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MartyFins
Binge Watcher

TV will not turn on at all after getting "Device overheating" message

I turned off the power and unplugged my Roku+ streaming stick from the TV 2 days ago. Now my TV doesn't even turn on. I have replaced the batteries in the remote just to be sure it wasn't the issue.

I only have 1 TV.

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Michelle3
Roku Guru

Re: TV will not turn on at all after getting "Device overheating" message

I’m guessing you lost your original TV remote or something like that.  What TV brand/model is your set?  Also what is the model number of your Roku Stick+?  The issue could occur if the Roku is plugged into the power via the TV’s USB port.  What happens if you plug the Roku into power through the wall outlet, or the power strip?

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RokuKariza-D
Retired Moderator

Re: TV will not turn on at all after getting "Device overheating" message

Hi @MartyFins

Thanks for reaching out here in the Community.

Could you tell us how are you powering your Roku stick? Is it connected to the USB port of the TV or to a wall outlet? In some cases, the USB power provided by the TV is not sufficient to power the device. Even though your Roku device may appear to be working, running with insufficient power can lead to instability, crashing, and other unpredictable behavior.

Using the included power cord and power adapter, we suggest plugging your Roku into a working power outlet in the wall. Powering it through a power outlet in the wall has the additional advantage that your Roku player will not need to power up every time you turn on your TV. This means your Roku player will be up and running faster than it would be connected to a TV.

Keep us posted!


All the best,
Kariza

Kariza D.
Roku Forum Moderator
MartyFins
Binge Watcher

Re: TV will not turn on at all after getting "Device overheating" message

I bought a new stick. I always have the stick plugged into the wall outlet. Thank you.

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RokuKariza-D
Retired Moderator

Re: TV will not turn on at all after getting "Device overheating" message

@MartyFins

Thanks for the update.

If your old Roku stick still overheats, please let us know so we can assist you further. You can also reply here with the device ID of the affected device. It can be found at the back or underneath the stick itself.

Have a good day!


All the best,
Kariza

Kariza D.
Roku Forum Moderator
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