7 Roku Tips and Tricks EVERYONE Should Know

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
  • Your Roku is even better than you thought! It’s got a few hidden tricks up its sleeves that you can use to get the most out of your Roku experience. Luckily, these tips and tricks are simple and straightforward, so it's easy to implement them and get that Roku running just the way it should. Whether you use a Roku streaming device or a Roku TV, there should be a tip or two in this list that will help you out.
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    0:00 - Roku Tips & Tricks
    0:38 - Rearranging tiles
    2:15 - Typing on the app
    3:00 - Change sounds and theme
    4:30 - Custom home screen
    6:54 - Automatic sound leveling
    8:18 - Guest mode
    9:14 - Turn Roku TV into non-Roku TV
    10:52 - Bonus Tip
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  • @donatkinson1647
    @donatkinson1647 Рік тому +6

    Very nice "How-to"... simple and direct. You now have a fan!

  • @bobkinney2430
    @bobkinney2430 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent Roku tips. I've been using the Roku and Firestick smartphone apps for a while. It helps with complex passwords, emails, and if your batteries are dead in the regular remotes.

  • @fanofPawleysIsle
    @fanofPawleysIsle Рік тому +2

    I am so glad my son forwarded your You Tube Roku help to me! You really helped me!! I tried last night to “wing it” & I didn’t find much to watch that wasn’t for tweens or younger. I will follow you! Thanks.

  • @tontilou
    @tontilou 2 роки тому +3

    Just on time! Very much needed information! Received a Roku tv for Xmas and find it super complicated! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

  • @brendahatfield7510
    @brendahatfield7510 2 роки тому +10

    Love getting TIPS with new equipment. This guy was so helpful and I will probably revisit the video several more times. THANK YOU!!

  • @mmerfb
    @mmerfb Рік тому +11

    Your videos are extremely helpful for Roku beginners as well as for cord cutters. Thank you for your tips.

  • @juanitaldiggs
    @juanitaldiggs 2 роки тому +18

    Thank you for sound leveling info. Most appreciative of your very helpful posts.

    • @spaceghost4474
      @spaceghost4474 2 роки тому +1

      I always use sound leveling anymore.
      I started using it when I was watching HBO MAX and the voice was almost inaudible, but the others sounds were really loud.
      It made the audio MUCH better.
      Now I never turn it off.

  • @dawnberthold3894
    @dawnberthold3894 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you, very helpful tips.

  • @conniedavis1494
    @conniedavis1494 10 місяців тому

    I so enjoy your segments for ROKU. So helpful!

  • @dalehamilton8762
    @dalehamilton8762 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the tips the one on sound setting.

  • @pfranklin
    @pfranklin 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @DavesShop
    @DavesShop 2 роки тому +2

    Great tips thanks for sharing

  • @dipamvasani8727
    @dipamvasani8727 2 роки тому +5

    Sound leveling is really cool. Love roku and your content

    • @bere32
      @bere32 2 роки тому +1

      Mine doesn't pull up sound leveling? Why?

  • @ellwoodsmom
    @ellwoodsmom Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video! I’m loving the Roku. You make it so much easier to understand how to use and navigate all the features. Thank you thank you thank you 👍

  • @scottstrain8388
    @scottstrain8388 8 місяців тому

    VERY helpful and clear. Thanks very much.

  • @Capt_Killingfield
    @Capt_Killingfield 2 роки тому +19

    9:14 is very important, and I was waiting to see if you would mention it. Imagine buying a new large Smart TV for an older person with poor eyesight, but they don't care about streaming, and don't want to learn how to navigate it. You can set it to automatically turn on to TV mode so they can watch their old antenna reruns and not get lost!

    • @nabakantamishra4069
      @nabakantamishra4069 2 роки тому +2

      💯

    • @alvinashimaj7506
      @alvinashimaj7506 Рік тому

      Mnn

    • @zenithvanwyk1971
      @zenithvanwyk1971 Рік тому

      E=÷

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 4 місяці тому

      How old is an older person! I do have glasses! I just have a bad back! lol Do I have to have an antenna? I have a wifi connection.

    • @Capt_Killingfield
      @Capt_Killingfield 4 місяці тому

      ​@@swissuzYou would only NEED a TV antenna to watch local BROADCAST programming.

