How to Restart Roku Device [2 Simple and Easy Ways]

If you notice the Roku device or app’s performance is not up to the mark, you can make a restart or reboot. Restarting the Roku will clear the app cache, fixes minor bugs, and mainly refines the device’s performance. You can perform a reboot, and resolve the problems immediately, instead of following the time-consuming troubleshooting steps. Whether it can be an app crash or freeze issue, you can easily fix it with a restart.

Unlike resetting Roku, a reboot doesn’t remove channels or delete storage completely. Hence, start restarting Roku with or without using the remote by following this expert guide.

When to Restart Roku Device

You may have to restart your Roku device in the following instances

• The app is not working or loading
• Roku device has frozen screen or black screen
• Apps buffering or lagging while streaming
• Unresponsive to remote controls
• Can’t connect to WiFi
• Roku device crashes every time you load any app
• After updating Roku, you should restart the device

How to Restart Roku TV with Remote

You can access the Restart option in the System Settings of the device. Make sure that the Power cable stay connected during restart.

1. Go to the Roku home screen and press the Home button on the Roku remote.

2. Select Settings in the menu.

3. Scroll down and click System in Settings.

4. Select the System Restart option.

4. Choose Restart to confirm your choice and restart the device.

How to Restart Roku Device without Remote

In case you have lost your remote or your remote is not working properly, you can also restart your device via Power Cycle. This hard restart is a simple process of removing and connecting the Power cable to the Power Source.

1. Disconnect the Roku Power Cable from the Power Source.

2. Remove the other cables connected to the Roku device and wait for a few minutes.

3. Now, reconnect the Power Cable to the Power Source and other cables to Roku.

4. Power on the Roku device and access the streaming device.

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