How To Repair A Roku Distant That Isn't Working

The very first thing you need to do when your Roku does not appear to be responding to the distant is to make sure the distant’s sign can truly attain it. Wi-fi although it could be, the distant must have line-of-sight with the Roku so as to ship it instructions. Attempt to alter the positioning of the Roku itself subsequent to your TV, or the place you are sitting. If the Roku is behind the TV, as an example, put it on high or beneath the TV as an alternative. 

When you’re utilizing a daily Roku distant, versus the fancier Voice Distant or Voice Distant Professional, it possible nonetheless makes use of disposable batteries. Slide the battery cowl on the again of the distant off and provides the batteries a bit roll to see when you can freshen them up. If that does not work, the batteries would possibly simply be useless, so slot in some new ones. If you’re utilizing a Voice Distant with a chargeable battery, attempt plugging the distant in and leaving it for a short time to juice up. Assuming the distant is not fully bricked, the little indicator mild ought to activate when it is charging. Whether or not your distant is battery-powered or rechargeable, within the occasion the battery pack feels heat or scorching to the contact, depart it on a cool floor for some time earlier than inspecting it.