Features, settings & updates

Get troubleshooting tips to configure your Roku settings. The community forum has tips for screen mirroring, Guest Mode, software updates, audio, and more.
cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Twoultras
Newbie

Multiple Roku household question

I have 3 Roku devices throughout my house. They are all logged into my Roku account. I would like to have a different mix of Apps on each of my devices. Is there a way to do this? Or is the only way to go to Guest Mode or log the devices out of my account?

Labels (1)
0 Kudos
6 REPLIES 6
JWS9518
Streaming Star

Re: Multiple Roku household question

You could put each device on a separate Roku account with a different email address.

0 Kudos
Twoultras
Newbie

Re: Multiple Roku household question

So there’s no way to treat each device individually as far as Apps if they are all logged into the same account?

0 Kudos
AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Multiple Roku household question

@Twoultras 

If you want to have different apps on different Roku devices, then you need "unlinked" Roku devices. (seperate Roku accounts).

You simply factory reset the device and create a new Roku account (different email address) for that device. https://support.roku.com/article/208757008

When devices are "linked" (same Roku account), then any removal or additional of an app would remove/add that app from all the linked devices. https://support.roku.com/article/360000321787

If you want to share paid subscriptions amongst your unlinked Roku devices, make sure you subscribe directly with the subscription provider, and not through Roku.  

----

"So there’s no way to treat each device individually as far as Apps if they are all logged into the same account?"

Depends on the app.  Is there a specific app or behavior you are trying to achieve on one device but not another?  As a general rule, you can/maybe modify some app settings per device but as a general rule ineracting with an app will apply viewing history and other settings on an account basis, not device basis.

 

Roku Community Streaming Expert
Just another Roku user... I am not a Roku employee.
Insignia RokuTV, Ultra 4660, 4802, 4850, Premiere+ 3921, Express 4k+ 3941, Streambar 9102

0 Kudos
Twoultras
Newbie

Re: Multiple Roku household question

I appreciate all the responses. My goal is to have the Roku in my Office show a different mix of apps than the one in my Home Theater. As I don’t need an app that I watch movies with on the Roku in my Office. In a perfect world, I could do this while each device is logged into my account. If there is any way for someone to send this suggestion to Roku, I think that would be great. Thanks.

AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Multiple Roku household question

@Twoultras 

Users have been asking for some sort of Profile feature to be implemented on a Roku account rather than the need to create multiple Roku accounts.

Hopefully Roku will move on this in a future update.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
Just another Roku user... I am not a Roku employee.
Insignia RokuTV, Ultra 4660, 4802, 4850, Premiere+ 3921, Express 4k+ 3941, Streambar 9102

0 Kudos
RokuEmmanuel-D
Community Moderator
Community Moderator

Re: Multiple Roku household question

Hey there, @Twoultras.

Welcome to the Roku Community!

Thanks for your inquiry! We see that you wanted this feature on your Roku devices, and we'd be happy to let you know that it will be forwarded to the appropriate Roku team. 

We really appreciate your suggestion. It will help us improve our services and your streaming experience at Roku. 

If you need more help or have any suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We got you!

Best,
The Roku Community Team

Emmanuel-D.
Roku Community Moderator
0 Kudos
Need Assistance?
Welcome to the Roku Community! Feel free to search our Community for answers or post your question to get help.

Become a Roku Streaming Expert!

Share your expertise, help fellow streamers, and unlock exclusive rewards as part of the Roku Community. Learn more.