  • @curecidp
    @curecidp Рік тому +1

    Excellent! Thank you 🙏

  • @annerandolph6000
    @annerandolph6000 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the info!!!

  • @donnawillette2943
    @donnawillette2943 2 роки тому +5

    Great tips with clear, precise directions.

  • @cokeswigga
    @cokeswigga Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the roku app trick to use keyboard !
    This is a sanity saver

  • @nicolecarter9461
    @nicolecarter9461 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome information!

  • @ganstagranny312
    @ganstagranny312 2 роки тому

    Just started using Roku.. Thanks for this information..

  • @nancyross3964
    @nancyross3964 Рік тому

    I like the sound leveling!!!!

  • @CathannSmith
    @CathannSmith Рік тому

    Thank you so much for such a great video!

  • @Katdreaming
    @Katdreaming Рік тому +1

    Excellent info on your channels

  • @mmyers1909
    @mmyers1909 2 роки тому

    thanks for the tips great help

  • @renatebeasley5754
    @renatebeasley5754 Рік тому

    thank you for your help!!!!

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 Рік тому

    Great content. Thanks.

  • @vickiwittmeyer4438
    @vickiwittmeyer4438 Рік тому

    Thanks....Great Tips!!!!!!
    Love Tips...

  • @Elvisfan2026
    @Elvisfan2026 2 роки тому +2

    I love watching your channel

  • @gtrance3567
    @gtrance3567 2 роки тому

    Sound leveling??? Omg!!! Thank you! Do I need to do that every time?

  • @iamd4vured220
    @iamd4vured220 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! Thanks for the upload. Does the Roku TV stick work on a MacBook, to cast safari or chrome?

  • @edgaraguilar8357
    @edgaraguilar8357 2 роки тому

    Great info. 👍

  • @myluvfurreel
    @myluvfurreel 2 роки тому

    LOVE THE VIDEO,THANKS,

  • @pamkemnitz9751
    @pamkemnitz9751 2 роки тому +1

    Good job! 😃

  • @bardole
    @bardole 2 роки тому

    Awesome tips

  • @digger66
    @digger66 Рік тому

    Great info on the Fire Stick power hook up. Tks

    • @code4life753
      @code4life753 Рік тому

      Bhdj my you 😮 I'll oh no to me usual

    • @digger66
      @digger66 Рік тому

      @@code4life753 WHAT?!

  • @cathyannetysinger7000
    @cathyannetysinger7000 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sweetie❤️❤️❤️

  • @justinnyugen7015
    @justinnyugen7015 2 роки тому +1

    Mine just arrived today. Is there a way to group different channels together? Like sub categories? I feel the need to want to separate apps so it suits my other family members

  • @jessehawkins6792
    @jessehawkins6792 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @Dee-ro7tj
    @Dee-ro7tj 10 місяців тому

    I was hoping to learn how to record on my Roku/UA-cam TV....great introduction to Roku

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 2 роки тому +1

    How did you , get those ICONs on your Screen...??
    Thanks for your tips and tricks video. cheers

  • @SINGHLASVEGAS
    @SINGHLASVEGAS Рік тому +1

    You are the best 😍

  • @davidaltman9908
    @davidaltman9908 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips. I use UA-cam TV app. How can I get the guide to show easily and setup favorites?

  • @startingovaries
    @startingovaries Рік тому

    Thanks 💜 😊

  • @bambirose-gallardo8485
    @bambirose-gallardo8485 2 роки тому

    thank you for this, really.
    I have a ❓ hopefully you have the answer... when I try to move my channels around, it moves, 'but, it does not stay.' 🤔 Any suggestions to make it stay put?

  • @tugusmom
    @tugusmom 2 роки тому +3

    How did you get Tetris on your ROKU home page? BTW I love all your tips!

