Roku Ultra Setup and Activation Guide: How to Start Streaming With Roku in 5 Minutes!

[@MichaelSaves]

Thanks for watching today's tutorial. Subscribe to my channel and check out my website for more ways to save on streaming TV: michaelsaves.com/streaming/streaming-tv-savings-tips/

[@chuyocaca4153]

Michael thank you! for the tutorial i got a question have never install Roku before ! now i know how thanks to you ! will i get access to the usual live Networks such a The History channel /travel channel /CNN and perhaps even the Hispanic ones like Uni-vision/ Tele mundo U nimas you see i wish to get two one for me and one for my wife you see she loves those hispanic soap operas :) PS had been using a stream master box ! up until recently but they are no longer working for some reason will disconnect them and get RoKu? assuming all i described will get access to?.. please if you could answer my question i Appreciate it Thank you!!!!!

[@MichaelSaves]

@@chuyocaca4153 you'll need to purchase apps for those networks, but you can use your Roku to access those apps. See this video for details kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXLdmHyOl7GAhpY

[@chuyocaca4153]

@@MichaelSaves " thank you! will do be well and continue to post your videos !

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

You are an awesome cord-cutting KZbinr, Michael!

[@Trekapedia]

Ty for the tutorials man. You always do a really good job and keep the awesome content coming Michael!

[@MrRogermash]

Great video i've just bought the ultra 2022 model with pro-remote.Quite excited to get this device.

[@down813]

3:15 Just to be clear, you can just subscribe through a third party as long as you know where to go in order to cancel your subscription or update your payment info.

[@MichaelSaves]

Exactly. This is my personal strategy to simplify things!

[@richardmaxwell9586]

Thank you😊👍 5:28

[@mariaodiliasilvadejesus-la2183]

I cannot create an account as my country does not appear on list of countries and 10-digit telephone number requirement is also a problem. I need advice how to proceed now??

[@alfredpatten8665]

Thanks

[@LeonNikkidude]

I didn't notice any browser availability in it!

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

My Roku Ultra LT came with Roku stickers

[@fionafifi7029]

Do you still need this with roku smart tv? Will youtubetv work without this and only roku smart tv? I want to get youtube tv or hulu live tv but do i need this or a similar device with a smart tv? Haha i'm confused on this sorry.

[@MichaelSaves]

If you have a Roku TV, you don’t need this in addition. Just use the Roku TV and download your apps

[@thomasmarquardt5483]

Question. Can I use two different Roku Ultras with one wifi password?? Please reply, thanks

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes. I have multiple Roku devices connected to the same network.

[@mariaodiliasilvadejesus-la2183]

My country in the Caribbean -> Curacao is not on the list and telephone-number of 10digits doesn’t go for us neither. Therefore I cannot create an account and I am dumped with a stream box that I can’t use. Any advice ?

[@mikefeddersen2476]

I wonder if you could setup a new Google account, Gmail, get their offered phone number. Use a USA, or one of the top 10 countries numbers for the free Google phone number?

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

Can you do a rewiew on the Roku Streambar?

[@MichaelSaves]

I may in the future, but I don't have one yet. Have you checked out Reviews.org on KZbin? I think Craig did a video on that recently?

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

@@MichaelSaves Yes, and I think that you should buy one if you want to have a movie theatre experience at home with great sound, and the Roku Streambar let's you set it up as a dumb soundbar or a Smart Soundbar

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

you dont need to have the Roku player visible because the remote uses Bluetooth, not infared

[@dougmorris9317]

Do you still get the KZbin app if you buy this Roku Ultra model, Mike?

[@MichaelSaves]

As long as you download the KZbin app before December 9. I have details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LSfauDmr50f80

[@dougmorris9317]

@@MichaelSaves Wow--thank you!

[@AAtta-3286]

I have a Roku stick and just purchased the Roku Express 4k plus for another set with Michael's recommendation and love it. I was surprised to see that if you already have the KZbin app on an existing Roku , it will transfer to your new Roku device also. Don't know if this will work if KZbin is completely band in December though. Also another good tip is using the * on the Roku remote to move and remove any apps.

[@chrisengelke1371]

I bought my Ultra in 2022 and I never have to buy batteries, only have to charge the remote.

[@aldinetree]

Hi Michael, thanks for sharing your advanced knowledge. Have you noticed the latest screen options when pausing Netflix on a Roku? Just this week, it's no longer waiting multiple minutes, however as soon as pause is hit, it populates a partial screen overlay showing screen future watch suggestions. Do you or any subscribers know a way to eliminate this? I can't seem to locate this in the settings menu. Thanks for your help, Delfino

[@MichaelSaves]

I do not see what you're seeing when I pause Netflix on a Roku. It looks like it always has to me. Hopefully someone in the comments will see this and can help.

[@aldinetree]

@@MichaelSaves Thanks Michael, and for what it's worth, I'm using a Roku Ultra just like you've featured in the video.

[@aldinetree]

@@MichaelSaves Michael, I appreciate your reply. I have good news. It turns out it's a feature in Netflix which caused this on my end. I discovered that manually opting out of "Test Participation" under settings cured both of these described challenges. Have a good weekend, Delfino

[@jimdunlop4427]

Michael, I have a new Sony Bravia TV that has Android TV. Would I get any benefits from using a Roku or Chromecast device specifically using You Tube TV? Would my surround sound issue be better by using either device?

