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Contents Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................1 The new standard in Smart TVs ..................................................................................................................................1 Get the most out of your new TV ..............................................................................................................................2 Connections and setup .
What is streaming?......................................................................................................................................................... 38 What if I didn’t connect my TV?............................................................................................................................. 40 Setting up live TV ..............................................................................................................................
Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app ................................................................. 73 Apple AirPlay..................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Other AirPlay things to try .................................................................................................................................... 73 Apple Home app .......................................
Searching from the Roku mobile app ............................................................................................................104 Searching with Google Assistant .....................................................................................................................104 Searching with Amazon Alexa .......................................................................................................................... 105 Direct-to-playback search results .......................
Changing the parental control PIN ........................................................................................................................131 Resetting parental controls........................................................................................................................................131 More settings .................................................................................................................................... 132 Guest Mode ........................
Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your new Roku TV! Discover the joy of endless entertainment. After it’s set up, you’ll be able to access a world of streaming content channels that may include paid subscription channels and thousands of free channels. Important: Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 11.0.
Get the most out of your new TV Follow these steps to get the most out of your new TV. • Connect to the Internet • It’s easy, and it will unlock a world of entertainment. All you need is a network connection. There are hundreds of free streaming channels, paid subscription services, and convenient ways to rent or buy a favorite movie or program. • Pick your favorite streaming channels • Find the entertainment you love.
• 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.
Just tap Voice on your remote to see helpful hints about how to use Roku Voice, and then explore these additional voice features: • Only in the United States, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Connections and setup Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation for modelspecific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided) from the source to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV.
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable If the best connection available on your device is AV or composite video output, connect it to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows: • Yellow – Video • Red – Audio, right channel • White or black – Audio, left channel Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV.
Connecting headphones or analog soundbar You can connect headphones or an analog soundbar (not provided) to the TV’s headphone jack. Tip: Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in speakers. Warning: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar You can enjoy Dolby Audio™ multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital amplifier or soundbar (not provided) in any of the following 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.
AC power Plug your TV into a power outlet. You can tell that the TV has power because the status indicator lights up when the TV is off. The topic Status indicator explains how the status indicator shows what is happening with the TV. Roku remote batteries Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover.
Roku TV remote Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote. Note: Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by model. Your remote might not have all buttons or features listed. • If your remote has a VOICE just below the purple pad, you have a Roku Voice Remote. • 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 DIRECTIONAL PAD DESCRIPTION • 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.
BUTTON FUNCTION REWIND DESCRIPTION Scan backward, pause, play, and scan forward in streaming content and live TV channels (if Live TV PLAY/PAUSE Pause is enabled). FAST FWD 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.
BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FACTORY Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming ASSIGNED content provider. Dedicated content providers vary by CHANNEL SHORTCUT model and region. Pressing a button: • or 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. UP Located on the right edge of the remote.
Panel buttons Your TV has buttons on its side, bottom, or back panel that perform simple control functions. The TV panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to all TV functions. Depending on model, your TV model has one of several different panel button designs.
Three buttons If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions: • Turn TV on: middle button, short or long press. • Volume up: right button when Input List is not active. • Volume down: left button when Input List is not active. • Display Input List: middle button, short press when TV is on. • Highlight next input in the Input List: right button when Input List is active. • Highlight previous input in the Input List: left button when Input List is active.
Five buttons (with mute) If your TV has this style of panel buttons, you can perform the following functions. Note that the order of the buttons might vary from model to model. Examine the panel button labels to determine your TV model’s layout. • Power: Turns the power on and off. • Input: Selects among TV inputs. Each press moves down one item. Pausing for a few moments selects the highlighted item. • Volume +: Increases the volume. • Volume –: Decreases the volume.
• 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.
Guided Setup With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you start to use it. During Guided Setup, you’ll: • Answer a few questions • Provide network connection information • Get a software update • Link your TV to your Roku account. • Connect devices such as a DVD player, game console, or cable box.
3. After a few seconds, Guided Setup starts. Guided Setup At this point, you should be seeing the Language screen. 1. Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote: A few moments after the Let’s get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the Roku Voice remote. (You’ll know if you have this type of remote because it has a VOICE or SEARCH button just below the purple directional pad.
Roku Voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process. Accessibility: If you have selected United States and English language, you can activate the screen reader, a text-to-speech screen reader to help you navigate the TV’s menus and commands. To enable the screen reader, press STAR four times in rapid succession. Repeat to disable the screen reader.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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. Tips: Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display information about the program you are currently watching.
you might notice that some options have moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 11.0. But note also that certain features of the TV might change from time to time independently of Roku TV updates. 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.
