This article provides step-by-step guidelines on connecting a Roku Streaming Stick or Roku-powered TV to a wireless network.
Steps to Connect Roku to WiFi
If you have set up your Roku device for the first time, you will be asked to connect it to a WiFi network. This is a mandatory process for streaming television shows and movies from the preferred streaming service. The steps to set up an internet connection are common for all Fire TV devices, and they are given below.
- Go to Settings.
Look for the Settings option on the Roku home screen. Once found, scroll down to the option and hit OK to confirm the selection.
- Select Network.
On the next screen, navigate to the right side and select the Network option to open the network settings.
- Tap Set up connection.
Again, navigate to the right side. Here, scroll down and navigate to the option Set up connection. Then, click the OK button to select it.
- Choose Wireless.
On the right side panel, you will see the option Wireless. Select it to open the WiFi settings.
- Pick your desired WiFi network name.
You will find a list of WiFi network names under the Wireless section. Choose the WiFi network name you intend to connect.
- Enter the WiFi Password and click Connect.
Using the on-screen keyboard, type the password for the WiFi network and click Connect. Make sure to type the right password to avoid any connection problems. Once done, your Roku will be connected to the WiFi network.
FAQ
Yes. The best way to control the Roku TV without a remote is to use the physical buttons on the TV Panel. Most Roku TVs have power, volume, and channel buttons on the back side of the TV panel. Use the buttons to navigate to Network Settings and connect the Roku TV to WiFi.
Yes. You can connect the Ethernet cable to the Roku TV to get wired internet access. Once plugged in, take the remote and go to Network Settings. Then, select Set up connection. Then, choose Wired, and you are done.
It may be due to a temporary malfunction or firmware bugs on the device. First, try restarting Roku and checking whether the problem has been resolved. If it hasn’t, update the Roku TV to the latest version to fix the issue. Sometimes, the problem might be with the router. Try restarting or resetting the router and connecting the Roku to WiFi again.
