{"id":4944,"date":"2022-05-30T19:57:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T14:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/?p=4944"},"modified":"2022-05-30T19:57:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T14:27:33","slug":"roku-low-power-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/roku-low-power-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Roku Low Power- How Do I Fix Insufficient Power On My Roku?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You know me; I always rave about Roku. It is one of the best players in the market with amazing and unmatched online content streaming services. However, there are problems with it as well. Don’t let those issues get you down! That’s what I’m here to help with. I have already discussed how to connect Roku to WiFi without a remote<\/a> ; let’s move on to the other issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roku is the perfect choice for people who love to watch movies and TV shows in their free time. Imagine sitting comfortably on your sofa with a bowl of popcorn in your hand, and suddenly, you see a pop-up saying, “Roku low power.” What do you do in this situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you begin googling, “how do I fix insufficient power on my roku,” know that Roku devices are known to have some power-related issues , which I, myself, have faced. Hence why I made this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Roku low power warning pops up when trying to power your Roku device with the USB port on your TV. Disconnect the Roku from the USB port. Reconnect the USB to the Roku adapter and plug the Roku into a wall outlet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things you can do to fix the dreaded Roku low power issue. Read on ahead to learn how I fixed the insufficient power on my Roku. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roku Insufficient Power Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the USB power provided by the TV is insufficient to power Roku streaming devices and streaming sticks. Two Roku low power warning signs indicate insufficient power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-Power Warning on Screen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the TV’s USB port provides insufficient power to your Roku streaming device, you will get a warning sign when the device boots up. You may also get a pop-up message during your streaming in which your Roku says low power or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


“Please use a wall outlet USB power adapter to power your Roku device. The TV USB port doesn’t provide enough power.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flashing Red Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Normally, each Roku device has a light in front of the unit. Under normal circumstances, this light is off or white and may flash when you press buttons on your remote. When there is insufficient power, however, Roku devices display a warning by way of flashing lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: If your red light is solid, i.e., not flashing, your Roku device is heating up, and you need
to unplug it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A low power issue causes your Roku device to act strangely. For instance, if you notice your Roku device crashing and being unpredictable and unstable, that generally means it has insufficient power and needs a better power source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Roku Low Power Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There might be a lot of issues that lead to the Roku insufficient power issues, but I have listed
some of the common causes below. These include :<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A USB cable comes with the Roku device and is best for providing sufficient power. If it is not
working properly, it could be because it’s old, and its condition has deteriorated over time. It
could also be that you are using a different USB cable that doesn’t work well with your Roku
device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The port you are using can also be a problem. Different USB ports have different power ratings,
so the one you are using might not be sufficient enough to power a Roku device or its streaming
stick. Try different USB ports before you think your device is faulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Now that you know why your Roku device gives you a “ low power” warning, I think it would be
best if we knew how much power Roku consumes so we can find appropriate alternatives to
Roku’s USB cable and USB port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Power Does Roku Consume?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, one of the most common causes of the Roku stick low power is using a
low-energy USB cable or port that can’t provide enough power to run the Roku device efficiently.
Thus, it’s good to know the power requirements of Roku devices so such problems don’t occur
in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, Roku streaming devices and sticks use only a small amount of energy. For instance,
if you are streaming 4K and\/or HDR content on your Roku Ultra device, your device will
consume around 4.5 watts. If you are using a Roku streaming stick, it consumes only 3 watts, a
lot less than other streaming devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Moreover, if your Roku device is connected to the wall outlet, it will keep consuming energy as
there is no “off” button on the Roku device. Don’t worry, though; it’s not that much. However, if
you are using the USB port on the back of your TV, then when the TV is off, the Roku device
and streaming stick will also be “off.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The reason why using the TV USB port is a bad idea is because it provides insufficient energy.
A TV USB port only produces 2.5 watts of energy, so if you are streaming a 4K HDR on the
Roku Ultra device, you can see where the problem arises. Thus, it’s best to go with the Roku
USB adapter and cable that came with the Roku device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Fix Low Power on Roku?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we move on to the “how to fix Roku low power” guide, there are some pre-steps you can
take when you see the warning signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n