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).
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.
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.
The Home screen The following illustrations show typical Home screens, which vary depending on location, connected mode, selected theme, number of TV inputs enabled, and streaming channels and apps added. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku® products are sold.
Typical 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.
• 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.
Benefits of connecting Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential! Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie 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 an ever growing assortment of free on-demand and streaming movies, programs, live news, and kid’s TV. Use the Live TV Channel Guide within The Roku Channel.
Take advantage of awesome features Powerful, voice-enabled search lets you use voice commands to find movies and TV programs by title, actor, director, or genre across multiple streaming 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.
4K Spotlight Channel, only in the United States, 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, handcurated 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.
Your Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge selection of entertainment: • Thousands of movies and TV episodes, both live and on-demand • Unlimited music, live and on-demand • Tons of live and on-demand sports • Commercial-free programming for kids and family • International programming in 22 languages • 24x7 news and in-depth news commentary Many streaming channels are free.
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.
Setting up live TV In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your Roku TV, you might want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV provider connected to the ANT/CABLE 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.
How do I set up the TV tuner? 1. Make sure your antenna or TV cable (not provided) 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.
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.
… and then cable TV channels. Scanning for channels can take several minutes. Tip: If you don’t have a cable TV provider, or if you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels, 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.
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.
Using your TV This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV. Status indicator Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table: TV CONDITION STATUS INDICATOR MEANING On (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on. Screensaver (screen is active) Off Screen is communicating that TV is on. Off (no power) Off TV is not connected to power.
Standby mode energy savings When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately. After the TV goes into the lower power standby mode, it takes a few seconds longer to start up. Only in connected mode, you can optionally enable Fast TV start.
Opting in to Smart TV experience (U.S. only) Only in connected mode in the United States, 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.
Disable Auto Notifications If you want to keep the Smart TV experience enabled, but you do not want to see notifications while you are watching programs, you can disable notifications. To do so, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen menu, go to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience. 2. Navigate to the right to highlight Use info from TV inputs. 3. Press DOWN to highlight Enable auto notifications. 4. Press OK to clear the check box.
• Only if Live TV Pause is not enabled, press REPLAY to jump to the previous channel. Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you pressed REPLAY Note: If REPLAY . is not available on your remote, you can use this feature in the Roku mobile app. For more information, see Roku mobile app. Using the Live TV Channel Guide (U.S. only) Only in connected mode in the United States, use the Live TV Channel Guide to find both over-the-air and live streaming TV programs.
To open the Live TV Channel Guide, press LEFT while watching live TV. It 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 filter. Currently set to All Channels. 4. Channel list. Navigate UP or DOWN. 5. Time slots. Navigate LEFT or RIGHT. Press FAST FWD screen at a time. 6.
Navigating the Live TV Channel Guide in connected mode (U.S. only) Only in connected mode in the United States: • Use the purple directional pad to move up, down, left, and right. • To switch to a program that is currently in progress, highlight it, and then press OK. (Note that pressing OK on a past or future program does nothing.) • To return to the current time after navigating to a different time slot, press REPLAY • .
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 before moving on 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.
Program information banner Program information might include any or all of the following, depending on availability within the broadcast information: • Channel number • Channel call sign • 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) • Frame rate (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz for television sources, 60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz for computer sources) •
• Only in connected mode in the United States, 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 Using the Live TV Channel Guide. Adjusting settings while watching a program Press STAR to display the TV settings 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.
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.
• Press FAST FWD or REWIND skip speeds. Press REPLAY repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x 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.
Notes about Live TV Pause • You can use Live TV Pause only with digital broadcast and cable channels received through the TV’s ANT input (ATSC and Clear QAM channels). • Changing channels erases and restarts the Live TV Pause buffer. • Returning to the Home screen, selecting another input, or turning off the TV erases and resets the Live TV Pause buffer. • Disconnecting the USB drive erases the Live TV Pause buffer. More Ways to Watch (U.S.
Using More Ways to Watch Not every program provides recommendations. As you use More Ways to Watch, be aware that you’ll only see suggestions on your TV when all of the following conditions are met: • Your TV is operating in connected mode in the United States. • You have enabled Smart TV experience if you are watching programs through an HDMI or AV input. (If you are watching live TV from the ANT input, this setting does not matter.
• 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.
run programs, because streaming content typically is not available until some time after the program is first broadcast. • See 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.
