Are you bored with your standard television? Then, you shall connect any of the Roku line-ups of devices to the HDMI port of your TV to convert the regular TV into a smart TV. After connecting, you must set up the Roku device by connecting it to a standard internet connection. You can connect your Roku to the internet with the help of an ethernet cable or a wireless WiFi network. After establishing a standard connection, you can perform several actions, like installing apps on Roku and surfing the web. However, you can initiate the Roku WIFI setup directly with or without using the Roku remote control.
If you’re using a Roku remote, you can connect your Roku device to a standard WiFi by following the below procedure.
Connecting Roku to WIFI While Setting Up
If you’re setting up the Roku device for the very first time, then it is vital to connect it to WiFi to proceed further.
[1] Set up the Roku device.
[2] Follow the screen prompts until you see the Network screen.
[3] Once the screen appears, select the Set Up Connection option.
[4] If you’re using a wired ethernet cable connected to your Roku device, then choose the Wired option. Now, it will connect automatically to the internet.
[5] Meanwhile, if you’re using a wireless network, select the Wireless option to proceed further.
[6] Now, select the desired WiFi network from the list of available devices.
[7] If it is password protected, input the password using the virtual on-screen keyboard.
[8] Click the Connect button.
[9] Finally, make sure that there’s a checkmark on the Wireless connection and Internet Connection.
Now, your Roku device may be successfully connected to the WiFi network during the setup procedure.
How to Connect Roku to Another WIFI
However, if your WiFi network is weak or unstable, you can also have the option to change the WiFi network to another.
[1] Press the Home button on your Roku remote to open the Home screen.
[2] Then, select the Settings menu.
[3] After that, scroll down and choose the Network option.
[4] Select Set Up Connection from the left pane of Roku.
[5] Further, choose the Wireless option to change the WiFi network.
[6] Now, it will automatically scan for the available networks nearby.
[7] After that, choose the respective WiFi network within the range.
[8] After choosing the network, provide the password and click Connect to complete the process.
How to Connect Roku to a Dorm or Hotel WIFI
If you’re staying in a dorm or hotel along with your Roku device, you can follow the steps to connect with WiFi.
[1] Plug in your Roku to the TV’s HDMI port and set up the device.
[2] Press the Home button on your remote control.
[3] After that, navigate to Settings → Network → Set Up Connection and choose the Wireless option.
[4] Then, select the network provided by your hotel and obtain the respective password.
[5] Once established, select I am at a hotel or college dorm option.
[6] Finally, you can follow the on-screen prompts to set up the WiFi network in a dorm or hotel.
If your Roku remote isn’t working properly, you can also connect it to WiFi without it. Remember that this method will work only if your Roku is connected to the same WiFi previously.
[1] Fetch your smartphone and install the official Roku app via App Store or Play Store.
[2] Then, open the app and sign in with Roku credentials.
[3] Now, fetch your PC and create a temporary WiFi hotspot by selecting Settings
[4] Click Network & Internet → Mobile Hotspot → Share My Internet Connection with Other Device.
[5] Also, ensure to change the WiFi name and password to the network you’re going to connect with Roku.
[6] Further, connect your smartphone to the newly created network.
[7] Now, power on your Rou device and the Roku app on your smartphone simultaneously.
[8] Click the Devices option from the bottom panel.
[9] Select the Remote option.
[10] Further, using the Roku mobile app, navigate Settings → Network Settings → Set Up Connection → Wireless and select the WiFi network.
Now, your Roku device is successfully connected to a WiFi network without using the remote control. After that, you can disable the temporary hotspot and access your Roku reliably.
Roku Not Connecting to WIFI – Best Fixes
If you’re facing any issues or see an error code while connecting your Roku to WiFi, follow the troubleshooting techniques to fix the error.
- Make sure to input the accurate password to connect with a WiFi network. If not, it will display the error codes 14.40 and 14.41
- If error codes 14.64, 009, 14, 14.10, 14.11, 14.50, 14.62, and 14.30 display on the screen, you must restart your WiFi router and Roku.
- Meanwhile, error codes 14.20, 14.62, 14.64, 016, and 017 indicate that the network is poor or unstable. So, you can move the WiFi router within the range to establish a standard connection.
- Finally, if error codes 012 and 013 perish, reset the WiFi router to fix the error.
FAQ
Yes. You can use a stable ethernet cable to establish a wired connection to your Roku without WiFi.
No. You must connect both your smartphone and Roku to the same WiFi network in order to control it.
