Why To Use Go.Roku.Com/Connectivity

 Your Roku streaming player or Roku TVTM will immediately prompt you to connect to the internet through Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable when you switch it on for the first time. To stream audio and video, it is necessary to have a connection between your Roku device, your home network, and the internet by using Go.roku.com/connectivity. Using the product comparison chart, determine whether your Roku device requires a wired or wireless connection.

Once you've connected your Roku device, you can start the Guided Setup procedure on the screen to configure your device. You will set up your preferences and settings as well as activate your device during the guided setup. Simple troubleshooting procedures will help to ensure that you are able to finish the setup process if you are having issues connecting your Roku streaming device to the internet.

How to use Roku as a streaming device to make connections with the internet?

Be sure to have your wireless network name, also referred to as the SSID, and the network password on hand if you're using Wi-Fi to connect your Roku streaming device via Go.roku.com/connectivity. Remember that passwords are frequently case-sensitive when typing them. If you need to enter a capital letter, press the shift key on the on-screen keyboard.

If you're using a wired network connection, connect the network cable's other end to your router and the other end to the Ethernet port on your compatible Roku device.

You will be required to complete the following tasks during Guided Setup:

·         Choose Wireless for Wi-Fi connections or Wired for Ethernet cable connections.

·         Your Roku device will instantly connect to the internet and your home network if you choose Wired. Move on to the following stage if you choose Wireless.

·         Select your wireless network from the list of Wi-Fi networks that are accessible. Choose Scan again to view all networks if you can't see your network.

·         The password for your network. Select Show password to view the password as you input it and click on the select option.

Your Roku streaming device will connect to your home network and the internet once you have correctly chosen your network and provided your password. If an update is available for your Roku device, the most recent software will start downloading instantly after your successful connection. Your device will restart when the software update has been installed. Please read the troubleshooting instructions below if you are having trouble connecting in order to fix typical network connection problems.

How to upgrade your network configuration

If during Guided Setup, internet connections were not made or if your network has changed and you need to update the connection, use these steps to get to the Settings menu on your Roku device:

 

·         On your remote, select "Home"

·         Scroll down and choose Settings.

 Select "Set up connection under Network."

·         Select either wired or wireless access.

·         Your Roku device will instantly connect to your network and the internet if you choose Wired. If you choose Wireless, move on to the next stage.

·         From the list of accessible networks, pick your network. Choose Scan again to view all networks if you can't see your network.

·         The password for your network. Select Show password to view the password as you input it and click on connect.

 

Typical connection errors

You might get one of the following error messages if your Roku device is unable to connect to your router and access the internet.

 

A wireless network connection is not possible. When you first attempt to pair your Roku streaming device with your wireless network during Guided Setup, the screen can appear and you have to follow the advice provided on the screen.

 

Error: Unable to connect

When you examine the wireless connection after you have input the Wi-Fi network name and password, a screen might show on your Roku device. You will see a red x as shown in the illustration below if your connection is unsuccessful.

 

Not able to access the internet

 

When attempting to launch a streaming channel, a screen shows if the network or internet connection is lost. Remember that uninterrupted streaming from the majority of channels necessitates a solid internet connection.

 

Internet connection error: Please wait while loading when the network or internet connection is lost while the playback is in progress which will be seen on the screen.

Thus, by using Go.roku.com/connectivity, you can easily connect your Roku device with the internet. You can also change the settings according to your preferences.