When this happens, you can select the appropriate button to accept or reject the recommendation, or you can select Don’t show again if you do not want to use this feature. Switching TV inputs Switch TV inputs to access the device connected to that input, for example, a Blu-ray™ player. Switching inputs is as easy as highlighting the input’s tile in the Home screen, and pressing OK. The video signal on the input, if any, plays on the screen.
Setting preferred audio language for streaming channels You can select the preferred language for the audio played by streaming channels. If the selected language is available in the streaming content, the TV plays that language. To set the preferred audio language: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Audio preferred language. 2. Press RIGHT to highlight one of the languages. 3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the language you want to use. 4. Press OK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Auto player launch Only in connected mode, you can set your TV to automatically open the Roku Media Player when you connect a USB drive with a recognizable file system (such as FAT16/32, NTFS, HFS+ or EXT2/3). To configure this setting, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > USB media. At this point, the following options are available: • Auto-launch – Select Prompt, On, or Off, as desired. • Prompt – (default) Display a prompt each time a recognized USB drive is connected.
Setting up a payment method For Movie Store, TV Store, and other channels that allow you to pay through your linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a payment method on your TV means that you don’t need to go to a computer or mobile device to set up a payment method. To add a payment method: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Payment method > Add payment method. 2.
About using your TV on a restricted public network Here are some points to keep in mind when using your TV on a restricted public network: • Using your Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your wireless access point. • You will need your Roku TV remote. • Some content might be limited or unavailable if you try to connect outside your home country due to geo-filtering.
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.
6. Start the web browser on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. When you attempt to open any web page, the restricted connection will prompt you for whatever information it needs. In most cases, you must agree to terms and conditions, provide identifying information, or enter a password, PIN, or room number to proceed. The information requested depends on the organization that controls the wireless connection. 7.
Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app Apple AirPlay AirPlay lets you share videos, photos, music, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To use AirPlay, your Roku TV must be on the same wireless network as your Apple device1. To configure your preferred AirPlay security settings, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit from your Roku TV Home screen.
1. From your TV’s Home screen, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. 2. Under HomeKit, select Set Up. Your TV will display a unique QR code. 3. From your Apple device, open the Apple Home app and select Add Accessory. 4. Use the Apple Home app to scan the QR code displayed on your TV and follow the instructions. Some Apple HomeKit things to try On your Apple device, say: • “Hey Siri, play jazz in the living room.” • “Hey Siri, mute the TV in the office.
Adjusting TV settings You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing STAR to open the TV settings menu. There are some additional picture and sound settings in the main 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.
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 enabled TV input. Select an input, and then press STAR to display the TV settings menu where you can adjust the input’s settings while watching the video and listening to the sound from that input.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight a setting, and then press OK or RIGHT to see the options for the setting. You’ll see the changes you make right away in picture appearance or audio quality. • Sleep timer • Picture settings • Sound settings • Manage channels (U.S., connected mode) • Manage channels (Canada/non-connected mode) • Accessibility & captions • Picture off Tip: To dismiss the TV settings menu, just wait a few seconds without pressing any buttons.
Typical Picture settings menu • TV brightness – Overall brightness of the picture. This setting applies to all TV inputs and is identical to the TV brightness setting under Settings > TV picture settings. • Picture mode – Picture presets for various viewing preferences. For example, selecting Vivid sets Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and other values to produce a very vibrant picture. Selecting Movie changes the settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened room.
• Local dimming – Only on select models: Sets the amount of dimming applied to multiple areas of the screen’s backlight intensity. This setting can make dark areas darker without affecting the brightness of light areas. • Dynamic contrast – Only on select models: Automatically adjusts the backlight level to achieve the optimum contrast and prevent excessive differences between light and dark areas of the screen. • Micro contrast – Only on select models: Improves image contrast.
• Auto low latency mode (ALLM) – Only on select models: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) detects when certain game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and then automatically configures the best settings for action games when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available. The TV does not display an ALLM menu option. • Color temperature – Adjusts the overall color tones in the picture from Normal to slightly more bluish (Cool) to slightly more reddish (Warm).
• Color – Adjusts the saturation of colors in the picture. A setting of 0 removes all color and displays a black and white picture. • Tint – Adjusts the color balance from green to red to obtain accurate colors in the picture. Variable refresh rate (VRR) Only on select models: Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a compatible game console or computer connected via HDMI to control the refresh rate of the TV.
