TCL Roku Smart TV User Guide

TCL Roku Smart TV

Product Information

This user manual is for Version 12.0 of the product, specifically designed for users in the United States who prefer English language settings. The manual contains instructions and guidelines to help users set up and use the product effectively. It includes information on connections, controls, the Roku TV remote, guided setup, the Home screen, customizing the Home screen, setting up live TV, using the TV tuner, opting out of the Smart TV experience, disabling auto notifications, and watching live TV channels. Product Usage Instructions:

1. Connections and

Setup:
Follow the instructions provided in Section 6 of the manual to connect and set up your device properly.

Controls:
Refer to Section 14 of the manual for information on various controls available on the product.

Roku TV Remote:
Section 14 of the manual provides details about the Roku TV remote and its functionalities.

Guided Setup:
To start the guided setup process, go to Section 19 of the manual and follow the instructions provided there. 5. The Home Screen: – Section 32 of the manual explains how to navigate and use the Home screen of the product.

Customize Your Home Screen:
To personalize your Home screen, refer to Section 33 of the manual for step- by-step instructions.

Setting up Live TV:
If you want to set up the TV tuner to watch live TV, follow the guidelines in Section 34 of the manual.

Using Your TV:
Section 40 of the manual provides general information on using your TV with the product.

Opting out of the Smart TV Experience:
If you wish to disable the Smart TV features, refer to Section 42 of the manual for detailed instructions.

Disabling Auto Notifications:
To turn off auto notifications, follow the steps outlined in Section 42 of the manual.

Watching Live TV Channels:
Section 43 of the manual explains how to watch live TV channels using the product. Please note that the above instructions are based on the provided text-extract from the user manual. For more detailed and specific instructions, please refer to the complete user manual for your specific product version.

User Guide
Version 12.0 For United States English
Illustrations in this guide are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

Trademark and copyright statement

© 2023 Roku, Inc. All rights reserved. ROKU, ROKU TV, ROKU TV READY, STREAMING STICK, STREAMBAR, the ROKU Logo, and the purple d-pad design are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. Material in this User Manual is the property of Roku, Inc., and is protected under US and International copyright and/or other intellectual property laws. Reproduction or transmission of the materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, electronic, print, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Roku, Inc., is a violation of Roku, Inc.’s, rights under the aforementioned laws.
No part of this publication may be stored, reproduced, transmitted or distributed, in whole or in part, in any manner, electronic or otherwise, whether or not for a charge or other or no consideration, without the prior written permission of Roku, Inc.
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Product name:
Roku TVTM
Document name: Roku TVTM User Guide
Document revision: 12.0 ­ United States, English Publication date: 13 June 2023

Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Roku TVTM! Discover the joy of endless entertainment. After it’s set up, you’ll be able to access a world of streaming entertainment, including paid subscription channels and thousands of free channels. Important: When you connect your TV to the Internet and link it to a Roku® account, your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new content and features. This edition of the User Guide describes Roku TV version 12.0. To determine the current version of your Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About. Note also that some features of the TV might change from time to time independently of Roku TV updates.
The new standard in Smart TVs
Welcome to TV like you’ve most likely never seen before–a home screen that you can personalize with your favorite devices and streaming channels. Choose from hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes, plus content genres such as music, sports, kids, family, international and much more. You should never run out of things to watch. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
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Connecting brings out your TV’s full potential
Connecting to a new or existing Roku account is free. It’s easy, and unlocks a world of entertainment. All you need is a network connection. Stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV. Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels1. Check out The Roku Channel Use The Roku Channel as your new home page for an ever growing assortment of free on-demand and streaming movies, programs, live news, and kid’s TV. Use the Live TV Channel Guide within The Roku Channel or while watching Live TV from your antenna or cable connection. Add premium subscriptions to watch many of your favorite channels in one place, and manage them all through your Roku account. Get in the groove Stream endless hours of music from free and subscription-based channels. With almost instant access to thousands of music artists, your favorite beats are just as close as your remote. Explore your passions In addition to the most popular streaming channels, your Roku TV also offers hundreds of other streaming channels to fuel your passions–including fitness, cooking, religion, outdoors, international programming and much more.
1 A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku® products are sold.
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Take advantage of awesome features
Powerful, voice-enabled search lets you use voice commands to find movies and TV programs by title, actor, director, or genre across multiple streaming channels1. Additionally, your search commands can include popular movie quotes, and words like “free” and “4K.” In addition to streaming channels, your search results include live TV programs airing in your region. If you don’t have a Roku voice remote, use an onscreen keyboard or the Roku mobile app to search. Find any movie, show, song, or podcast across thousands of channels. You’ll see where it’s streaming for free or at the lowest cost.
Voice commands with multiple device support let you use Apple Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to change stations, TV inputs, launch streaming channels, and more. Use conversational commands and, if needed, include a location in your command such as “in the bedroom” to specify which Roku device you want to control.
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you use your iOS and macOS devices to effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more on Roku TVs2. Control AirPlay sessions with pause, rewind, and more using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Play music from your Apple devices on Roku TVs and other AirPlay 2 enabled speakers in your home at the same time in perfect sync. Plus, mirror the screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the big screen.
Live TV Pause (certain models only) uses a USB thumb drive (not provided) to let you pause live TV for up to 90 minutes. After pausing, you can play, fast- forward, rewind to any point within the rolling 90-minute window.
Note: Live TV Pause is available on digital TV programs received on the ANT input.
Live TV Channel Guide is an electronic program guide that includes both broadcast TV channels and live streaming channels. Use the guide whenever you are watching Live TV or after selecting the Live TV Channel Guide within The Roku Channel.
Screen mirroring can send your personal media to the big screen from your compatible smartphone or tablet in just a few taps. Plus, with certain channels, you can send movies, programs, sport highlights, and more directly to your TV.
1 Voice features support English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German languages. 2 Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are supported by all Roku TVs except models beginning with “6” (6XXXX) and “5” (5XXXX). Your TV’s model number appears as the Hardware ID found under Settings > About.
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Private Listening (only on models that include an Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro) means you can listen to streaming programs and “over- the-air” TV programs from a headphone jack on the side of the remote.
Free Roku mobile app for iOS® and AndroidTM mobile devices1 gives you even more exclusive features, such as:
· A second, more powerful remote control. Browse channels and search more easily using your mobile device’s touch keyboard. Use Roku Voice commands to search and control your TV, even if it does not have a Roku Voice Remote.2
· Experience private listening even if your TV does not have a Roku Voice Remote. Listen to TV audio through either wired or Bluetooth® headphones connected to your mobile device.
· Use Play on Roku to play your videos, photos, and music on your TV. · Create a screensaver from your photo library to show whenever your TV has
been inactive for an extended period of time. Customizable Home screen puts your favorite streaming channels and TV inputs front-and-center. Choose your own wallpaper and screensaver to customize your Roku TV, and configure your channels and inputs just how you want them.
Automatic account linking keeps track of supported streaming subscriptions on other Roku devices, so that you won’t have to re-enter your user name and password when adding the same channel on your newly-activated Roku TV.3
What is streaming?
Streaming is viewing or listening to video or audio content that is sent over the Internet, or located on a network-connected media server.
With streaming, you can buy or rent most programs on demand, when it’s convenient for you, and you can also watch live streaming channels and events. Also, you can play, pause, rewind, and fast forward most on-demand streaming programs.
1 IOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc. 2 Voice features support English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German languages. 3 Not all streaming channels currently support automatic account linking.
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Tip: Some content cannot be paused or skipped. For example, if you are viewing live programming or a program that is supported by ads, you might not be allowed to skip the ads.
Your Roku TV lets you choose from thousands of streaming channels that offer a huge selection of entertainment:
· Thousands of movies and TV episodes, both live and on-demand · Unlimited music, live and on-demand · Tons of live and on-demand sports · Commercial- free programming for kids and family · International programming in 22 languages · 24×7 news and in-depth news commentary Many streaming channels are free. Some streaming channels let you purchase or rent the latest movie releases or popular TV series. Some channels charge a monthly subscription fee and others are available at no additional cost if you subscribe to a companion service through your cable or satellite provider. If you have an existing subscription to a streaming provider, you can just sign in with your existing user name and password. To play streaming content, add one or more streaming channels to your Home screen. Use the Streaming Channels option on the Home Screen Menu to go to the Roku Store, and then select the streaming channel you want to add. The channel remains on your Home screen unless you remove it, and you can watch it at any time. For more information, see Using the Roku Store. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in countries or regions where Roku® products are sold. Let’s get started.
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Connections and setup
Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation for modelspecific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices.
Before initial setup
Protect against power surges
· Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
· NEVER plug your TCL Roku TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. · Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. · Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important
Safety Instructions.

