Sudden poor Wifi signal?
Pretty sure my device is just dying. I have Roku express streaming player which is only about 18 months old and is suddenly not connecting due to poor wifi signal. It's been trouble free up to now an...
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Hello,
I have the exact same problem with my Roku Express.
All my other devices have excellent signal strength. The Roku can only be 5m from my WiFi router.
On that WiFi secret screen, I'm getting strength 30
Antenna 1 23
Antenna 2 0
Glitch rate fluctuates.
I notice the latest system update was December 18th v9.4.0 build 4200-51. This is highly suspicious and I hope Roku look into it asap!
I would guarantee it’s not a software update. I have a Express 3900EU with the same issues in July, ~18months old. Mine will only connect if its within 1m of an access point. It’s not the AP, I’ve tried 3 different Ubiquiti models on 3 different firmware versions, tethering to various iPhones, 2 different travel access points. All legal frequencies / channels. WPA on and off. When using the ‘secret’ wifi screen I NEVER have any signal on Antenna2. With an AP ~10cm away it shows Strength:32, Ant1:49, Ant2:0.
I posted the issue months ago and have had no response from ROKU. I therefore take this as planned obsolescence
What is more annoying to me is that I do not want a wireless device. I would far rather have one with a built in ethernet port or the ability to use an OTG network adaptor ie.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adaptor-Chromecast-Network/dp/B01N1X28F1
Don't mention the Ultra, its not available in the UK and does not support some UK channels - BBC iPlayer...
