Does your Roku need to reset? Learn how to soft reset and hard reset your Roku device.
Roku Devices
Some of the very popular Roku devices are as follow:
- Roku Express
- Roku Express 4K+
- Roku Ultra
- Roku Streaming Stick+
- Roku Streambar
- Roku Streambar Pro
- Roku TVs
Why Reset the Roku?
Sometimes, while streaming channels, Roku may freeze or stop working. In such situations, you need to reset or restart the Roku device to fix these issues.
Restarting Roku
Step 1
Switch on the Roku device and go to the home button from the remote.
Step 2
Go to the Settings.
Step 3
Select System from the settings.
Step 4
Choose system restart from the system settings.
Step 5
Select Restart.
You can also simply unplug the power supply and plug it in again after some time to restart the Roku device.
How to Reset Roku
There are two ways to reset the Roku device:
- Soft Reset Roku
- Hard Reset Roku
If you are facing issues with apps on your Roku, you can go with a soft reset. If the problem does not resolve, try hard reset.
Soft Reset Roku
Step 1
Switch on the Roku device and go to the home button from the remote.
Step 2
Go to the Settings.
Step 3
Select System from the settings.
Step 4
Choose Advanced System settings from the system settings.
Step 5
Choose Factory Reset.
Step 6
Then select Factory Reset Everything.
Hard Reset Roku
Step 1
Press and hold the Reset button available on the device for nearly 20 seconds.
Step 2
Release the button once the power indicator light starts blinking rapidly.
Conclusion
While streaming channels, if your Roku makes problems like freezing or not responding. The best solution is to restart or reset the device. Resetting the device solves many of the hardware and software related issues. We also recommend our users reset the device before giving or selling the device to someone.
We hope we helped you fix the issue. Still, if you have any confusion or query regarding resetting the device, feel free to ask in the comment section. We eagerly wait for your responses. You can also give us your valuable suggestions. Thank You!