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CPatterson
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Connecting to the app when using your phones hotspot for wifi

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I have the Roku Premier set up in my car, using my phones hotspot as the wifi. When attempt to connect the Roku app to the Roku Premier, it doesn’t see my Roku. 

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RokuDanny-R
Roku Employee
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Re: Connecting to the app when using your phones hotspot for wifi

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@CPatterson

Thanks for the inquiry.

The Roku mobile app device and the Roku device will both need to be on the same wireless network. For more information about the Roku mobile app, visit our Support page here: Why does the Roku mobile app not see my Roku® streaming device?


Thanks,
Danny

Danny R.
Roku Community Moderator

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RokuDanny-R
Roku Employee
Roku Employee

Re: Connecting to the app when using your phones hotspot for wifi

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@CPatterson

Thanks for the inquiry.

The Roku mobile app device and the Roku device will both need to be on the same wireless network. For more information about the Roku mobile app, visit our Support page here: Why does the Roku mobile app not see my Roku® streaming device?


Thanks,
Danny

Danny R.
Roku Community Moderator
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