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Fix a TV that has Roku Stick that will not work

We'll check input, power, Wi-Fi, and remote—or factory reset when needed.

Troubleshooting · Home electronics
5–15 min
What you'll need
  • Roku remote (or Roku mobile app)
  • TV remote
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Steps

Goal: Confirm the symptom, check input and power, then rule out remote and Wi-Fi issues.

  • Confirm Roku Stick does not show a picture, does not respond to the remote, or will not stream.
  • Good: You have confirmed the symptom. Proceed to Check input and power.
  • Bad: Roku Stick works sometimes—may be remote or Wi-Fi.

Check input and power

Goal: Confirm the correct input is selected and Roku Stick has power.

  • Use the TV remote to select the HDMI input for the Roku Stick.
  • Confirm the Roku Stick has power—USB from TV or the included power adapter.
  • Good: Correct input selected and Roku Stick has power. The home screen appears. Done.
  • Bad: Still no picture—proceed to Check Wi-Fi and remote.

Check Wi-Fi and remote

Goal: Rule out remote and Wi-Fi issues.

  • Replace the batteries in the Roku remote. Use the Roku mobile app if the remote does not respond.
  • Go to Settings > Network and confirm the Roku Stick is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Good: Remote works and Wi-Fi is connected. Roku Stick streams. Done.
  • Bad: Still does not work—proceed to Power-cycle.

Power-cycle

Goal: Reset Roku Stick and TV.

  • Unplug the Roku Stick from power. Unplug the TV. Wait 30 seconds. Plug back in.
  • Good: Power-cycle fixes it. Roku Stick responds. Done.
  • Bad: Still does not work—restart from Settings or factory reset.

When to get help

Replace the Roku Stick if:

  • Factory reset and all checks do not fix it. The device may be faulty.

Call a pro if:

  • The TV has no picture on any input—the TV may need repair.

Verification

  • The Roku Stick home screen appears on the correct input.
  • The remote or Roku app controls the Roku Stick.
  • The Roku Stick is connected to Wi-Fi in Settings > Network.
  • Streaming apps load and play content.

Escalation ladder

Work from the device outward. Stop when the problem is fixed.

  1. Input and power Select correct input; confirm Roku Stick has power.
  2. Remote Replace batteries or use Roku mobile app.
  3. Wi-Fi Check connection in Settings > Network.
  4. Power-cycle and restart Power-cycle Roku Stick and TV; restart from Settings.
  5. Call a pro or replace TV has no picture on any input—call a technician. Roku Stick faulty—replace device or use different streaming device.

What to capture if you need help

Before calling support or posting for help, have these ready. It speeds everything up.

  • TV model
  • Whether Roku Stick connects to Wi-Fi
  • Steps already tried

Is the correct input selected?

Wrong input shows no picture.

Use the TV remote. Select the HDMI input for the Roku Stick (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.). Correct input: check power. Wrong input: select correct one, then test.

Yes No

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Select correct input

Select the input where Roku Stick is connected. Confirm Roku Stick has power. If home screen appears, done. If not, check power and remote.

Done

Does Roku Stick have power?

Roku Stick needs USB or power adapter.

Check power cable. Powered: check remote and Wi-Fi. No power: connect power, then test.

Yes No

You can change your answer later.

Connect power and test

Connect power cable. Confirm Roku Stick boots. If it works, done. If not, check remote and Wi-Fi.

Done

Does the remote or app control Roku Stick?

Dead batteries or pairing can prevent control.

Replace remote batteries. Use Roku mobile app if remote fails. Works: check Wi-Fi. No: power-cycle Roku Stick and TV, then test.

Yes No

You can change your answer later.

Replace batteries and power-cycle

Replace remote batteries. Power-cycle Roku Stick and TV. If remote or app works, done. If not, factory reset.

Done

Is Roku Stick connected to Wi-Fi?

Check Settings > Network.

Go to Settings > Network. Confirm connected. Power-cycle if disconnected. Connected: restart from Settings or factory reset. Not connected: connect to Wi-Fi, then test.

Yes No

You can change your answer later.

Connect Wi-Fi and test

Select your Wi-Fi in Settings > Network. Enter password. If it works, done. If not, factory reset.

Done

Restart or factory reset

Settings > System > Power > System restart. If still broken, factory reset from Settings > System > Advanced system settings. Still no: replace Roku Stick.

Done

Reviewed by Blackbox Atlas

Frequently asked questions

Why would Roku Stick stop working?
Wrong input selected, power loss, Wi-Fi disconnected, remote batteries dead, or a firmware glitch. Less often: faulty HDMI cable or port.
Can I fix Roku Stick that will not work myself?
Yes. Check input, power, and Wi-Fi. Replace remote batteries. Power-cycle the Roku Stick and TV. Factory reset from Settings if needed.
When should I replace Roku Stick?
If factory reset and all checks do not fix it, the device may be faulty. Replace the Roku Stick or use a different streaming device.

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