How to begin :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. The first step is to ensure that the Roku Stick and your phone which you are using the Roku app on as a proxy for the Roku remote, are connected on the same network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Now, using your Roku app as the Roku remote control, navigate to the bottom right of your Roku Tv screen and tap on ‘devices’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. The Roku Tv will automatically detect a new device, the Roku Stick. If it doesn’t, tap on ‘Connect manually’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Now, open the ‘Network’ window and click on ‘Set-up connection’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Now, it will show the ‘Wireless’ and the ‘Wired connection’. Click on ‘Wireless’ as you are connecting to the Wi-fi network setup with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. It will scan the available Wireless connection and will ask to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. To connect, enter the password of the Wi-fi connection and tap ‘Connect’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll have your Wi-fi connected with your Roku Stick now. Be ready for a super smooth and fast experience on your Roku Tv now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Connect Roku to New Wi-fi Without Remote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt’s quicker to connect your Roku player to a Wi-fi connection which is already saved on your Roku device. Now, if you wish to setup your Roku Tv to a new Wi-fi connection altogether and without a remote, you are not out of luck, don’t worry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a slight variation in the step from connecting your Roku to an old Wi-fi connection. Let me walk you through this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. As explained above, tap on ‘network’ and ‘Set up Connection.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. On clicking, the Roku Device will automatically begin to detect a new Wi-fi connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. As the list of ‘available networks’ appear, click on the Wi-fi connection you want to connect to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. If it couldn’t detect the one you’re trying to connect to, click on ‘Scan again’. Wait till you find the network you are connecting to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Once your network is detected, it will take a while to check whether the Wi-fi and the internet is working properly or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Once the Roku Stick confirms that it is ‘connected’, you’ll be asked to enter the password of your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. After entering the password correctly, tap on ‘Connect’. The Roku Stick will connect itself to the network and begin loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. On connecting, the Roku stick will detect any software update or any pending download if available. If any such update is found, download and install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Wait for the installation to finish and now, your Roku is all set for good use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ1. How do I find my Roku’s IP Address without the remote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAns. The easiest way with which you can find the IP Address of your Roku Tv is by using the ‘Roku app.’. Its available for both Android and iOS. Download the Remoku App and open Settings. In the section ‘My network’, you’ll be able to see the IP Address of your Roku Tv. Save it for future reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q2. Why is my Roku unable to find Wi-fi ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAns. If your Roku Tv is unable to detect a Wi-fi connection, restart your router and check its connection. Also, try relocating your Roku closer this time to the router for better connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q3. How can I connect my Smartphone to Roku?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAns. To be able to connect your smartphone to your Roku Tv, go to ‘Settings’ and tap on ‘Smart View’. You’ll find your Roku Tv as one option in the devices under the Smart View Menu. Select your Roku Tv and you are all set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n