Create a Roku account and activate your device
When prompted on screen, you will need to perform the following steps to create your Roku account and complete device activation. It may take a few moments to receive the activation email from Roku. If you do not see it in your email inbox, be sure to check your spam (or junk) folder.
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Press OK
on your remote to reveal the on-screen keyboard. -
Using your remote, type a valid email address. If you have a voice remote, you can press and hold the voice
button and say your email address instead.
- Important: This email will also be used as your Roku login, which is important for managing your Roku account and device services.
- If you have trouble receiving the activation link in your email, press Star
on your remote and try again or select Activate with a QR Code option. Use your mobile phone's camera to scan the QR code and get the device activation link. - Once you open the link, either from the email or QR code, follow the instructions for creating a Roku account and setting up your Roku device with apps to watch.
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