Author: Andre Prince

Hi! I am Andre, the mind behind Roku Discussions. I am passionate about simplifying concepts and making Roku topics accessible and engaging for all readers.

If you want to change your living room into a virtual cozy campfire, many Fireplace apps are available on the Channel Store. You can use those applications as a beautiful screensaver for your TV and get a warming ambiance. Here, we have described the steps to install and use the Fireplace app on Roku to relax your mind with soothing fire sounds. Steps to Install Virtual Fireplace App on Roku 1. Connect your Roku to WiFi, which should be stable and strong. 2. Go to the Roku home screen and click the Streaming Channels option. 3. Tap the Search Channels…

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BBC News is the most popular live news app for watching top stories and breaking news from global journalists. Unfortunately, BBC News doesn’t have a dedicated app in the Roku Channel Store. Nonetheless, BBC News is available on BBC iPlayer, so you can install this channel on your Roku TV to stream its content. This article provides all possible ways to watch BBC News on Roku devices. Use BBC iPlayer to Watch BBC News on Roku If you reside in the UK, you can add and stream BBC iPlayer on your Roku device. 1. Install the BBC iPlayer on Roku…

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FMovies is a free streaming website that hosts movies and web series. As FMovies is an unofficial website, they have not yet released an app for any devices, including Roku. The only possible way to watch FMovies on Roku is screen mirroring. This guide shows the procedure for watching its content on Roku using a phone and PC. Note: Since FMovies are not legal to stream, you are advised to use NordVPN on your phone or PC for secure streaming. Steps to Screen Mirror FMovies on Roku As a prerequisite, enable screen mirroring on Roku. To do so, go to…

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NordVPN is a secure and powerful VPN service with 7100 servers in 118 countries. As Roku devices basically don’t support VPN apps, you cannot install NordVPN directly. However, by setting up NordVPN on a WiFi router, you can easily establish a VPN connection on Roku. In addition, you can share a wireless VPN connection to Roku from your Windows computer. Here, we have explained two possible techniques for using NordVPN on your device. Set Up NordVPN on WiFi Router to Use VPN on Roku To set up NordVPN on your WiFi router, check whether it is compatible with VPN. Ensure…

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It is quite common to misplace your Roku remote and be unable to find it. While other TV users turn the whole place upside down, this isn’t the case with the Roku. You can use the Lost Remote feature to locate and find your Roku remote within minutes. You can find the missing Roku remote within a specific range by triggering this feature using the following methods. How to Find Roku Remote Using Voice Commands The Roku Voice Remote Pro models are built-in with a voice control feature that allows you to detect your lost remote using the Roku remote’s…

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Is your WiFi network connection insecure or weak? Then, it is better to disconnect your Roku TV from a WiFi network. After troubleshooting a WiFi router, you can connect your Roku TV to WiFi again to stream your favorite shows hassle-free. This guide explains all possible ways of disconnecting Roku TV from WiFi. How to Disconnect Roku from WiFi With Remote If you have the Roku remote in your hand, you can easily disconnect your device from a WiFi network. How to Disconnect Roku from WiFi Without Remote In case you misplace or lose the Roku remote, you can disconnect…

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Roku TVs have a built-in parental controls feature that will prevent your child from watching inappropriate content and age-restricted shows. It is helpful to limit your kid’s TV screen usage. This feature particularly allows you to filter the content based on age ratings, movies, and TV rating standards. So, this article is structured in a way that helps you enable the parental controls feature on Roku TV. How to Enable Parental Control on Roku TV How to Enable Parental Control on Roku Streaming Stick Unlike Roku-powered TVs, the Roku Streaming Stick doesn’t have the traditional parental control option to restrict…

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If your Roku remote doesn’t work, resetting it can be beneficial. After the reset, your Roku remote will attempt a fresh connection, so there will be no delayed commands or unresponsive buttons. Typically, Roku has two types of remotes, and the procedure for resetting them will vary, which is explained below. When Should You Reset the Roku Remote? How to Reset Roku Simple Remote Since the Roku Simple Remote doesn’t have the reset or pairing button, you can still reset it using these steps. How to Reset Roku Enhanced Remote A Roku Enhanced Remote will have a separate Pairing button…

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If you wish to prevent your children from watching age-restricted content on Roku TV, you can hide inappropriate apps. You can only hide the live TV channels on your Roku device from the OTA TV guide. If you want to hide streaming channels instead, the only option you have is to delete the channel on Roku. Read this guide to learn more about these methods. Additionally, we have explained how to hide the Movie Store and TV Store and the channel shortcuts. Hide Live TV Channels on the Roku TV Conceal Movie Store and TV Store on Roku Hide Channel…

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Whether you are trying to use Roku after a factory reset or get started with a new device, you must set it up from scratch. This implies connecting your Roku device to the required power source, coupling it to the TV, and choosing the best optimum settings. To setup your Roku device, you can follow the steps one by one. Key Points to Remember Before Roku Setup 1. Connect Roku to TV HDMI or Composite are the two types of cable connections available for all Roku models. Just connect either of these cables to your TV. These cables come along…

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