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How do I set up my Roku Express box?
Setting up a Roku Express is easy. After you connect the Roku Express box to the TV via the included HDMI cable and power the Express with the included AC adapter, turn the TV on and set it to the correct HDMI input for the Roku Express. Insert batteries into the included remote control.
Do all Rokus need to be plugged in?
The Roku Stick does need to be plugged into a power supply at all times. The recommended method to powering your device by connecting the TV Stick to a power outlet, since the device requires moderate power in order to function optimally. Alternatively, you will be able to power your device through your TV’s USB port.
Does Roku Express have to be plugged in?
Roku Express sets up in minutes, and most of the process is actually automated. You’ll need an active high-speed internet connection to get things started. You also will need a power source for the Roku and a television with an available HDMI port.
Why isn’t my Roku Express working?
First, make sure that your power cable is connected properly and plugged in. If it still won’t turn on, remove the power cable for five seconds, and then plug it back in. If that fails then you will have to reset your Roku device using the reset button. If it still won’t work, you can contact Roku support.
Why won’t my Roku Express turn on?
To reset and re-pair your Roku remote, remove the batteries > unplug your Roku > put the batteries back > and press and hold the pairing button until the indicator light turns green. To figure out whether your Roku device or your TV is the problem, connect the streaming stick to a different TV.
How do I plug in my Roku?
Roku Player — Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the back of the Roku Player’s box, then plug the other end into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV. Roku Stick — Plug the HDMI connector on the end of your Roku Stick into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV.
Does Roku Express come with batteries?
The box even includes 2 AAA batteries for the remote and double-sided adhesive tape for the box. Setting up the Roku Express is super easy. You have the option to plug the box directly into your TV using the USB cable — if your TV has a USB port.
What happens when you take your Roku out of the box?
As the name suggests, it returns your Roku to the same state it was in when you pulled it out of the box. This means that all of your settings including downloaded channels and network preferences will be wiped out. As such, we suggest keeping this one in your back pocket for when everything else fails.
What should I do if my Roku remote is not working?
If you can’t, move the Roku until you can. Never place a Roku device that uses an IR remote behind your TV or inside a cabinet. The remote’s batteries also can be a problem. If the remote works well sometimes, but not all the time, try pulling the batteries out and replacing them.
Why is there no sound coming out of my Roku?
If your Roku is connected to an A/V receiver, soundbar, or TV via HDMI, try the following: Press the Home button on your Roku remote. Scroll up or down and select Settings. Select Audio. Set Audio mode to Stereo. Set HDMI to PCM-Stereo. Still no audio?
Can you use an HDMI extender cable with a Roku stick?
If you own a Roku Streaming Stick or Streaming Stick+ and they’re plugged into an HDMI port on the rear panel of your TV, an HDMI extender cable could help move the Stick away from the main body of the TV, thereby reducing any interference the TV could be causing. If you own a Roku Streaming Stick]