This article will give you an explanation of how to turn off your Roku device. Roku device does not have an On/Off button because they are designed to always stay On.
The Roku device, such as the Roku streaming stick and Roku TV, gives you access to tons of channels that offer free, pay-per-view, and subscription streaming content. With the exception of the Roku TV, Roku devices do not have an On/Off button.
Roku devices use very little Power. They are designed to stay connected to the internet to download OS updates and keep other apps and channels up to date.
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When you no longer use your Roku device for streaming and turn off your TV, Your Roku device goes into standby or sleep mode. It is not turned off, and it still draws a small amount of Power.
However, if you want to completely turn off your Roku stick or box, there are a few methods you can use to achieve this. The methods will be discussed in this article.
Turn off your Roku Device by Unplugging
If you power your Roku device using the included AC power adapter, unplug it from the AC outlet. This will completely power off the device and disconnect it from the internet.
If you power your Roku device by plugging it into a power strip or surge protector, switching off the power strip or surge protector turns off your Roku device. However, switching off the power strip or surge protector will also power off other devices plugged into the power strip.
If you power your Roku device using a smart power strip, you can cut off Power from your Roku device outlet without affecting other devices plugged into the smart power strip.
How to turn off your USB powered Roku
If you Power your Roku device using your TV’s USB port, your Roku device will automatically turn off when you turn off your TV.
How to Turn off your Roku 4
The Roku device(which is no longer on sale) has an off functionality. If you own one of it, follow the steps below to turn off your Roku 4.
- Go to your Roku’s homepage.
- Now select Settings, which is at the sidebar on the left side.
- From there, select System.
- Now select Power, and a couple of options will appear for you to choose from. Auto Power off allows you to schedule when your Roku 4 device will turn off automatically when left idle for a particular period, while Power off will immediately turn off your Roku 4 device.
How to Turn off your Roku TV
If you have a Roku TV, regardless of which brand manufacturer it is from, whether Hisense, TCL, Insignia, or any other brand, the method of turning off the Roku TV is the same, and we will be discussing it below.
Follow these steps, and you will turn off your Roku TV.
- Go to your Roku homepage.
- Now select Settings, which is at the sidebar on the left side.
- From there, select System.
- Now select Power, then click Auto Power Savings. From here, different options will appear on your screen. Reduce Power after 15 minutes will put your TV in a low-power mode if it has been idle for 15 minutes. Turn off after 4 hours will turn off your TV if it has been inactive for 4 hours. Standby LED turns on the LED of your TV, even when your Roku TV is turned off..Fast TV start to enable your Roku TV to stay active even when your TV is off. This feature allows it to download updates and respond to voice commands from your remote even when the TV is off. You can disable this setting to save energy. System restart allows you to turn off your TV and immediately turn it back on.
However, it is important to note that Roku devices are designed to consume very little Power, so it is left to you to decide if you prefer it to always be on or turn it off at certain times.
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How to Restart your Roku Device
Sometimes if you are experiencing some glitches while using your Roku device, the solution might be to restart your Roku. Follow the steps listed below, to restart your Roku Device.
- Press the Home button on your Roku device remote to navigate to the home screen.
- From the Homepage, select Settings from the menu options.
- From the Settings menu, click on Systems.
- From the Systems menu, select Systems restart.
- Then select Restart, and your Roku device will turn off and on immediately.
How to do a Factory Reset on a Roku Device
If you want your Roku device to go back to the state you acquired it, then a factory reset is what you need to do. Follow the steps listed below to factory reset your Roku device.
- Press the Home button on your Roku device remote to navigate to the home screen.
- From the Home menu, select the Settings menu.
- Then choose Systems from the settings menu.
- Now, choose Advanced system settings.
- Then, select Factory settings.
- A prompt will appear on your screen. Choose Factory reset everything, and follow the instruction that will show on your screen.
This article has covered how to turn off your Roku device, how to restart your Roku device and how to factory reset your Roku device.
Follow the steps as listed in the article, and if you encounter any issues,it is recommended that you seek professional help.