Sound settings Your TV model might have any one of the following premium sound settings available in the TV settings menu: • No Sound settings • Roku premium audio devices • Volume mode • Dolby® Audio Processing • DTS® TruSurround • DTS® Studio Sound • Sonic Emotion™ Premium Roku premium audio devices You can purchase and connect a Roku premium audio device, such as a Roku Streambar™, to the HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC port on any model of Roku TV.
Sound settings menu – Roku premium audio • Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to make shows and music sound their best. This setting applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs. • Volume mode – Select from among modes for normal listening, volume leveling, and night listening. • Speech clarity – Select Off, Low, or High to make voices easier to hear above the rest of the program.
Volume mode (select models only) To access Volume mode, first press STAR to display the TV settings menu, then select Sound settings. Sound settings menu for models with Volume mode Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR to a different function, meaning it will not open the TV settings menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to set the Volume mode. The selected mode remains active for all streaming channels.
Sound settings – Dolby® Audio Processing (select models only) Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To access the DAP settings, first press STAR to display the TV settings menu, then select Sound settings. Sound settings menu for models with Dolby® Audio Processing Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR to a different function, meaning it will not open the TV settings menu.
• Volume leveling - Smooths out the high and low sounds. • Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancement – Only on select models: Select On for AC-4 to enhance the dialog in content that supports the AC-4 audio format. • Reset sound settings – Returns Virtual surround, Dialog enhancer, and Volume leveling settings to their default settings for the selected Sound mode. Sound settings – DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound (select models only) Each TV input has separate settings for fine tuning sound quality.
Sound settings menu– DTS® TruSurround / DTS® Studio Sound • Sound mode – Select from among various preset sound modes to improve speech, make music sound its best, boost bass or treble, or simulate a theater. Use Reset audio settings, described below, to return the input’s current settings to their original values. This setting applies across the entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs. It does not affect the sound quality for headphones, HDMI (ARC) HDMI (eARC), or S/PDIF (TOSLINK) connectors.
Sound settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™ Premium Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR to a different function, meaning it will not open the TV settings menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure Sonic Emotion™. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels.
Sonic Emotion™ settings When you select Sonic Emotion Premium from the Sound settings menu, these additional settings become available: Sonic Emotion settings menu for models with Sonic Emotion™ Premium • Dialog Enhancement – Enhances your ability to hear and understand dialog in the program. • Bass Enhancement – Enhances the low frequency sound component in the program.
Manage channels (U.S., connected mode) Only in the United States in connected mode, you can designate favorite channels and edit your channel lineup in the Manage Channels menu. To manage channels in Canada or in non-connected mode, see Manage channels (Canada/non-connected mode). 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.
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.
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.
Manage channels (Canada/non-connected mode) To manage channels in the U.S in connected mode, see Manage channels (U.S., connected mode). In Canada, or in non-connected mode in the United States, the TV settings menu does not have a Manage channels option. Instead, you can designate favorite channels and edit your channel lineup as explained in this topic.
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.
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.
Accessibility & captions menu settings • Closed captioning – Controls when you see captions. This setting is only offered for the ANT and AV inputs, and streaming/media player videos. Any set value remains in effect across only these inputs. • Live TV – Set captions to off, always on, on only when the TV sound is muted, or on only during instant replay (when Live TV Pause has been enabled). • AV input – Set captions to off, always on, or on only when the TV sound is muted.
user interface and on-screen menus. When enabled, it reads out text, menus, and other on-screen items. Accessibility: If Screen reader shortcut is enabled, you can enable or disable the screen reader by pressing the STAR four times in quick succession. (STAR is located directly below the purple directional pad on the right side of the Roku remote.) • Speech rate – Only in the United States, select the speed at which the screen reader speaks.
Picture off Select Picture off to turn off the screen while continuing to play the sound. You might want to use this feature when listening to music or podcasts, or at any other time that you do not want to see the TV screen. When you want to turn the picture back on, press OK. Or, if you turn off the TV while the screen is off, it comes on again the next time you turn on the TV.
Featured Free (U.S. only) Only in connected mode in the United States, use Featured Free to discover content that is free to watch. As you browse through the programs, the featured channel’s icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the purple directional pad to highlight a program, and then press OK to see more information about it. Once you are viewing a program’s details, press OK to start playing the program.
My Feed Only in connected mode, use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV programs, and actors that you are following. Movies Coming Soon (U.S. only) Only in the United States, My Feed gives you updates on your list of movies that are coming soon to theaters. With My Feed, you’ll know when your favorite movie is ready to stream, the channels it is on, and how much it will cost.
