Those instructions are soo complicated, for an 80 yo, w/o resources paid or unpaid... i already have two roku devices, one in living room, one in bedroom installed over 5 years ago, the thought of installing another just to update is mind blowing, for this oldie... good luck youngins. why in this universe you don't have the wherewithall to find a simpler solution for installation.... hi tech indeed, not.
No, because it's somewhat expensive to produce so they ship it quite cheap and save money in aggregate. They collect your serial number to ensure that 1 roku device can only get 1 extension cable. It's better that the average consumer saves money on things they won't use, and the company saves money on producing waste.
such unnecessary waste that that would produce. its mindsets like this that have our planet where it is today. not all would have a need for the hdmi modification... you would think that would be common knowledge but not here in the greedy/impatient/wasteful U.S.A. its actually surprising they are thoughtful enough to even offer the adapter when other uniqe issues like this we encounter with various electronics require a lone trip to a department store or online shop to find our own solutions.
I was tempted by one of these but I'd have to use a USB in the side of the TV then run an HDMI cable to the opposite end of my soundbar which just isn't very elegant. I wish it was a straight HDMI connection.
I've seen many unboxing's here in youtube without the HDMI extension or dongle and while getting my wallet ready to buy it but I'm afraid it doesn't come included in the box since my Tv have a bulge behind that won't allow to me to connect the ROku to it.
I don't know if it's me or not, but I have this Roku stick, and when I try and use the wifi, it's always weak, and it never connects when I need it, is it the wifi, or is it the Roku stick?
I am on my second Roku Model Stick (this new model and original stick that still works after daily use for 7 years). Its somewhere in your connection. How far is Roku from WiFi home device, whats your internet speed do you have the minimum required, check the power input to the Roku and is the power connected/secure. RoKu has support available via their website www.roku.com/en-us/
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation. I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback. Pathetic. Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that. And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
Use the HDMI extension cable (Roku will ship you one free, this video explains how). The further away from your TV, the less likely the TV's RF properties may interfere with the device's signal.
The leaflet that comes in the box with start-up instructions is, like all these things, not much use. It does not even give a link to this instructional video on RUclips which is far more informative. What is does not tell you is what to do if you already have one of your HDMI slots allocated to another Internet based TV service (e.g. BT TV) and you connect your streaming stick to another HDMI slot. To install and subsequently to start up the Roku stick, you must switch off the connection to the other Internet TV service and switch on ONLY the TV set. Interestingly, what it does tell you is that there may be problems if the batteries in the remote control have no power, and that you should buy a new set of batteries. Two Duracell OEM batteries with no expiry date are supplied in the box. These are made in China and it would be reasonable to assume that they would be relatively new and in good order. Those in the box that I received (from the Roku shop on Amazon) were dead. (Duds or fake?) The mention in the video suggests that Roku is aware of this problem in their supply chain but cannot or will not do anything about it.
I have everything plugged in as directed but the TV does not reflect that it has captured the Roku. I tried all the different inputs - none of them work. I looked for a technical support number without any success. Can anyone help?
Duh!!! I thought there was nothing todo except to plug the stick into an hdmi port. Didn’t know about needing an adapter to plug into the wall. No way not for me
Watch it again - the adapter is included. The adapter going into the wall, gives a more stable connection, which is what you want Jill - watch at :29. It's pretty clear.
@@TheGAMESHARQ, it's super easy. I'm almost 70 & I have to set this up for 30 year olds. It has nothing to do with age; some people are just afraid of technology.
I bought the Roku stick a few years ago when I bought my tv. The salesperson recommended it. Never used it since I'm challenged with things like this. I had called for Roku help and spoke with someone from India and couldn't understand a thing. I had asked him what if I need to call again and he said that I would be charged for any help that I would need. NO THANKS! What a waste of money and time.
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation. I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback. Pathetic. Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that. And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
It should be called the Roku OVERHEATING Streaming Stick instead! ... After a few minutes, this will overheat and all video will become VERY Slow ... I talked with their Support People who told me it was broken and I should purchase another one ... WHAT??? going with Another Product!
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation. I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback. Pathetic. Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that. And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
such unnecessary waste that that would produce. its mindsets like this that have our planet where it is today. not all would have a need for the hdmi modification... you would think that would be common knowledge but not here in the greedy/impatient/wasteful U.S.A. its actually surprising they are thoughtful enough to even offer the adapter when other uniqe issues like this we encounter with various electronics require a lone trip to a department store or online shop to find our own solutions.