Safety information

· Prevent TV from overheating by placing in an area with good ventilation. · Do not block ventilation holes on the TV. Position the TV so air can circulate freely
on all sides. · Do not stack objects on the TV. · If you place the TV on a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. · If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier to the TV, place it on the top shelf so
the heated air will not overheat the TV.
Avoid audio interference
· Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. · Route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the
middle. · If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. · Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
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Avoid direct light
Do not place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Set up your new TV
Warning: To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep plastic packaging away from pets, babies, and children. Do not use packaging bags in cribs, beds, carriages, or playpens. Open the box and remove the TV and other items. Be careful, the TV is heavy! We strongly recommend that two people unbox the TV. Be sure to check all the foam packaging as the stands from some TV’s are stored in the foam for protection.
What’s in the box
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To use the stand
Your TCL Roku TV comes without the stands attached so that you can choose to use the stands or mount your TV to a wall using a wall mount (sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the stand legs. A ­ To prevent damage to the screen, carefully place your TV on a soft, cushioned surface. B ­ Put the column of the stands into the TV, align the stands with the screw holes located on the TV. Secure the stands to the TV with four (4) screws.

Refer to your TV’s Quick Start Guide or other provided documentation to for model-specific information about attaching the base or a wall mount and making connections to AC power and to your other audio/video devices. The following information applies to all TCL · Roku TV models.

Optional ­ To mount on a wall
(wall mount not included)

Warning: This product should only be mounted by a professional installer. Warning: Never install or mount this product to the ceiling with the screen side facing down. Installing or mounting this product to the ceiling or the underside of a structure or surface is hazardous and may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
To mount on a wall Preparation must be done before mounting your TV on a wall.

If you are mounting your TV to the wall, don’t attach the stands.

· 32″ model · 40″ model · 43″ model

VESA 100×100, 4 M4x10mm screws VESA 100×100, 4 M6x12mm screws VESA 100×100, 4 M6x12mm screws

The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 100X100 refers to the fact that the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.

Follow the instructions that come with the wall mount. Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TV’s net weight to avoid causing damage.
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Connecting an antenna, cable, or satellite box
If you are using an antenna, CATV cable without a set-top box, or a cable or satellite box that has only an antenna output, connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not provided) from the source to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV. Tip: If you are using an antenna with a 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you need to use a 300-to-75-ohm adapter (not provided) to adapt the twin-lead cable to a connection that is compatible with the TV’s antenna input. Tip: If you receive your TV stations through a set top box from a cable or satellite TV provider, connect it to the TV using the best connection method available:
· HDMI® input ­ Digital HD and SD video · AV input (certain models only) ­ analog SD video · Antenna input ­ SD video using NTSC/ATSC
Connecting external equipment with a composite AV video cable (certain models)
Only on certain models, connect a device to the TV using a composite AV cable (not provided). Composite AV cables typically have three RCA-type plugs on each end, color coded as follows:
· Yellow ­ Video · Red ­ Audio, right channel · White or black ­ Audio, left channel Connect each plug to the corresponding connector on the device and on the TV.
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Connecting external equipment with an HDMI® cable
If possible, connect your devices using HDMI® cables (not provided). They help to provide the best video quality and also carry audio signals, so that only one cable is needed. For better picture quality, we recommend that you use cables designated as High Speed HDMI® Cables. Tip: You might need to configure the device to send its signal through its HDMI® connector. The connector labeled HDMI (ARC) has the additional ability to use the audio return channel to send digital audio to a receiver or soundbar, as explained in Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar. Only on certain models: The connector labeled HDMI (eARC) provides the same functionality as the HDMI ARC connector, plus the ability to pass through full-resolution sound formats such as Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X from and to devices that support these formats, without additional processing by the TV. Additional details are provided in Choosing an audio digital output format.
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Connecting headphones or analog soundbar (certain models)
Only on certain models, you can connect headphones or an analog soundbar (not provided) to the TV’s headphone jack.
Tip: Inserting a plug in the headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in speakers.
Warning: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.
Certain models also have an audio line out connection that is not affected by TV volume or mute settings and does not disable the TV speakers. Use this connection when you want to use your amplifier or soundbar to control the TV volume. To turn off the TV’s built-in speakers, from the Home Screen Menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > TV speakers and change the setting.
Connecting an AV receiver or digital soundbar
You can enjoy Dolby AudioTM multichannel sound from your TV if you connect a digital amplifier or soundbar (not provided) in any of the following ways:
· Digital optical audio out (S/PDIF) ­ Connect a TOSLINK optical cable (not provided) from the TV to the Optical input on your receiver or soundbar.
· HDMI® ARC ­ Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI (ARC) connector to the HDMI® input on your receiver or soundbar. This connection uses the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature of HDMI® to output sound from the TV to a compatible device. To use this feature, you must configure the TV to enable HDMI® ARC, as explained in Setting up a digital audio connection.
HDMI® eARC ­ Certain models only: Connect an HDMI® cable (not provided) from the HDMI (eARC) connector to the HDMI (ARC) or HDMI (eARC) input on your receiver or soundbar. If your receiver or soundbar supports HDMI enhanced ARC (eARC), the TV
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can pass through full-resolution sound from programs containing enhanced audio. If your receiver or soundbar does not support eARC, use the TV’s eARC port to make the connection to the device’s ARC port. The eARC port is backward compatible with the ARC standard.
Preparing for Internet connectivity
Your TV has a built-in wireless LAN adapter. Note that for wireless connectivity, your TV supports only its internal wireless network adapter–it does not support the use of a USB network adapter. Some models have both wired and wireless network connectivity. To use the wired network connection if available on your TV, connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the jack on the back of your TV to your network router or switch. The wired connection automatically supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T Ethernet.
AC power
Plug your TV into a power outlet. You can tell that the TV has power because the status indicator lights up when the TV is off. The topic Status indicator explains how the status indicator shows what is happening with the TV.
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Roku remote batteries
Review the Battery Caution & Disposal Information on page 153 Open the back of your Roku remote and insert the included batteries, observing the proper orientation as indicated in the battery compartment. Reattach the back cover.
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Controls

Roku TV remote
Use the following information to identify the buttons on your Roku remote. Note: Remote buttons and features vary somewhat by model. Your remote might not have all buttons or features listed.
· If your remote has a VOICE button just below the purple pad, you have a Roku Voice Remote.
· If your remote has a headphone jack on its left edge, you have a Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro.
Roku Voice remotes have additional capabilities as noted in the following table.

BUTTON

FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

POWER

Turns TV on and off.

BACK HOME

Menu: Goes back to previous menu/screen. Watching live TV or a TV input: Returns to Home screen. Playing streaming content: Stops playing stream and returns to the previous menu or screen. Browsing streaming content: Goes to the previous level in the content tree.
Immediately returns to the Home screen.

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BUTTON
or

FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

DIRECTIONAL PAD Arrows move the highlight in the corresponding direction. OK chooses the highlighted option.

While watching TV: UP/DOWN changes channel. LEFT displays Live TV Channel Guide. LEFT/RIGHT In the channel list switches between ALL CHANNELS and FAVORITE CHANNELS. If Live TV Pause enabled: When program is paused, jumps backward/forward approximately 10 seconds. OK In the channel list, selects the highlighted channel. While watching live TV, displays program information.

VOICE or SEARCH

Only on models with Roku Voice remotes, initiates Roku Voice. Hold down the button and use your voice to control the TV and search for content. For more information: go.roku.com/voicesearch

REPLAY

Live TV: Jumps to previously tuned channel. If Live TV Pause is enabled, jumps back a few seconds with each press and resumes playing.
Program guide: Returns to the current day and time.
Streaming content: Depends on the streaming channel.
On-screen keyboard: Backspaces in the text you are entering.

REWIND PLAY/PAUSE FAST FWD

Scan backward, pause, play, and scan forward in streaming content and (if Live TV Pause is enabled) in live TV channels.
Press REWIND or FAST FWD one, two, or three times to control the speed of the operation.
Note: REWIND and FAST FWD also page
through long lists such as the channel list or Live TV Channel Guide.

STAR

Displays additional options when available. On-screen hints let you know when this button is active.

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BUTTON

FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

GAME MODE

Certain models. Only on HDMI and AV inputs, turns Game mode on or off. When On, the TV does less image processing, producing lower input lag for action games

SLEEP
FACTORY ASSIGNED CHANNEL SHORTCUT

Certain models. Cycles among preset sleep time intervals and displays the remaining sleep time, if any.
Dedicated buttons show the logo of a preset streaming content provider. Dedicated content providers vary by model and region. Pressing a button turns on the TV and also does the following: · Displays the streaming channel’s main page if you
have already added the channel to your Home screen.
· Displays the streaming channel’s sign-up page if you have not already added the channel.

UP DOWN

Located on the right edge of the remote. Increases/decreases volume and mutes the TV sound.

MUTE

HANDS-FREE VOICE

Certain models with Roku Voice Remote Pro. Located on the left edge of the remote. Turn on to enable issuing commands by saying, “Hey, Roku” followed by your voice command, in place of using the VOICE button.

HEADPHONE

Certain models with Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro. Located on the left edge of the remote. Connect headphones to listen privately. Plugging in headphones mutes the TV speakers.

