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JanJ's avatar
JanJ
Roku Guru
3 months ago

Power in settings missing

Ultra LT is receiving data — my router tells me, when it is not being used. 
my other 2 Ultra’s: 2023 & 2024, Do Not do this, according to my router. 

They are all at same firmware version. 

Only difference is: 2023 & 2024 versions have the POWER option is settings — Ultra LT DOES NOT!!
I have not done any hidden settings on Ultra LT

How do I get POWER back into Settings, so I can see if this fixes the issue??

 

18 Replies

  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    Community Streaming Expert

    JanJ 

    Newer Roku devices have the additional "Power" setting. (Settings/System/Power)

    Older models do not have an additional "Power" setting. (Settings/System)

    Model numbers can be found under Settings/System/About.  Roku Ultra and Ultra LT models prior to the 4800/48xx series will not have the Power setting.

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    Make sure to press Home on your Roku remote when you are finished streaming so that Roku returns to Home Screen.  This will cease streaming data usage. (Some data will still be seen when Roku checks for updates and talks to Roku servers intermittently).

    On older models, can also unplug them so they have no power. (no power = no data use).  Or you can use with programmable timers/on-off switches/smart plugs at outlet to deprive them of power.

    When doing the above, may have to manually check for Software Updates since device likely will miss its daily automatic Software update check. (Settings/System/Software Update [Check Now]

    • JanJ's avatar
      JanJ
      Roku Guru

      Did that 

       

      why does LT NOT HAVE POWER SETTING?

      • JanJ's avatar
        JanJ
        Roku Guru

        Last time used was 2 days ago and yes, Home was hit before hitting power button on remote. 
        This is the activity that the router sees. 

        note: other 2 ROKU’s have just a few minutes of activity.  
        So—WHY??