Retrieving the Roku link code to activate your device

 

Getting a brand new Roku player, you've got to set it up before utilizing it. Know how to retrieve the Roku link code so that you can link your Roku account to the device. Making necessary connections between the Roku streaming player and your smart TV is the foremost step.

Interfacing devices with the necessary cable connections

 

• Initially, use a high-speed HDMI cable to interface between the Roku device and your smart TV.
• Whenever it is applicable, connect the Roku player to your TV using audio and video cables as well.
• Establish a network connection by interfacing your Roku player with your Router using an Ethernet cable.
• You will receive a USB cable along with the Roku streaming player kit. Inserting one end of the USB to the Roku player's USB port, connect another end to your TV. Thus, you supply the Roku player with the power that it needs to function adequately.
• Conversely, you can also port the other end of the USB cable into Roku's AC adapter. After that, plugging the AC adapter into a power socket, you will fulfill Roku's power requirement.

Updating software, Setting display and activating Roku

 

• After you switch on your Roku streaming player, you'll see the Roku logo pop-up on your TV screen.
• Make a selection on the language tab so that you can use the language of your choice.
• In the succeeding menu, either choose the 'Wired' or 'Wireless' network connection and proceed accordingly.
• Roku will update the latest software from the Roku servers once it is on to your home network.
• Thereafter, choose the option 'Set display type' to let Roku discover the resolution that your HDMI connection supports.

Confirming the display type, you'll see a Roku activation code on your TV screen. Visit the website Roku.com/link and enter the code before creating a Roku account for yourself. Follow the prompts and you'll have your brand new Roku setup in no time at all.