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How to Connect Roku to Wi-fi Without Remote

Author: James Whatt
by James Whatt
Posted: Dec 01, 2019

Roku Device Setup

Learn how to setup your Roku device on go.roku.com/wireless with the help of the quick tutorial that follows.

Connect the Roku player

lTo connect your Roku streaming player to your TV, use a high-speed HDMI cable

lUse the included power adapter, for best start-up time, to connect to a wall outlet

lTo the included power adaptor, connect the Roku device

lOtherwise, to the USB port on your TV, connect using a USB cable

lCheck if you are getting a red-light indication

lThis means that the device is not receiving enough power

lSwitch to the power adaptor

lIn your remote, make sure the batteries are intact

lPlace the device next to your TV in order to avoid connectivity issues

lAnd definitely not inside any cabinet

lSwitch on your TV and the Roku player

lAnd, to your Roku player, set the HDMI input

lFinally, on your Roku remote, select the Home button

Connect Your Router

lFor a guided wireless setup, go.roku.com/wireless should be used

lStart from the Roku Home screen for a wireless connection

lSelect the Settings menu followed by the Network option

lAnd then, navigate to the Set up new Wi-Fi connection

lThis is under the Wireless (Wi-Fi) option

lA list of available connections will be displayed

lAnd, from the list, you can choose your wireless network

lOn the popup screen, enter the password of your Wi-Fi

lAnd then, select the Connect option

lIf the next pop up has three green checkmarks, then your connection is successful

lAfter which you can proceed with the roku.com/link activation

Information regarding that you need to know to connect the Roku to Wi-Fi without remote

lThere are some ways to connect the Wi-Fi to the Roku streaming device

lHere we explain to connect the Wi-Fi to Roku without the remote

lThis steps are a little difficult but we will provide you easy tips and tricks to make it easy

Steps to follow to connect roku to wifi without remote

lThis Wi-Fi setup in the Roku without the remote is through the mobile

lBe sure that you have the proper wireless service plans to your mobile device

lFirst you need to enter into the settings on your android phone

lThen click the mobile hot spot option in the settings

lCheck whether you any notification pop up the screen regarding the mobile data usage and if you get access to it then click the continue option

lSet the mobile hot spot with the information that is entered on the Roku device

lEnter the SSID name and enter the valid password to it

lActivate the newly created mobile hot spot on your mobile

lNow it is all over regarding the Wi-Fi set up

How to use Wi-Fi on the mobile phone to connect Roku

lNow install the Roku mobile app on the new mobile device

lConnect the second mobile to the hot spot

lUse the Roku app as the remote and enter into the network settings on the Roku device

lEnsure that the new hot spot is ready to access the Roku device

lYou can use the Roku mobile app remote to make any changes in the Roku device

If you face any issues and difficulties in using the Roku through the mobile hot spot you can get in touch with our expert customer service on +1-888-298-2680.

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Author: James Whatt

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