection type, IP addresses, and MAC address. This
information is often useful when contacting customer support with connection
issues.
• Check connection – Select your existing network connection type, and then
press OK to start checking the network connection. The TV uses your current
network information to reconfirm the wireless or wired network connection to
the local network and the Internet connection.
• Set up connection – Select a network connection type, and then select the
option to set up a new connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the network connection. For help with each of the steps, see
Network
connection.
• Bandwidth saver – Enable or disable this feature as appropriate. If On, your TV
prompts you to stop streaming if you haven’t used the remote control within
the past four hours. If you do not respond, streaming stops to save your data
allocation and increase the network bandwidth available to other devices in
your home. Change to Off to disable the automatic bandwidth saving feature.
Note:
Some networks, such as those found in dorm rooms, hotels, and other public
places, may require you to read and agree to terms, enter a code, or provide
identifying information before letting you connect to the Internet. For more
information, see Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room
.
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ZIP Code
Your TV needs to know your ZIP Code so that it can display the correct channels and
program guide information. It attempts to determine your location by using
information from your Internet connection; however, the information available from
this source is not always accurate. To ensure you have the most accurate program
guide information, use the ZIP Code option to enter your correct code.
To set your correct ZIP Code, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings >
System > ZIP Code, and then press RIGHT. Use the purple directional pad to enter
your ZIP Code in the on-screen keypad, and then select OK.
Time settings
You can change time settings to suit your preferences. You can find the following
settings by navigating from the Home screen menu to Settings > System > Time:
• Sleep timer – Set a time delay after which the TV will automatically shut off.
This setting reflects the setting you can make in the Options menu from any TV
input, as explained in Options menu settings
.
Note:
The sleep timer setting is not input specific, and also can be set by using
the Sleep timer shortcut in the Home screen grid.
• Time zone – Correct time zone information is needed to correctly display
program data. Choose whether to set the time zone automatically or manually,
and if set manually, select your current time zone. Usually, a TV connected to
the Internet can discover its own time zone automatically, but sometimes a TV
that is not connected to the Internet cannot and so must be set manually.
Initially, this setting is made when you set up the TV tuner, as explained in
Setting up live TV
.
• Clock format – Choose whether to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format,
or to turn off time display.
This setting is available only on TVs that are
connected to the Internet. Non-connected TVs do not display the time.
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Scan again for live TV channels
There will be times when you need to create a new channel list. For example, you:
• Change cable providers
• Reorient your TV antenna
• Move to a different city with different channels
Whenever you need to update your TV channel list, you can repeat the channel scan.
Tip:
Even if you don’t change anything related to your TV channel reception, you
should repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of
the latest channels. Broadcasters add and remove channels, move channels to
different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels
periodically.
Note:
Repeating the tuner channel scan unhides all hidden channels.
To repeat the channel scan, highlight the Live TV tile on the Home screen, and then
press STAR . Next, select Scan for channels and press OK. After that, the screens
and options that appear during this process are identical to those described in
How
do I set up the TV tuner?
HDMI
®
mode (4K models only)
On 4K (UHD) TVs, you can independently configure each HDMI input to match the
capabilities of the connected device. From the Home screen menu, navigate to
Settings > TV inputs, and then select an enabled HDMI input. Next, select HDMI mode
and then select one of the following settings:
• Auto – Let the TV determine the best setting. Use this option unless your
HDMI
®
device does not correctly communicate its HDMI
®
version information.
• HDMI 1.4 – Configure the input for compatibility with HDMI
®
version 1.4, which
supports a maximum refresh rate of 30 Hz at full UHD resolution. Most HDMI
®
devices will work correctly with the TV in this mode.
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• HDMI 2.0 – Configure the input for compatibility with HDMI
®
version 2.0, which
supports a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz at full UHD resolution. You must use
this mode to view HDR content from the device connected to this HDMI input.
However, note that many older HDMI
®
devices do not work correctly when the
TV’s HDMI input is set to this mode.
Control by mobile apps
You can choose the level of control you want to allow your TV to accept from
external devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and virtual assistants. Device connect
settings enable other devices, including the Roku mobile app, to control your TV over
the local area network in your home.
To adjust the level of external control access:
1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced
system settings > Control by mobile apps.
2. Select Network access.
3. Select one of the following settings:
• Default – Devices can connect only through a private network address, and
accept commands only from other private network addresses on your
home network. This setting is suitable for most cases, including use of the
Roku mobile app on your smartphone.
• Permissive – Devices can connect under all conditions, but accept
commands only from private network addresses or the same subnetwork
within your home network. This setting might be required when attempting
to operate the TV from a third-party application, for example, one of the
Internet of Things (IoT) applications such as ifttt.com.
