How to set up your Roku Streaming Stick+

Will the Roku Streaming Stick+ work with my TV?

Your Roku Streaming Stick+ will work with any television with an HDMI^® connection and connects directly to the TV's HDMI port.

However, you will not be able to take advantage of 4K resolution without a 4K-compatible TV, or HDR without an HDR-compatible TV. A compatible television is not the only requirement to stream movies and TV shows in 4K or HDR; learn more about setting up your Roku player for 4K Ultra HD or setting up your Roku player for HDR.

What is the advanced wireless receiver?

The advanced wireless receiver is part of the USB power cable that must be attached to your Roku Streaming Stick+. It allows your Roku Streaming Stick+ to connect to your wireless network and the internet so you can stream movies, TV shows and more.

The advanced wireless receiver is designed to reduce wireless interference providing a faster and more reliable connection. Power is provided to your Streaming Stick+ by connecting the advanced wireless receiver to the USB port on your TV, or preferably, a wall outlet (when used with the included USB power extender cable and power adapter).

How do I connect my Roku Streaming Stick+?

Use the diagrams below as a guide to help connect your Roku Streaming Stick+. Make sure all connections are secure and firmly attached.

To get started, connect your Roku Streaming Stick+ to an available HDMI port on your TV. If you plan to stream movies and TV shows in 4K or HDR, remember to select an HDMI 2.0 port that supports HDCP 2.2. Learn what to look for when trying to identify an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2.

Next, plug the USB power cable with advanced wireless receiver into a suitable power source – either the USB port on your TV, or preferably, a wall outlet (when used with the USB power extender cable and power adapter).

• Note: The USB port on some TV’s may be unable to power a Streaming Stick+. If you see the on-screen warning message that appears in these cases, use a wall outlet.

Finally, attach the advanced wireless receiver firmly to the Roku Streaming Stick+. A poor connection will prevent your Streaming Stick+ from connecting to your wireless network and ultimately the internet.

• Note: If you recently moved your Roku Streaming Stick+ from another HDMI input, or another TV altogether, make sure to check that all connections are secure before use.

Setting up your Roku Streaming Stick+

• Review the Quick Start Guide below, or follow along with the tutorial video:
  
  Roku Streaming Stick+ Quick Start Guide (model 3810)
  
  
  
  
• Use your TV remote to power on your television and select the input where you connected your Roku Streaming Stick+. You should see the Roku logo on the TV screen as your player powers on. Help is available if you do not see any picture on your TV.
• Slide open the battery cover on the back side of your remote and insert batteries. Help is available if you have problems with your remote control.

On-screen setup and activation

Tips: You can personalize your Roku Streaming Stick+ by changing your theme pack or screensaver. You can use the Roku Channel Store to add new streaming channels, games, and other apps.

Why is the image not in HDR or the picture quality poor when watching HDR content?

When you specifically watch an HDR movie or TV show on your HDR-capable Roku device, you may notice the image is not displayed in HDR, or the picture quality is poor. If you encounter this behavior, you may need to update the software on your HDR-capable TV. You can typically find instructions how to do this along with the latest software on the TV manufacturer’s website. Once you confirm that your TV is running the latest software, check that it is properly configured to enable HDR on the specific input to which your Roku player is connected. Some TVs that support HDR do not enable this feature by default.