  • @ashleelondon6679
    @ashleelondon6679 2 роки тому

    I'd like to know how to put my pictures from my phone into the Roku wallpapers area so I can use them for the home screen on the TV. I have a Roku device plugged into my TV. Roku wallpapers are a little boring lately!. I know Roku was updating the system so we can do that. Any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

  • @pjames8051
    @pjames8051 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @mercyborroto667
    @mercyborroto667 2 роки тому

    So one question, did you said I would have to get Roku and a
    Tablo and connect them together to my smart TV?? Sorry, but I’m not savvy with electronics or
    anything like that. Please advice. Thanks

  • @suzyhammett9533
    @suzyhammett9533 2 роки тому

    don't have 1 yet, but wanting 1. i was recent able to use 1 last week. loved watching the game shows do u have to pay for those channels

  • @wpatters1229
    @wpatters1229 2 роки тому +3

    Can you show how to use the voice activation on the remote?

  • @carolmorris9855
    @carolmorris9855 2 роки тому +2

    Can I program my DVD player to come on using the Roku remote? Thanks. Enjoyed the video.

  • @debrab4447
    @debrab4447 2 роки тому

    I am curious if there is a way that I can view the movie description on my Roku TV? It shows some, like the local channels, but not the cable channels. Any Suggestions?????

  • @christiancampagna2229
    @christiancampagna2229 2 роки тому +2

    Is it possible to pair my laptop to my Roku? So I can watch videos from my Laptop on my TV via the Roku. Thanks for the tips in the video. Very helpful.

    • @tracyb8193
      @tracyb8193 2 роки тому

      I'm not sure if you can go through your roku like that, but you can connect your laptop to your TV with an hdmi cable and watch them that way.

  • @michaelwright9852
    @michaelwright9852 2 роки тому

    I currently have a Roku express. I want to upgrade to the Roku Ultra. Do I need to re-download all my current apps the the new device?

  • @TA-vj8ex
    @TA-vj8ex 2 роки тому

    How do you change stations or go back a few stations. Like if your on station 176 how do you go back to station 7 with out hitting the arrow back through all the stations

  • @charnydegger3267
    @charnydegger3267 2 роки тому +1

    Where can I get support? I lost roku connect to TV when TV had to be rebooted thus morning. Roku remote can turn on TV again but screen is frozen on get ESPN screen. U tried connecting advice...remove stick, removed remote batteries replug stick but never saw bouncing roku to connect

  • @michaelzoran
    @michaelzoran 4 місяці тому +1

    QUESTION: I have a Roku device on one TV. I know how to make a "Favorites" menu. But on my other TV, it has "Google Live TV" pre-installed. I do not have a Roku Device installed on that TV. However, I did download the "Roku Channel" appl. This lets me watch all the Roku Live Channels on my Hisense Google TV. Is there a way for me to specifically enter channel numbers or create a "Favorites" number rather than using the up/down arrows? The Hisense Google TV remote does not have "number" buttons and does not have an "asterisk" button for "Favorites."

  • @marm6777
    @marm6777 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @nanettehanak1179
    @nanettehanak1179 Рік тому

    The Power On can no longer be adjusted to go directly to an app. Tried doing that today 11/8/22 while watching your video. That would have been nice though.

  • @jlmw6311
    @jlmw6311 Рік тому

    Hi, I have the older Roku Express and can only get vertical lines and audio when I choose a movie etc. Is it broken or is there a way to fix it.

  • @rawlsrules
    @rawlsrules 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know how to stop roku from adding channels, or attempting to add channels to my homepage. Every time I leave one channel, and especially when roku decides to take me out of youtube back to the homepage?
    And I cannot thank you enough for showing how to turn off that blankety-blank menu click!

  • @angiekelly5054
    @angiekelly5054 Рік тому

    Do you have to pay for the roku app? I downloaded the free one from the official website but I am unable to see the volumn and I cant scroll down can youplease help?

  • @thomlarsen6743
    @thomlarsen6743 Рік тому

    what wall mount brackets did you purchase?

  • @aysealper9490
    @aysealper9490 Рік тому

    Thanks for your tips very helpful. My husband watches sport channels and he wants to add fubotv , but he forgot the PIN number. How can he find PIN number?

  • @craigpalme603
    @craigpalme603 6 місяців тому

    I ordered a Roku stick for my Vizio set and would like to know how to change the television inputs so I can use the disc player. Everything I see is using a TCL Roku which is pointless for me. Firestick I only have to use the voice and say switch input or the port I want to change to. So how do you switch tv inputs with Roku? That would be a tip I could use not screen themes.