Just purchased the Roku Streaming Stick+, looks like it'll be a no-brainer install... thanks for the video, Mr. and Mrs. Roku.
This video helped allot with setting up my new Roku soundbsr
Can’t get it to work with a Samsung TV Please advise! I’ve done the standard troubleshoots
I really dislike that we have to enter a payment method only to create an account.
well how else are our toddlers supposed to inadvertently charge us a bunch of money?
Those instructions are soo complicated, for an 80 yo, w/o resources paid or unpaid... i already have two roku devices, one in living room, one in bedroom installed over 5 years ago, the thought of installing another just to update is mind blowing, for this oldie... good luck youngins. why in this universe you don't have the wherewithall to find a simpler solution for installation.... hi tech indeed, not.
You would think they would include the HDMI extension cable with the device since they say it’s free
Watch at :29
@Carol Summers that is the usb extention not the hdmi one
No, because it's somewhat expensive to produce so they ship it quite cheap and save money in aggregate. They collect your serial number to ensure that 1 roku device can only get 1 extension cable. It's better that the average consumer saves money on things they won't use, and the company saves money on producing waste.
such unnecessary waste that that would produce. its mindsets like this that have our planet where it is today. not all would have a need for the hdmi modification... you would think that would be common knowledge but not here in the greedy/impatient/wasteful U.S.A. its actually surprising they are thoughtful enough to even offer the adapter when other uniqe issues like this we encounter with various electronics require a lone trip to a department store or online shop to find our own solutions.
I was tempted by one of these but I'd have to use a USB in the side of the TV then run an HDMI cable to the opposite end of my soundbar which just isn't very elegant. I wish it was a straight HDMI connection.
It is if needed there is a USB extension cord included in the box
hdmi ports do not supply power so therefore impossible to have it without a usb chord to power it.
@@austin508 I ended up going HDMI to USB, which I didn't want to do, with a CC.
Can you use a universal remote that would control the TV and it
I've seen many unboxing's here in youtube without the HDMI extension or dongle and while getting my wallet ready to buy it but I'm afraid it doesn't come included in the box since my Tv have a bulge behind that won't allow to me to connect the ROku to it.
Is it available on the Play Store service ..... and how to download applications
does this remote permit Prime Video
I don't know if it's me or not, but I have this Roku stick, and when I try and use the wifi, it's always weak, and it never connects when I need it, is it the wifi, or is it the Roku stick?
I am on my second Roku Model Stick (this new model and original stick that still works after daily use for 7 years). Its somewhere in your connection. How far is Roku from WiFi home device, whats your internet speed do you have the minimum required, check the power input to the Roku and is the power connected/secure. RoKu has support available via their website www.roku.com/en-us/
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation.
I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback.
Pathetic.
Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that.
And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
Use the HDMI extension cable (Roku will ship you one free, this video explains how). The further away from your TV, the less likely the TV's RF properties may interfere with the device's signal.
does this remote access prime video
I thought in another video it was said that you don't have to "point" the remote because it is not infared?
The leaflet that comes in the box with start-up instructions is, like all these things, not much use. It does not even give a link to this instructional video on RUclips which is far more informative.
What is does not tell you is what to do if you already have one of your HDMI slots allocated to another Internet based TV service (e.g. BT TV) and you connect your streaming stick to another HDMI slot. To install and subsequently to start up the Roku stick, you must switch off the connection to the other Internet TV service and switch on ONLY the TV set.
Interestingly, what it does tell you is that there may be problems if the batteries in the remote control have no power, and that you should buy a new set of batteries. Two Duracell OEM batteries with no expiry date are supplied in the box. These are made in China and it would be reasonable to assume that they would be relatively new and in good order. Those in the box that I received (from the Roku shop on Amazon) were dead. (Duds or fake?) The mention in the video suggests that Roku is aware of this problem in their supply chain but cannot or will not do anything about it.
I have everything plugged in as directed but the TV does not reflect that it has captured the Roku. I tried all the different inputs - none of them work. I looked for a technical support number without any success. Can anyone help?
Do I have access to local TV channels
Well what happens if it say format not supported I am gonna get in trouble
My remote buttons will not move the cursor on the screen so I can enter the network password!! What am I doing wrong??
