WiFi or even the wired port communication dropping has NOTHING to do with the ISP. And if your router is working with ALL other devices... the only issue is at the TV/Roku. We have many TCL Roku TVs throughout our location, we control ALL of them via network control via the documented API... and ALL of our TCL Roku TVs are NOW have issues. The TVs drop the network connection after power off, and WILL NOT power up via the network connection (WiFi or wired). We have to send someone around with the IR remote to turn on the TVs. Once the TVs are power up, we can remotely turn them off, and even on, if we d it within a few minutes of power off. But once the TVs have been power off for more than a few minutes, THEY NEVER RESPOND AGAIN to any power on command. This is A SOFTWARE issue, in the code that controls the network connectivity, effectively times out, and drops connection. We recommend equipment to MANY people given we are a Audio/Visual media group. And all networked TVs have quirks, but these TCL Roku TVs... never recommend these again, until they get their software control working RIGHT AGAIN.
Further to my post of July 7, my Phillips Roku TV has connected every day since I did the factory reset. Fingers crossed this continues.
Further to my post of July 7, my Phillips Roku TV has connected every day since I did the factory reset. Fingers crossed this continues.
I’m having the same issue! My WiFi is fine. We unplug the tv and plug it back in and it connects fine
Hi Kash / @RokuTakashi / Roku Support,
I've tried the factory reset a few weeks ago but it did not resolve the issue for me. I still have trouble staying connected. Whenever I use ANY app and stream any data through Roku, the router seems like it's pulling down an enormous amount of data and crashes. I know it's the Roku Ultra device because as soon as it starts to buffer, if I press home and exit out of given app, router stays connected. When I start streaming again, it crashes router until I do a full reboot. Hulu has been crashing consistently, but even Spotify causes buffering issues. When I don't use Roku, no other device using Wifi connection in entire household has any issue.
Using Roku at any point has caused over a dozen crashes to router/system this past weekend alone and below are just the times I was able to grab the tracker IDs for when I was using, but it's occurred other times as well when other family members were viewing.
This is incredibly frustrating and ready to scrap this device altogether if there's no software fix or update in timing to resolution... I must not be the only one since you mentioned you're aware of this issue, but Factory Reset has NOT fixed this on my end.
Please see my info below:
Model: 4802X - Roku Ultra
Serial number: Ending in V7681
Software version: 13.0.0 - build 24056-C2
GC version: 11.9.19
Crashes / Issues:
Timestamp: 2024-07-13T09:10:24Z
ID 81-279-910
Timestamp: 2024-07-13T09:20:23Z
ID 81-279-920
Timestamp: 2024-07-13T22:30:45Z
ID 81-280-710
Timestamp: 2024-07-14T01:18:36Z
ID 81-280-878
Timestamp: 2024-07-15T00:31:00Z
ID 81-282-271
Timestamp: 2024-07-15T02:07:01Z
ID 81-282-367
Timestamp: 2024-07-15T02:14:17Z
ID 81-282-374
Timestamp: 2024-07-15T02:31:54Z
ID 81-282-391
Any update for timing of fix would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking a look and help so far. Regards, TK.
I did that for a while. When I reached out to my isp they didn't offer much help. I switched my ISP to fiber optics and I haven't had any issues since! I did try hard wiring it for a while and that worked as well, but I needed the cable for work and didn't like switching it back and forth so it was only a temporary solution. You might want to try and extender, it could also help.
I have fiber, my other tv further away from the modem/router works fine. And it’s also an onn Roku tv.
just doesn’t make sense. I can’t hardwire in, because my set up is in my office so i can be hardwired for work. This hasn’t been an issue in the past and we’ve had several of these tvs.
This just started last week, So frustrating!
That's rough, I have several roku tvs also and I've only ever had an issue with one tv. Try an extender and see if that helps. Good luck.
I see there are several threads with similar problems but some of my details are different so I am starting a new thread.
I have two Roku TVs that started losing their WiFi connection about 6-8 weeks ago after powering the TV off. Powering the TV on again results in a message in the upper right corner to the effect of "network not connected." When I go to "Setup Network Connection" the scan for networks function never displays any APs when it should display dozens (this is my father's apartment in a densely populated apartment complex).
I then chose the "Reset network connection" option and the TV rebooted. Now when I scan for networks I see dozens including my father's and I am able to connect and use the TV normally. When I turn the TV off and then on later, the ordeal begins again: No network connection and a reset is the only thing that will allow me to reconnect to his network.
Note that every other device on his network is functional during this time. There's no indication of any problem except with his two Roku TVs (Device type: 43" TCL Roku TV). His ISP is Optimum and the cable modem brand is Arris.
Here are some interesting observations that may help:
- When his TV entered a locked-out WiFi state I took the TV to my home where the APs are made by Ubiquiti. Without resetting the network connection, I tried to use the "Connect to Network" function and the TV did exactly what it did at his location: It showed no available APs and just kept scanning for a long time. If I then reset the network connection, my APs all display immediately and I connect without any problem. The TV continues to work reliably across power-on/off cycles.
- This appears to be a strange interaction between the Arris WiFi cable modem and the Roku TV. Arris may be at fault for triggering the problem, but why is the Roku device letting itself get permanently trapped in a state where its WiFi function won't connect to ANYTHING including a new AP?
- His other RokuTV is branded as Westinghouse and is a year older. Both of them behave exactly the same way.
- His Arris WiFi cable modem is located no more than 20 feet from each TV. Signal strength is high and as I said every other device works flawlessly including excellent bandwidth on speed tests. The modem has been power-cycles several times during debugging and that never changes anything written above.
These TVs don't have wired Ethernet so I can't use that as workaround. He's 81 years old and not capable of keying in his WiFi password every time he wants to watch TV. He also can't remember to never turn the TV off. He's driving me nuts with no understanding of how long it takes to fix technology problems! 😀 Please help!
Since I have to go to my father's apartment to work on this issue, please let me know what additional information you'd like and I'll reply with it in a few days.
Hi, @Tlc2021
Greetings, and welcome to the Roku Community.
Thanks for letting us know about the issue you have encountered with your Roku, specifically with its network not staying connected, and we understand your situation. We're here to help and address your concerns. We're currently aware of the issue, and we'd like to request additional details so our team can foster the development of the investigation.
To assist us in investigating this matter further, please provide the following information (if possible):
Once we gather the requested details, they will be forwarded to the appropriate Roku team for review and included in the investigation.
We hope to hear back a response from you.
Best wishes,
Kash