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Roku: Roku Ultra Instructions

Roku Ultra Instructions

1. Connect the Roku device to your TV

  • Plug into HDMI: Connect the Roku player (#1) to an available HDMI port on your TV using the included cable (#2). Insert the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on the Roku. 
  • Connect to power: Use the included power adapter (#3) to plug the Roku device into a wall outlet.

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2. Power on the TV and select the appropriate input 

  • Turn on your TV.
  • Select the HDMI input/source that your Roku device is connected to.
  • If your TV does not display a Roku screen, press the Input/Source button on your remote or TV to cycle through the various input options until you see a Roku screen. 

3. Connect to the internet

  • If you use Wi-Fi: Use the on-screen instructions to select your home Wi-Fi network and enter your password. 
  • If you use a wired network: Use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect the Ethernet port on the back of the Roku to an open Ethernet port on your router.

4. Enjoy the Roku

  • Browse streaming channels on the Roku home screen.
  • Library provided apps are already logged in. Please do not sign out of any library accounts or change any settings.

5. Using the remote

  • If the remote is not working, it may need to be charged. Connect the remote to the remote power cord (#5) and plug it into any USB charging block. 

Image of a Roku remote. The Tactile Instructions tab of the guide provides detailed instructions.