My Feed alerts you any time a movie or TV program you are following becomes available on another channel and whenever its price changes. A number in parentheses next to My Feed in the Home screen menu means that My Feed has updated information that you haven’t viewed yet. For example, if three of your followed programs have updates, you’ll see My Feed (3).
Searching for something to watch Searching for movies and programs across streaming channels and live TV is one of the unique features of your Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by: • Movie name • TV program name • Actor or director name • Streaming channel name • Interactive game name • Music or podcast title or artist on Spotify • Genre, including the special genres, “free” and “4K.
For more details about Voice Search, go to go.roku.com/voicesearch. Keyboard search using the remote 1. Select Search on the Home screen menu. 2. Use the purple directional pad to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a few characters of the search term. Each additional character you enter narrows down the search, making the search results more relevant. You’ll often see the results you are seeking after entering only a few letters. 3.
Searching from the Roku mobile app Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make searching even faster. Use your mobile device’s keypad to type more quickly and easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV. Or, search by touching the Voice Search icon and saying the name of the movie, TV program, actor, director, genre, streaming channel, or game. When you use the Roku mobile app to search, search results are shown on your mobile device instead of on the TV screen.
Searching with Amazon Alexa Use your Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile app to search for programs: 1. Link your Roku account to your Amazon account using the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device. 2. Start your command with “Alexa,” and follow the command with “on Roku.” Some examples: • “Alexa, turn up the volume on Roku.” • “Alexa, show me documentaries on Roku.” Note: You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV.
Searching for free content You’ll discover an almost endless list of content through your Roku TV, and much of it is free. You can easily find free content by including the word “free” in your search. For example: • Roku Voice remote or Roku mobile app—Say, “Show me free comedies” or “Show me free romance,” or simply, “Show me free shows.” • Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app—Say “OK Google, show me free programs on Roku,” or “Hey Google, show me free documentaries on Roku.
If your search result was a game or a streaming channel, you will see detailed information, images, and available actions, such as a list of results and the cost, if any, of using the item or channel. Note: Some channels may require a paid subscription. Follow on Roku Rather than watch the program you found in Search, you can add it to My Feed and wait until it’s available on a particular streaming channel or available at a better price. From the search results screen, select Follow on Roku.
Roku Zones (U.S. only) Only in the United States, Roku Zones are search results grouped within popular genres, for example, “action,” “comedy,” and “horror." To see Roku Zones in search results, search for a genre name and look for the word Zone added to the end of a search result. Or, to see all Roku Zones, search for “zone” and then scroll down in the results until you pass other programs beginning with “zone.
Using the Roku Channel Store Only in connected mode, either the Channel Store menu option or the Add Channels shortcut takes you to the Roku Channel Store, where you can add new subscription based and free streaming channels to your TV. Tip: Search for streaming channels by using the Search option, as explained in Searching for something to watch. Use Roku Voice Search if you prefer. When you use Voice Search, if your TV recognizes a channel name, it launches the channel if you already have installed it.
You need only complete the authorization or activation step one time, when you initially add the streaming channel. After that, you just select the streaming channel tile from the Home screen to start watching. (Channel and content availability are subject to change. Charges may apply to your selection.) Tip: New streaming channels are added continuously to the Roku Channel Store, so be sure to check back frequently for new options.
Customizing your TV There are several things you can do to personalize your TV. Add TV inputs As you use your TV, you might find that you need to add a TV input tile that you did not add during Guided Setup. To add a TV input: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs. Notice that the list of inputs is divided into two sections: Inputs being used and Inputs not used. 2. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an input in the Inputs not used section of the list. 3.
New streaming channels are added to the bottom of the Home screen. If you want to move the channel tile to a different position in the grid, see Rearrange tiles. Hint: If you have multiple Roku devices, they all show the same set of streaming channels after their next daily update, unless the channel is not compatible with the device. So don’t be surprised when you add a channel to your Roku TV and then see it the next day, for example, on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku Streambar™.
Remove unwanted tiles It’s easy to remove unused TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles. For example, if you never use the HDMI 3 input, or if you don’t like the weather app you added from the Roku Channel Store, you can remove them from your Home screen. Note: You also can remove the Live TV tile if you never use the TV tuner. But be aware that removing the Live TV tile also deletes the channel list. You’ll have to set up the TV tuner again next time you want to view live TV.
Rearrange tiles When you add a TV input tile, it’s added at the top of your Home screen. When you add a new streaming channel, it’s added at the bottom of your Home screen. You can easily rearrange the order of the tiles on the Home screen to suit your viewing preferences. For example, you might want Live TV to be the first tile in your Home screen. But if you mostly watch one streaming channel, you might want its tile to be the first one on your Home screen. 1.
