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Grand2
Newbie
4 years ago
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iPhone 12 hotspot how do I connect

How do I connect my iPhone hotspot to my ruko on my tv?
tv & player wifi
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Hi Grand2 

    Welcome to the Roku Community!

    Here's how you can connect your Roku to your iPhone hotspot:

    1. Enable the hotspot on your iPhone.
    2. Make sure that your iPhone is connected to the internet and has a strong signal.
    3. Next, open the Roku app and select Settings.
    4. Under Network, select Connect to a Wireless Network and select your iPhone’s hotspot.
    5. Enter the password for your iPhone hotspot.

    For detailed instructions, refer to this Support link for more information: How to connect your Roku® streaming device to the internet using Wi-Fi® or Ethernet | Roku.

    Let us know if there's any difference after.


    Warm Regards,

    Lianna

  • EML522's avatar
    EML522
    3 years ago

    Thank you! I couldn’t see it listed until I turned on Maximize Compatibility under the hotspot.   

Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous
4 years ago

Hi Grand2 

Welcome to the Roku Community!

Here's how you can connect your Roku to your iPhone hotspot:

  1. Enable the hotspot on your iPhone.
  2. Make sure that your iPhone is connected to the internet and has a strong signal.
  3. Next, open the Roku app and select Settings.
  4. Under Network, select Connect to a Wireless Network and select your iPhone’s hotspot.
  5. Enter the password for your iPhone hotspot.

For detailed instructions, refer to this Support link for more information: How to connect your Roku® streaming device to the internet using Wi-Fi® or Ethernet | Roku.

Let us know if there's any difference after.


Warm Regards,

Lianna

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert
4 years ago

Grand2--

Adding to the reply from Anonymous :

By "roku on my tv", do you mean a separate Roku device connected to your tv, or do you mean a "Roku TV" which has Roku functions built in?

If it is a separate Roku device, note that some lower end models only work with the 2.4 GHz wifi band.  If your iPhone hotspot is set to use the 5 GHz wifi band, it will never "see" a 2.4-Ghz only Roku.  To assure you can connect to any Roku model, be sure your phone hotspot is set to use the 2.4 GHz wifi band.

  • EML522's avatar
    EML522
    Newbie
    3 years ago

    Thank you! I couldn’t see it listed until I turned on Maximize Compatibility under the hotspot.