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Panel buttons
Your TV has buttons on the side, bottom, or back panel that perform simple control functions. The TV panel buttons are not a substitute for the remote, as they do not give you access to all TV functions. The panel button(s) on some models might be difficult to find. If the location is not obvious, check the bottom center of the TV behind the status indicator LED, or the back panel of the TV near the lower right or left side.
Different TV makes and models have different panel button designs. Choose the one that applies to your TV from the following list:

BUTTON DESIGN
Single button
Three buttons
Game pad style (5 buttons) Four discrete buttons

FUNCTION
Power on Power off Input List Select next input Dismiss input list Power off Input List Select next input Dismiss input list Input List Highlight next input Highlight previous input Select highlighted input Power on/off Increase/decrease volume Input List Select input Power on/off Input List Select next input Volume up Volume down

OPERATION
Short press (less than 2 seconds) Long press (more than 2 seconds) Short press when TV is on Short press while Input List displayed, then wait No press (wait) Middle button, short press (less than 2 seconds) Middle button, long press (more than 2 seconds) Right button when Input List is not displayed Left button when Input List is not displayed Middle button, short press when TV is on Right button while Input List is displayed Left button while Input List is displayed Middle button (or wait) Middle button Up/down button Left/right button Left/right button while Input List is displayed, then wait POWER INPUT INPUT while Input List is displayed, then wait VOLUME + VOLUME ­

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BUTTON DESIGN
Five discrete buttons (with mute)
Five discrete buttons (without mute)
Seven discrete buttons

FUNCTION
Power on/off Input List Select next input Volume up Volume down Mute Power on/off Input List Select next input Select previous input Volume up Volume down Power on/off Next channel Previous channel Input List Select next input Select previous input Volume up Volume down Mute

OPERATION
POWER INPUT INPUT while Input List is displayed, then wait VOLUME + VOLUME ­ MUTE POWER INPUT + or INPUT ­ INPUT + while Input List is displayed, then wait INPUT ­ while Input List is displayed, then wait VOLUME + VOLUME ­ POWER CHANNEL + while viewing a Live TV channel CHANNEL ­ while viewing a Live TV channel INPUT INPUT or CHANNEL + while Input List is displayed, then wait CHANNEL ­ while Input List is displayed, then wait VOLUME + VOLUME ­ MUTE

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Guided Setup
With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As the TV starts for the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures the TV before you start to use it. During Guided Setup, you’ll:
· Answer a few questions · Provide network connection information · Get a software update · Link your TV to your Roku account. · Connect devices such as a DVD player, game console, or cable box.
Starting Guided Setup
To start Guided Setup, press POWER on the remote to turn on your TV. Note: Guided Setup normally runs only once, the first time you turn on your TV. If you need to run Guided Setup again, you must perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything. When you first turn on your TV, it will take a few seconds to get itself ready. You’ll notice the following things happening:
· The status indicator blinks every time the TV is busy doing something; in this case it’s powering up and getting ready for you.
· A startup screen appears and the status indicator blinks slowly for a few more seconds. The startup screen shows a TV brand logo while the TV gets ready.
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After a few seconds, Guided Setup starts.
Guided Setup
At this point, you should be seeing the Language screen.
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1. Only on models that have a Roku Voice remote: A few moments after the Let’s get started screen appears, Guided Setup starts the pairing process for the Roku Voice remote. (You’ll know if you have this type of remote because it has a VOICE or SEARCH button just below the purple directional pad.) If the Roku Voice remote does not pair automatically, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process. Accessibility: If you have selected English language, you can activate the screen reader, a text-to-speech screen reader to help you navigate the TV’s menus and commands. To enable the screen reader, press STAR Þ four times in rapid succession. Repeat to disable the screen reader. (STAR Þ is located directly below the purple directional pad on the right side of the Roku remote.) If you enabled the screen reader, choosing any language other than English disables it.
2. Press DOWN on the purple directional pad to highlight your preferred language, and then press OK.
3. Some models have a country selection screen: If you don’t see this screen, skip ahead to the next step.
If you see this screen, select your country, and then press OK.
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4. Press OK to select Set up for home use. This is the right choice for enjoying your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of the TV. Note: Set up for store use configures the TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use. In store mode, many features of the TV are missing or limited. To switch from one mode to the other, you have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything, and then repeat Guided Setup.
Network connection
After you select Set up for home use, the TV prompts you to make a network connection. If your TV has both wired and wireless connections, you’ll see the following screen. If your TV has only wireless connectivity, skip the following step.
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5. Only on models that display the Connect to the Internet screen: Make a selection:
· Wireless connection ­ Highlight Set up new wireless connection and press OK. The TV prompts you through wireless setup. Skip ahead to the next step for help with the process.
· Wired connection ­ Highlight Connect to wired network and press OK. The TV immediately attempts to connect to your wired network, your local network, and then the Internet. Go to Step 9 to continue with Guided Setup.
· Connect to the Internet later (Only on certain models) ­ Select this option to skip connecting to the Internet. You can still use the TV to watch live TV channels, and connect your devices to play games, watch DVDs, or watch content from a cable box or another streaming device. When you’re ready to connect, it’s easy. We’ll show you how in What if I didn’t connect my TV? . Note: If you decide not to connect to the Internet, Guided Setup skips ahead to setting up the devices that you’ve connected to your TV. Jump ahead to Connect your devices to complete Guided Setup.
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6. On wireless-only models or models with both wired and wireless and you’ve selected Wireless, the TV scans for the wireless networks within range and displays them in order, with the strongest signals first. In addition to your own wireless signal, the TV might pick up signals from your neighbors.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the name of your wireless network, and then press OK to select it. Note: Some networks, such as those often found in dorm rooms, hotels, and other public places, require you to read and agree to terms, enter a code, or provide identifying information before letting you connect to the Internet. If your Roku TV detects that you are connecting to such a network, it prompts you through the connection process using your smartphone or tablet to provide the needed information. For more information, see Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room.
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Other options · Scan again / Scan again to see all networks ­ The name of this
option depends on the number of wireless networks within range.
· Scan again appears if the list already shows all available wireless networks within range. If you don’t see your wireless network name in the list, you might need to adjust the location of your wireless router or the TV, turn on your router, or make other changes. When everything is ready, select Scan again to see if your network name now appears in the list.
· Scan again to see all networks appears only if there are more wireless networks than the ones initially listed. If you don’t see your wireless network name in the list, this option displays the complete list. If you still don’t see your network name, you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a “private network.” Note: Highlighting either of these options displays an informational panel with the unique media access control (MAC) address of your Roku TV. You will need the MAC address if your wireless router is configured to use MAC address filtering.
· Private network ­ If your wireless network name is hidden, it won’t appear in the list. Select Private network and then press OK to display an on-screen keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter your network name. Unless you changed the factory-set network name, you can find the name (also called SSID) on a label on the router. Tip: Wireless networks that are password-protected display a “padlock” icon adjacent to the name. This icon enables you to know that you are going to be prompted to enter a password after you select that network.
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7. Unless you are connecting to an open wireless network, an on-screen keyboard appears. Enter your wireless network password by using the purple directional pad to navigate the keyboard and pressing OK to select a highlighted letter, number, or symbol. When you finish, press DOWN to select Connect, and then press OK.
After you select Connect, the TV displays progress messages as it connects to your wireless network, your local network, and the Internet. 8. Only if your TV cannot get the correct time zone and current time from your network service provider: The Choose your time zone screen appears. Press UP or DOWN to highlight your time zone, and then press OK.
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Tips: Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display information about the program you are currently watching. Your TV automatically checks for updates periodically. These updates provide new features and improve your overall experience with the TV. After an update, you might notice that some options have moved, and that there are new options or features. This User Guide describes version 12.0. But note also that certain features of the TV might change from time to time independently of Roku TV updates. To determine your current Roku TV software version, go to Settings > System > About after you complete Guided Setup. You can download an updated User Guide for the latest software version from the Roku TV web site at:
go.roku.com/tvmanual