Change the look and feel with themes Only in connected mode, another way to customize your TV is to change its theme. The theme establishes the look and feel of the TV through colors, designs, fonts, wallpaper (background), screensaver and, only in the United States, menu navigation sounds. To change the theme, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Theme.
Change menu volume Menu sounds are the noises the TV makes to let you know it received your command. You can change the volume of these menu sounds or turn them off. To adjust the menu volume, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Menu volume. Navigate to the right and then change the setting to High, Medium, Low, or Off. Configure power settings Power settings configure features related to how your TV’s power settings work.
Auto power savings To help you save energy, your TV can automatically turn itself off after a period of inactivity or a period during which no signal has been detected. It is factoryconfigured to do both of these things, but you can change these settings if needed. To configure automatic power off, from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > System > Power > Auto power savings.
Configure accessibility Accessibility settings enable users with vision or hearing impairment to use the TV more effectively. Accessibility settings are located under Settings > Accessibility. (In Canada, captions settings are located under Settings > Captions.) Captions mode The Captions mode settings specify when closed captions appear. Change caption settings from the Home screen menu by selecting Settings > Accessibility > Captions mode.
Captions style Use these settings to control how closed captions look when displayed on your TV. At this point, you can choose among the following options: • Text style – Choose from a list of fonts. As you move the highlight to each font, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. • Text edge effect – Choose from a list of edge effect styles, such as raised, depressed, and various shadows. As you move the highlight to each effect, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel.
• Window color - Choose from a list of colors for the window rectangle surrounding the entire caption. As you move the highlight to each color, you can see a sample of the result in an adjacent panel. Note that you won’t see any change unless you set the Window opacity to a value other than Default or Off. • Window opacity - Choose from a list of opacity settings for the window rectangle surrounding the entire caption.
Customize the Home screen If you prefer to not see certain features on the Home screen, you can hide them. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Home screen, and then press RIGHT. Select either Hide or Show for each of the following Home screen items: • Featured Free (U.S. connected mode only) • What to Watch (U.S. connected mode only) • Discover Today (U.S. connected mode only) • Live TV • Movie Store and TV Store (U.S. connected mode only) • Channel Store • My Offers (U.S.
Parental controls Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs. When a program or feature is blocked, you can unblock it by entering a parental control PIN that only you know. Note: Parental controls block content from the TV tuner and from streaming options, if any, on the Home screen menu. Parental controls do not block content on other TV inputs or content from streaming channels you add to your TV.
Blocking broadcast TV programs For broadcast TV, parental controls use information embedded in the broadcast signal to determine whether to allow a program to be displayed. Parents can configure parental controls to block broadcast TV programs that meet or exceed a specific rating, so they cannot be viewed or heard unless the correct parental control PIN is entered. Note: Rating standards differ by country.
Blocking based on US TV ratings Most broadcast US TV programs—other than movies—contain rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to view. The ratings are divided into two groups that function independently: • Youth group – TV-Y, TV-Y7 • Main group – TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA Within each of these groups, the ratings interact such that if you block a particular level of content, the TV also blocks all content with a higher rating.
Blocking based on US movie ratings Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America, or MPAA, so the ratings are known as MPAA ratings. TV broadcast signals carry movie rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to see.
rating table has been downloaded to the TV, it remains in the TV until it is factory reset, and you can configure blocking based on the new ratings. New Region Rating Tables can have independent rating levels, or rating levels that interact in the same ways as the built-in US TV and MPAA Movie ratings. Tip: If your TV downloads a new Region Rating Table, you’ll have to experiment with its settings to understand how to use it.
Blocking based on Canadian French ratings Canadian-French language programs that are broadcast in Canada are rated by Québec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications. TV broadcast signals carry rating data that enables parental controls to block programs that parents don’t want others to view based on content containing violence, language, sex, or nudity.
Blocking unrated programs Some broadcast TV programs and movies do not have an assigned rating, and are considered to be “Unrated”. Whether or not such programs contain content that is objectionable to you cannot be determined. However, you can choose to block such programs. To block all unrated broadcasts: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, navigate to TV tuner > Block all unrated programs.
What happens when a TV program is blocked? After you’ve set up parental controls, TV programs and movies are blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new program comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings.
