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Sr_Will
Reel Rookie
9 months ago
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How Do I Turn My Roku Ultra Device Off

I have a Roku Ultra - I am new to Roku.

I wonder how to turn off the Roku unit when I press the power button on its remote.  I read on several other posts that Roku devices don't turn off.  Running my Roku Ultra takes a lot out of my bandwidth and I would like the unit off when it's not in use to save resources. 

Suggestions please..,

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  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    9 months ago

    Sr_Will 

    The most important thing to do is remembering to press the "Home" button on the Roku device when you are finished streaming.  This will return you to the Home Screen and stop all streaming (bandwidth usage).

    You can also enable "Bandwidth Saver" under Settings/Network/Bandwidth Saver/ [On] that will automatically stop streaming after 4hrs if there has been no interaction with the device for awhile.

    The Power button is simply a "TV control".  It turns on/off the TV and has no effect on the Roku device.

    Just press Home when you are finished streaming.  The Roku device should eventually go into a sleep mode.  To resume streaming next time (after the device has gone to sleep), press the Home button to wake it up.

  • RokuJharra-Q's avatar
    RokuJharra-Q
    9 months ago

    Hi Sr_Will, Greetings here in the Roku Community!

    Thanks a lot for bringing this issue to our attention. Your input means a lot to us. I just wanted to add our Roku expert's response. You can visit our support page for detailed guidance on enabling the bandwidth saver and How to set up your Roku voice remote to control your TV.

    Please let us know if the issue is fixed or reply to the thread for further assistance. We will be glad to help you.

    Best regards,
    Jharra

  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    Community Streaming Expert
    9 months ago

    Sr_Will 

    The most important thing to do is remembering to press the "Home" button on the Roku device when you are finished streaming.  This will return you to the Home Screen and stop all streaming (bandwidth usage).

    You can also enable "Bandwidth Saver" under Settings/Network/Bandwidth Saver/ [On] that will automatically stop streaming after 4hrs if there has been no interaction with the device for awhile.

    The Power button is simply a "TV control".  It turns on/off the TV and has no effect on the Roku device.

    Just press Home when you are finished streaming.  The Roku device should eventually go into a sleep mode.  To resume streaming next time (after the device has gone to sleep), press the Home button to wake it up.

  • Geroge's avatar
    Geroge
    Reel Rookie
    2 months ago

    Hi there!

    I totally understand your concern about saving bandwidth and resources. Unfortunately, Roku devices, including the Roku Ultra, don't have a traditional "off" switch. When you press the power button on the remote, it actually puts the device into a low-power standby mode rather than completely turning it off. This helps with quick startup times when you want to use it again.

    If you're looking to save bandwidth, the best option is to manually unplug the device when it’s not in use. Alternatively, you can turn off the TV or disable network connectivity through your router, which will effectively stop the Roku from using resources.

    Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions! 😊