Activation
After the TV restarts, it prompts you through activation. Note that you may need to supply your email address to activate your TV. 9. To begin the activation process, enter your email address on the TV when
prompted. 10. To complete the activation process, use a computer, tablet, or smartphone with
an Internet connection to receive and acknowledge the email from Roku, and then follow the instructions on that device to link to a new or existing Roku account. Note: Roku does not charge for activation support ­ beware of scams. For detailed information, see the Roku support article, How to protect yourself from activation and technical support scams
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Why do I need a Roku account?
You need a Roku account for several reasons: · It links you, your Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku
Store and billing service. · Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your
Roku TV. · Roku can automatically update your TV with the latest features. You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across thousands of streaming channels. Linking to a Roku account also activates several advanced features on your TV, such as Guest Mode, the Roku mobile app, and Live TV Pause, to name just a few. Roku accounts are free. Providing payment information during signup makes renting, purchasing, and subscribing to entertainment from the Roku Store fast and convenient.
After you activate your TV, it gets an acknowledgement from Roku and then adds your newly-selected and pre-existing streaming channels from other Roku devices on the same account. This process is automatic and takes a few moments–a little longer if you have added a lot of streaming channels. Tip: Roku periodically synchronizes streaming channels among all of the devices associated with your account. Therefore, adding or removing a channel from one of your Roku devices adds or removes it from all of your other Roku devices (subject to compatibility with the device).
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Connect your devices
Next, Guided Setup helps you set up the external devices that you want to use with it, such as a cable box, Blu-rayTM player, or game console.
11. Press OK to proceed:
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12. Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then select Everything is plugged in and turned on. The TV now takes you step by step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have connected. For each input that has a connected and active device, you can see its picture and hear its sound.
13. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the label you want to associate with the input, and then press OK. If you are not using the input, select Nothing, and the input won’t appear on the Home screen.
14. While setting up your devices, rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input. See Rename inputs for more information. Note: If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands will not reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “DVR.”
15. Repeat the previous step for each input. You’re done with Guided Setup.
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From here, you can explore everything your TV has to offer. Use the purple directional pad to move around, and then press OK to select a highlighted item. Press HOME from whatever you are viewing to return to the Home screen. We’ve designed the TV to encourage you to explore, and you can probably figure out most of the capabilities and settings on your own. If you have any questions or difficulties, you can find answers and solutions in this guide.
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The Home screen
The following illustrations shows a typical Home screen. The Home screen you see on your TV will vary depending on your location, theme, the number of TV inputs you’ve enabled, and the streaming channels and apps you’ve added. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channel content. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country. Not all content is available in all countries or regions where Roku® products are sold.
Typical Home screen
Note: The options appearing in the left navigation area vary by geographic location and might change from time to time.
1. Home Screen Menu ­ shows options available to you when you are on the Home screen. Actual options may vary depending on your Home screen settings and on periodic updates by Roku.
2. Highlighted option ­ press OK to select. 3. TV inputs ­ select an input to watch the connected device. 4. Streaming channels and apps ­ select an item and press OK to open it. You can add any number
of channels from the Roku Store. 5. Shortcuts ­ direct access to often used features. 6. Next screen hint ­ press RIGHT to see the next screen.
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Customize your Home screen
There are many things you can do to customize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family:
· Add streaming channels by using the Streaming Channels menu option to browse the Roku Store.
· Change the screen theme by going to Settings > Themes to find and pick one to suit your mood.
· Customize the Home screen. Hide or show the shortcut items and options that appear in the Home Screen Menu.
· Remove an item by highlighting it and pressing STAR Þ. Then highlight Remove input or Remove channel and press OK.
· Rearrange inputs and channels by highlighting a tile and pressing STAR Þ. Then highlight Move input or Move channel and press OK. Use the purple directional pad to move the item, and then press OK to lock it in its new location. Move the shortcuts within the shortcut area only. Shortcuts are designed to always appear at the very bottom of the grid, so you can access them quickly by pressing UP once when you’re at the top of the grid.
· Rename a TV input by highlighting it and pressing STAR Þ. Then highlight Rename input and press OK. Highlight a new name in the list, and then press OK to assign that name.
Rather than using the predefined names and icons, you can set a custom name and icon. To do so, scroll up or down to highlight Set name & icon, and then press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a name and select an icon for the input.
Note: If you specify a custom name for an input, voice commands might not reliably switch to that input. Voice commands typically can only switch among inputs that use built-in names, such as “AV,” and “Cable Box,” and “DVR.”
· Only on channels that you have subscribed through your linked Roku account, manage your subscriptions by highlighting a streaming channel and pressing STAR Þ. Then highlight Manage subscription and press OK. Select Cancel subscription and then follow the instructions to confirm your cancellation.
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Setting up live TV
In addition to the other entertainment possibilities of your Roku TV, you might want to watch broadcast channels from an antenna or cable TV provider connected to the ANT/CABLE input. On your Roku TV, you can watch broadcast TV in much the same way you watch other entertainment choices: select the Live TV input on the Home screen. The first time you select the Live TV input, you have to set up the TV tuner. Setting up the TV tuner scans for active channels and adds them to your Live TV channel list.
Why do I have to set up the TV tuner?
Not everyone needs to use the TV tuner. For example, you might have a set top box provided by a cable or satellite company that receives all of your channels. Most of these set top boxes use an HDMI® connection. More and more people are watching only streaming TV and do not have a TV antenna or cable/satellite service. If you don’t need the TV tuner, you can bypass setting it up and instead remove it from the Home screen as explained in Remove unwanted inputs and channels. When you set up live TV, the TV scans the signals on its antenna input for channels with a good signal, and adds those to the channel list, skipping dead channels and channels with a very weak signal. The TV lets you add two analog channels, even if they have no signal, for the purpose of using an older set top box, VCR, or game console that can only output a signal on analog channel 3 or 4. Typically, you’ll only need one of these channels, but both are provided to make setup simpler. You can hide the one you don’t want as explained in Edit live TV channel lineup.
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How do I set up the TV tuner?
1. Make sure your antenna or TV cable (not provided) is connected to the TV’s ANT/CABLE input.
2. On the Home screen, select the Live TV input. If it is not on your Home screen, go to Settings > TV Inputs to add it.
3. Read the simple on-screen instructions, and then select I have an antenna, search for channels.
4. If prompted, select your time zone. You’ll only need to do this if the TV can’t figure out your time zone from your Internet connection.
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Why does the TV need my time zone?
The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can correctly display time information about the program you are currently watching. In most cases, it can get the time zone automatically and skips this step. 5. When prompted, select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4. These channels enable you to connect older set top boxes, VCRs, or game consoles.
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6. Wait while your TV scans for antenna channels …
… and then cable TV channels.
Scanning for channels can take several minutes. Tip: If you don’t have a cable TV provider, or if you use a set-top box to receive cable TV channels, you can save time by skipping the cable TV portion of the channel scan.
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7. When the channel scans finish, the TV shows the number of channels it added.
8. Only on certain models, you can set up Live TV Pause. The topic Pausing live TV explains how to set up and use this feature. If you don’t want to set up Live TV Pause right now, or if this option is not available to you, select Done to start watching live TV.
Tip: Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of the latest channels. Broadcasters and cable providers add and remove channels, move channels to different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels periodically. Your reception and picture quality depend on the position of your antenna and on your location relative to the antennas of broadcasters in your area. To repeat the channel scan, use the purple directional pad to highlight the Live TV input, press STAR Þ, select Scan for channels, and then press OK. You’ll also have to repeat the channel scan if you remove and re-add the Live TV input on the Home screen or perform a factory reset.
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Now, you’re ready to watch live TV! While you’re watching, try the following tips: · Press UP or DOWN to change channels. · Press LEFT to display the Live TV Channel Guide, and then press UP or DOWN to select a channel to watch. Or press REWIND or FAST FWD to jump through the Live TV Channel Guide a page at a time. · Press OK to display information about the current program. · Press STAR Þ to see options for picture and sound settings. · Use a Roku Voice remote, the Roku mobile app, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa to search for programs by title, actor, director, or genre. The TV or the Roku mobile app displays the results along with the streaming channels that offer the requested content. Note: If your TV did not come with a Roku Voice remote, you can order one from https://www.roku.com/products/accessories.
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Using your TV

This section provides information on using the day-to-day features of your TV.

Status indicator
Your TV has a single status indicator. It goes on and off and blinks in different ways depending on the status of the TV, as shown in the following table:

TV CONDITION

STATUS INDICATOR

MEANING

On (screen is active) Screensaver (screen is active) Off (no power) Off (standby)
Starting up from off state On (receiving update from USB) Remote command received
Network connection lost
Powering down to standby mode

Off

Screen is communicating that TV is on.

Off

Screen is communicating that TV is on.

Off

TV is not connected to power.

TV is connected to power and is ready On
to use.

Slow pulsing blink until startup completes

TV is doing something.

Slow pulsing blink until update completes

TV is doing something.

Dims on/off once

TV has received your command.

Two short blinks, pause, repeat

TV was connected and paired with a Roku account and now has no network connection.

Slow pulsing blink until the TV TV is doing something.
reaches standby.

In standby mode, as long as the TV has power, the status indicator normally remains lit. If you prefer, you can turn the status indicator off when the TV is in standby mode. To change this setting, from the Home Screen Menu, navigate to Settings > System > Power, and then select Standby LED. Press RIGHT and then select Off or On, as desired.

