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molson1946
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Quick or fast Start in setting

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Attempting to use Alexa to control channels on Vizio TV operating with Roku USB stick and stream bar, instructions are saying go to setting and select fast start. There is no option with the setting selection. What am I missing to use Alexa for channel command? 

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renojim
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Re: Quick or fast Start in setting

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"Fast TV start" only applies to Roku TVs, not Roku devices connected to a TV.  Since Roku has really confused what the term "channel" means, what exactly are you trying to do?  You should be able to launch a Roku app with Alexa (although I've never tried it), but if you're trying to change channels on your TV then that's something different.  I don't know about the ability to choose a channel within The Roku Channel, but that may be possible.  I love Alexa, but the one thing I don't use it for is to control my Roku devices, so others may have better information on what's possible.

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How to use Amazon Alexa to control your Roku streaming device | Official Roku Support 

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renojim
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Re: Quick or fast Start in setting

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"Fast TV start" only applies to Roku TVs, not Roku devices connected to a TV.  Since Roku has really confused what the term "channel" means, what exactly are you trying to do?  You should be able to launch a Roku app with Alexa (although I've never tried it), but if you're trying to change channels on your TV then that's something different.  I don't know about the ability to choose a channel within The Roku Channel, but that may be possible.  I love Alexa, but the one thing I don't use it for is to control my Roku devices, so others may have better information on what's possible.

You may have seen this, but if not...

How to use Amazon Alexa to control your Roku streaming device | Official Roku Support 

Roku Community Streaming Expert

Help others find this answer and click "Accept as Solution."
If you appreciate my answer, maybe give me a Kudo.

I am not a Roku employee.
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