How to set up your Roku Outdoor Smart Plug SE
Your Roku® Outdoor Smart Plug SE connects to Wi-Fi® up to 300 feet away letting you turn on and off your outdoor devices from anywhere and track their energy usage. It even has a built-in light sensor to turn your smart plug off and on with the rising and setting of the sun.
Simply download and install the free Roku Smart Home app and use it to connect your smart plug to your wireless network. You will be controlling and automating your outdoor devices in no time.
What you need for setup
In addition to your Roku Outdoor Smart Plug SE, you will need the following:
- Power: Your smart plug needs to connect to a GFCI power outlet.
- Wi-Fi®: Your outdoor plug needs a wireless network connection with WPA/WPA2 security standard.
- Smartphone or tablet: You will need to download and install the Roku Smart Home mobile app on your iOS® or Android™ mobile device to set up and control your outdoor plug.
- Bluetooth™: Your smart plug needs to connect to your mobile device with Bluetooth.
Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your outdoor plug including the location of the status light. It is also important to make note of the MAC address which is required should you need to contact Roku Customer Support.
Where to install your outdoor plug
Your smart plug needs to connect to a GFCI power outlet to output up to 120V/15A with many uses, including:
- Control your outdoor lights: Access your smart plug from anywhere and power your outdoor devices.
- Save electricity: Set a schedule for your smart plug to control when your devices turn on or off to conserve energy.
- Trigger your smart plug: Create a device trigger that lets one Roku Smart Home device initiate an action on another Roku Smart Home device. For example, if your Roku Outdoor Camera SE detects motion, you can have it trigger your Outdoor Smart Plug to power on.
For the most effective weatherproofing, use the following guidelines when deciding where to put your Outdoor Smart Plug.
- Aim the sockets down: To limit rain and snow from entering the power sockets, point your Outdoor Smart Plug towards the ground.
- Keep the sockets off the ground: To avoid being submerged in heavy rain, keep the power sockets at least 6 inches above the ground.
- Cover an unused socket: Anytime a power socket is not being used, insert the weatherproof socket cover.
Getting started
When you are ready, insert your outdoor smart plug into a GFCI power outlet.
You can view the tutorial video below or check out the Quick Start Guide or continue reading the remaining steps in this article.
Quick Start Guide
Roku Outdoor Smart Plug SE(model PW1000)
What does the status light mean?
It is important to understand what the status light means as you power on your smart plug and continue with the setup process.
| Status Light | Status |
|---|---|
| BLUE - Slowly flashing | Connected to Wi-Fi |
| BLUE - Quickly flashing | In pairing mode |
| BLUE - Solid | Connected and working |
Install the smart home app
The Roku Smart Home mobile app is a free application for iOS and Android that lets you set up, configure, and control your Roku home monitoring system, cameras, video doorbells, plugs, bulbs, and light strips. You can download the smart home app from the appropriate link below.
Connect your outdoor plug
Before you get started, make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (e.g., MyNetwork_2.4GHz). Next, launch the Roku Smart Home app and create a new Roku account, or enter the username and password for your existing account. After you sign in, perform the steps below to connect your smart plug.
- Add your smart plug
- Tap the plus sign
from the navigation bar and select Add device - Select Lights & Power and choose Outdoor Smart Plug
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device
- If you have not already done so, plug in your smart plug for it to enter pairing mode. If the status light is not flashing blue, press and hold the power button until it begins to flash. Then tap Next.
- Tap the plus sign
Connect to Wi-Fi
- Your 2.4GHz wireless network should be listed in the Wi-Fi network name pull-down
- Learn how to identify and connect to your 2.4GHz network
- Enter your password and tap Next
Finish setup
- The status light turns solid blue and your smart plug is ready to use
- Name your smart plug and press Finish
With the Wi-Fi connection, you will be able to control your smart plug remotely. If you are using your smart plug without Wi-Fi, you can still turn devices on and off manually using the power button for each socket.
Using your outdoor plug
After you finish the setup process, be aware what the light on the power buttons mean as you learn to use your outdoor smart plug.
| Power Light | Status |
|---|---|
| WHITE - Solid | Socket power on |
| NO LIGHT | Socket power off |
If you need to reset your smart plug press and hold one of the power buttons for 3 seconds.
And when you are ready to learn more, check out some of the other great features your Roku Outdoor Smart Plug SE offers.
Last updated at 3/13/2026 4:22:00 PM
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