How To Activate a Roku
What is Roku?
Roku, Inc. is an American public company founded in 2002. It produces streaming devices and smart TVs, licenses its technology to other companies, and operates an advertising business on its streaming network. Roku leads streaming TV distribution in the U.S. and reports 70 million viewers globally as of 2023.
How To Activate a Roku
Complete activation during Guided Setup
on your remote and try again or select Activate with a QR Code and use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code. Once you open the activation link, either from the email or QR code, follow the instructions to create a free Roku account or login to your existing account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to activate Roku?
Roku accounts are free: Roku never charges any fees for creating a Roku account, activating a Roku device, or providing customer or service support. To set up a free Roku account, provide your name, valid email address, and a strong, secure password.
Will Roku work on any TV?
All Roku® streaming players, including the Roku Streaming Stick®+ and Roku Streambar™, will work with any television with an HDMI connection. However, certain features such as 4K Ultra HD or HDR require that you connect your Roku player to a compatible television that can support these features (see section below).
How much is a Roku account?
completely free
A Roku account is completely free and there are no monthly equipment rental fees, making streaming and saving easy. Adding a payment method lets you easily rent or buy movies on demand or subscribe to popular services like Netflix.
How does Roku work?
How Roku TV works. Roku is the company that pioneered streaming for the TV. Roku streaming players are a more convenient and cost effective way to watch TV. Just plug it into your TV, connect to the internet, set up a Roku account, and start streaming your favourites.
Where is my Roku activation code?
You can find your activation code on your device screen. If you need help, visit our FAQ.
How do I connect my phone to my Roku?
How to pair your Bluetooth device
- Press Home on your Roku remote.
- Scroll and select Settings.
- Select Remotes & devices.
- Select Pair Bluetooth device.
- When you see the Bluetooth pairing screen, go to your smartphone, tablet, or computer and use the next several steps to complete the pairing process.
How do I connect my Roku to WIFI?
Turn on your Roku device. On your TV, select the input that matches your Roku HDMI connection. Exit your TV settings and navigate to the Roku Home Screen. Using your Roku remote, select Settings > Network > Wireless (Wi-Fi) > Set up new Wi-Fi connection.
Can I use Roku without WIFI?
Some features are accessible without an internet connection on Roku, and there are some ways to use Roku without an internet connection. The most notable things the Roku can do without an internet connection include: Streaming content from local or external storage like USB sticks and SD cards.
Does Roku need wifi?
Roku streaming players and Roku TVs need internet access to stream content. They wirelessly connect to your home network, or you can choose a model that offers a wired Ethernet connector.
How much does Roku cost per month?
Is There a Monthly Subscription Fee for Roku? There is no subscription fee for a Roku. If anyone tries to sell you such a subscription or some sort of “lifetime Netflix” deal, you’re dealing with one of the common Roku scams and you should halt communication immediately. Once you’ve paid for your device, that’s it.