Roku hacks you aren’t using (but should)
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- Roku streaming sticks, boxes, and TVs are surprisingly powerful devices, if you know how to use them. These simple Roku tips and tricks can boost your enjoyment of your Roku in mere minutes.
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00:00 Intro
01:03 Reordering Channels/Apps
01:54 Removing Channels/Apps
02:11 Removing Menu Items
02:20 Changing the Theme
02:35 Changing the Screensaver
02:54 Adding Private Channels
03:39 The Roku App
04:09 Entering text with the app
04:30 Personalize your Screensaver with the Roku App
04:55 Casting Content
05:17 Screen Mirroring
06:16 Private Listening
06:57 Privacy
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Have had a Roku Ultra for years, just three of the tips I've used are removing apps, moving apps and to a lesser degree vote on channel. Seems I had a upgraded ff, from start of paid advertising to end of advertising is a snap.
Moving my regular streaming apps towards the top was a great find...I also changed my screensaver...Great Tips
Thanks for these, especially avoiding the oji board typing nightmare. I already use the "private listening" to transfer sound to my JBL Charge 4 as my 32" Sony tv does not have great speakers and the JBL is very crisp and clear and I can put the speaker closer to me than the tv.
I have had Roku since 2008 when they first came out. Upgraded several times and this video has taught me about features i never knew about. Thank You!
The best thing on the Roku app for me is getting to use wireless headphones with an older tv that doesn’t have Bluetooth capability built-in or a Roku remote with a built-in headphone Jack. But it doesn’t work on hotel networks for me which I hope Roku can fix one day.
I got a Roku (That I guess I really over paid for), while visiting the US recently. Given it was the Cheap 40$ dongle thing, that costs less than 20€s here for. It never had a Headphone Jack. My nVidia Shield Pro (2015), Remote however does. Though TBF the Roku Express is very pocketable, unlike the Shield.
Hopefully I'll be able to get my VPN Service off my Phone, and into the wider LAN soon to take advantage of having a US based Roku.
Again not nowing that that side was less Hardware, and more of an Internet Setup side, of it.
@AlbertaStrength There is plenty of free Channels on Roku as well as the major Streaming Services. Besides the Roku Channel, and the movies to be found there-in it also has Pluto TV, which is more or less the same thing. As someone who has used an nVida Shield (Android TV), these last five years. I have to say, that I find the UI, of the Roku to be more simplistic, and less cluttered than that of Googles Android TV Platform.
You can use Roku with hotel and dorm connection
@@sylargabrielsylar The headphone connection on the app doesn't work with the hotels. I tried it in Europe and Japan and it wouldn't work.
@@Ichijoe2112 40$ mine was 20$ sucka
I never think to use the Roku app. There are some great tips here. Thank you.
i really love their app. the way you can bookmark shows and channels is awesome. i also use the remote on the app a lot.
I am about to upgrade my roku skills this is great didn't know I could do so much!
Thanks. Just got a Roku Express and learning how everything works.
You had me at "organize the apps." Thanks!
I'm glad this video popped up in my TH-cam feed, I just ordered my Roku box system and this will help me set it up properly right away. Thank you so much, I can't wait for it to get here.
Set up the option for Roku to prompt you with a password before charging you! A must do. Scammers will scam.
@@kswensen2481 Roku does not charge for setup.
I had no idea about half of these thank you for posting keep it coming
You may want to add an extra disclaimer to the private channels section or just remove it entirely. Roku shutdown/removed all the private channels back in February and replaced it with a beta system that limits the amount of users. There may be a few that seem like they can be added but they will just bring you to a 404 page when you try to add them.
You can still sideload, but this requires downloading a zipped channel so a huge asterix there about doing so cautiously.
Though you can't exactly break much if you download and install a dubious channel since all channels are sandboxed.
Thanks. I was wondering about that. Been trying to use a few and they weren't working. Thought I was doing something wrong
As this video is only 3 months old,he should have known about the private channel block
Wish I read the comments first. Just took a few minutes installing unofficial twitch (and then it told me to install official twitch) only to find out here that neither work cause they were removed
Thanks. I bought a TCL 50”Roku with your link. And I love
Private listening tip was worth this video. When hubby is cooking, I want to watch TV and want my earbuds. Great tip!
Very helpful! Thank you!
You can also use the private listening to connect your roku to a Bluetooth speaker/sound system. We just recently used this for our outdoor theater set up and it worked perfectly!
I came here to say this; connecting my phone to a bluetooth speaker lets me do this, and it's changed the WHOLE game!
I dont understand just use headphones with your tv
I tested it with a Bluetooth smart speaker (Nest) and it worked. I'll stick to my TV speakers though, as there is a 0.1 second lag between lip motion and audio.
