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Roku TVTMUser GuideVersion 10.0 For United StatesEnglishIllustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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ContentsWelcome …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1The new standard in Smart TVs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Get the most out of your new TV……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1Connections and setup …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7Connecting 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15Single 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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18Guided Setup ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19Starting Guided Setup …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Guided Setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20Network connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Activation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 Connect your devices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28The Home screen ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31Personalize your Home screen …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….32Benefits of connecting …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential!…………………………………………………………………………………..34 Take advantage of awesome features …………………………………………………………………………………………………..35iii
What is streaming?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 What if I didn’t connect my TV?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38Setting up live TV ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39How do I set up the TV tuner? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40Using your TV …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44Status indicator …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Standby mode energy savings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………45 Getting help …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..45 Opting in to Smart TV experience ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46Disable 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………………………………………………………………………………………… 70iv
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………72About using your TV on a restricted public network …………………………………………………………………… 72 Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network ……………………………………………………73Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app ………………………………………………………..76Apple AirPlay…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………76 Other AirPlay things to try ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………76Apple Home app ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….76 Some Apple HomeKit things to try ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 77Adjusting TV settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………78Settings menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….78 Options menu………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..79 Options menu settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80 Accessibility …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..82Accessibility menu settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..82 Video description through Secondary Audio Program (SAP) ……………………………………………………… 84 Picture settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..85Picture 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 EmotionTM Premium (select models only)……………………………………………. 94 Sonic EmotionTM settings………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..95 Expert Picture Settings (4K models only)…………………………………………………………………………………………….96 Changing privacy settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………96 Advertising…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………96 Microphone ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 97Featured Free …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 100My Feed ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 101Movies Coming Soon…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 101 Movies, TV programs, and people …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 101Searching for something to watch……………………………………………………………………………..103How do I search?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..103 Keyboard search using the remote…………………………………………………………………………………………………..104v
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..109Using the Roku Channel Store …………………………………………………………………………………….. 110Automatic Account Link …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….111Customizing your TV ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….112Add 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….117Power 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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………122Parental controls …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 123Creating a parental control PIN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 123 Blocking broadcast TV programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 124Enabling 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?……………………………………………………………………………….130vi
Changing the parental control PIN ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 132 Resetting parental controls…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 132More settings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 133Guest 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 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 139Turning 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 149Other devices……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 151Mirror your phone or tablet ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………151 Roku mobile app………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 152Private Listening on the Roku mobile app …………………………………………………………………………………….. 152 Universal remotes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 153FAQ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 154vii
WelcomeCongratulations 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 TVsWelcome 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 TVFollow 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.1
· 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, 24×7 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.2
· 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.1· 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.3
· Use Roku Voice to make on-screen keyboard entries in a variety of onscreen 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 voice1. 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 HomeKit1, 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-howdo-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-amazonalexa-with-my-roku-streaming-device-1 Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are supported by Roku TVs except for models beginning with “6” (6XXXX) and “5” (5XXXX).4
· Use Apple AirPlay 2 with your iOS and MacOS devices · Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices on Roku TVs1. 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 AndroidTM mobile devices2. 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” (6XXXX) and “5” (5XXXX). 2 IOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc. 3 Voice features support English and Spanish languages.5
· 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.6
Connections and setupRefer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for modelspecific 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 boxIf 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 NTSC7
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cableIf 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 channelConnect 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® cableIf 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.8
Connecting headphones or analog soundbarYou 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 remoteSelect 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.9
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbarYou can enjoy Dolby AudioTM 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 connectivityIf 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.10
AC powerPlug 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 batteriesOpen 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 remoteUse 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.11
· 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 HOME
· Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen. · Home screen tile: Moves highlight back to the Homescreen option. · Watching live TV or a TV input: Returns to Homescreen. · Playing streaming content: Stops playing streamand returns to the previous menu or screen. · Browsing streaming content: Goes to the previouslevel in the content tree.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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BUTTONor
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
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 more1.
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 Guide2: 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 Guide1.
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.13
BUTTONor
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
GAME MODE SLEEP
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.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.
