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Larry3534
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Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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I am trying to setup my new Roku on my computer. I have an account, but when I try to add a device (my computer) it wants the link code displayed on my TV. I don't have a TV because I am the middle of a move. How can I add my computer as one of my 'Roku devices'? Any help would be appreciated.

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renojim
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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You can't add a computer; you can only add a Roku device (such as a Roku TV or Roku streaming player) to your account.  What are you trying to do?

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atc98092
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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Looking back on the original post, I think the OP is confused about using The Roku Channel on a computer compared to an actual Roku device. There is no need to "link" a computer to your account to watch TRC content on a computer. If you access TRC through the Roku web site while you're logged in, there's nothing else to do. 

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renojim
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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You can't add a computer; you can only add a Roku device (such as a Roku TV or Roku streaming player) to your account.  What are you trying to do?

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a158701
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Re: Please enter the link code displayed on your TV

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Where on the TV do you find the link code display

Strega
Roku Guru

Re: Please enter the link code displayed on your TV

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When you initially set up your Roku (or after a factory reset), it will give you a link code and then wait for you to enter it on the website.

renojim
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Re: Please enter the link code displayed on your TV

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The only time any Roku device displays a link code is when you first set it up or you perform a factory reset and even then it may use email activation without ever displaying a link code.

What are you trying to do?

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atc98092
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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Looking back on the original post, I think the OP is confused about using The Roku Channel on a computer compared to an actual Roku device. There is no need to "link" a computer to your account to watch TRC content on a computer. If you access TRC through the Roku web site while you're logged in, there's nothing else to do. 

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norman2
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renojim
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@norman2, enter it here -> https://my.roku.com/link

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renojim
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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@kris67, go to https://my.roku.com/link

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renojim
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Re: Do I need to set up my new Roku device with my computer?

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@josephgross21, try https://my.roku.com/link

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