Help

Wi-Fi & connectivity

Having Roku connectivity problems? Get the help and troubleshooting tips you need for Roku wireless connection issues, ethernet connections, and more.
cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
AnnieB1
Newbie
‎12-23-2022 12:52 PM

Streaming even though internet service is down

Can someone explain to me how come I can stream on my roku tv when the internet is down? Is it possibly getting a wi fi signal from a personal hot spot on my iPad or iPhone?

 

0 Kudos
1 REPLY 1
AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert
‎12-23-2022 02:29 PM

Re: Streaming even though internet service is down

@AnnieB1 

It is possible to use a mobile hotspot to stream to your Roku device, although streaming can burnn through a lot of data and use your hotspot allowance (if limited) quite quickly.

When the internet service is down, usually a good time to switch over to antenna TV and watch free over-the air programs through the antenna or pop in a DVD.  I have heard some people also still read books. 

If you want to try for the hotspot though, here are some simple instructions from Apple support.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204023

Roku Community Streaming Expert
Just another Roku user... I am not a Roku employee.
Insignia RokuTV, Ultra 4660, Premiere+ 3921, Express 4k+ 3941, Streambar 9102

0 Kudos