Roku Express Streaming Device User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Roku
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Roku Express Streaming Device
Product Information
The Roku Express streaming player is a device that allows you to stream content from various streaming services to your TV. It comes with a remote control, USB power cable, HDMI cable, removable adhesive strip, and two AAA batteries. The streaming player has a RESET button, HDMI port, and USB port for connectivity. It also has a red light indicator that signals when the USB port on your TV is not providing enough power.
What’s included
Details
Let’s get started
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STEP 1: Connect to TV
Connect your streaming player to an HDMI port on the back of your TV with the included cable.
TIP: For help setting up your device, visit go.roku.com/express -
STEP 2: Connect to power
To ensure your player is always on and ready to stream, connect it to a wall outlet using the included power cable and a standard USB adaptor (like your phone charger). Or, use the power cable to connect your streaming player to the USB port on your TV.
NOTE: See a red light on your streaming player? That means the USB port on your TV is not providing enough power. Use a USB power adaptor instead. -
STEP 3: Position streaming player
Place your streaming player near your TV or attach it with the included removable adhesive strip.
DO NOT place your streaming player behind the TV or inside a closed TV cabinet. Doing so may cause overheating.-
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Make sure that the front of your streaming player has direct line of sight to your remote control. -
OPTIONAL
To attach your streaming player to your TV, see the adhesive strip instructions on the back page of this guide.
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STEP 4: Select input
Use your TV remote to power on your TV and select the input (source) you used to connect your streaming player. -
STEP 5: Insert batteries
Slide open the cover on the back of your remote and insert the included batteries. -
STEP 6: Follow the on-screen setup
Follow the instructions on your TV screen. Activate your streaming player by using your computer or smartphone to link a Roku account.
IMPORTANT: Roku never charges for activation support.
Common questions
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Why do I need to create a Roku account?
You’ll need a Roku account to stream, add channels, easily manage subscriptions, rent movies, and more. -
Why do I need to enter a credit card?
Saving a payment method makes it easy to rent or buy movies, subscribe to popular channels, and start free trials in just a click. No charges will be made without your authorization. -
What should I do if my streaming player is not connecting to my Wi-Fi® network?
Double-check the network you selected and that you entered your password correctly. If you have other devices connected to this network, your streaming player should connect.
Visit go.roku.com/express for more information
Adhesive strip instructions
Use this removable strip if you want to attach your streaming player to your TV. Keep in mind that this strip can only be used once and your streaming player requires a direct line of sight to your remote control.
To apply adhesive strip
To remove adhesive strip
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References
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