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 buttonsYour 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 buttonIf 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 secondsThree buttonsIf 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 seconds16
Game-pad style joystickIf 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 downone item. Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item.Four buttonsIf 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 fora few moments selects the highlighted item. · Volume +: Increases the volume. · Volume : Decreases the volume. · Mute: Mutes and unmutes the sound.17
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. Pausingfor a few moments selects the highlighted item. · Input -: Selects the previous TV input. Each press moves up one item. Pausingfor a few moments selects the highlighted item. · Volume +: Increases the volume. · Volume : Decreases the volume.Seven buttonsIf 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.18
Guided SetupWith 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 SetupTo 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.19
3. After a few seconds, Guided Setup starts.Guided SetupAt 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 20
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.21
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.22
Network connectionAfter 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.23
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.24
Other options · Scan again / Scan again to see all networks The name of this optiondepends 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.25
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.26
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.ActivationAfter 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.27
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 devicesNext, Guided Setup helps you set up the external devices that you want to use with it, such as a cable box, Blu-rayTM player, or game console.28
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. 29
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.30
The Home screenThe 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.31
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 screenThere 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.32
· 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.”33
Benefits of connectingConnecting brings out your TV’s full potential!Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels1. 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 ondemand 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.34
Take advantage of awesome featuresPowerful, voice-enabled search lets you use voice commands to find movies and TV programs by title, actor, director, or genre across multiple streaming channels1. 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 Siri2, 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.3Live 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.35
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 AndroidTM 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.36
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 · 24×7 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.37
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.38
Setting up live TVIn 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.39
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.40
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…41
… 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.42
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.43
Using your TV
This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV.
Status indicatorYour 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 TV is doing something. reaches standby.
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Standby mode energy savingsWhen 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 helpOnly 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 LaunchRoku Tips & Tricks.45
Opting in to Smart TV experienceOnly 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 experienceIf 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.46
Disable Auto NotificationsIf 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 channelsSelect the Live TV tile in the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you watched and starts with that channel playing.Changing channelsTo 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 Guide1 (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.47
· 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 GuideOnly 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.48
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 ascreen 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 pressOK. (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, pressREPLAY . · To return to the currently airing program without causing a channel change,press BACK . 49
· 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 modeOnly 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:50
· All Channels Show all channels that you can receive. · Recents Show only recently tuned channels in the order in which youwatched 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 modeOnly 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 modeIf applicable, instead see Favorite channels in non-connected mode. Use the Favorite Channels menu to designate any number of channels as your favorites.51
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 modeIf 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.52
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 modeBy 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 modeOnly 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.53
Favorite channels in non-connected modeIf 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 isalready 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 modeAfter 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 wordFavorites appears at the top of the channel list. 3. Highlight a channel and press OK to select a channel or wait a few momentsuntil the channel list disappears. 4. Press UP or DOWN to change to the previous or next favorite channel. Channelsurfing 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.54
Edit channel lineup in non-connected modeIf 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.55
Viewing program informationYou 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 bannerProgram 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)56
· Frame rate (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz for television sources, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz for computer sources)· Audio format (Mono, Stereo, Dolby AudioTM logo) · Audio features (SAP/MTS) · Only on select 4K models: HDR or Dolby VisionTM 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 programPress 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 TVOnly 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.RequirementsTo 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 compliant1 The Dolby VisionTM logo appears only on Dolby VisionTM-certified models when displaying Dolby VisionTM content.57
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 PauseYou 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.58
Using Live TV PauseIf 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.59
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 90minutes. 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 TVerases and resets the Live TV Pause buffer. · Disconnecting the USB drive erases the Live TV Pause buffer.60
More Ways to WatchOnly 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 WatchNot 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 throughan 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.61
· 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:62
· 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 recommendationYour 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.63
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 inputsSwitch TV inputs to access the device connected to that input, for example, a Blu-rayTM 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 devicesYour 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.64
Adjusting audio/video settingsWhile 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 channelsYou 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 configurationYour 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 icon1. Only on selected models with compatible game consoles, it also enables:· Automatic low-latency mode (ALLM) · Variable refresh rate1 Certain game consoles, such as the Microsoft Xbox One, do not communicate their identity until you select the input after connecting the console.65
· 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.66
Using Roku Voice commandsRoku 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.67
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:68
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.69
Playing content from USB storage devicesOnly 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 Player1. 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/rokumediaplayerAuto player launchOnly 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.70
· 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 serversOnly 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 methodFor 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.71
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 roomHotels, 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 networkHere 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 outsideyour home country due to geo-filtering.72
Getting your Roku TV on line on a restricted public network1. 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.73
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 room74
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.75
Using Apple AirPlay andthe Apple Home appApple AirPlayAirPlay 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 device1. 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, includingRoku TVs.Apple Home appApple 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 app1 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later. Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.76
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 followthe instructions.Some Apple HomeKit things to tryOn 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/.77
Adjusting TV settingsYou 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 menuUse 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.78
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 menuThe 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 menuTo 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.79
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 R
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