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Newbie

2 years ago

Tv broadcasting a WiFi access point despite device connect being disabled

At random times I have a wireless network available on all of my devices called DIRECT- roku-xxx-xxxx, On my tv, I have gone into advanced settings and made sure device connect is disabled. De...

Community Streaming Expert

2 years ago

DIRECT- roku-xxx-xxxx is an encrypted, private network for Roku peripherals (like Roku Voice/RF remotes) to communicate with the Roku devices. Also used when connecting in dorm/hotel mode.

Kind of like a Roomba vacuum. The base station has a private network for the vaccum to do its thing and communicate with the base.