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Standby mode energy savings
When you turn off your TV, it remains in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately. After the TV goes into the lower power standby mode, it takes a few seconds longer to start up. You can optionally enable Fast TV start. When this option is enabled, your TV starts up almost immediately, but uses somewhat more power in standby mode. Fast TV start also gives you access to some additional features. For more information, see Fast TV start.
Opting in to Smart TV experience
The first time you select live TV, an HDMI input, or AV input, your TV offers to enable the Smart TV experience. If you decide to enable it at this time, you’re all set to enjoy its recommendations and features.
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The Smart TV experience uses automatic content recognition (ACR) and other technology to collect information about what you watch on live TV, and on devices like media players and cable boxes connected to the HDMI or AV inputs. Opting in means that you give permission to analyze the programs you watch for the purpose of making recommendations, as well as showing ads that are more relevant to you. If you decide not to enable the Smart TV experience at this first opportunity, you can enable it later. Or, if you decide you’d rather not use the feature, you can disable it, but be aware that previously collected information is retained and not deleted.
Opting out of the Smart TV experience
If you decide you want to opt out Smart TV experience after you have opted in, follow these steps:
1. From the Home Screen Menu, go to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience. 2. Navigate to the right to highlight Use info from TV inputs. 3. Press OK on the remote to clear the check box.
Disabling Auto Notifications
If you want to keep the Smart TV experience enabled, but you do not want to see notifications while you are watching programs, you can disable notifications. To do so, follow these steps:
1. From the Home Screen Menu, go to Settings > Privacy > Smart TV experience. 2. Navigate to the right to highlight Use info from TV inputs. 3. Press DOWN to highlight Enable auto notifications. 4. Press OK to clear the check box. Note: These settings do not affect recommendations for More Ways to Watch that you see in the Live TV Channel Guide when watching live TV channels. Those recommendations show up only in the Live TV Channel Guide and do not rely on ACR technology.
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Watching live TV channels
Select the Live TV input on the Home screen. Your TV remembers the last channel you watched and starts with that channel playing.
Changing channels
To change channels, you can do any of the following:
· Press UP to change to the next higher channel.
· Press DOWN to change to the next lower channel.
· Press LEFT to display the Live TV Channel Guide, and then press the arrow keys to select the channel or program you want to watch. Press REWIND or FAST FWD to move through the list one page at a time. When you’ve highlighted the channel or program you want to watch, press OK. (If you decide you don’t want to change channels, press BACK .)
· Only if Live TV Pause is not enabled, press REPLAY to jump to the previous channel. Press again to return to the channel you were watching before you pressed REPLAY .
Using the Live TV Channel Guide
Use the Live TV Channel Guide to find both over-the-air and live streaming TV programs. The Live TV Channel Guide lets you scroll through all the TV channels you receive (except those you have hidden, if any), plus a large number of live streaming programs. You can see what’s on right now and the upcoming 14 days.
For live, over-the-air TV programs, you can use More Ways to Watch to find the program you’re watching and start watching it from the beginning from one of your streaming channels. Your clue that there are More Ways to Watch a program is a purple star (Þ) next to the program name in the guide.
For example, you might turn on your TV at 10 minutes past the hour and discover you are missing the current episode of the program you wanted to watch. But there is a purple star next to the program title, so you can press STAR Þ and learn that there are several streaming channels where you can watch the current episode from the
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beginning. You also can find more episodes of your program, and other programs that have a similar theme. Note: A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some streaming channels. To open the Live TV Channel Guide, press LEFT while watching live TV. It opens with the name of the current program highlighted, and a lot more information.
1. Time slots. Navigate LEFT or RIGHT. Press FAST FWD or REWIND to skip ahead or back a screen at a time.
2. Channel list. Navigate UP or DOWN. Live TV Categories is currently set to All Channels. 3. Program list. Shaded area is prior to the current time. 4. Progress bar. Indicates the current time relative to the listed programs. 5. Live TV Categories list, currently set to ALL CHANNELS. Navigate to this list, and then navigate
up and down to select a category. See Using Live TV Categories for more information. 6. More Ways to Watch indicator. See More Ways to Watch for more information.
When you are viewing the current time slot, notice that the Live TV Channel Guide shows a lighter background for portions of programs before the current time, and a darker background for programs and portions of programs that have not yet aired. The line dividing these two zones is the progress bar.
Navigating the Live TV Channel Guide
· Use the purple directional pad to move up, down, left, and right.
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· To switch to a program that is currently in progress, highlight it, and then press OK. (Note that pressing OK on a past or future program does nothing.)
· To return to the current time after navigating to a different time slot, press REPLAY .
· To return to the currently airing program without causing a channel change, press BACK .
· To see More Ways to Watch, highlight any program that has a purple asterisk (Þ), and then press STAR Þ. While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate all left to highlight a channel number, and then press STAR Þ to open the Channel options dialog.

