How To Install The Antenna For Your Roku TV?
With these steps you can install and connect your antenna to your Roku TV;
While the preference of antenna is up to you based on convenience, the most fundamental aspect of installation begins with ensuring it is placed in a good area for quality TV antenna reception. This includes windows or places where there won’t be obstructions. The antenna after being set up is connected to your Roku TV via a quality Coaxial Cable. The quality of the cable you use matters as it determines picture quality. Connect the cable from the antenna to the port labeled Cable/ANT on your Roku TV.
How To Scan Roku TV For Channels?
Step 1
After connecting, go to the menu button of your Roku TV and select the LIve TV icon. It is easily identified through the image of an antenna and selecting ok on this Roku TV menu will help scan for local channels. This takes on an average of 5minutes to scan and locate channels available locally. The screen would display an image that would ask if you want to Start finding channels. Select this option.
Step 2
The next screen would request if you want to reserve channels 3 and 4 if you have a VCR to connect to the Roku TV. Select No. If you need this, you can select those options. The port for your VCR is labeled Adapter. Connect your VCR to this port.
Step 3
At this stage, your Roku TV will search for all the local channels in your area. This step takes very little time to complete. This is shown as step 2 of 3.
Step 4
When scanning is done, the process transitions automatically to Spet three which takes you to a screen that displays how many channels were discovered. This completes the process of setting up your local antenna. This is followed by a screen that asks you to set up your Live TV pause. This feature allows you to pause, rewind and play live TV.
How To Setup Live TV Pause?
The Live TV Pause Function allows you to control the playback of TV shows. To complete this setup, the screen will display an image requesting you to connect a USB drive to the USB port on your Roku TV. The maximum pause time allowed on Roku TV for this function is 90mins. For this purpose, a 16/32GB USB 2.0 device would suffice.
After inserting the drive some prompts will be displayed on the screen. Follow them to complete the setup process.
It is important to note that this feature while it allows you to play, pause, and rewind up to 90minutes using the Roku TV remote, functions for the current channel you are watching. Changing the channel, and putting off the Roku TV would result in the loss of paused programs. Playback will then start when the pause time is 90mins.
How to Navigate Channels on Roku TV?
You can navigate your local TV content once you select the live TV menu on your Roku TV. The up and down buttons on the Roku TV remote control would help you navigate the channels. The information bar will also display the current programs line-up when available.
There is an Automatic Content Recognition function that you can activate during setup, this will help you access the More Ways TO Watch feature which displays information on other times and places that you can watch a particular program or catch a rerun or other episodes of the program. This can be accessed by pressing the asterisks button on your remote control.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the setup for the antenna connection to your Roku TV is a straightforward process made easy by the built-in function of the Roku TV. This allows you to set up, scan, and program your antennas’ local channels for local broadcasts. You can also connect your cable TV to Roku in the same way and enjoy Live Tv broadcasts with the extra function of Live TV PAuse which allows you to pause LIve TV for up to 90 minutes.
Why is Roku TV not picking up my antenna channels?
Check if your Roku TV has been recently updated. Update your Roku TV and this effectively resolves the problem. If the issue persists you can rescan for channels, check the position of the antenna and as a final option reset your Roku Tv to factory defaults. This will solve the problem.
Can I USe Indoor Antenna with a Roku TV?
Yes, an indoor antenna can be used with Roku TV. ensure you purchase a quality antenna and it should function properly after installation.
Can I Get LOcal CHannels On on My Roku TV?
You can get local channels on Roku Tv by visiting the Roku Channel store or by connecting an antenna to your Roku TV.
