How Do I Connect My Roku to Wi-Fi Without a Remote?
Roku has an app on both the iOS App Store and Android Google Play that allows you to use your smartphone as a remote. This way, you can still use your Roku device to connect to Wi-Fi.
Download and open the Roku app. Roku for Android Roku for iOS In the bottom middle of the screen in the menu, tap on Remote. Make sure the remote is connected to the correct Roku device. You should see the name of the Roku at the top, with a green dot if it’s connected. Tap on the Home icon, then use the directional arrow pad on the app to navigate to Settings > Network > Set up connection on your Roku. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Wi-Fi connection.
How Do I Find My Roku IP Address Without Wi-Fi or a Remote?
First, you should know if your Roku isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi network, it won’t have an IP address. Once you can get your Roku connected to Wi-Fi without a remote using the steps above, you can then find the IP address.
Using the Roku app, go to Remote and tap on the Home button. Use the arrow pad to navigate to Settings > Network > About. You should see the name of the network your Roku is connected to, then underneath the network name, you’ll see the IP address.
Can You Connect Roku Directly To Router?
If you’re not having luck connecting your Roku wirelessly to your network, you may want to opt for a wired connection. However, this is only possible if you have certain Roku devices, such as the Roku Ultra, as only some of them have an Ethernet cable port.
To see if you can connect your Roku with an Ethernet cable, look on the back of the device for a port labeled Ethernet. If you see this, use an Ethernet cable and connect the Roku to your router.
If you have a Roku Streambar, you can also buy a USB Ethernet adapter and hook it up to your router that way. A Roku TV may also have an Ethernet port, so check the back of the TV if you have one.
After connecting a Roku device to your router, do the following:
Navigate to the Home screen on your Roku. Go to Settings > Network > Set up connection. Select Wired connection. The Roku should automatically detect your network.
