Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Welcome to Roku: tips and advice from the pros

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Douglas

New to Roku? We’ve compiled some helpful links to get the most from your soon-to-be favorite little black box. Did you know you can travel with your Roku player, or use your Roku as a DVR? Read on to find … Continue reading →

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Roku 101: everything you need to know about your Roku player

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Douglas

Whether you are new to Roku or a seasoned Proku (get it?) here’s a collection of tips and tricks to help you get the most from your player. How to connect with Roku and why you should: Facebook and Twitter … Continue reading →

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HDMI cables–is expensive better?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Markworth

Our users often ask us if it matters what type of HDMI cable they use with their Roku player. After all, some HDMI cables cost only a few dollars, while others cost as much as a new Roku player itself. … Continue reading →

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Get the most from your Roku this Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Douglas

Labor Day – synonymous with backyard cookouts, a full house and the last weekend of summer – is just around the corner! If you’re planning a party or just a nice weekend at home, we can help.  From music and … Continue reading →

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What Are Private Channels?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Tom Markworth

We are closing in on 300 unique channels this week in the Roku Channel Store. There you will find channels that range in topic from movies and TV to music, sports and special interests. However, not all channels available for … Continue reading →

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Using microSD Cards With Roku 2

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tom Markworth

Adding storage space to Roku 2 Look closely at the back of any Roku 2 streaming player, and you’ll notice a microSD slot located above the HDMI port. This slot lets you add more storage space to your Roku 2 … Continue reading →

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Apps for controlling your Roku player

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Andy

If you’re looking for alternative ways to control your Roku player, below are a few options to check out. Give these a spin the next time you Roku – and let us know the ones you like best. Dijit Universal Remote (iOS) Dijit, … Continue reading →

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Get the most from your Roku Player

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Vince T

Hi, I’m Vince Thai, director of customer advocacy. One question we often get from our customers is how to improve the Roku streaming experience. Well for starters, a reliable Internet connection is a must. You’ll also want to keep your router’s … Continue reading →

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Reordering and removing Roku channels

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Tom Markworth

Hi, I’m Tom Markworth, Director of Product Management. With nearly 250 channels in the Roku Channel Store, we regularly get questions from our users on how to manage their growing channel lineup on the Roku home screen. Our Instant Replay … Continue reading →

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