Roku offers several streaming sticks, boxes, and TVs to cut the cord at home and at the office. Whether you choose a Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, or another streaming device, you need a robust Wi-Fi network to unlock thousands of channels and stream on-demand TV shows, movies, live sports, and more.
If yourRoku TV or boxhas an Ethernet port, hook up the LAN cable for high-speed internet connectivity. However, you may prefer a wireless network for convenience. Here’s how to establish a Wi-Fi network on Roku.
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Connect Roku to Wi-Fi: Requirements
ensure you have the following for a smooth Wi-Fi setup process:
If you don’t remember the Wi-Fi network password, check thesaved details on your Android phone or tablet.
Connect Roku to Wi-Fi for the first time
Roku asks you to connect to a Wi-Fi network during the setup wizard. Follow these step-by-step instructions:
Connect Roku to another Wi-Fi network
The Roku streaming stick is travel-friendly due to its compact size. If you want to connect to another Wi-Fi network, use the steps below. The trick also comes in handy when you change the Wi-Fi network name or password. You’ll connect to the new network again with the latest authentication details.
Check Wi-Fi bandwidth saver
The Roku OS bandwidth-saver feature kicks in when you don’t use the remote for four hours. The system asks if you are still watching. If you don’t respond, it stops streaming the content to save network bandwidth. If you’re on an unlimited Wi-Fi plan and don’t want such messages while binge-watching Netflix shows, turn it off.
Check signal strength and Wi-Fi network speeds on Roku
Do you frequently face Wi-Fi network glitches on your Roku device? Check the connection, signal strength, and internet download speeds from Roku Settings. Here’s what you’ll do:
Common network connection troubleshooting tips on Roku
Does your Roku device fail to show and connect to a Wi-Fi network? Try these troubleshooting tricks to fix network glitches:
Unlock your Roku device’s full potential
Now that your Roku device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, go to the Steaming Channels menu and download thetop value streaming services. Roku also supports your favoritelocal news, sports, and entertainment channels. Check our dedicated guide to learn thetop tips and tricksand get the best out of your latest purchase.
