Use the 'TV Off' shortcut and control your TV with a Roku streaming player

You can turn off your TV from your Roku Home screen using the "TV Off" shortcut. This guide explains how to set it up and solve issues you may experience.

Set up

Plug your Roku player into an HDMI port on your TV. If your player uses a cable, make sure you connect it to your TV with a High-Speed HDMI cable.
Turn on CEC on your Roku player: Press Home, then go to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC). Turn on One-Touch Play and TV Power. These settings allow your Roku player to turn off your TV and adjust volume, including when you use the Roku Mobile App.
Turn on CEC on your TV. CEC names vary by brand and may be in System or Advanced Settings. If you do not see a setting labeled CEC, see this article for further help. You can also look up your TV model online or check the manual. Contact the manufacturer for additional assistance.

How to use the TV Off shortcut

Press Home on your Roku remote and navigate using the directional pad
Scroll to the bottom to find the TV Off tile.
Select it to turn off your TV.

Troubleshooting

If the TV Off shortcut does not work, check the following:

You are using a High-Speed HDMI cable
Your Roku player is connected directly to your TV (bypass soundbars/receivers to test)
CEC is turned on in Roku settings
"One-Touch Play," "TV Power," and "TV Volume" are enabled in the Control Other Devices (CEC) menu
CEC is turned on in your TV’s settings

If you cannot find the TV Off tile:

Press Home
Go to Settings
Select Home Screen > Shortcuts
Turn on the TV Off shortcut

Using your Roku player to control TV power and volume

You can control your TV two ways:

Using the Roku Voice Remote

Press Home button on Roku remote on your Roku remote
Scroll and select Settings
Select Devices > Remotes
Proceed through the "Control TV" setup flow
Press Power to turn the TV off
Press volume buttons to change volume. This method controls the TV directly through the Roku remote.

Using the Roku Mobile App:

Press Home button on Roku remote on your Roku remote
Scroll and select Settings
Select System
Select TV Power and TV Volume
Tap the power button in the Roku Mobile App to turn the TV off
Use the volume controls in the app to change the TV volume. This method sends commands through your Roku player using HDMI-CEC, not infrared.

Turning on your TV with your Roku player

Most TVs turn on and switch to the Roku player input when you press any button on the Roku remote (except volume or mute) if One-Touch Play is on and CEC is enabled on the TV. In order for the mobile app to power on the TV, the Roku player needs to be powered on. The best way to guarantee this is to plug your player directly into the wall.

Last updated at 3/3/2026 1:41:09 AM