Using Live TV Categories

The list of channels you receive can become quite long, especially when it includes both over-the-air channels and live streaming channels. Use Live TV Categories to show only the channels that interest you at the moment. With the Live TV Channel Guide open, navigate left past the channel list to expand Live TV Categories. From the list of categories, navigate up or down to select All Channels, Recents, or Favorites. If you have not hidden live streaming channels, the list of categories also includes a list of curated channels, such as Recommended, News, Sports, Kids & Family, Music, Game Shows, and more.
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1. Live TV Category list. Navigate up or down to highlight a category. 2. Selected category appears at the top of the channel list. 3. Other categories remain available if you navigate beyond the channels in the selected category.
With a category highlighted, navigate right into the channel list. The guide shows channels belonging to the selected category. Note that you can also see channels in other categories by navigating up or down without changing your category selection. The category you select is temporary–the next time you view the Live TV Channel Guide, it again shows All Channels.
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Changing channel options
While using the Live TV Channel Guide, navigate left to the channel number column, and then press STAR Þ to open Channel options.
Favorite/Unfavorite this channel ­ Select this option to make the selected channel a favorite. Select again to remove the channel from your favorites. Hide/Unhide this channel ­ Select this option to hide the current channel. Select again before moving on to unhide the channel if you hid it by mistake. But note that after you close the dialog, you cannot access the channel to unhide it. Instead, use the Manage channels option to unhide hidden channels. Manage channels ­ Opens the Manage Channels menu where you can edit the channel lineup and mark certain channels as favorites. See Manage channels.
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Viewing program information
When you are viewing a program and no other guides or menus are open, press OK to view program information in a banner at the bottom of the screen.
Program information banner This banner provides details about the program you are watching. These details vary depending on the information available and the source of the show (over-the-air or live streaming)
Tip: If you’ve enabled Live TV Pause and you’re watching live TV, you’ll also see a progress bar showing the current playback position within the rolling 90-minute pause time. For more information, see Pausing live TV.
Adjusting settings while watching a program
Press STAR Þ to display the TV settings menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. The topic Adjusting TV settings explains each of the settings in detail.
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Pausing live TV
Only on certain models, Live TV Pause gives your Roku TV the ability to pause, play, fast forward, and rewind digital live TV received on the ANT input. You can pause live TV for up to 90 minutes.
Requirements
To use this feature, you need to: 1. Connect your TV to a Roku account. If you didn’t connect during Guided Setup, see Connecting your TV. 2. Provide your own USB flash drive (thumb drive} with the following minimum specifications. · 16 GB · 15 Mbps read/write speed · USB 2.0 compliant A USB flash drive (thumb drive) meeting the minimum requirements is highly recommended over an externally powered hard disk drive. Note that you can use any larger size drive–there is no limit to the maximum size–but using a larger drive does not extend the 90-minute pause time. Important: After warning you and giving you a chance to cancel Live TV Pause setup, all existing content on your USB drive is erased when you enable this feature. 3. Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port. Important: Some TV models have more than one USB port. You can connect your Live TV Pause USB drive to any port, but make sure that nothing is connected to other USB ports while enabling Live TV Pause. Reconnect other USB devices after you have finished enabling Live TV Pause.
4. Enable Live TV Pause, as explained in the following topic.
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Enabling Live TV Pause
You can start setting up Live TV Pause in any of the following ways:
· After completing a channel scan, select Set up Live TV Pause from the available options.
· Press PLAY/PAUSE on the Roku remote while watching a live TV channel. · Highlight the Live TV input on the Home screen, press STAR Þ on the remote,
and then select Enable Live TV Pause. After starting setup of Live TV Pause in any of these ways, the TV prompts you through the steps needed to enable this feature. Setup takes only a few moments. Note: Use of a USB hub is not supported.
Using Live TV Pause
If you have used the Roku remote to watch streaming channels, using Live TV Pause should be very familiar to you.
· While watching a digital live TV channel, press PLAY/PAUSE to pause or play the content. After the TV program has been paused for 90 minutes, the TV resumes playing from the point in the program where you paused it.
· After watching a channel for a while, press REWIND to jump back up to the point where you first started watching the channel, up to 90 minutes.
· After pausing or rewinding, press FAST FWD to jump ahead up to the point where you are once again watching the live TV program.
· Press FAST FWD or REWIND repeatedly to cycle through 1x, 2x, and 3x skip speeds. Press REPLAY to play back the last several seconds of the program.
· When the program is paused, press LEFT or RIGHT to move backward or forward through the program approximately 10 seconds per press. Small frames appear across the screen to identify your location in the program.
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Whenever you use any of the Live TV Pause features, the TV momentarily displays a progress bar:
1. Time at the current playback position. 2. Current playback position 3. Extent of pause time, representing the amount of time this channel has been buffered, up to 90
minutes. 4. 90-minute mark, representing the maximum extent of pause time. 5. Current time.
The progress bar also shows tick marks at each half hour point, to help you locate the boundaries where one program ends and a new one begins.
Notes about Live TV Pause
· You can use Live TV Pause only with digital broadcast and cable channels received through the TV’s ANT input (ATSC and Clear QAM channels).
· Changing channels erases and restarts the Live TV Pause buffer. · Returning to the Home screen, selecting another input, or turning off the TV
erases and resets the Live TV Pause buffer. · Disconnecting the USB drive erases the Live TV Pause buffer.
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More Ways to Watch
More Ways to Watch gives you recommendations about the programs you’re watching on the ANT, HDMI, and AV inputs. You will automatically get these recommendations in the Live TV Channel Guide for live TV programs. However, before you can get recommendations for programs you’re watching through the HDMI or AV inputs, you must opt in to the Smart TV experience to acknowledge that you want to allow the TV to use automatic content recognition (ACR). See Opting in to Smart TV experience for details.
Using More Ways to Watch
Not every program provides recommendations. As you use More Ways to Watch, be aware that you’ll only see suggestions on your TV when all of the following conditions are met:
· Your TV is in the United States. · You have enabled Smart TV experience if you are watching programs through
an HDMI or AV input. (If you are watching live TV from the ANT input, this setting does not matter.) · The program you’re watching contains the information needed to identify it. Note that some programs, such as the daily news, typically do not activate More Ways to Watch. · At least one participating streaming channel offers the movie or TV program you are watching, or other episodes, or more programs like the one you are watching.
If all of these conditions are met, you can view the suggestions. More Ways to Watch recommendations appear in two different places:
· When watching the HDMI and AV inputs, you’ll see a More Ways to Watch notification in the lower right corner of the screen for a few seconds unless you have disabled Enable auto notifications. Press STAR Þ to see the list of matching programs.
Note: After this banner disappears, you can restore the More Ways to Watch prompt by pressing OK.
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· In the Live TV Channel Guide, all programs that meet the criteria for More Ways to Watch display a purple asterisk Þ next to their titles:
Highlight the program of interest and press STAR Þ to see recommendations. Regardless of how you got to this point, the options you’ll see depend on the type of program you’re watching and the available ways there are to watch, so you might see any or all of the following:
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run programs, because streaming content typically is not available until sometime after the program is first broadcast.
· See more episodes ­ Streaming channels where you can find other episodes of the TV program you are watching. Does not apply to movies.
· More like this ­TV programs or movies with a similar theme.
· View full description ­ Full description of the selected program. Press DOWN to select an option, and then press RIGHT to select the streaming channel you want to watch. Assuming you’ve already added the channel and completed any required sign-in, More Ways to Watch takes you directly to the program in the streaming channel where you can select and watch the program. Otherwise, it prompts you to add the channel and, if you do, then takes you to the program.
Getting the most from More Ways to Watch
· Streaming channels you’ve already installed appear first in the list of suggestions.
· When you select a streaming channel, you leave the program you are currently watching.
· If you’ve used the Live TV Pause feature to pause the program, your paused program buffer is deleted. In other words, you cannot return to a live TV channel and resume watching from where you left off.
Switching TV inputs
Switch TV inputs to access the device connected to that input, for example, a Blu-rayTM player. To switch inputs, highlight the input on the Home screen, and then press OK. The video signal on the input plays on the screen. Tip: To learn how to add, remove, rename, and rearrange the inputs and channels on your Home screen, see Customizing your TV.
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Auto-detecting devices
Your TV automatically detects when you connect a new device to an HDMI® input and turn on its power. The input is automatically added to the Home screen if it isn’t already present.
Auto-naming devices
When you connect and power on an HDMI device, your TV identifies it, automatically renames the input, and changes its icon to suit the device. For more information, see Rename inputs.
Adjusting audio/video settings
While watching video content on any input, press STAR Þ to display the TV settings menu. Press UP or DOWN to highlight an option, and then press LEFT or RIGHT to change the setting. To learn about each of the audio and video settings, see Adjusting TV settings.
Setting preferred audio language for streaming channels
You can select the preferred language for the audio played by streaming channels. If the selected language is available in the streaming content, the TV plays that language. To set the preferred audio language:
1. From the Home Screen Menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > Audio preferred language.
2. Press RIGHT to highlight one of the languages. 3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the language you want to use. 4. Press OK.
Note: Many streaming channels have an option to select the language while you are watching a program. The Audio preferred language setting sets the default for that option.
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Automatic game console configuration
Your TV automatically detects select game consoles and configures the key features it supports to optimize TV performance while playing video games. When you connect a supported and powered-on game console through an HDMI® input, the TV automatically changes the input icon to the game console’s icon1. Only on certain models with compatible game consoles, it also enables any of the following features, if available:
· Automatic low-latency mode (ALLM) · Variable refresh rate · HDR gaming · High frame rate · Game mode · THX Certified game mode Various combinations of these features are available only on certain models, and if present, can be disabled by navigating to Settings > TV inputs and then selecting the appropriate HDMI input. When you start playing a game, your TV displays a message at the bottom of the screen to make you aware of the settings that it will use.
1 Certain game consoles, such as the Microsoft Xbox One, do not communicate their identity until you select the input after connecting the console.
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Select Cancel before the timer runs out to keep the current TV picture settings. For example, you might want to cancel automatic game configuration if you are watching a movie from your game console.
Using Roku Voice commands
Roku Voice commands1 make it fast and easy to control your TV and find entertainment with simple voice commands like “show me comedies.” Control your TV with commands like “switch to game console,” or “watch channel 7.1.” Use your Roku Voice remote, the Roku mobile app, or a compatible smart speaker to speak commands. When using a smart speaker, add “on my Roku” or, for example, “on my bedroom Roku” to the end of the command.
To learn what commands to use, watch out for hints that appear at appropriate times. For example, if you are in the TV settings menu with the Sleep timer command highlighted, a hint might appear explaining how to use a Roku Voice command to set the sleep timer. You can use Roku Voice commands at any time, without first calling up a menu.
Tap Voice on your remote to see helpful hints about how to use Roku Voice, and then explore these additional voice features:
· See what’s on TV in the Live TV Channel Guide. Say “Show Guide.” · Jump to a specific channel. Say “Go to 7 point 3” to open Live TV on channel 7.3.
Or say, “ABC News” (or another program name that has multiple options). Because there are multiple sources of ABC News, you’ll see a panel where you can choose the one you want. · Use voice commands to launch streaming channels, switch inputs, or change live TV channels. Say, “Go to Netflix” to open Netflix. Or say, “Show This Old House” to go to that live program on The Roku Channel.
· Set sleep timers. For example, say “Turn the TV off in 30 minutes”, or “Go to sleep at 11 p.m.”
1 Roku Voice supports English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German languages when the corresponding TV language is selected.
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· Go directly to playing a program whenever your search command can be uniquely identified and the requested content is available at no additional cost to you.1
· Search for movies based on popular quotes. For example, say “What movie is this from ­ `Here’s looking at you, kid’.”
· Only on 4K TVs, say “Show me 4K movies” to see a list of 4K movies available across participating streaming channels.
· Use Roku Voice to make entries in a variety of on-screen keyboards. Keyboards that support voice entry have a microphone icon next to the input field. You can say letters, characters, and numbers for an easy way to enter the required information. The TV displays helpful hints at appropriate times to provide guidance.
· Use voice commands to turn the display off (for enjoying streaming music), turn closed captions on or off, and to replay the last few seconds of a movie or TV program.
· Control Roku Media Player to play your personal music and show movies and photos. Say commands like, “Play classic rock on Roku Media Player,” “Skip ahead 20 seconds,” or “Play the next song.”
· Get help by pressing VOICE and saying, “Help.”
1 Direct-to-playback commands spoken in English or Spanish work with selected streaming channels. Direct playback occurs only when there is a high confidence of match, the content is free or you are already subscribed, and the channel is already added to your Home screen.
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Using Roku Voice with Apple Siri
Ask Siri on your Apple device to control your Roku TV with just your voice1. Say things like “Hey Siri, play jazz on the living room TV” to play music from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod Mini, or Mac on your Roku TV.
Roku TVs also support Apple HomeKit1, which allows you to easily and securely control your Roku device while using the Home app or Siri. After installing your Roku TV, set it up with just a few simple steps within the Apple Home app. You can even create your own custom automations and scenes that include HomeKit-enabled accessories such as your Roku TV, to control your home setting. For more information, see Apple Home app. For details about what Apple HomeKit controls are available with your TV, see the Roku support article, How to use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device.
Using Roku Voice with Google Home
Use Google Home, Google Pixel phone, or the Google Home mobile app to control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs, launch most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs, turn the TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by including the location of the device in your commands. For example, say “Hey Google, turn off Roku in the bedroom.” For information on linking and controlling your TV with Roku Action on Google, see the Roku support article, How to use Google to control your Roku streaming device.
Using Roku Voice with Amazon Alexa
Use Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, or the Amazon Alexa mobile app to control your Roku TV. You can search for movies and TV programs, launch most channels, control playback, adjust the volume, switch inputs, turn the TV on and off, and more. Control multiple Roku devices by including the location of the device in your commands. For example, say “Hey Alexa, pause Roku in the living room.” For information on adding the Alexa Roku skills and controlling your Roku TV, see the Roku support article, How to use Amazon Alexa to control your Roku streaming device.
1 Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are supported by all Roku TVs except for Hardware IDs beginning with “6” (6XXXX) and “5” (5XXXX).
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Using Roku Voice Remotes (certain models only)
Only on TVs with the Roku Voice remotes: The following topics explain how to get the most out of your TV when it includes a Roku Voice Remote, Roku Enhanced Voice Remote, or Roku Voice Remote Pro.

