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Setting up roku and only shows a black screen

I just got a roku and I have set it up to my tv it shows the roku jumping letters then goes black so I can’t login or do anything. I have already tried unplugging it all and starting over

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RokuKariza-D
Roku Guru

Re: Setting up roku and only shows a black screen

Hey @Madisongoertz

Thanks for the post.

Could you tell us how are you powering your Roku device? Is it connected to the USB port of the TV or to a wall outlet? In some cases, the USB power provided by the TV is not sufficient to power the device. Even though your Roku device may appear to be working, running with insufficient power can lead to instability, crashing, and other unpredictable behavior.

Using the included power cord and power adapter, we suggest plugging your Roku into a working power outlet in the wall. Powering it through a power outlet in the wall has the additional advantage that your Roku player will not need to power up every time you turn on your TV. This means your Roku player will be up and running faster than it would be connected to a TV.

Keep us posted on how it goes!


All the best,
Kariza

Kariza D.
Roku Forum Moderator
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