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Searching for movies and
shows
Searching for movies and shows across multiple streaming channels is one of the unique features of
your TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by:
• Movie name
• TV show name
• Actor or director name
• Streaming channel name
• Game name
Tip: Roku Search is available only if your TV is connected to the Internet.
Note: Roku Search doesn’t search across all streaming channels, but searches across lots of
popular streaming channels. The actual channels it searches vary by locale, but include popular
providers such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, and several others, with more
being added all the time.
You can check which streaming channels are included in Roku Search by going to the Search screen,
clearing all previous searches to reveal the search instructions, and then watching the channel tiles cycle
at the bottom of the screen.
To search, select Search on the Home menu. The Search screen has a keyboard grid and initially displays
instructions—a set of icons representing search categories and a list of participating provider tiles.
Tip: If you don’t see the instructions, navigate to the end of the list of recent searches and select
Clear recent search selections.
How do I search?
To search, use the arrow buttons to enter a few characters of the search term. With each additional
character you enter, you narrow down the search and the search results become more relevant.
Tip: Use the Roku mobile app on your smartphone or tablet to make typing and searching even
faster.
An icon next to each search result shows the category of the result.
Press RIGHT to highlight the search results.
Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the list of search results to highlight the item you want to view.