Connecting headphones to a Roku Voice Remote
Certain TVs come with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro. On these models, you can connect headphones to the jack on the left side of the remote.
Tip: Inserting a plug in the remote’s headphone jack disables the sound from the TV’s built-in speakers or attached receiver or soundbar. The volume and mute controls on the right side of the remote adjust the volume level of the connected headphones. You might notice that connecting headphones to your remote shortens the remote’s battery life somewhat.
Warning: Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound.

Re-pairing your Roku Voice Remote
Roku Voice remotes operate with wireless radio signals and must be paired with your TV. You initially paired the remote when you set up your TV during Guided Setup. But if your remote loses its pairing with the TV for some reason, you can easily re-pair it using either of the following methods:

1. If your remote uses replaceable batteries, remove the battery cover from the back of the remote.

2. Depending on your remote model, either:

· Press and hold down the pairing button for 3 seconds or longer, until the adjacent LED flashes.

· Hold down HOME and BACK the adjacent LED flashes

at the same time for 5 seconds, until

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3. Do one of the following:
· Turn on the TV using the power button on the TV side or back panel. Pairing occurs as the TV starts up.
· Use the Roku mobile app or a different remote to navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Pair new device > Remote.
Tip: If the remote fails to pair with the TV, try installing new batteries or charging the remote, as applicable. Also, it’s helpful to hold the remote within two to three feet of the TV to ensure successful pairing.
Checking the Roku Voice Remote battery level
You can check the condition of the batteries in your Roku Voice remote at any time by navigating to Settings > Remotes & devices, and then pressing OK to select your remote below My paired devices. With your remote selected, navigate right to About > Remote to view its Battery level. The resulting screen displays not only the battery level, but also other information that can be useful when you need technical support with your remote.
Tip: When you first turn on the TV, a battery level indicator appears in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds.
Finding your Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Roku Voice Remote Pro
Only on TVs with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Voice Remote Pro, when your remote has found its way down into the sofa cushions or your dog has hidden it in the corner, you can use the Find Remote feature to find out where it’s hiding. This feature has a limited range, and is designed to find your remote somewhere in the same room as the TV.
There are multiple ways to activate the lost remote finder:
· Activate lost remote finder with hands-free voice command
Only if you have a Voice Remote Pro, say “Hey Roku, where’s my remote?”
Note that this command only works if you have hands-free voice turned on.
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· Activate lost remote finder from the Settings menu
Only if you have another working remote, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remotes. Then highlight your remote in the list, and select Find remote.
· Activate lost remote finder with the Roku mobile app
After you install the free Roku mobile app, you can open it and trigger the lost remote finder in either of the following ways:
· On your phone: Select the Devices icon from the navigation bar and make sure you are connected to your Roku TV. Next, tap the three dots to the right of your TV name and select Ping Remote.
· On your Roku device: Select the Remote icon from the navigation bar in the Roku mobile app. Using the mobile app as your remote, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remotes. Then highlight your remote in the list, and select Find remote.
· Activate lost remote finder with panel buttons
Note: The panel button(s) on some models might be difficult to find. If the location is not obvious, check the bottom center of the TV behind the status indicator LED, or the back panel of the TV near the lower right or left side.
· On TVs that have a single button control, short press the button to open the Inputs menu, and then short press it again to select Find Remote. In a few moments, the TV accepts your selection and triggers the lost remote finder.
· On TVs that have a three button control, short press the middle button to open the Inputs menu, and then short press it again to select Find Remote to trigger the lost remote finder.
· On TVs that have a joystick-style control, press to the Left or Right to open the Inputs menu, and then press Right to scroll down to Find Remote. In a few moments, the TV accepts your selection and triggers the lost remote finder.
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· On TVs that have a column of labeled panel buttons, press the INPUT button to open the Inputs menu, and then press the INPUT button again until you highlight Find Remote.
Inputs menu A moment or two after highlighting Find Remote, the remote starts playing your selected remote finder sound to let you know where it is hiding. The sound automatically stops after a minute or after you find the remote and press any button.
Changing and previewing the remote finder sound
Only on TVs with the Roku Enhanced Voice Remote or Voice Remote Pro, you can customize the sound your remote makes when you use the Find Remote feature. To customize the sound, navigate to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remote settings > Change remote finder sound. Select the sound you want to use from the available settings. To preview the sound you have chosen, select Preview remote finder sound, and then hold down OK on the remote to play the sound. When you release the OK button, the sound will stop.
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Playing content from USB storage devices
Use Roku Media Player to play personal music, videos, and photo files from a personal USB flash drive or hard disk connected to the TV’s USB port.
To use this feature, make sure your media files are compatible with Roku Media Player. To see the latest list of supported formats, view Help in the Media Player1. Roku Media Player displays only supported file types, and hides file types it knows it cannot play.
Note: If you do not see Roku Media Player on your Home screen, it might have been uninstalled. You can reinstall it from the Roku Store.
For more information about playing back your personal videos, music, and photos, go to the following link on the Roku web site:
go.roku.com/rokumediaplayer
Auto player launch
You can set your TV to automatically open Roku Media Player when you connect a USB drive with a recognizable file system (such as FAT16/32, NTFS, HFS+ or EXT2/3). To configure this setting, from the Home Screen Menu, navigate to Settings > System > USB media. Choose from the following options:
· Auto-launch ­ Select Prompt, On, or Off, as desired.
· Prompt ­ (default) Display a prompt each time a recognized USB drive is connected. The prompt provides options to launch Roku Media Player as well as to change future auto-play behavior.
· On ­ Always launch Roku Media Player whenever you connect a recognized USB drive.
· Off ­ Never launch Roku Media Player automatically.
· Launch channel ­ Select the app you want to use to play back media files.
1 There are many variants of each supported media format. Some variants may not play at all or may have issues or inconsistencies during playback.
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Playing content from local network media servers
Roku Media Player can play personal video, music, and photo files from a media server on your local network. Media servers include personal computers running media server software such as Plex or Windows Media Player, network file storage systems that have built-in media server software, and other devices that implement the specifications of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Some servers do not fully implement the DLNA specification but are UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible. Roku Media Player can connect to them as well. Some media servers can convert files into Roku compatible formats. Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected content is not supported.
Setting up a payment method
For channels that allow you to pay through your linked Roku account, you can enter a payment method directly on your TV. Entering a payment method on your TV means that you don’t need to go to a computer or mobile device to set up a payment method. To add a payment method:
1. From the Home Screen Menu, navigate to Settings > Payment method > Add payment method.
2. Follow the prompts to update your payment method by selecting one of the listed options. Note: If you have already set up a payment method on my.roku.com, that payment method is identified here in such a way as not to expose any personal data. You can use this screen to change your payment method, if desired.
3. Select Save card, and then press OK. To manage your saved payment method and to see other payment methods, log into your account at go.roku.com/pay.
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Using your TV in a hotel or dorm room
Hotels, school dorms, conference facilities, and similar locations with public wireless Internet access often require you to interact with a web page to authenticate your access. These types of networks are called restricted public networks. When you select a network of this type, the TV automatically detects that additional information is needed and prompts you through using another wireless device to supply the requested information.
About using your TV on a restricted public network
Here are some points to keep in mind when using your TV on a restricted public network:
· Using your Roku TV on a hotel or dorm room network requires wireless availability and a network-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer to authenticate access to your wireless access point.
· You will need your Roku TV remote. · Some content might be limited or unavailable if you try to connect outside
your home country due to geo-filtering.
Connecting your Roku TV on a restricted public network
1. When setting up a network connection (either during Guided Setup or using Settings > Network > Set up connection), the TV automatically detects that you are connecting to a restricted network and displays the following prompt:
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Tip: Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Enable `Device connect’ is selected in Settings > System > Advanced system settings. Device connect is enabled by default, but if you have disabled it, the TV cannot complete the connection. 2. After selecting the correct network, highlight I am at a hotel or college dorm, and then press OK. The TV prompts you to use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to complete the connection.
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Note: The mobile phone, tablet, or computer must be on the same wireless network to which you are connecting the TV. 4. Connect to the network named on your TV screen. Note: The previous step connects your smartphone, tablet, or computer directly to the TV. No connection charges apply and the connection does not impact your device’s data plan. 5. The wireless connection process prompts you for a password. Enter the password as shown on the TV screen. 6. Start the web browser on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. When you attempt to open any web page, the restricted connection will prompt you for whatever information it needs. In most cases, you must agree to terms and conditions, provide identifying information, or enter a password, PIN, or room number to proceed. The information requested depends on the organization that controls the wireless connection. 7. After you enter the requested information, the TV automatically proceeds to complete its connection and resumes normal operation. 8. If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your mobile phone, tablet, or computer to activate your Roku TV.
