How to Setup Roku Device - Free Roku Guide 2019

In order to activate your Roku device, you must set up the device on your TV. After setting up, you can enjoy the full features of your Roku device by activating it from www.roku.com/link account. In order to set up your Roku streaming device:

1. Unpack the streaming device from the box. Take out the streaming device, Roku remote, HDMI cable, and power adapter.
2. Connect the Roku streaming device to your TV either using the component cable or the company provided HDMI cable. For the best results and safety of your device, use the company provided HDMI and power cables for device setup.
3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Roku device and the other end to the back or side HDMI port of your TV.
4. If using component cables, then plug the component cables to your TV and the Roku streaming device.
5. If your TV supports 4K and you want to watch your TV shows and movies in 4K quality then ensure to insert the HDMI cable into the HDCP 2.2 supported HDMI port of your TV. You can refer to your TV’s user manual to know which HDMI port is HDCP 2.2 supported
6. Connect the Roku device to an extended or wall power supply outlet using the company provided power adapter.
7. Turn on your TV and the Roku streaming device. The first thing that you will see is the Roku startup screen with the Roku Logo.
8. Now you need to configure a few settings on your Roku com link device. After startup, the device will ask you to select a language from the provided drop-down menu. Using the Roku remote, select the language you prefer.
9. Be cautious while selecting the language on your Roku streaming device as once selected, all the menu items and details on your Roku streaming device will be displayed in the language selected by you.
10. Now, your device will ask you to set up an internet connection. You can either establish a wired or wireless internet connection on your Roku streaming device.
11. In order to set up a wired connection, connect an Ethernet cable to your Roku device.
12. In order to set up a wireless connection, go to 'Settings> Network> Wi-Fi' and select your Wi-Fi connection's username from the available list. Enter the correct Wi-Fi password and select the 'connect' option. Now your Roku streaming device is successfully connected to the Internet.
13. Once you connect your Roku streaming device to the internet for the very first time. It will automatically start looking for software updates and update the software automatically if it finds any update available.
14. After updating the software, the device will reboot which may take some time. So, be patient while your device reboots and then you are ready to do the device activation.

These were the steps to set up your Roku streaming device. Now follow the activation steps given below for fully preparing your Roku streaming device for streaming channels, TV shows and movies.

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