How to connect to internet on roku tv

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You can take a few simple steps to fix your Roku's WiFi connection. moodboard/Getty Images

  • If your Roku isn't connecting to WiFi, check the internet connection and restart your device. 
  • First, determine whether or not your Roku is connected to the internet.
  • Next, pinpoint whether it's a Roku issue or a WiFi network issue.

A strong internet connection is crucial to accessing all the content available to you on Roku. Anything less than that (weak or no internet) will interrupt streaming or keep you from accessing media entirely.

If your Roku isn't connecting to WiFi, it's likely due to a poor WiFi signal, a power or router issue, or a malfunctioning Roku. Try these troubleshooting steps below.

Check the internet connection

Make sure your Roku is connected to WiFi. Roku

1. Go to the home screen. Press the left arrow on your Roku remote. Scroll down to Settings.

2. Press the right arrow to access the Settings menu. Press right for Network, then right again for the Network page.

3. Read the About page for connection information, including connection type, download speed, and signal strength. If you don't see this information, you're not connected to the internet.

4. If you've confirmed that you're connected to the internet but you're still having issues, scroll down to Check Connection, then press the OK button.

5. Try to stream something on your Roku to see if the problem is fixed. If not, try reconnecting your Roku to WiFi.

Restart your Roku

Head to the System menu. William Antonelli/Insider

1. Go to the home screen. Press the left arrow on your Roku remote. Scroll down to Settings.

2. Press the right arrow to access the Settings menu. Scroll down to System.

3. Press the right arrow to access the System menu. Scroll down to System Restart.

4. Press the right arrow to highlight Restart, then press the OK button.

Reset your WiFi router and modem

If you've followed the troubleshooting steps outlined above and still can't connect to WiFi, you're likely dealing with a network, router, or modem issue.

Try restarting your WiFi router and modem to see if that fixes the problem.

Move Roku closer to router and modem

If a weak signal is your issue, physically moving your Roku device closer to your router and modem, or moving your router and modem closer to your Roku may help strengthen the signal.

Connect an Ethernet cable to Roku

While you can't plug an ethernet cable into a Roku Stick, physically using a cable to connect a compatible Roku player to the internet will always create the most robust, reliable connection.

For information on which Roku devices work with ethernet connections, and how to connect them, check out our article on how to connect your Roku device to the internet via a wired connection.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a contributing writer for Insider based in New York. She loves a good glazed donut and nerdy deep dives into the science of food and how it's made. 

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Why won't my Roku TV connect to the internet?

If you are unable to connect to the internet, try restarting your router. Improve the strength of your wireless signal. If resetting your router does not improve your connection, the issue may be the strength of the wireless signal. The farther your Roku device is from your router, the weaker your wireless signal.

Can you browse the internet on the Roku?

Your Roku® streaming player or Roku TV provides you with access to stream video and music from the internet and does not provide the ability to browse the internet on your television.

How do I connect my Roku to hotel Internet?

Initiate the connection.
Press Home on your Roku remote..
Scroll and select Settings..
Select Network..
Select Set up connection..
Select Wireless..
From the list of available networks, choose the wireless network for the hotel or college dorm. ... .
After your Roku device connects to the network, select I am at a hotel or college dorm..

How do I manually connect Roku to WIFI?

Even without the physical remote, you can use your phone to connect your Roku device to your Wi-Fi network. To do this, download the Roku remote app for Android or iOS. When the app starts the first time, it will walk you through its different options—including how to use it as a Roku remote replacement.