Getting to know your Roku TV system|Learn about your TV – Roku Support

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Your Roku TV^™ system is an all-in-one solution with Roku^® OS already built in, thoughtfully designed to upgrade your entertainment at an incredible value. Your favorite streaming apps and inputs are front and center, so you can spend your time relaxing, not scrolling. Enjoy the most popular apps plus a massive selection of free and live TV, including news, sports, and family entertainment. Never miss the most talked-about events, award-winning shows, latest blockbuster hits, and more.

It is easy to perfect your sound no matter what you’re watching. Automatically lower loud commercials, boost the volume of voices, and optimize the sound for night listening so you don’t wake the house. To really turn it up, pair with Roku wireless audio devices to create a rich surround sound experience.

How do I get started?

To get started with your Roku TV system, you can follow along with the tutorial, review the User Guides, or browse the list of hand-picked articles to learn about a variety of related topics including troubleshooting technical issues, streaming your favorite content, and personalizing your Roku experience.

Common Questions

User Guides

Refer to the Roku TV User Guide for in-depth instructions on completing the Guided Setup, connecting other devices to your TV, using features, and configuring settings.

Tip: Quick Start guides are also available for Roku Select, Plus, and Pro Series TVs.

Support for TVs made by Roku

The articles below contain information and instructions specific to Select, Plus, or Pro Series TVs made by Roku. This information also applies to Roku Hiro TVs. For Roku TV models not made by Roku, refer to the manufacturer for guides specific to your TV model.

All Roku branded TVs require an internet connection to complete set up. This will allow the latest software updates to be delivered to your TV in order to provide you with the best smart TV experience by ensuring you have the latest features, programming, and fixes. After setup, your TV can be disconnected from the internet and be used without Wi-Fi to play content from HDMI sources or Live TV via antenna. Learn how to connect your Roku TV system to the internet.

Tip: Learn how to tell what type of Roku TV system you have.

Set up your TV

Setup

Remote

Roku Select Series TVs come with a Roku voice remote that uses standard batteries and Roku Plus Series and Roku Pro Series TVs come with a rechargeable Roku voice remote. The following articles only apply to voice remotes. Learn what type of remote your TV uses.

Tip: You can also learn how to set up a cable, satellite, or universal remote to control your TV.

Resolve Setup Issues

If you run into an issue during setup of your TV, you can find help in a variety of technical articles.

Network

Picture, sound and other settings

Remote control

Watch your favorite content

After your TV is set up and linked to your Roku account, it is time to start streaming the latest blockbuster movies, popular TV shows, and more.

Learn about Roku features

The Roku OS offers a number of great features to help you get the most from your TV and enjoy your streaming experience to the fullest.

Roku OS also has specific features to further enhance your experience.

Personalize your experience

Once you are comfortable using your TV to stream your favorite content, you can create a personalized Roku experience just for you.

Connect with Bluetooth

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device and you can listen to music, podcasts and other audio from your smartphone, tablet, or computer on your TV.

Get the Roku mobile app

A great companion for your Roku experience is the free Roku mobile app for iOS^® and Android^™. You can use it to search and control your Roku device with your voice, connect headphones for Headphone Mode, share personal photos and video on your TV screen, watch The Roku Channel on the go, and much more.