How to Connect Your Roku to Wi-Fi Without a Remote
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Summary
The easiest way to connect a Roku to Wi-Fi is by using the remote control to access the wireless network settings and following the prompts to choose the network and enter the password.
If you don’t have the remote, there are two alternatives to connect the Roku to Wi-Fi.
The first is to use the Roku Mobile App, where you need two devices; one as a hot spot and one running the Roku app.
The other device should be connected to your Roku account and your mobile hot spot configured to the details of the Wi-Fi network that the Roku was previously connected to.
After resetting the Roku and restarting it should automatically connect to the mobile hot spot and then use the app to connect to Wi-Fi.
Alternatively, if your Roku has an Ethernet port you can use an Ethernet cable to connect to your local network, again either using the Roku app as a remote to update the Wi-Fi settings or a universal remote.
Tips for Wi-Fi connectivity include moving the Roku closer to the router or investing in a Wi-Fi extender if the signal is weak, checking for firmware updates and switching to a 5GHz band if the network is overcrowded.