@@blakespower It's one fewer hop from the TV to your ears, which lessens the time delay. For another, many TVs don't have bluetooth support, and have a limited number of composite out and headphone jacks anyways. There's a a few reasons why more than one person might want to "private listen" at the same time including somebody else in the house that's trying to study or just wanting the improved isolation that it can provide.
@@thatguyalex2835 I wish more TVs would come with the ability to delay the picture by a split second to make up for that. At present, the best you can usually do is turn off as much of the processing as you can and hope it's enough. I remember when playing Rocksmith, that I had to do some funky wiring in order to get the delay close enough for the game to be playable.
You do not need to be on the same wireless network to use screen mirroring. It is a direct connection between the WiFi adapters of your client device and your Roku, no network required.
simple, straight forward and informative. Thanks I am now a subscriber.
Great video man! Very practical and excellent, concise delivery.
Thank you, this video will come in handy!
I love watching Roku videos just because Roku’s design is so aesthetically pleasing
You need glasses that work that work my friend
Thanks for the tips!
Very informative. Thank you!
Thx so much - I have the app and love it but you've taught me a bit more / much appreciated!
Awesome video. Learned a lot. Thanks
I got a roku tv last week first smart TV I’ve ever had, and I spent a few days just messing with it. And I figured out all these features 😂
It’s really just about exploring honestly. With anything new you should always explore. That’s my advice.
Duh 🙄
I need a phone number for tech support for Roku can any one help
Thanks so much for the info on the private listening. I didn't know about that :)
Thanks, great information. I will have to figure out the private listing as sound is an issue in our camper due to my wife going to bed much earlier than I do to stay on her work schedule.
Same here BUT is seems using the phone for this requires the phone and Roku to be on the same network since I use my phone as the network I can’t get it to work for me. So I got a Roku that’s uses the remote for private listening.
@@everyonelovesfriday2045 I haven't tried it yet, however I have a USB C to HDMI cable so I may be able to use my phone totally to connect to the TV.
Very nice collection of tips.
Thanks for the tips! I'm waiting my roku to arrive! My old Hisense will now have almost all the apps that I want, except for the moment Star+. I hope they add that soon. Great video!
There is "Featured free" under "Home"
Also, got to "Streaming channels" then "Free Movies and TV".
Besides these you can explore the channels available and the descriptions usually tell you if they're free or not.
Thank you. Very helpful💐
This video is brilliant it has helped me so much i now know how to add or delete apps on the handset.
So helpful thanks😊
Very interesting... thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the tips. Easier than fumbling through a manual.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Thanks! I actually learned a couple of things from this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful!!!
Great video, thank you for posting. The best feature you did not mention in your list is the voice recognition feature when you press and hold the mic down. You can find almost anything and Roku does a pretty good job at giving you all the options within roku.
Many times do you guys find yourself in this scenario.. you just watched the great show you kind of remember the name but you do not remember the app that you watched it on. This is when this feature is very helpful.
The main factor for choosing my first Roku device was the private listening option. I was trying to choose between the Amazon 4k stick and the Roku 4k stick, both on sale for around $25 on black Friday sales, but couldn't decide on one. I then found the Roku Ultra Lt with the headphone jack built into the remote for $30. As someone who is on a different sleep schedule than everyone else in my house this was the best choice for me, well worth the extra $5. I haven't gotten around to using it much yet though. (The main reason for even getting a streaming device in the first place was so I could turn my gaming consoles off when I just want to watch something, but so far I've noticed some negatives using the Roku. I'm not sure if it's the device being used or the company behind the app, but one of the main ones I watch (free with ads) has many more ads on the Roku compared to my xb1, which kind of partially defeats the purpose of getting the Roku in the first place as I'll probably stick with console to watch it.)
It's worth noting that the Android app does support private listening, so there's no need to do that with the controller. I haven't tried it with multiple connections, so I don't know if 2 people can be using that when there are other people that don't want to be disturbed.
I love the remote app and use bluetooth headsets or wired headphones. But the #1 issue I have is it stops playing all the time. Not sure if it's the app or a setting on my phone.
Another awesome content 👍
Along with others, I feel a need to point out that Twitch doesn't work on Roku. I know you showed in the video, but it doesn't actually work. Might want to edit that part out maybe.
I have a chip for you when you go to the search engine instead of typing stuff in pressure microphone button and say it… Sometimes it’ll say live TH-cam and you can click cancel and you still get whatever you’re searching for and it works also and the Roku search engine.
thxs for the tips i just got a new roku tv.
I wish I could add specific menu settings to top list (i.e. Restart).
super helpful. thanks
Those are great tips…thanks 👍🏿
While I only learned about private channels, I appreciate what you are doing for new Roku users.
Again are Private Channels still a thing when they were supposed to have ended back in February?
