4 Roku tips for new users to get you streaming like a pro

Welcome to the Roku streaming family! By now you’re probably streaming away, but in hopes to make your experience even better we’re sharing four Roku tips you might not know about.

Already mastered these tips? You might learn a thing or two from these cord cutting tips.

1. WATCH FREE ENTERTAINMENT

We said FREE – because the only thing better than a movie night is a movie night you don’t have to pay for. Right out of the box, your Roku device puts a huge library of free entertainment right at your fingertips. Start with The Roku Channel, which offers an ever-changing array of Roku Original series, movies, TV shows, live news, sports, family-friendly entertainment, and more.

Next, check out Featured Free, our specially-curated selection of in-season TV episodes and movies from top channels across the Roku platform.

And of course, don’t forget to drop into our Live TV Channel Guide to connect with 200+ free live channels featuring news, weather, sports, reality TV, true crime, kids’ entertainment, Spanish language content, and so much more. You’ll find it on your home screen using the Live TV on The Roku Channel tile.

2. USE YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET AS A BACKUP ROKU REMOTE

Ever get settled into your couch, perfectly comfy for a night of streaming, when suddenly you realize the remote is on the other side of the room? With the free Roku mobile app, there’s no need to get up! It lets your phone do everything your Roku remote does and more.

In addition to navigating your Roku device, you can also search from the app, use voice control, listen through your phone via corded or wireless headphones, and cast your photos, videos, and music to your TV. You can even use it to watch The Roku Channel when you’re away from home!

3. SAVE TIME WITH VOICE SEARCH 

Why spend extra time searching for what you want to watch when you can ask your remote to do it for you?

Many Roku devices (like the Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick+, and Roku Smart Soundbar) already come bundled with a voice remote that lets you use voice commands at the push of a button. And for a truly hands-free experience, you can upgrade to the Roku Voice Remote Pro that activates simply by saying, “Hey, Roku.” Did we mention it is rechargeable?

Voice search is also available on the free Roku mobile app we covered in tip #2. Want to learn what you can do with voice commands on your Roku device? Check out this guide to get started!

4. USE PRIVATE LISTENING TO KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

Are you a night owl that likes to stream while others are asleep? Or maybe the noise outside is interrupting your streaming experience? No worries! With many Roku devices and the Roku mobile app, you can use your choice of headphones to hear all the action loud and clear. And the Roku mobile app even lets you share the fun with up to four connected devices!

Check out this guide to learn everything you need to know about this handy feature.

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Happy Streaming!