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scoon93
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Roku app wont connect to my TV

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When trying to use my roku app, it shows my tv is on the network, but won't connect. I have tried manual connect but says the IP doesn't exist. I have reinstalled the app, i have done resets on the app and tv. Yes, I have the actual remote. 

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Baba108
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Re: Roku app wont connect to my TV

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THIS WORKED FOR ME AFTER ISSUES THE PAST FEW WEEKS…

Step 1 Hard restart of my iPhone.

Step 2 Deleted the Roku App

Strp 3 Reinstalled the app, went to devices. I think I clicked on search for devices. My RokuTV came up and worked right away.

 

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RokuRiamie-D
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Hi @Lesliewell,

Thanks for your first post in the Roku Community!

We noticed in your post that you are having trouble connecting your Roku mobile app to your Roku TV. We are more than happy to help.

Let's see if this will work for you. Please follow the step-by-step process below to connect your Roku mobile app manually to your Roku TV.

  • Restart your Roku device. To restart your Roku device, you can either unplug the power cable, wait a moment, and then reconnect it, or use the following steps to restart it from the Settings menu.
  1. Press Home on your Roku remote
  2. Scroll and select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Power. If you do not see a Power submenu, skip to the next step.
  5. Select System restart

After your Roku device powers back on, make sure it is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network and check if both devices are connected to the same network. From the Home screen on your Roku device, go to Settings > Network > About to see the name of the network your Roku device is connected to and compare it to the network your mobile device is connected to. If your phone or tablet is connected to a different network, it will not be able to control your Roku device.

  • Using your Roku remote, locate the IP address of your Roku device by going to Settings > Network > About, and then use the steps below to connect manually.
  1. Launch the Roku mobile app
  2. Tap Devices
  3. Tap Get help
  4. Select Connect Manually
  5. Enter the IP address of your Roku device and tap CONNECT

We recommend you try these troubleshooting steps and let us know if the issue persists.

Regards,
Riamie

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RokuCarly
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Greetings from the Roku Community, @scoon93!

We appreciate you for letting us know about the issues you are currently experiencing with the Roku mobile app, and we'd be happy to find you the best resolution possible.

In this case, we suggest resetting your network connection by navigating to your Home screen. Scroll up or down to select Settings > Advance system settings > Network connection reset > Reset connection. After doing so, reboot your Roku player by selecting Settings > System > Power (skip if unavailable) > System restart. Also, reboot your modem/router and reconnect your Roku player to your network connection again. 

If the issue persists, we also recommend deleting the Roku mobile app and re-installing it again to see if this will make any difference.

Let us know how it goes, and we'll continue assisting you from there.

Best regards,
Carly

Carly Y.
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Bostick
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This didn’t work.

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Re: Roku app wont connect to my TV

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It didn't work for me either. I have started, stopped, restarted, disconnected, reconnected, turned off and on, uninstalled and reinstalled. I even changed internet providers and it STILL won't connect. I've been using this app with my roku devices for 10 years. It won't work with any of my four rokus as of a week or two ago. 

It's not ME. It's YOU. Please fix this. I can't afford to buy all new tvs.

RokuJechealR
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Hi @Bostick@Jenhellfish,

Welcome, and thanks for posting to the Roku Community!

We understand you are still having issues with the Roku mobile app, and we would like to know how to identify and resolve them. Also, thanks for taking the steps provided above to resolve the issue.

For us to help you better, we will ask a set of questions to isolate the issue:

  • What Roku device are you using right now? (e.g., Roku Express, Roku Streambar, Roku TV—specify TV)
  • Are you encountering any error codes or messages? If so, could you send us a photo?
  • Are there any changes in the setup or settings of your Roku device or your network provider that might cause the problem?
  • Who is your ISP? (Internet service provider)

For troubleshooting purposes, we recommend connecting your Roku device to an alternative wireless network, such as a mobile hotspot, to see if you will still experience the same issue.

In addition, you can visit our support FAQ for more troubleshooting steps about connecting your phone to a Roku streaming device with the Rok mobile app.

Please keep us posted on what you find out, and we'll continue assisting you from there.

All the best,
Chel

Jecheal R.
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Ang11
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This is happening to me as well! Just started randomly and I have not changed anything! Using a Westinghouse Roku tv. There are no codes, the tv doesn’t pop up on airplay on the iPhone either. It’s like the tv isn’t give the signal to the phone that it’s on or nearby. Absolutely no changes to my set up. Cogeco is my provider. Thanks

TvTvMe
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Can’t believe this is a live issue! Thought I was going crazy, def please fix!! Exact same issues as above and same scenarios of trying every single fix and no changes/errors or pop ups. 

radiohead23
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Re: Roku app wont connect to my TV

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This is affecting me too. Please address this asap.

radiohead23
Reel Rookie

Re: Roku app wont connect to my TV

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Physically restarting my phone got it working. Don't know why it was necessary.

RokuJechealR
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Hi Community users,

Thank you for keeping us updated on this. We understand that you're having issues connecting with your Roku devices using AirPlay and the screen mirroring feature. We appreciate the steps you took to resolve the issue.

In the meantime, please provide us with the required details below so we can send the information to the appropriate Roku team for investigation:

  • Roku device model, serial number, device ID, and OS version. (this can all be found in Settings > System > About)
  • Tracker ID (when you see this issue occur, press the Home button 5 times, followed by the Back button 5 times, and provide us with this ID)
  • All affected mobile devices' OS versions and models.

Please keep us posted with the details; we'll await your update.

All the best,
Chel

Jecheal R.
Roku Community Moderator
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