  • @stephenblow3278
    @stephenblow3278 Рік тому

    I have a Samsung Smart 3d TV.I would like to add Roku to it now.I have it hooked to my home theater system with my stereo receiver.Is this going to work? Please reply.

  • @williamho2320
    @williamho2320 2 роки тому

    How many GM come with the Roku TV box . If down load so many channel. Will it slowing down like cellphone

  • @lauradietz1703
    @lauradietz1703 2 роки тому

    Any ideas on how to find a favorite play list??? I’ve had no luck

  • @walterboston1299
    @walterboston1299 2 роки тому

    Hey I have had a Roku TV for 2 years and know it doesn't turn on I tried everything but it doesn't work do you know any tips or tricks to get it started

  • @southerngal7899
    @southerngal7899 2 роки тому

    When I purchased my little Roku, I thought I would be able to play my poker and pool apps on it. I hooked up that hadi or whatever it's called, but I'm lost on what it does. I'm also getting huge bills from my WiFi company that I can't afford. I usually only watch UA-cam but now I hardly turn my tv on. Any suggestions? Also, I thought the little red button in the upper right corner is turning my tv off. If not, maybe that's why I'm using too much Wi-Fi. TYVM.

  • @cjh6169
    @cjh6169 2 роки тому +1

    Question: I have a TCL series 6 Roku Tv and was having surround sound issues (CEC/HDMI). I found an obscure post saying their Chromecast was messing with the CEC/HDMI and having no sound coming from the speakers. They said they just removed the Chromecast device (HDMI) and now the surround sound was working. Well, I tried this tip and yes, it worked. My surround sound is now functioning. Before the CEC stated “no devices located”…now it sees the SONY Receiver. Do you know why this would be? And how I can hook up my Mii Box with Chromecast and still have sound through the receiver/speaker system? I’m stumped.

    • @MrJgohde
      @MrJgohde 2 роки тому

      These TCL flatscreen Roku TVs occasionally go crazy. You could try doing a complete factory reset located in the system's menu. Mine one day for no good reason decided that I had no WiFi.

    • @cjh6169
      @cjh6169 2 роки тому

      @@MrJgohde Thanks for taking the time to kindly respond. I have tried the factory reset. And you’re right that is a good way to troubleshoot a problem. I haven’t had any audio (CEC/HDMI) issues since I’ve taken the Android box w/Chromecast off my TCL ROKU TV system via the TCL’s HDMI. I don’t understand why connecting the Chromecast/Android box via HDMI would cause a audio issue with my TV. It’s just weird.

  • @ericrepass9653
    @ericrepass9653 Рік тому

    I have a Phillips roku tv and cannot get the commercial volume at the same level as the TV shows like on the roku app. How do I get the volume to sound the same as the TV shows?

  • @alessandrajackson3768
    @alessandrajackson3768 2 роки тому +47

    I bought a Roku TV because of what they are doing to help prevent Human Trafficking! I will always support ethical brands

    • @shadwell749
      @shadwell749 2 роки тому +4

      I didn't know that they were doing this. I will also support them

    • @alessandrajackson3768
      @alessandrajackson3768 2 роки тому

      @@shadwell749 it was a selling point for me. Luckily I also happen to LOVE my tv now!

    • @shauniecewhite4050
      @shauniecewhite4050 Рік тому +1

      I didn’t know they did that you made me love mine even more !

    • @alessandrajackson3768
      @alessandrajackson3768 Рік тому

      @@shauniecewhite4050 yep! I love them

    • @keith8913
      @keith8913 Рік тому +3

      I bought one to watch TV...

  • @tomloper9984
    @tomloper9984 2 роки тому

    What is the top button? Round/red with hash line at the top?

  • @janicestewart1741
    @janicestewart1741 Рік тому

    I have rocky streaming device and want to be able to switch between rocky and tv input. How can I do that.

  • @ISMAELP380
    @ISMAELP380 2 роки тому

    Any shortcuts to selecting different channels without having to scroll download till you get to the channel you want? (Spectrum app)

    • @77jayjay777
      @77jayjay777 Рік тому

      Yes! I’m so frustrated!

