Roku power · Settings guide
How to turn off a Roku
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Roku streaming players have no power button. Roku designs them to stay on and connected, using little power, so turning one off means cutting its power or letting it rest.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Roku says its streaming players are low-power devices designed to remain on and always connected to the internet.
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02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Roku streaming player
Auto power savings, a switched power strip or a smart plug
- On compatible players, auto power savings puts the player into a low power mode after 20 minutes idle. It wakes when the TV turns on or you press a remote button.
- To power it off manually, Roku suggests a Roku Indoor Smart Plug SE, or a power strip with a power button or a smart outlet that cuts power when not in use.
Players powered from the TV's USB port turn off when you turn off the TV, and restart when you turn it back on.
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Roku TV: sleep timer
Home → Settings → System → Time → Sleep timer
- Press Home and go to Settings → System → Time → Sleep timer.
- Choose how long until the TV turns itself off.
If the setting doesn't change
If a USB-powered Roku player restarts every time you turn on the TV, that's expected: Roku says players powered from the TV's USB port turn off with the TV and must boot up again when it turns on.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a Roku have a power button?
Roku streaming players don't. Roku says they're designed to stay on and connected, using little power.
Should I unplug my Roku when I'm not using it?
Roku says its players are low-power devices designed to stay on. If you want it fully off, Roku suggests a smart plug or a power strip with a switch.