Roku Streaming Device Not Connecting or Playing

Roku Ultra offers 4K HDR streaming with voice control. This guide covers issues.

Roku Not Connecting to WiFi

1. Settings > Network > Set up connection
2. Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi
3. Use ethernet for best stability
4. Restart Roku and router if issues
5. Factory reset: Settings > System > Advanced

Remote Not Working

1. Replace batteries (2x AA)
2. Re-pair: Hold pairing button 3 seconds
3. Check Bluetooth enabled on Roku
4. Use Roku app as backup remote
5. Voice remote needs internet for voice

Buffering and Quality

1. Check network speed in Settings
2. 4K HDR needs 25+ Mbps
3. Switch to ethernet if WiFi unstable
4. Clear cache: Settings > System > Advanced
5. Check streaming service status

Voice Control

1. Press mic button and speak
2. "Launch Netflix"
3. "Search for action movies"
4. Works with Alexa and Google
5. Link accounts in respective apps

Private Listening

1. Plug headphones into Roku remote
2. Audio plays through headphones
3. Also available via Roku app
4. Useful for late night viewing
5. Ultra remote has headphone jack

Home Assistant

1. Roku integration built-in
2. Media player entity
3. Control playback and apps
4. Automations can launch channels
5. Works via local API