Places to see in osaka
Duh!!! I thought there was nothing todo except to plug the stick into an hdmi port. Didn’t know about needing an adapter to plug into the wall. No way not for me
Watch it again - the adapter is included. The adapter going into the wall, gives a more stable connection, which is what you want Jill - watch at :29. It's pretty clear.
@@TheGAMESHARQ Really? You thought that was hard. What are you 55 or older
@@TheGAMESHARQ, it's super easy. I'm almost 70 & I have to set this up for 30 year olds. It has nothing to do with age; some people are just afraid of technology.
What do you do if you don't have the one wire
How does it work with out one
It's a flat screen TV but I'm confused setting up
in my roku doesn´t show local internet, and after that doesn´t have any update, in step 2 show an error code 001, what can I do ?
No puedo conectarlo a la red, mi control no funciona. Como lo puedo configurar The Roku Streaming Stick? Gracias
help source list will not connect
I bought the Roku stick a few years ago when I bought my tv. The salesperson recommended it. Never used it since I'm challenged with things like this. I had called for Roku help and spoke with someone from India and couldn't understand a thing. I had asked him what if I need to call again and he said that I would be charged for any help that I would need. NO THANKS! What a waste of money and time.
Its not hard to set up. Stop being so afraid of new tech. Its real simple
How do u use when not at home?
Connect to wifi connection somehow
mine stuck on screen i put email and get nothing
Dies this have h265 support?
Roku docs say H.264, HEVC (H.265), or VP9.
TVRoKU
Got all bunch of free live TV but impossible to get LOCAL CHANNELS 🤬IM GOIN BACK TO MY ANTENNA IGUESS 📡 😤
If you get a local signal, local channels are on one HDMI port and RUclips, Netflix, Disney + are on the other HDMI port.
So I have to enter a credit card or dept card to use Roku?
I haven't purchased a roku yet but it looks like i need a computer degree to set it up.
how do i find my password
Should be on your modem/router
38005
My problem is Roku won't recognize my network code. This was not helpful.
Ok
Can you ad apps like RedBox streaming app?
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation.
I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback.
Pathetic.
Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that.
And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
It should be called the Roku OVERHEATING Streaming Stick instead! ... After a few minutes, this will overheat and all video will become VERY Slow ... I talked with their Support People who told me it was broken and I should purchase another one ... WHAT??? going with Another Product!
Utube app
What's the new voice assistant will we be able to ask Roku the weather ask Roku who won the game ask Roku to play music all from our remote controls
The king of the HDCP 2.2 error messages. Stay away!
Howtosetupyoo
what iis all about---abunch of jibberish
do you not speak english or what
Did this ding-dong first use the remote to change to the right TV input and then only after that put in the batteries. LOL
Do you understand the difference between a TV remote and a Roku remote? Hint: One already has batteries in it before this video starts.
moron
Disappointed that Roku is using COVID as an excuse to provide no / none / "0" customer support.
You don't take a crap on someone's sidewalk. So why are you here on this setup video leaving a comment like this?
Sounds confusing as hell to me. To much crap to set up just to use Roku.
Really says how dumb you are then.
If I’m watching 4K on my smart tv which resolution should I choose if it’s a
Samsung Tv
This video was made for people who have no idea how to use technology. Cut the guy a break. He has no idea how to use technology.
STAY AWAY FROM ROKU!! I'm constantly having to log in as if I'm logging in and SETTING UP the device for the FIRST TIME, over and over. It's aggravating to have to continuously have to keep setting this things up and reuplaoding all the apps (it's about a 5-8 minute process before TV can start being watched). THEN I have to relog into Netflix and things like that as well. It's a pain in the neck. Not worth the aggravation.
I also wrote to Tech Support. All they did was ask me a silly question, which I ANSWERED (via email), and then a week later, they said they were closing the case cause of no further feedback.
Pathetic.
Basically, they don't know why it's doing it and they don't have a fix. It's as simple as that.
And no, my signal is NOT the problem, nor is my network.
Use an sd card i can move my roku to different tvs ect and i dont have to relog in
@@elannamcvey7344 What? how would this be done? there is no slot for an sd card?
You would think they would include the HDMI extension cable with the device since they say it’s free
such unnecessary waste that that would produce. its mindsets like this that have our planet where it is today. not all would have a need for the hdmi modification... you would think that would be common knowledge but not here in the greedy/impatient/wasteful U.S.A. its actually surprising they are thoughtful enough to even offer the adapter when other uniqe issues like this we encounter with various electronics require a lone trip to a department store or online shop to find our own solutions.