When you set up a new Roku TV or Roku streaming device for the first time, the screen displays a link code that you need to enter on the Roku website to connect the device to your account. Without this code your Roku will not be able to access channels, apps, or any streaming content.
Before you can link your Roku device, you need a Roku account. Go to my.roku.com/signup on your computer or phone browser. Fill in your first name, last name, email address, and create a password. Choose your PIN preferences for purchases and channel additions. Click Continue to finish creating your account.
Turn on your Roku TV or plug in your Roku streaming stick. Follow the on-screen prompts to select your language and connect to your WiFi network. The Roku device needs an active internet connection to generate the link code.
After the Roku device connects to the internet it will display a unique link code on your TV screen. This code is a combination of letters and numbers. Write it down or keep the screen visible. If the code expires, press the Start button on your Roku remote to generate a new code.
Open a web browser and go to my.roku.com/link. Log in with your Roku account. Enter the link code shown on your TV screen and click Submit. The Roku servers will verify the code and link your streaming device to your account.
After entering the code, your Roku device will automatically update and restart. Once it finishes you will see the Roku home screen with access to all your channels and streaming apps.
If your Roku TV is not displaying a link code, check your internet connection first. Go to Settings then Network then Check Connection to verify the device is online. If the connection is fine, try restarting the Roku device from Settings then System then System Restart. If you are still stuck, try a factory reset from Settings then System then Advanced System Settings then Factory Reset.
No, the link code is required to connect your Roku device to your account. There is no way to bypass this step. If you cannot see the code on your TV screen, make sure the HDMI input is correct and the Roku device is powered on properly.
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