• Disabled – Device connection is completely disabled. The TV does not
accept external commands from any source, including the Roku mobile app.
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Roku TV premium audio
Your Roku TV works with several Roku premium audio products, including the Roku
Smart Soundbar, Roku TV Wireless Speakers and the Roku Wireless Subwoofer. Hold
down HOME for a few seconds to start the pairing process, and then follow the
instructions on your TV screen to complete pairing.
With Roku TV premium audio devices, you can listen to all of your TV programs as
well as the sound from any streaming channel. Select audio-only channels even let
you listen to music with the TV screen turned off. After you have paired your speakers
with your Roku TV, all sound normally comes from the paired speakers instead of the
internal TV speakers.
If you have connected a Roku Smart Soundbar to your Roku TV, you can use the TV’s
Sound settings menu to control sound options, including sound mode, volume mode,
speech clarity and virtual surround sound. See Roku Smart Soundbar
for details.
Home theater configuration
Your TV has several features that make it an ideal TV for a home theater. But you
might not notice them because they remain in the background until you decide to use
them.
Turning off the TV speakers for home theater use
You can turn off the TV’s built-in speakers if desired by changing the setting under
Settings > Audio > Speakers and change the setting. However, if you use an HDMI
ARC or HDMI eARC connection with CEC enabled, the TV automatically mutes its
internal speakers when it sends sound to an external device. It also mutes all sound
when you use the headphone jack on the TV, private listening through the Roku
Enhanced remote or the Roku mobile app.
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Setting up a digital audio connection
To take advantage of your TV’s advanced audio capabilities, connect it to an external
amplifier, receiver, or soundbar by using either of these two digital audio connections:
• HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC – The HDMI
®
Audio Return Channel (ARC) or
on select TVs only
, the HDMI
®
Enhanced ARC (eARC) connector
enables the TV to output digital audio on one of its HDMI
®
connectors.
The connected amplifier then can function simultaneously as an input source to
the TV, if needed, without the need to use additional cables.
To use the ARC or eARC capability, you must connect an HDMI
®
cable from
your amplifier’s HDMI
®
ARC or eARC connector to the HDMI ARC or HDMI
eARC connector on the TV. You also must do the following:
• Be sure your HDMI
®
cable is HDMI
®
certified.
• Enable HDMI ARC under Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC),
as explained in Enable HDMI
®
ARC.
• S/PDIF optical – The S/PDIF optical connector outputs a digital
audio signal. To use the optical output, connect a TOSLINK optical
cable from the amplifier to the Optical or S/PDIF connector on the
TV.
Important:
To make sure the S/PDIF outputs audio reliably, you must turn off
the TV’s speakers. To do so, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings
> Audio > Speakers and change the setting to Off.
Note:
Dolby Audio™ support for Dolby Digital Plus™ format is not available
through the S/ PDIF optical output. This format is only available through the
HDMI ARC connection.
Tip:
Even when you use S/PDIF for audio, the TV can correctly detect more
audio formats if you connect an HDMI
®
cable between the TV’s HDMI ARC or
HDMI eARC port and the receiver’s ARC or eARC port.
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Choosing an audio format
After making the required HDMI
®
ARC, eARC, or S/PDIF optical connection, go to
Settings > Audio > S/PDIF and ARC option and select the audio format to use.
Choosing Auto detect is the easy solution, and generally provides good results.
However, if you have a high-end sound system and want to make sure you are getting
the best sound quality available in the programs you are watching, you can choose
another setting.
• Auto detect – Automatically detects the incoming audio format and
transcodes it to a compatible available format for the audio output (ARC,
eARC, or S/PDIF).
• Auto passthrough – Passes through the input audio to the connected receiver
without transcoding, sometimes resulting in better audio quality especially for
high-end audio formats such as those that take advantage of the higher
bandwidth of eARC, including Dolby MAT and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, among
others.
• PCM-Stereo – Always outputs pulse-code modulated stereo, regardless of
input audio format.
• Dolby Digital – Converts all input formats to Dolby Digital.
• Dolby Digital Plus – Converts all input formats to Dolby Digital Plus.
• Dolby Digital – DTS – Converts all inputs except DTS to Dolby Digital. If DTS is
detected and the receiver supports DTS, passes through the DTS audio without
modification.
• Dolby Digital Plus – DTS – Converts all input formats except DTS to Dolby
Digital Plus. If DTS is detected and the receiver supports DTS, passes through
the DTS audio without modification.