@@Ichijoe2112 Probably not. I haven't tried them. If my life holds true, any good news is a lie.
Thank You
terrific information
Caleb, new user here. Great video! Quick question off the rails sorry. What is the reason for the blue light behind your right side? Is it to improve camera white balance or just aesthetic? Thanks.
Never thought about customizating Roku home screen. This will be fun. Love the app. Off to unplug my Chromecast from my Roku tv. 😹
They removed the Private Listening feature for the Roku 3. It was working really well initially but then they decided to remove it without giving any reason.
The Roku 3 is old.
Just got one. Still has it.
@@jackies961 Yes but the Private listening feature was working fine, so why remove it.
@@bendover04me Hmm really? You must have one with older OS/firmware version.
@@jbl0ggs it’s on the Roku app. So I just need to NOT update the app?
Thanks for the information. I can now operate Roku from my phone. X
thanks
Thanks for sharing. I've had my Roku no more than 2-weeks and just this weekend when I decided to hook up the soundbar and subwoofer to my tv I ended up damaging the tv.
From shoving you fat thick head thru it??
Thanks
I like TH-cam and TH-camtv , both ask me to sign in every other time when I turn the tv off! Frustrating but good menu system, then I bought a fire stick from Amazon, great integration and menu systems with all TH-cam products. Just bought another fire stick. No more bs sign in problem.
Thanks for the information👍👍👍👍great tips👍👍👍👍
That was great, thank you. We have a panasonic TV about 11 years old and have the Roku Premiere installed on it. We'd now like to get a voice activated remote but don't know if it'll work with it or not. I tried getting in contact with Roku but it seems unless you have a specific question they post you can't get a hold of anyone.
Thanks
Bill C
If the remote has a button under where the batteries go you should be able to pair it to your Roku I just had to pair a new remote with my Roku tv because my son lost the remote lol
You seam to know most. After watching your videos I bought a Roku Express 4K. I set it up at home first. I struggled to get the remote working but succeeded using a different manufactures setting. I then put it in my RV and although I was able to connect the Roku to my cell phone as a hot spot, I got both green check marks, but attempting to select channels and videos they would play for a moment then the screen goes blank and the Roku reboots. I was under the impression that this should work. Am I doing something wrong or did the advertisements misled me?
I have been using a Roku ultra since 2014. I didn’t know I could customize the menu like I could the icons!! Nice!! I also use the app. Yes a must download. Also I you have AirPods, put your AirPods in, open the app and hit the audio button!! Your tv in your AirPods!! Use it all the time!! Another thing I use wireless display. On a windows 10 computer right click on the desktop and go to display settings/ down at the bottom click connect to a wireless display. It search’s and the Roku will show up as long as you are on the same network and your computer is now on your Roku. Works perfect for throwing something on your tv from your computer.
Do you AirPods cut out periodically when you listen through app?
@@rkmcniel nope. Works perfectly every time.
Thank you so much!! So helpful!! Can I use my tivo dvr to record programs from Fox, spectrum ect?? Blessings DT!
I have a roku tv and love that I can get a show listing when watching live tv, since I don’t have cable. I also have a non-roku tv. If I add a roku device to that tv, will I get a listing of tv shows on live tv like I get on the roku tv? Thanks.
Great video as usual Caleb, when can we expect a review of TCL C83 and C73 series?
I tried screen mirror and it didn't work for me. I wanted to use an app screen mirrored and the only thing that worked was the audio track. I got a message saying that the content was not compatible with my device.
Also note that if you use your smartphone as a remote control, it needs to be compatible to use infrared signals to the roku box or device.
Awesome tips. I’ve had Roku for a few years and didn’t know some of this. Great idea for a video, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
@@digitaltrends hi my name is mikhalea and I have a question do you know how to play movies in background on the official Roku remote if you don't I understand
Any tips for saving battery life on the remote for the Roku Stick+? I ended up buying 4 rechargeable AAA batteries and I have to swap the 2 batteries every week.
pc screen mirroring is also possible though for pc you need Bluetooth but sum Roku can connect through WIFI to you'r pc but go to settings, devices, click add Bluetooth or other devices, then wireless display or dock , finally click the name of your roku device p.s for mine no sound goes through to the tv
Zoom: If I use screen mirroring from my iPhone, can I use the phone’s zoom to better see subtitles, etc?
Or, is it still basically casting? I don’t quite understand the benefits of mirroring.
Great video!
GUess I'll be getting the Roku app, just for typing things in lol
Curious, what's the best method to stream from teh Meta Quest 2 (Oculus) to a ROku TV? Also the streaming is very jittering, sound gets very poor, was curious what that's about?