    • @nogreenwashin
      @nogreenwashin Рік тому

      Agree, how to view favorites from home screen

  • @06wrxRAR
    @06wrxRAR 2 роки тому +1

    i bought a new roku remote with headphone jack. the sound is so faint can't hear 99%. tried everything. my previous one which is still in use plays loud enough but dog chewed while i was recharging the double A batteries. is there a way to make the new remote sound loud as the previous types? or repair the old one?

    • @rieriec.36
      @rieriec.36 2 роки тому

      Your headphone[ *quality] may be bad. Try upgrading them.
      I have the bose 400 something or another and it's LOUD...

  • @johnnyjj2712
    @johnnyjj2712 Рік тому

    How do I add live local channels to roku express? (WWL, FOX8 and ect)

  • @deepea3421
    @deepea3421 2 роки тому

    How to enlarge the fonts on the guide of my rogue ultra and change the color of the guide.

  • @bonnieoneill8921
    @bonnieoneill8921 Рік тому

    Help! We bought a new Roku TV in Mexico, we live in Mexico, but unfortunately our Spanish is far from fluent. Is there a way to get the chanels into English. We tried to select English but it says "English not available". What can we do? Thanks!🌺✌️🥴

  • @user-zw7dw4gq1s
    @user-zw7dw4gq1s 3 місяці тому

    Do you have one on connecting a webcam to a Roku TV

  • @ChelseaF2011
    @ChelseaF2011 2 роки тому

    Can you stream Roku through a gaming Device like a ps4 or Xbox

  • @BrixtonBeat
    @BrixtonBeat 2 роки тому

    I can turn off Offers and go directly to my Apple TV? Love it!

  • @mikeh.2481
    @mikeh.2481 2 роки тому

    How do I add international channels to roku?(Europe, Middle East.. Etc)thanks

  • @nancybarker4373
    @nancybarker4373 Рік тому

    I bought a Roku stick and when I am looking at a video and want to pause it, I can pause it, but it goes off if I don't come right back to it. How can I get it to go back to the place where it was when I paused it?

  • @Dutchpak24
    @Dutchpak24 8 місяців тому

    Can you watch two hdmi screens at the same time on a Roku?

  • @aliciagreen1103
    @aliciagreen1103 2 роки тому

    can i use 2 tv's under one roku box or do i have to purchase another one for a different room?

  • @garyperkins3208
    @garyperkins3208 2 роки тому

    Good morning
    I have an Onn tv with the Roku already on the tv
    My problem is how do I remove the cache from it and sometimes what I am watching the tv will remove what I was watching and go and reset itself turning tv the system off and restart it up again
    How do I fix this problem

  • @miasgram989
    @miasgram989 2 роки тому +3

    I don't have sound leveling on my ROKU tv...only "sound mode". 😡

  • @spencett66
    @spencett66 Рік тому

    Can you please explain the media player?

  • @JoeKing67.
    @JoeKing67. Рік тому

    Hey, I wondering on UA-cam am I able to voice my search instead of going through the hellish keyboard?

  • @debrahocking2273
    @debrahocking2273 Рік тому

    i have other people who moved out of my house and they took there roku with them and they have access to my accounts. how do i make sure they are not using my roku account. i have put new passwords and cdes on them but am sure they are still using it

  • @debrawolfe2301
    @debrawolfe2301 Рік тому

    Please help me connect my Roku tv to the Roku remote I have downloaded on my phone

  • @user-ze1xf3ke7t
    @user-ze1xf3ke7t Рік тому

    What app do you have to have for the hallmark channel

  • @Ug1yKarma
    @Ug1yKarma 2 роки тому

    It keeps saying I have game mode on even tho is off and it makes my game look weird and yes I changed the graphics to make it not look like that and it don’t in the Home Screen just when I click onto a game it turns it on and it kind of put a weird filter like thing

  • @veronicahickman1510
    @veronicahickman1510 Рік тому

    How can I add another tv to the Roku stick when I want to take to another room

  • @NanaMarlene1818
    @NanaMarlene1818 2 роки тому

    My themes line is not showing up anywhere in the menu. I can't get into the screen where i would change them. Do you have any fixes for this?

    • @SmoothSilvur
      @SmoothSilvur 2 роки тому

      You could try to factory reset

  • @diannaflores1617
    @diannaflores1617 2 роки тому

    I'm wondering how you turn off the voice that's speaking before I change the channels even when I'm changing the channels it's speaking