Help & setup guides
Everything you need to connect Roly to your Roku, use private listening, and fix a remote that isn't cooperating.
How to use your phone as a Roku remote
Lost your Roku remote or out of batteries? Turn your iPhone or iPad into a full Roku remote in seconds with the free Roly app.
Read guide →How to connect Roly to your Roku TV
Step-by-step guide to pairing the Roly remote app with your Roku TV or streaming player, plus what to check if your device doesn't show up.
Read guide →Roku remote not working? How to fix it
A checklist for fixing an unresponsive Roku remote — and how to keep controlling your TV from your phone while you troubleshoot.
Read guide →How to control a Roku TV without the remote
No remote at all? Here's how to set up and control a Roku TV using only your phone over Wi-Fi.
Read guide →Listen to Roku with headphones (private listening)
How to stream your Roku's audio straight to your headphones through your phone with Roly — great for late-night watching.
Read guide →How to find your Roku's IP address
Two quick ways to find the local IP address of your Roku TV or player — from the Roku menu or from the Roly app.
Read guide →How to turn on a Roku TV without the remote
Three ways to power on a Roku TV when you can't find the remote — the physical power button, your phone, and HDMI-CEC.
Read guide →Roku TV volume not working? How to fix it
Why your Roku volume buttons stop responding — from muted audio and remote pairing to external speaker settings — and how to fix each.
Read guide →How to restart a Roku TV (3 ways)
Restarting fixes most Roku glitches — freezing, buffering, black screens. Here's how to restart from the menu, from your phone, or by power cycling.
Read guide →Roku TV black screen with sound? How to fix it
A Roku showing a black screen but still playing sound is usually an HDMI, input, or power glitch. Here's the fix-it checklist.
Read guide →Roku won't connect to Wi-Fi? How to fix it
Step-by-step fixes for a Roku that won't connect to Wi-Fi or keeps dropping — from password checks to router placement.
Read guide →How to mirror your iPhone to a Roku TV (AirPlay)
Use AirPlay to mirror or stream your iPhone or iPad screen to a Roku TV — how to turn AirPlay on and cast in a few taps.
Read guide →How to update your Roku TV software
Keep your Roku fast and secure by updating its software. Here's how to check for and install updates manually.
Read guide →How to factory reset a Roku TV
A factory reset wipes your Roku back to out-of-box state. Here's how to do it from the menu or the physical reset button — and when you should.
Read guide →Roku TV won't turn on? How to fix it
A dead Roku TV is usually a power or remote issue, not a broken screen. Work through this checklist to get it back on.
Read guide →How to change the input on a Roku TV
Switch between HDMI, antenna, and the Roku home screen on a Roku TV — with the remote or from your phone.
Read guide →How to pair a Roku remote
How to pair or re-pair a Roku voice/enhanced remote using the pairing button — and what to do if your remote doesn't have one.
Read guide →How to set up a new Roku TV
A walkthrough for setting up a brand-new Roku TV or streaming player — from first power-on to controlling it with your phone.
Read guide →How to use voice search on Roku
Find shows, launch channels, and control your Roku by voice — from a voice remote or from your phone with the Roly app.
Read guide →Roku TV running slow? How to speed it up
Simple ways to fix a laggy, slow Roku — restart, update, free up channels, and improve your Wi-Fi.
Read guide →How to connect Bluetooth headphones to a Roku
Two ways to get headphone audio from your Roku — direct Bluetooth on supported models, or private listening through your phone on any Roku.
Read guide →Does a Roku work without internet?
What you can and can't do on a Roku with no Wi-Fi — HDMI devices, antenna TV, and USB playback all still work.
Read guide →How to find your Roku model number
Two quick ways to identify your exact Roku model — from the on-screen menu or the label on the device.
Read guide →Roku app won't connect to the TV? How to fix it
Why a Roku remote app can't find or connect to your TV — and the network settings that fix it.
Read guide →How to turn off or change the Roku screensaver
Stop the Roku screensaver from kicking in, change how long it waits, or pick a different one — all from the settings menu.
Read guide →How to add channels to your Roku
How to find and add streaming channels to your Roku from the Channel Store — with the remote or from your phone.
Read guide →Roku remote blinking green light? How to fix it
A green flashing light means your Roku remote is stuck trying to pair. Here's how to get it connected again — or control the TV from your phone meanwhile.
Read guide →Roku TV no sound? How to fix it
No audio at all from your Roku TV is usually a mute, an audio-output setting, or an external-speaker issue. Here's the fix-it checklist.
Read guide →How to turn off a Roku TV
How to power off a Roku TV or put a streaming player to sleep — with the remote, your phone, or a sleep timer.
Read guide →How to connect a Roku TV to a soundbar
Hook a soundbar up to your Roku TV with HDMI ARC or optical, and set the audio so the TV remote controls the volume.
Read guide →How to cast YouTube to a Roku
Send YouTube videos from your phone to a Roku with the built-in cast button — plus what to do if the cast icon doesn't appear.
Read guide →Roku keeps buffering? How to fix it
Constant buffering on a Roku is almost always a network problem. Here's how to get a stable stream.
Read guide →How to find a lost Roku remote
Use the Find My Remote feature, a voice command, or your phone to track down a Roku remote that's slipped into the couch.
Read guide →How to rename your Roku and its inputs
Give your Roku and its HDMI inputs clear names so the right device shows up in apps and on the home screen.
Read guide →How to screen mirror Android to a Roku
Mirror your Android phone or tablet to a Roku TV — how to enable screen mirroring on the Roku and cast from Android.
Read guide →How to turn on closed captions on a Roku
Switch subtitles on across your Roku, or just for the current show — plus how to change caption size and style.
Read guide →How to use Guest Mode on a Roku
Guest Mode lets visitors sign in with their own streaming accounts and auto-signs them out later — perfect for rentals and guest rooms.
Read guide →How to set a sleep timer on a Roku TV
Have your Roku turn itself off after a set time — great for falling asleep to a show without leaving the TV on all night.
Read guide →How to set up parental controls on a Roku
Protect kids and your account with a Roku PIN, content ratings, and purchase controls. Here's how each layer works.
Read guide →Roku 'no signal' on HDMI? How to fix it
A 'no signal' message with a Roku streaming stick or box is almost always the cable, input, or power. Here's the fix.
Read guide →Roku channels crashing or freezing? How to fix it
When a Roku app keeps freezing or closing, a quick refresh usually fixes it. Here's the order to try.
Read guide →How to clear the cache on a Roku
Roku has no 'clear cache' button, but a restart does the same job. Here's how to free up memory and fix sluggish channels.
Read guide →How to connect a Roku to a phone hotspot
Use a phone's hotspot to get a Roku online when there's no Wi-Fi — handy for travel, dorms, and hotels.
Read guide →How to use headphones with a Roku voice remote
Some Roku voice remotes have a built-in headphone jack for private listening. Here's how to use it — and what to do if yours doesn't have one.
Read guide →How to watch local channels on a Roku TV
Get free local and live TV on a Roku — with an antenna on a Roku TV, or through free streaming channels on any Roku.
Read guide →How to adjust the picture settings on a Roku TV
Fine-tune brightness, picture mode, and 4K/HDR on a Roku TV to get the best image for movies, sports, and gaming.
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