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Luckyguy1836's avatar
2 months ago

Screen is Black when watching

Screen is Black when watching
 

After Roku has an automatic update, my roku screen goes black when playing any content as soon as I select the program I want to watch I can hear the sound but no picture.  the Roku home screen is fine, the channel and or program selection is fine.  It turns black once I click on

Can you please assist

Frank

2 Replies

  • RokuAustin's avatar
    RokuAustin
    Community Manager

    Luckyguy1836 Hey Frank! 

    Sorry to hear you're running into this issue. Are you using a Roku TV or a separate Roku streaming device? Try restarting the device (or Roku TV) by unplugging it from power for a few seconds, then plugging it back in. If this is a separate Roku device, you may also want to try a different HDMI cable or HDMI port on the TV.

    If that doesn’t resolve it, let us know, and we’ll help connect you with customer support directly.

    Thanks so much!
    —Austin

    • nolagunnesch's avatar
      nolagunnesch
      Newbie

      Do you have a separate sound system?  Make sure it is set to HDMI2.  Also make sure the TV is turned on.  If you have a separate sound system you can be fooled into thinking you have no picture if the TV didn't turn on ... just try it...