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G-Phunk007's avatar
G-Phunk007
Newbie
11 months ago

Use mobile APP with LAN Connected Roku Ultra

Hello, I would prefer to use the LAN connection with My Roku Ultra.  The WiFi is usually good, but there can be a lot of interference that degrades the streaming performance.  Is it possible to use the Mobile app via iPhone to an Ultra connected via Ethernet?

If my Ultra is using the Wireless connection, the mobile app works well, just some lag or delays with streaming.  If My Ultra is using the Ethernet Connection, i can't use the Mobile app to control my Ultra.  It would be amazing if I could use the Mobile app, with an Ethernet connected Ultra.

Cheers

4 Replies

  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert
    11 months ago

    As long as they're both connected to the same network (wired or wireless), it should work, so it's probably a setting in your router/access point that's preventing wired and wireless clients from communicating with each other.  Look through your router's settings for something like "client isolation".  You can post the manufacturer and model number of your router if you need more help.

    Additionally, if you're Wi-Fi is set up as a "Guest" network, anything connected to Wi-Fi won't be able to communicate with anything with a wired connection.

    • G-Phunk007's avatar
      G-Phunk007
      Newbie
      11 months ago

      Thanks for your response renojim, I don't have AP isolation or Guest WiFi enabled on my router (ASUS GT-AC5300). But I like where your thoughts were...I may just need to add a port forwarding rule to my router for the Roku.  I do have lots of other devices controlled by my Ipad that are connected via Ethernet on the same network.  Using the Yamaha App on Iphone to control inputs and volume levels on my Ethernet connected AMPs.  I wonder if anyone has been able to make this type of connection work?  

       

       

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert
        11 months ago

        Before I posted my response I made sure I could connect to my wired Ultra.  I just tried it again and while I initially had a problem, disconnecting and reconnecting my phone to the Wi-Fi network cleared it up.  Given all the wired devices that you can connect to, I can't think of any reason why you can't connect to your Ultra.  AvsGunnar is more knowledgeable than me when it comes to network issues, so maybe he has some ideas.