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Using Apple AirPlay and the Apple Home app
Apple AirPlay
AirPlay lets you share videos, photos, music, and more from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To use AirPlay, your Roku TV must be on the same wireless network as your Apple device1. To configure your preferred AirPlay security settings, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit from your Roku TV Home screen. Depending on the AirPlay settings you select, you may be required to enter a password on your Apple device to initiate an AirPlay session on your Roku TV.
Other AirPlay things to try
· Screen mirroring from an iOS device. · Screen mirroring from a Mac. · Using your Roku TV as an extended Mac display. · Playing synchronized music on multiple AirPlay 2-enabled devices, including
Roku TVs.
1 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later. Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later.
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Apple Home app
Apple HomeKit controls compatible smart home lights, locks, thermostats, and other devices, including Roku TVs. The Apple Home app lets you add your Roku TV to your Apple HomeKit ecosystem. You can also interact with HomeKit-enabled devices by using Siri from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod or Mac. To enable your Roku TV to work with the Apple Home app
1. From your TV’s Home screen, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
2. Under HomeKit, select Set Up. Your TV will display a unique QR code. 3. From your Apple device, open the Apple Home app and select Add Accessory. 4. Use the Apple Home app to scan the QR code displayed on your TV and follow
the instructions.
Some Apple HomeKit things to try
On your Apple device, say: · “Hey Siri, play jazz in the living room.” · “Hey Siri, mute the TV in the office.” · “Hey Siri, turn off the TVs in my home.” Add your Roku TV to an Apple Home scene.
Find more ideas at https://www.apple.com/home-app/.
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Adjusting TV settings
You can adjust most picture and sound settings while you are watching a program by pressing STAR Þ to open the TV settings menu. There are some additional picture and sound settings in the main Settings menu. In most cases, the changes you make apply only to the input you are using. Live TV, each HDMI® input, and the AV input have their own settings that the TV remembers when you return to that input. The TV also separately remembers the settings you specify while viewing streaming content.
Main Settings menu
Use the main Settings menu to adjust overall TV settings. Press HOME to go to the Home screen, and then navigate to Settings > TV picture settings. You can adjust the following overall TV picture settings from the Settings screen:
· TV brightness ­ Provide a better viewing experience in darker or brighter rooms. Increases or decreases the TV’s general brightness across all TV inputs. Notes: Some models have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the picture to provide a consistent viewing experience as the lighting in your room changes. Your TV has an ambient light sensor if the TV brightness screen has an Auto option, which is selected by default. To disable the ambient light sensor, select one of the other TV brightness options.
The settings on the TV brightness screen are identical to the TV brightness settings in the TV settings menu that you can access by pressing STAR Þ while watching a program.
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· HDR/Dolby Vision notification ­ Only on certain models: Controls whether the TV displays a notification in the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds when HDR or Dolby Vision® content begins to play. · On ­ The TV displays a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision® content begins to play. · Off ­ The TV does not display a notification when HDR or Dolby Vision® content begins to play. Note: This setting does not affect the HDR or Dolby Vision® notification that always appears in the program information banner. Press OK while watching a program to open the program information banner.
· Settings per input ­ Lists each enabled TV input. Select an input, and then press STAR Þ to display the TV settings menu where you can adjust the input’s settings while watching the video and listening to the sound from that input. Tip: You don’t have to go to the main Settings menu first–you can display an input’s TV settings menu and adjust its settings whenever you are watching the input by pressing STAR Þ.
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TV settings menu
The TV settings menu provides settings for controlling the appearance of the picture and the quality of the audio for each TV input. To view the TV settings menu, press STAR Þ whenever you are watching a TV input or streaming a video.
TV settings menu
Tip: Some streaming channels assign STAR Þ to a different function (or no function at all), meaning this button will not open the TV settings menu. In these cases, use a different channel, such as The Roku Channel, to configure options. The selected settings remain active for all streaming channels. Press UP or DOWN to highlight a setting, and then press OK or RIGHT to see the options for the setting. You’ll see the changes you make right away in picture appearance or audio quality.
· Sleep timer · Picture settings · Sound settings · Manage channels · Accessibility & captions · Picture off Tip: To dismiss the TV settings menu, just wait a few seconds without pressing any buttons. Or press STAR Þ again to dismiss the menu immediately.
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Sleep timer
Opens the Sleep timer menu where you can set a timer that turns off the TV after the specific amount of time. This setting remains in effect even if you stop watching the current input.
Picture settings
The Picture settings menu adjusts the appearance of the picture for the active input. To access picture settings, press STAR Þ to display the TV settings menu, then select Picture settings. The options you see vary depending on the program source.
Picture settings menu · Picture mode ­ Picture presets for various viewing preferences. For example, selecting Vivid sets Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and other values to produce a very vibrant picture. Selecting Movie changes the settings to produce a picture suitable for enjoying movies in a darkened room.
Tip: If you make changes to individual picture settings, these settings are saved for the current input and the current Picture mode. In this way you can, for example, individually set the HDMI 1 input’s Movie picture mode to use different settings than the HDMI 2 input’s Movie picture mode, and different settings than the Live TV input’s Movie picture mode. Note: If you change the settings of a Picture mode, a small purple dot appears to the right of Picture mode.
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Use Reset picture settings, described below, to return the input’s selected picture mode to its default settings. · TV brightness ­ Overall brightness of the picture. This setting applies to all TV inputs and is identical to the TV brightness setting under Settings > TV picture settings. · Customize picture mode ­ Opens the Customize mode name menu, where you can adjust various aspects of the picture quality. · Advanced settings ­ Opens the Advanced settings menu, where you can adjust the advanced features that apply to your TV model.
Customize Mode name menu options
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· Color temperature ­ Adjusts the overall color tones in the picture from Normal to slightly more bluish (Cool) to slightly more reddish (Warm).
· Fine tune picture ­ Displays the Fine tune picture menu. · Reset `mode name’ settings ­ Returns all picture settings for the input’s
currently-selected Picture mode to their original values. · Apply settings to all inputs ­ Applies the settings you have made in the current
Picture mode to all TV inputs.
Fine tune picture menu options
Fine tune picture menu · Backlight – Adjusts the overall light intensity of the screen. · Brightness ­ Adjusts the dark level of the picture. · Contrast ­ Adjusts the white level of the picture. · Sharpness ­ Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture. · Color ­ Adjusts the saturation of colors in the picture. A setting of 0 removes all color and displays a black and white picture.
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Advanced settings menu options
Notes: Certain picture settings vary by brand and model. Not all settings are available on all TVs. Names of certain settings also vary by brand and might differ from the names listed here.
Typical Advanced settings menu · Picture size ­ Aspect ratio of the picture, enabling you to view a picture in its original format, or zoom or stretch it to fill the screen. The Auto setting has been found to produce the best picture in most cases.
· Local dimming ­ Only on certain models: Sets the amount of dimming applied to multiple areas of the screen’s backlight intensity. This setting can make dark areas darker without affecting the brightness of light areas.
· Micro contrast ­ Only on certain models: Improves image contrast. · Action Smoothing ­ Only on certain models. Your model might use a different
name for this option. Adjusts the amount of motion processing applied to the video signal. A higher setting results in more smoothing, but can cause undesirable picture artifacts in certain types of content. Each Picture mode has a different default setting.
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· Natural Cinema ­ Only on certain models. Your model might use a different name for this option. Reduces “judder” often present when 24 frame-persecond movies are upscaled to TV standard frame rates. Natural Cinema mode is On by default in Movie and HDR Dark modes, and Off by default in other modes.
· Action Clarity ­ Only on certain 120Hz models. Your model might use a different name for this option. Reduces blur in fast-moving images such as sports.
· LED Motion Clarity ­ Only on certain models that also have the local dimming feature. Your model might use a different name for this option. Reduces motion blur caused by the screen refresh rate. Enabling this feature inserts black frames between picture frames, providing viewing improvements for fast moving games and sports, but reducing the brightness of the picture. Select Low, Medium, High, or Off to achieve the desired picture quality balance.
· Tint ­ Adjusts the color balance from green to red to obtain accurate colors in the picture.
· Game mode ­ Only on HDMI® and AV inputs: Enables less image processing resulting in less input lag, which improves viewing of action games. Also see Variable refresh rate (VRR).
· Auto low latency mode (ALLM) ­ Only on certain models: Detects when certain game consoles are connected to an HDMI input, and then automatically configures the best settings when that input is selected. When ALLM is active, the manual Game mode setting is not available. Note that there is no ALLM menu option.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)

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