How to restart a Roku TV (3 ways)
A restart clears temporary glitches without erasing anything — it's the first thing to try when a Roku freezes, buffers, or acts strangely. A restart is not a factory reset; your channels and settings stay put.
From the settings menu
- Press Home on the remote.
- Go to Settings › System › Power.
- Select System restart, then Restart.
From your phone
No remote handy? Open the Roly app, connect to the TV, and navigate to the same Settings › System › Power › System restart using the on-screen D-pad.
By power cycling (when it's frozen)
- Unplug the TV or streaming player from power.
- Wait about 10 seconds.
- Plug it back in and let it boot up.
FAQ
- Does restarting a Roku delete anything?
- No. A restart just reboots the device — your installed channels, account, and settings are unaffected. Only a factory reset erases your data.
Control your Roku from your phone
Roly is an ad-free Roku remote, free to download, with private listening and voice control.
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