To watch the blocked program, you need to know the PIN code defined when you enabled parental controls, as explained in Creating a parental control PIN. 1. Press OK to select Unblock. The Parental Control PIN pad appears. 2. Use the purple directional pad to enter your parental control PIN code, and then press OK to select Unblock everything. Tip: To shield your parental control PIN from others in the room, press STAR to hide the highlighted number.
Changing the parental control PIN To change your parental control PIN: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2. In the Parental controls screen, highlight Change PIN. 3. Move the highlight into the adjacent keypad, and then use the purple directional pad to enter a four-digit code, and then press OK. Then repeat the process to enter the same PIN again, just to make sure you correctly entered the PIN you want to use.
More settings This section describes the features and settings of the TV that were not covered in the other parts of this guide. Guest Mode Only in connected mode, when you enable Guest Mode, your guests can sign in to subscription channels using their own account credentials instead of using yours. Your guests’ credentials are then automatically removed on the date they specify.
subscriptions and saved content libraries. Your guests can use the Roku Channel Store to find and add channels they watch at home with confidence that they automatically will be removed on their sign-out date. For more information about the experience your guests will have when Guest Mode is enabled in the United States, see: https://support.roku.com/article/360015612834--how-do-i-set-up-auto-sign-outmode-for-my-guestsTo disable Guest Mode: 1. Press HOME to return to the Home screen menu. 2.
Network settings If needed, you can change your network settings at any time. For example, if you change the name of your wireless network (its SSID) or its password, you will need to change your TV’s settings so that it can continue to connect. Also, if you decided not to connect to the Internet in Guided Setup, you can use network settings to connect at a later time. To change network settings, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Network, and then press RIGHT.
ZIP Code or postal code Your TV needs to know your ZIP Code (United States) or postal code (Canada) so that it can display the correct channels and program guide information. It attempts to determine your location by using information from your Internet connection; however, the information available from this source is not always accurate. To ensure you have the most accurate program guide information, use the ZIP Code or Postal code option to enter your correct code.
Scan again for live TV channels There will be times when you need to create a new channel list. For example, you: • Change cable providers • Reorient your TV antenna • Move to a different city with different channels Whenever you need to update your TV channel list, you can repeat the channel scan. Tip: Even if you don’t change anything related to your TV channel reception, you should repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of the latest channels.
HDMI® mode (4K models only) On 4K (UHD) TVs, you can independently configure each HDMI input to match the capabilities of the connected device. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > TV inputs, and then select an enabled HDMI input. Next, select HDMI mode and then select one of the following settings: • Auto (recommended) – Let the TV determine the best setting. Use this option unless your HDMI® device does not correctly communicate its HDMI® version information.
3. Select one of the following settings: • Default – Devices can connect only through a private network address, and accept commands only from other private network addresses on your home network. This setting is suitable for most cases, including use of the Roku mobile app on your smartphone. • Permissive – Devices can connect under all conditions, but accept commands only from private network addresses or the same subnetwork within your home network.
3. Press OK to reset the advertising identifier, and then press OK again to dismiss the verification message. Limit ad tracking You can limit Roku’s tracking of your usage behavior by limiting ad tracking. When you do, your TV will display ads that are not personalized based on your TV’s advertising identifier. 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Advertising. 2. Highlight Limit ad tracking. Press STAR to view more information about this option.
To change microphone access settings: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. 2. Select Channel microphone access. 3. Select one of the following settings: • Prompt – Display a notification the first time a streaming channel requests the use of the microphone. When such a notification appears, you can select either Allow microphone access or Deny microphone access on a per-channel basis.
Smart TV experience Only in the United States, if you have connected your TV to the Internet, your TV prompts you to opt in to the Smart TV experience when you first start watching TV programs. Regardless of your decision at that time, you can change your decision later. To change your Smart TV experience choices: 1. From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience. 2. Highlight the setting you want to change, and then press OK to enable or disable it.
If you have connected a Roku Streambar™ to your Roku TV, you can use the TV’s Sound settings menu to control sound options, including sound mode, volume mode, speech clarity and virtual surround sound. See Roku Premium Audio for details. Home theater configuration Your TV has several features that make it an ideal TV for a home theater. But you might not notice them because they remain in the background until you decide to use them.
Setting up a digital audio connection To take advantage of your TV’s advanced audio capabilities, connect it to an external amplifier, receiver, or soundbar by using either of these two digital audio connections: • HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC – The HDMI® Audio Return Channel (ARC) or on select TVs only, the HDMI® Enhanced ARC (eARC) connector enables the TV to output digital audio on one of its HDMI® connectors.
