This article will give you instructions for using the secret menu or service menu on Roku.
Understanding the Buttons on the Roku Remote
Before proceeding into the steps, learn about the buttons you can use to unlock the secret menu on Roku.
Steps to Access Secret Menu on Roku
To unlock the secret menu or service menu of a particular function on Roku TV, you need to press certain buttons on the remote. With this, you can access options like Channel Info, Developer Settings, HDMI Secret Screen, Network Information, Platform Secret Screen, Factory Reset, etc. Remember that the button combinations will vary for each function, which you can learn completely in the following section.
- Restart Roku – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Rewind button (2 times) → Fast Forward button (2 times)
Use these button shortcuts to quickly reboot your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV.
- Reset / Update Roku – Home button (5 times) → Fast Forward button (3 times) → Rewind button (2 times)
These button combinations allow you to quickly update or reset the Roku device to factory settings. In addition, you can view your Roku TV’s IP address, MAC address, Serial number, and Model number in this menu.
- Screenshot Settings – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Up button (1 time)
In this menu, you will find the settings to adjust and customize the screenshot you have taken on Roku.
- Ads Settings – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Left button (2 times)
Use this remote shortcut button to open the Ads settings and disable it if you are annoyed by the ads.
- Developer Mode – Home button (3 times) → Up button (2 times) → Right button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time).
After pressing these shortcut keys, you will see the developer menu on the screen. Here, you can turn on the option Enable installer and restart and can sideload apps on the Roku Application Development Installer webpage.
- Theme Settings – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Up button (1 time).
To customize or change the screensaver and wallpaper, you can press these button combinations.
- Bit Rate Override – Home button (5 times) → Rewind button (3 times) → Fast Forward button (2 times)
Pressing these buttons will take you to the Bit Rate settings. Here, you can choose the bit rate at which the video must be streamed, preventing Roku from consuming more data.
- HDMI Settings – Home button (5 times) → Down button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Up button (1 time)
You can access the HDMI settings of your Roku TV using these button combinations.
- WIFI Secret Menu – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Up button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Up button (1 time)
On the Roku TV, you will see the WiFi menu. In this menu, you will find information about your signal strength, logs, and more. You will also find the option to reset the network settings.
- CPU Performance – Home button (5 times) → Fast Forward button (1 time) → Play/Pause button (1 time) → Rewind (1 time) → Play/Pause (1 time) → Fast Forward button (1 time).
Press these button combinations to learn information about CPU Performance, including CPU Speed, Voltage, Temperature, IP, etc.
- Channel Info – Home button (5 times) → Up button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time).
With these button combinations, you can access the hidden channel info with the details about the build version and channel version.
- Full Network Info – Home button (5 times) → Right button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time) → Left button (1 time) → Right button (1 time).
With this shortcut button, you can quickly access the Network settings on your Roku. Here, you can view the network information and other settings to configure the Internet.
- Wireless Antenna Info – Home button (5 times) → Fast Forward (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Rewind button (1 time) → Down button (1 time) → Rewind button (1 time).
You will see the Wireless Antenna Info settings on the Roku TV. It has information about signal strength, power, etc.
FAQ
Yes. You can use The Roku App on your iPhone or Android as a substitute remote. Then, use it to access the secret menu on your device.
