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[quenis6]

I am looking for a new TV. I will only use my xbox to stream. Can I use a Roku TV without connecting it to wifi? I want it to function as a dumb TV. I dont need any of the apps. I have seen a lot of people say Roku TV requires Wifi to set up

[renojim]

Absolutely you can use a Roku TV as a dumb TV.  To be honest, that's my preferred way to use a Roku TV or any other so-called "smart" TV.

[JokerDOGG]

This is just what i need for my Mom, who is 92 and just moved into assisted living.   Despite our best efforts, 'smart' tvs are just too involved.    How exactly do you make the ROKUtv a dumb one ?   i'd like it for it to turn on and just go straight to her xfinity cable box. [ Right now it is a choice she needs to make, just like picking netflix or hulu] 

[renojim]

@JokerDOGG, you don't necessarily need to turn it into a "dumb" TV to accomplish what you want.  Just set the "Power on" input to the cable box's input under Settings->System->Power.  If you do want to get rid of the Roku apps and just have a "dumb" TV, you have to factory reset it.  When you set it up again, just tell it there's no Internet connection and you'll end up with a very basic Home Screen.  You'll still want to set up the "Power on" input to the cable box.  It's the same procedure as described above.