Getting to know your Roku Premiere

How do I get started?

Common questions

Check out some of the common questions people ask when setting up a Roku player.

• How do I protect myself from activation and technical support scams?
• Why is a payment method required when creating a Roku account?

Set up your Roku player

When you are ready, proceed with the simple setup process and activate your Roku player.

• How do I set up my Roku Premiere?
• How do I attach my Roku player using the adhesive strip?
• How do I find my wireless network name and password?
• How do I activate or link my Roku player?

Resolve setup issues

Should you run into an issue during setup of your Roku player, you can find help in a variety of technical articles.

Setup

• What should I do if my Roku player will not power on?
• What should I do if the red light is flashing or I see a "low-power" warning?
• How do I resolve an issue when activating or linking my Roku player?
• What should I do if the red light is on or I see a “Your device is overheating” warning?
• Why does my Roku player restart every time I turn on my TV?
• How do I factory reset my Roku player?

Network

• What should I do if my Roku player is unable to connect to my wireless network?
• Tips for improving the wireless connection

Picture and sound

• What should I do if I cannot see the picture on my TV?
• What should I do if I do not hear the sound?
• What should I do if I see a “HDCP Error Detected” message?
• Why is HDCP 2.2 important to playing 4K Ultra HD or HDR content?
• How do I resolve channel playback issues?

Watch your favorite content

After your Roku player is set up and linked to your Roku account, it is time to start streaming the latest blockbuster movies, popular TV shows, and more.

• How do I add channels?
• How do I find free movies and TV shows?
• How do I find 4K Ultra HD and HDR content?
• How do I use Roku Search to find my favorite content?
• How do I create a PIN to avoid accidental purchases?

Learn about Roku features

• How do I use volume modes for an even listening experience?
• How do I cast apps like YouTube or Netflix from my phone to my TV?
• How do I enable closed captioning?

Personalize your experience

Once you are comfortable using your player to stream your favorite content, you can create a personalized Roku experience just for you.

• How do I move channels on my Roku player?
• How do I change the theme to adjust the look of the Roku interface?
• How do I block content using parental controls?
• How do I change the screensaver?

Get the Roku mobile app

A great companion for your Roku experience is the free Roku mobile app for iOS^® and Android^™. You can use it to search and control your Roku device with your voice, connect headphones for Headphone Mode, share personal photos and video on your TV screen, and much more.

• How do I install the Roku mobile app?
• How do I control my player using the Roku mobile app?
• How do I use my voice with the Roku mobile app to search and control my Roku player?
• How do I use headphones on my mobile device for Headphone Mode?
• How do I display photos, videos, and songs on my TV?