I just bought a tcl smart/Roku tv. Which is on the home Wi-Fi. I have another tcl tv in the bedroom but I lost the remote! Do I have to buy a new remote? And if so what kind?! Thanks for the help( sorry not electronic savvy but working hard to improve)
Can you transmit audio through Bluetooth speaker(s)? My TV is just a monitor with no audio? Get conflicting info on this; some say yes but only via headphones put in remote.
thanks you helped with sound cool I have looked to find a way and no luck this is great thanks!!!!!!!!
Is there anyway to hear sound in my Oticon hearing aids? I tried the private listening feature but it doesn't feed through the hearing aids.
I just got a Sony A80K (using optical for audio); should I connect my Roku Streaming Stick 4K to HDMI 2 or 3 (Arc/eArc) port. I have it on HDMI 2, but wondering if HDMI 3 would be better.
I'm trying to decide between a Sony X950H 65-inch TV: 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with HDR and Alexa Compatibility - 2020 Model or a TCL 65-inch 6-Series 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR QLED Roku Smart TV - 65R635, 2021 Model.
They're both about the same price, $1,100 v $1,200 and you have given both of them high marks. If you had to pick one over the other for watching a minimum of 5yrs, which would you buy?
Thanks
We have the Roku Soundbar... I wonder if there is anything specific to them, now..?..
Currently we have 3 of them... I wonder if they can "communicate" with each other..?..
👏Yayy the pictures for a screensaver• how do you save it tho🤔did I miss the save?
I too just discovered the private listening feature. I am a bit of a night owl from time to time...my neighbor thanks you.
Good to know.
Roku makes your "smart" TV smart.
The only downside is the remote breaks easily. A few drops and the battery cover is toast. Another drop or two and it's completely done.
Amazon has remote covers. They work great!
I dont have the screensaver option in media on my roku remote app. Any suggestions? Also where do you find the code for private channels? I'm wanting to see if RTE is available.
great video!
I like using my pics from my phone for a screen saver, it not only has shown me how fantastic my Samsung s22U is at taking pictures it is crisp and even nicer then the 4k stuff or generic pics. IO Love it.
BTW read the book and knew most of this there are so many instruction manuals and alexa can tell u how to hack.
Wish they would upgrade the mirror cast image quality this is the best perk for tvs or projector that dont cast.i used the roku cast from phone a few times was being lazy so i know
Hello DT - I have an older Sharp, not smart TV, Roku appears, however, when I use the Roku controller or app control on my android, the TV picks up the signal and changes the Input Source! So impossible to use it...any thoughts? Thanks
I have a question, I bought a RoKu for my mom back in Jamaica. It’s a different region how could I get it to work? Any idea or help please and thank you
Love ur hacks, but I can’t figure out how to watch my channels (Roku) on my ipad\iPhone via the app when I’m away from home. Do I need to be connected to one of the devices ie: family room, media room, etc. and if so how do I do that without turning it on at home? Thanks
I just bought a Roku Express the other day and tried the private listening - using the app on the phone with bluetooth earbuds. I gotta say that's pretty impressive. That this little thing can negotiate all the various connections and protocols and still deliver decent audio that had zero latency. Amazing.
I have a question about using this in a hotel room. If you connect the Roku to the hotel wi-fi, and try to use the phone app, is it going to be able to mate the roku with the app remote if there are other Roku devices connected to the same network ?
I'm not completely positive but I'm pretty sure you can choose the name of the TV or roku box that you wan't to connect to and it should work.
Yes
Could you tell me how to get current TV programs? The shows I used to watch are not availabe. Like Masked Singer and NCIS.
Wow I already knew this stuff. You forgot to mention for blind people, I am blind, but specifically blind people who are totally new to the roku and just got it, there is a screen reader. If you showed that in another video, great! But if you haven't, well, then, other blind viewers might be confused because they didn't know it had a screen reader. Since you're not blind, you might not be used to a device reading something to you, it will drive you crazy, but the screen reader is there for a reason, it's because there are blind people who use it. It needs to be accessible with screen readers, and luckily, it is. I've played around with these things. Hopefully you understand the accessibility needs for us blind people, and can possibly make a video to other blind people about how to use the roku with a screen reader. Unfortunately, for those who are blind and speak more than one language, the roku only supports english for the screen reader, but that really doesn't matter to me, because I only speak english. But yes. It is accessible. You press the star button for times to turn it on, and the same to turn it off. I do get frustrated when I have to use a virtual keyboard with it, because I hate virtual keyboards! LOL
I only got it for the free TV channels on top og my Apple TV and paired with my Harmony remote.
Can my Ruku TV display PIP? Thank you for the video!
Okay for PlayStation if you have the One touch button option enabled on the Roku TV and on your PlayStation does that mean every time I turn on my TV the PlayStation will also turn on or do I need to connect it through CES every time? Thanks