Note:
DTS audio formats are meant to be used with ARC, eARC, or S/PDIF
connections to a DTS-capable home theater receiver. If you use one of the DTS
options with the TV speakers, you might not hear any audio.
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Turning off the TV screen while listening to music
Certain music channels enable you to turn off the TV screen while streaming music to
your TV speakers, soundbar, home theater receiver, or Roku TV Wireless Speakers.
To turn off the TV screen on supported channels:
1. Press STAR to display the Options menu.
2. Press DOWN to highlight Turn off display.
3. Press OK.
Note:
This feature is available only on select streaming audio channels, and only when
the TV is operating in connected mode with Fast TV Start enabled. To enable Fast TV
Start, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Power.
Controlling other devices through CEC
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) enables your TV and other CEC-compatible
home entertainment devices to control one another in various ways. First, the CEC-
compatible devices must “discover” one another and report their capabilities. After
this, one device can control another according to the features you enable. For
example, playing a disc on a Blu-ray™ player could switch the TV to the Blu-ray™
player’s input. Or, powering off the TV could also power off the Blu-ray™ player and
the home theater receiver.
Discover connected CEC devices
To discover CEC devices:
1. Make sure that your CEC-compatible devices are connected to the TV with a
suitable certified HDMI
®
Cable that supports HDMI
®
ARC and CEC control.
2. Turn on each device and make sure all devices are CEC enabled.
Tip:
Some manufacturers have their own branded names for CEC functionality,
so you might need to read the product documentation to correctly identify the
CEC features of the device.
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3. On the TV’s Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other
devices (CEC) and then select Search for CEC devices. Press OK to repeat the
discovery process, if necessary.
When finished, the TV displays a list of CEC devices that are connected to each HDMI
input, as well as any devices that had previously been connected. The TV remembers
the names of multiple CEC devices even when they are no longer connected. If the list
is longer than the allowed space, press STAR to see a complete list in a scrollable
window.
Enable HDMI
®
ARC or eARC
HDMI
®
ARC, or
on selected TVs
, eARC, is the audio return channel that is available on
one of the TV’s HDMI ports. The audio return channel enables you to send Dolby
Audio™ content or DTS audio content back to a home theater receiver that is also
sending an audio and video signal into the TV. Using HDMI
®
ARC or eARC reduces the
number of cables needed and controls the volume and mute state of the receiver
while watching TV.
HDMI
®
ARC or eARC is disabled by default. To enable it, in the Home screen menu,
navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC), and then highlight
HDMI ARC. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.
Enable 1-touch play
1-touch play enables a device to control which TV input is active. For example,
pressing Play on your Blu-ray™ player switches the TV to the Blu-ray™ input.
1-touch play is disabled by default. To enable 1-touch play, from the Home screen
menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight 1-
touch play. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.
Enable system standby
The system standby feature causes other devices to power off when you power off
your TV. Depending on the CEC System Standby implementation, it also might enable
connected devices to power off your TV when you power off the device.
System standby is disabled by default. To enable system standby, in the Home screen
menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight
System standby. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.
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Restart the TV
You can restart the TV when necessary. Restarting has the same effect as unplugging
the TV power and then plugging it in again.
To restart the TV, navigate to Settings > System > Power, and then select System
restart. Highlight Restart, and then press OK to confirm restart.
While the TV restarts, the screen goes dark for a few seconds, and then displays the
startup screen for a few more seconds. When the restart operation completes, the TV
displays the activity you selected in Power on settings
.
Reset the TV
You can choose to reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original
values, or perform a full factory reset to return the TV to the state it was in when you
first unpacked and turned it on.
Reset audio/video settings
To reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, navigate to
Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight
Reset TV audio/video settings. Read the information on the screen to make sure you
understand what the reset operation does.
To proceed with the reset operation, press PLAY/PAUSE three times in a row.
Factory reset everything
A full factory reset returns the TV’s settings to their original state and removes all
personally identifiable information from the TV. When finished, you must repeat
Guided Setup, reconnecting to the Internet, re-linking your Roku account, and
reloading any streaming channels. You also must repeat live TV setup and input
configuration.
Factory reset is the recommended choice if you want to transfer the TV to another
owner, and it is the only choice if you want to switch from Store mode to Home mode
(if you inadvertently selected Store mode during Guided Setup).
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To perform a factory reset, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system
settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Factory reset everything. Read the
information on the screen to make sure you understand what this reset operation
does.
To proceed with the full factory reset, use the on-screen number pad to enter the
code displayed on the screen, and then select OK to proceed.
When the factory reset operation completes, the TV restarts and displays the first
Guided Setup screen.
