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dragonboots2005's avatar
dragonboots2005
Roku Guru
2 years ago

The blue/purple-ish light on Express 4K+

I just replaced 2 eight year old Roku 3's and had black tape over the light cos it bugged me(too bright).  My question is with the new 4K+ that I bought:  Is it normal for the light to STAY on basically 24 hrs a day?  It goes off when you turn the tv off or the screensaver kicks in but I'll wake up later or look on a living room tv and they are ON again.  What's the deal?  I have the power saver option on after 2 hours, screensaver after 5 minutes, etc - I know all the tricks.  Is this light supposed to stay on??

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  • RokuEuniceL's avatar
    RokuEuniceL
    Retired Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi dragonboots2005,

    Thanks for posting here in the Roku Community!

    Please be advised that Roku streaming devices are designed to remain connected to the internet. There is no "power button" to press on or off. This easy-to-use design prevents confusion by enabling instant access to your player any time you turn on your TV or switch from another source (e.g., a cable box, a Blu-ray player, or a gaming console). If you unplug the Roku device from the wall outlet, that is when the light will completely turn off since no power is being provided to the device, which you can do anytime if you want to and if the light bothers you. In any case, you have nothing to worry about if the light is on.

    If you have more inquiries, just let us know.

    Kind regards,

    Eunice

    • Dworsky's avatar
      Dworsky
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Eunice...

      I just bought my second Roku Express 4K+ -- model 3941R2.

      The second unit has a blue light on it that stays on all day and night just like the original poster said. On my first unit, the exact same model, the light goes out when the TV and Roku are off.

      Why does my new unit have the blue light on all the time?

      Thanks,

      Edgar 

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago

        Dworsky, keep in mind that Roku devices don't turn off.  The power button on your remote is strictly for the TV.  The light should go off when the screensaver activates or it goes into "power saving" mode (if available and enabled).  If the light bothers you, the often recommended fix is to cover it with electrical tape.