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DanoP24
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Roku Express defective out of the box. Unit would not connect to WiFi.

The new Roku Express that I purchased in 2020 was bad out of the box. It will not connect to WiFi.

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DanoP24
Newbie

Re: Roku Express defective out of the box. Unit would not connect to WiFi.

Can I return this product for exchange! It was purchased in 2020. I have Roku order number and Serial number.

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AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Roku Express defective out of the box. Unit would not connect to WiFi.

@DanoP24 

I wouldn't get my hopes up but you can try using the warranty process. https://support.roku.com/article/208757058

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For the Roku Express models (pre-3960 model numbers), make sure you have a working 2.4ghz band, set the 2.4ghz wireless mode to b/g/n, and try removing any special characters from the wifi password on the 2.4 ghz band and see if the device connects.

If you have a mobile hotspot, try connecting to it on the 2.4ghz band (or "maximize compatibility" in the hotspot settings) and see if you can get it to connect to the hotspot.

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