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option?
It is possible for your TV to get into a state where you cannot access the various
menus, including the menu option that lets you perform a factory reset operation. If
that happens, you can force the TV to reset by following these steps.
Models with a RESET button
1. Using a straightened paper clip or ball-point pen, press and hold the recessed
RESET button on the TV connector panel.
2. Continue to hold the RESET button for approximately 12 seconds.
When the reset cycle completes, the status indicator comes on dim.
3. Release the RESET button. The TV is now powered off.
4. Turn on the TV and proceed through Guided Setup. See Guided Setup
.
Models without a RESET button
1. On the TV panel (not the remote) press and hold down the MUTE and POWER
buttons.
2. Unplug the TV power, and then plug it in while continuing to hold down the
MUTE and POWER buttons.
3. When you see the startup screen appear on the TV, release the buttons.
4. Turn on the TV and proceed through Guided Setup. See Guided Setup
.
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Network connection reset
If you want to remove your network connection information without disturbing other
settings, navigate from the Home screen menu to Settings > System > Advanced
systems settings > Network connection reset, and then select Reset connection.
When you select this option, the TV removes your wireless network information,
including the name of the connection (its SSID) and your wireless password, if any,
and then it restarts. After restarting, your TV retains all of its other settings including
its association with your Roku account.
After resetting your network connection, navigate from the Home screen menu to
Settings > Network > Set up new connection to set up your network connection and
enjoy all of the benefits of your connected TV.
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Roku account PIN
When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a
PIN code and to specify when it must be used. Roku lets you optionally require that
users enter your PIN as an additional verification method when making purchases
through the TV or adding items from the Roku Channel Store. In addition, you must
have a Roku account PIN before you can enable or disable Guest Mode.
If you created a Roku account PIN and want to change it, or you don’t remember your
PIN, or if you didn’t create a Roku account PIN and want to add one, you can easily
make these changes.
1. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, use your web browser to go to
https://my.roku.com
and sign in.
After signing in, the My account page appears.
2. Under PIN preference, click Update to open the Choose your PIN preferences
page.
3. Skip this step if you just want to change your PIN. Otherwise, choose the
option you prefer from among those listed:
• Require a PIN to make purchases or to add any item from the Channel
Store.
• Require a PIN to make purchases.
• Do not require a PIN to make purchases.
4. If you choose either of the first two options, enter your PIN twice in the
appropriate boxes.
5. Click Save Changes to save your changes and return to the My Account page.
Note that your current setting is described under PIN preference.
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Update the TV
If your TV is operating in connected mode, it will automatically get updates from time
to time. You don’t need to do anything. But if you are aware that an update is
available and you don’t want to wait until the TV updates itself, you can manually
check for updates.
If your TV is operating in non-connected mode, you can still get updates by using a
USB flash drive.
You can download an updated User Guide that matches your Roku TV software
version from the Roku web site at:
www.roku.com/support
To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System >
About, and then press OK or navigate to the right.
Checking for updates on a connected TV
If you’re one of those people who has to have the latest, most up-to-date features the
moment they are available, you can check for updates as often as you want.
To check for updates, navigate to Settings > System > System update, and then
select Check now. The TV responds either with a message saying that your TV is up
to date, or with a message saying that an update is available.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the system update.
Note:
Sometimes system updates install new system software, and other times they
install new features for streaming channels. Therefore, you won’t always see a change
in the behavior of your TV after a system update.
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Getting updates on a non-connected TV
If your TV is not connected to the Internet, you can still get system updates by using
a USB flash drive and a computer with an Internet connection.
To get a system update, navigate to Settings > System > System update:
The System update screen on a non-connected TV gives you the opportunity to
connect your TV to the Internet to automatically receive updates. We recommend
this option if it is possible in your situation. To proceed, select Connect to the Internet
and follow the instructions in What if I didn’t connect my TV?
.
Otherwise, if you can’t connect to the Internet, select I can’t connect, and then follow
the instructions on the screen. Here’s a summary:
1. On an Internet-connected computer, go to the web site displayed on the
System update screen.
2. On the USB Update web page, select the correct brand and model, and then
click Next.
3. Click Download Software, and then save the file to the root folder of a
standard USB flash drive.
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USB flash drive
Any normal USB flash drive will work, provided it has a FAT-16 or FAT-32 file system
format. (This is the default for most flash drives.)
The size of the download is small—usually less than 100 MB—and so will fit on most any
size flash drive you might have.
4. When the download finishes, take the USB flash drive to the TV and plug it into
the USB port. When you do, the TV validates the files on the flash drive and
displays a 12-digit code.
