Conflict between Roku and digital antenna
Initially my Roku was successfully installed but unable to get local channels. General advise was to add an indoor antenna since the available streaming software in my area, like Spectrum runs about...
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Hear what you are saying and my knowledge tells me you are right. My current experience is showing me something else. My Roku streamer is completely disconnect from my tv set. However the Roku setup program appears on my tv screen, responds to input on the first screen, displays the second setup screen (select language) and freezes. If I have my Roku unit attached, the Roku settings program supposedly has a sub routine for "input" where you can select antenna. My Roku settings program does not have it. I have tried "discussing" this with on-line Roku help, but my Hindi is limited. I have also considered acid in the airvents of my tv, but my wife stopped me.. I am using Roku Express 4K with a Vizio TV, model D55f-E2. Have both the Roku controller and a generic Vizio controller.
The best way I can describe my problem is a system conflict in the input program. But as we know, the tv doesn't have an input program. I have even tried shutting everything down from my wifi to the tv but no luck. I used to have a wooden hammer for this type of problem when the reel tapes or punch cards would stick, but I lost it. If you have any simple connection procedures i could use, please let me know.
I’m not sure who you contacted, but Roku isn’t supported in any Hindi-speaking countries so it’s probably not them.
I would think Vizio would be a much better choice anyway, since the TV selects inputs.
Be careful googling phone numbers for support. Tech support scams are common.
Here’s a manual for that TV:
https://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/dxxfexmanual.pdf
On page 14, it shows selecting inputs. By default, the antenna input is labeled “TV”. On page 32, it shows how to rename inputs. (So you could have, for example, renamed HDMI-1 so that it shows a custom name like “Roku” instead.)
Page 33 shows where the CEC settings menu is. Turning off CEC entirely would have a result similar to turning off 1-touch play on the Roku.
By the way, simply disconnecting and reconnecting a Roku should not cause it to ask you the language again. It should remember stuff like that through disconnections from the TV and through power outages.
If you’re still seeing Roku screens on a non-Roku TV after disconnecting a Roku, my guess would be that you actually disconnected something else or have more than one Roku connected. The fact that you are seeing a basic start-up screen (again) makes me lean towards having a second brand-new Roku connected.
*#$@ I do have another Roku receiver on a second tv in the bedroom. Do you really think that is the problem? I will try ASAP.
PS Sixty+ years ago as I was struggling with tube replacements I swore these computer thingees would never catch on. Now I just wait for the first really good EMP!
No I mean a Roku on the same TV. Unless you have some HDMI distribution system.
Your last comment reminds me of the Twilight Zone Episode "Time Enough at Last".
Yep, I remember the TV failing, reading which were the most likely tubes, and pulling them out and putting them in a box. Then we'd go to the drugstore where they had a tube tester. Hopefully one would fail and we'd buy a replacement. This seemed to happen quite frequently.
Problem Review: Vizio tv; Roku 4 device; GE digital antenna. Initially used Spectrum streaming service but had to cancel due to spiraling costs. Changed to Roku. Initially Roku worked fine, but missed local channels. Reviewed streaming services but costs were too much. Decided to add antenna based on neighbors advice/practice.
Current situation: Digital antenna is working fine. Roku device will not connect with digital antenna operating although the device lights up and indicates readiness to connect. Will not recognize remote. Disconnecting digital antenna and trying to install Roku doesn't work. Setup screen appears but freezes.
ANY suggestions gratefully appreciated.