Choosing an audio format After making the required HDMI® ARC, eARC, or S/PDIF optical connection, go to Settings > Audio > Digital output format and select the audio format to use. Choosing Auto is the easy solution, and generally provides good results. However, if you have a high-end sound system and want to make sure you are getting the best sound quality available in the programs you are watching, you can choose another setting.
Turning off the TV screen while listening to music Certain music channels enable you to turn off the TV screen while streaming music. To turn off the TV screen on supported channels: 1. Press STAR to display the TV settings menu. 2. Press DOWN to highlight Turn off display. 3. Press OK. Tip: If you are using a Roku Voice Remote or the Roku mobile app, press VOICE and say, “Turn off the display.
3. On the TV’s Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and then select Search for CEC devices. Press OK to repeat the discovery process, if necessary. When finished, the TV displays a list of CEC devices that are connected to each HDMI input, as well as any devices that had previously been connected. The TV remembers the names of multiple CEC devices even when they are no longer connected.
Reset the TV You can choose to reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, or perform a full factory reset to return the TV to the state it was in when you first unpacked and turned it on. Reset audio/picture settings To reset only the TV picture and audio settings to their original values, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Reset TV audio/picture settings.
What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option? It is possible for your TV to get into a state where you cannot access the various menus, including the menu option that lets you perform a factory reset operation. If that happens, you can force the TV to reset by following these steps. Models with a RESET button 1. Using a straightened paper clip or ball-point pen, press and hold the recessed RESET button on the TV connector panel. 2. Continue to hold the RESET button for approximately 12 seconds.
Roku account PIN When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a PIN code and to specify when it must be used. Roku lets you optionally require that users enter your PIN as an additional verification method when making purchases through the TV or adding items from the Roku Channel Store. In addition, you must have a Roku account PIN before you can enable or disable Guest Mode.
Update the TV If your TV is operating in connected mode, it will automatically get updates from time to time. You don’t need to do anything. But if you are aware that an update is available and you don’t want to wait until the TV updates itself, you can manually check for updates. If your TV is operating in non-connected mode, you can still get updates by using a USB flash drive. You can download an updated User Guide that matches your Roku TV software version from the Roku web site at: www.roku.
Getting updates on a non-connected TV If your TV is not connected to the Internet, you can still get system updates by using a USB flash drive and a computer with an Internet connection. To get a system update, navigate to Settings > System > System update: The System update screen on a non-connected TV gives you the opportunity to connect your TV to the Internet to automatically receive updates. We recommend this option if it is possible in your situation.
USB flash drive Any normal USB flash drive will work, provided it has a FAT-16 or FAT-32 file system format. (This is the default for most flash drives.) The size of the download is small—usually less than 100 MB—and so will fit on most any size flash drive you might have. 4. When the download finishes, take the USB flash drive to the TV and plug it into the USB port. When you do, the TV validates the files on the flash drive and displays a 12-digit code. 5.
Other devices Mirror your phone or tablet Only in connected mode, your TV has a feature called screen mirroring that lets you mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. By default, your TV’s screen mirroring mode is set to Prompt.
For information on which devices may work with screen mirroring and instructions on how to use it, go to the following link on the Roku web site: go.roku.com/screenmirroring Roku mobile app Roku makes the Roku mobile app free for compatible iOS® and Android™ mobile devices. The Roku mobile app is an alternative control center for your Roku TV, plus a way to stream Roku content while you are on the go.
Universal remotes In many cases, you can program your cable or satellite universal remote to also control your TV. You will need to have instructions for programming the remote handy. Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions. For details on how to set up the TV to work with universal remotes, go to the following link on the Roku web site: go.roku.
FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Roku support website: go.roku.
Legal statement Please note—Use of the Roku TV is governed by the Roku TV End User License Agreement (see below). In addition, an end user online profile and billing account with Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) on Roku’s website (“Roku Account”) is required to stream content via the Internet using your Roku TV. A Roku Account gives you access to movies, television shows, and other audio-visual entertainment in the “Roku Channel Store,” a storefront of applications provided by Roku via your device’s on-screen menu.
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product warranty is issued to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer. The original sales receipt showing the product name and the purchase date from an authorized retailer is considered such proof.
License Funai Corporation, Inc. hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source code packages, on an “AS IS” basis, used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses. This offer is valid up to three years after the product purchase to anyone in receipt of this information. To obtain source code, please contact Funai Corporation, Inc.
Funai Corporation, Inc. 12489 Lakeland Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of Funai Corporation, Inc., and Funai Corporation, Inc. is the warrantor in relation to this product. The Philips trademark and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. used under license.