5. Write down the code and the web address, and take this information back to
your Internet-connected computer.
6. On the 12-digit code page, enter the code your TV displayed, and then click
Next.
7. On the 6-digit code page, write down the 6-digit code that appears, and then
take it back to your TV.
12- and 6-digit codes
The USB update process uses a pair of codes to validate that you are authorized to
install an update, and to ensure you are not attempting to install an old, unsupported
version of the system software.
8. Using the TV remote, select Next to move to the next screen, and then use the
on-screen keyboard to enter the 6-digit code. When finished, select OK. The
system update begins. Do not remove the USB flash drive until the TV restarts.
When the update finishes, the TV restarts. You can check the new version number by
navigating to Settings > System > About.
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Other devices
Mirror your phone or tablet
Only in connected mode
, your TV has a feature called screen mirroring that lets you
mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web
pages, and more from compatible devices.
By default, your TV’s screen mirroring mode is set to Prompt. In this mode, when your
TV receives a screen mirroring request, it prompts you with the following options,
unless you have previously selected Always allow or Never allow for the device:
• Always accept – Always accept mirrored content from the mobile device
without additional prompting in the future for this device.
• Accept – Accept mirrored content from the mobile device this time only.
Prompt again next time this device attempts to mirror content.
• Ignore – Do not accept mirrored content from the mobile device at this time.
Prompt again next time this device attempts to mirror content.
• Always ignore – Never accept mirrored content from this mobile device.
Note:
You can manage and change the list of devices that are set to Always allow
or Never allow by navigating from the Home screen menu to Settings > System >
Screen mirroring > Screen mirroring devices.
• If you prefer to always allow all screen mirroring attempts without prompting,
go to Settings > System > Screen mirroring, and then change the Screen
mirroring mode to Always allow.
• If you prefer to never allow screen mirroring from any device, change the
Screen mirroring mode to Never allow.
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For information on which devices may work with screen mirroring and instructions on
how to use it, go to the following link on the Roku web site:
go.roku.com/screenmirroring
Roku mobile app
Roku makes the Roku mobile app free for compatible iOS
®
and Android™ mobile
devices.
The Roku mobile app is an alternative control center for your Roku TV, plus a way to
stream Roku content while you are on the go. The Roku mobile app helps you find
and add new Roku Channels, more easily search and find something to watch and
even use your voice to search without typing.
Find more information and get the Roku mobile app by using the following link to the
Roku web site:
go.roku.com/mobileapp
Private Listening on the Roku mobile app
Only on compatible Apple and Android devices
, the Roku mobile app enables you to
use headphones connected to your device to listen to streaming programs and live
digital TV channels. Make sure you have the latest version of the Roku mobile app
before using this feature.
For more information, go to the following link on the Roku web site:
go.roku.com/privatelistening
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Universal remotes
In many cases, you can program your cable or satellite universal remote to also
control your TV. You will need to have instructions for programming the remote
handy. Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions.
For details on how to set up the TV to work with universal remotes, go to the
following link on the Roku web site:
go.roku.com/universalremote
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Legal statement
Please note—Use of the Roku TV is governed by the Roku TV End User License Agreement (see below). In addition, an
end user online profile and billing account with Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) on Roku’s website (“Roku Account”) is required to
stream content via the Internet using your Roku TV. A Roku Account gives you access to movies, television shows,
and other audio-visual entertainment in the “Roku Channel Store,” a storefront of applications provided by Roku via
your device’s on-screen menu. After your Roku Account is created, you can link your Roku TV to your account. By
using the Roku TV, you agree to these statements. For the avoidance of doubt, the content disclaimer set forth herein
shall refer to all content and channels accessible and available on the Roku TV, including those available via the Roku
®
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Due to the various capabilities of the Roku TV, as well as limitations in the available content available therein, certain
features, applications, and services may not be available on all Roku TV s, or in all territories. Some features on the
Roku TV may also require additional peripheral devices or membership fees that are sold separately. Please visit the
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content on the Roku TV are subject to change from time to time without prior notice.
All content and services accessible through the Roku TV belong to Roku, Inc. or third parties and are protected by
copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for
your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized
by the content owner or service provider. Without limiting the foregoing, you may not modify, copy, republish, upload,
post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any content or
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Third party services may be changed, suspended, removed, terminated or interrupted, or access may be disabled at
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expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any change, interruption, disabling, removal of or suspension of
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In the event of a conflict between the Roku TV End User Agreement and the terms set forth in this Legal Statement,
the Roku TV End User Agreement shall prevail and control in all circumstances.
Roku TV Terms of Use
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