On-screen setup and activation
1. Choose a language
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The first screen you see will allow you to choose a language. All text and dialog
within the Roku interface will be displayed in the selected language.
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Scroll up and down the list and press the OK button
choose a language.
2. Connect your Roku Express to your network and the internet
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Choose your wireless network from the list of available networks and enter your
password. This is most often the same network you use to connect your computer
or smartphone to the internet. If you do not see your network, select Scan again
to see all networks. For more assistance, see
and
password.
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If you want to see your password as you type, choose Show password. This can
help prevent entering the wrong password. Remember, passwords are case-
sensitive. Use the shift button
letter.
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Once you have entered your password and selected Connect, your Roku Express
will automatically connect to the internet. Alternatively, you can get more help if
you are
3. Wait for your Roku Express to download the latest software
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Once connected to the internet, your Roku Express will download the latest
version of Roku OS software and then reboot.
4. Set the display type
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Select Set display type and let your Roku Express auto detect the best display
resolution so you don't have to manually configure the settings. To change the
display type at a later time, go to Settings > Display type.
5. Create a Roku account and activate your Roku Express
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In order to
Roku account keeps track of which Roku devices you own and allows you to add
free and purchase channels from the Roku Channel Store.
Note: It is the responsibility of the channel publisher to translate their
channel and some channels may not support your chosen language.
unable to connect to your wireless
activate your Roku
Note: There is NEVER a charge to create a Roku account.
help finding your wireless network
on the on-screen keyboard to enter a capital
network.
Express, it must be linked to a Roku account. Your
on your Roku remote to
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