You can let your guests confidently access their apps and account subscriptions on your Roku device without peeking at your personal data. This is possible, if you enable guest mode on your Roku device. By enabling this feature, your guests will not be able to use your apps or subscriptions, make a purchase, or access your recommendations.
You can manually turn on guest mode on your Roku device via settings or from the Roku website. This section will guide you through the steps.
How to Turn On Guest Mode on Roku
Here are the two possible ways to turn on the Guest Mode feature on your Roku TV.
From TV Settings
- Switch on your Roku and scroll down to select the Settings option.
- Select System, and a list of options will appear on the right side. Tap on the Guest Mode present below.
- Press Enter Guest Mode, and if prompted, enter the Roku PIN on your device.
- You have to press the OK button and confirm the process.
- It restarts your Roku device automatically to activate the TV in the guest mode.
Via the Roku Website
- On your PC or smartphone, open the web browser to visit the official Roku website.
- Sign in to your Roku account using the credentials.
- You will be able to see a list of options where you need to choose My Streaming devices & TVs.
- It browses for the list of active devices. Locate your Roku device and tap the Enable Guest Mode option.
- Next, you will need to enter the Roku PIN on the prompt screen and confirm the process.
How To Use the Guest Mode on the Roku TV
- On launching the Guest Mode, it directs you to the Welcome Screen.
- Select Get Started, and you will have to select the Sign-out date and time on the calendar.
- Tap on the Start Streaming option.
- Press the I agree, start streaming! button to access Guest Mode and start streaming.
How to Change the Guest Mode Sign-Out Date
- Go to the Roku home screen and choose Guest Options.
- Tap on the Change automatic sign-out date option.
- You will be directed to the calendar to select the sign-out date.
- After altering your sign-out date, tap the Checkout button to save the changes.
Note: To sign-out immediately, select Sign out and clear info option under Guest Options settings. If you have left early before signing out, you can visit the Roku website, and click Sign Guest Out under My Streaming Devices & TVs.
How to Turn Off Roku Guest Mode
- Navigate to the Guest Mode Welcome screen and press the Home button on the remote.
- Click the Settings option on the Roku home page.
- You will have to tap on the Guest Options shown on the screen.
- After this, by clicking on Sign out and clear info, you will be prompted to enter the Roku PIN.
- Then, highlight the OK option to confirm the selection.
Can I Disable Guest Mode Without a Roku PIN?
No. You can’t turn off the guest mode on Roku without the PIN. You must enter it to exit the guest mode from Roku’s settings menu or the website. If you forget the PIN, factory resetting the Roku device is the only way to exit guest mode.
In the meantime, the factory reset option isn’t available on Roku’s Settings menu if you’re in guest mode. So, in this situation, you can only use the Reset button located on the Roku TVs and some Roku Streaming Boxes to proceed with the factory reset.
After locating the Reset button, hold it for 10-15 seconds straight (either with the finger or a paperclip) until the LED light starts to flicker on your Roku. After this, your Roku will revert back to the default settings, and you can sign in to your Roku account again and steam your desired content hassle-free.
Moreover, if you face problems in turning on this feature, then try contacting the customer support of the Roku TV to deal with the problem.
FAQ
The guest mode is available only in limited countries, such as the US, Canada, the UK, Latin America, France, Mexico, etc. If you are residing in a country like Germany or Australia, the feature will be unavailable on your Roku device.
Yes. Your guests will be greeted with the default Guest Mode home screen on your TV. If you wish to customize that, you can go to the Roku website and choose My Streaming Devices & TVs. There, input your personalized greetings and tap Save/Publish.