[@MichaelSaves]

I have no more advice for you on surround sound. Sorry. Maybe someone else can help. You have to make sure your streaming device supports it as well as the service (app) you’re using. If you bought a smart TV set with that capability and it’s not working, contact them first. But yes Chromecast with Google TV has surround sound as long as the apps you’re using support it.

[@jimdunlop4427]

@@MichaelSaves thanks Michael! I'm gonna try a Chromecast Ultra and see if it makes any difference.

[@MichaelSaves]

@@jimdunlop4427 Chromecast with Google TV works very well with KZbin TV, since both are owned by Google. I think once you start using a streaming stick (if I recall you were using your computer and a cable to stream), you will have more success.

[@jimdunlop4427]

@@MichaelSaves I currently use the Android TV system that came with the Sony TV...not Google TV. Does that make a difference?

[@serge8397]

Can I mirror my Win laptop screen to my TV using ROKU ULTRA? For example, I am streaming sport events via internet access to ESPN+ on my laptop but want to watch them on the big TV screen.

[@MichaelSaves]

Is there a reason you would not download the ESPN+ app on your Roku? You get a better experience when you use the apps made for streaming to a TV.

[@serge8397]

@@MichaelSaves Thank you for your prompt answer. Yes, in general I agree. But only if ESPN+ app is compatible with the particular model/version of ROKU. For example, ESPN+ article today lists many ROKU ULTRA models/versions BUT lower version of ULTRA box than what today is offered on Amazon. Maybe the article was not updated yet, maybe the app was not updated/tested on a newer hardware. But anyway, that was just an example. There could be other things running on my laptop that I would love to see on the big screen. So the question remains if it is possible and easy to do mirroring/casting with ROKU? ROKU support website is not clear about it and mentions only mirroring of phones (Apple, Win, Android) to ROKU .

[@MichaelSaves]

@@serge8397 I have only casted my phone or KZbin to my Ultra. Let me try to test it out if I can find a cord

[@serge8397]

@@MichaelSaves : I don't think that with a cord it will be a problem. I could of connect my laptop to TV Set: laptop HDMI to HDMI 2 on TV and that should work without ROKU at all. TV will be just an extension screen for my laptop. But the trick I'm really interested in is to connect them via local (home) Wi-Fi.

[@2150dalek]

hmm...would like to set this up for my 93 yr old Aunt. But I hope this is a ONE time set up, no continued 'log in password', etc....And if power goes out, (which happens during storms) will this Roku device keep all it's data, subscription setup info? So all she has to do is power up the device again?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yeah I don't recall having to re-enter information when the power goes out.

[@pollodinero]

? I cant my mic. to work and i also have no drop down search button?

[@47akss]

Is it worth if I have roku tv?

[@MichaelSaves]

If you have a Roku TV, I would probably just use that instead of a separate Roku device. Maybe get a separate device from another brand as a backup?

[@47akss]

@@MichaelSaves it’s a older version of Roku tv, that’s why was trying to get the ultra, and hoping to get some free live tv channels

[@MichaelSaves]

@@47akss Oh I see. Then I would say yes -- tons of free content with a Roku from The Roku Channel and other sources. There are cheaper versions, but the Ultra is a nice, powerful device.

[@47akss]

@@MichaelSaves yea cause we tried antenna for local channel but not much luck, and limited option for older roku version

[@leeschoenbart4924]

Having a heck of a time finding out how to open the back of the Ultra remote to change the batteries. Please help.

[@MichaelSaves]

It should just slide out, unless you happened to get a rechargeable remote?

[@leeschoenbart4924]

@@MichaelSaves 🤣 Yes, I figured out, it has a chargeable remote! Thanks. My bad.

[@ayodeleapata6174]

I really would've loved to get a Roku device for a change, but the deal breaker for me is the fact that a VPN app can't be installed directly on the device unlike others such as the Chromecast with Google TV and Amazon Fire stick 4k.

[@chuyocaca4153]

maybe am mistaken ? and please correct me if wrong but if you physically connect an Ethernet cable ( which is also and option on Roku Ultra instead of using wireless signal ) to your router that has an active VPN on your computer/desk top wouldn't that help solve the Issue ? again if someone knows a lot about this please would appreciate more info.

[@ayodeleapata6174]

@@chuyocaca4153 You're absolutely correct as that method you mentioned will work. The problem is I'm not ready to fork out any money to acquire a VPN-compatible router just so the Roku device can connect to it. My Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Android TV serve me just well with desired features like 4K, Dolby Vision/Atmos, HDR10, etc.

[@zaedlo]

My Ultra lasted 9 months, Roku customer support are nor helpful at all.

[@DJaquithFL]

Interesting timing .. I literally just replaced all of our Roku's in our house with Apple 4K TVs. Without KZbin or KZbin TV they're paperweights. I've had it, just in the last couple of days YTTV stopped working on every Roku. I'm sorry but that new Roku is DOA, get a refund.

[@MichaelSaves]

Mine isn’t new - just the video is. It has both YTTV and KZbin installed. But I like Apple 4K a lot and hope you get a lot out of them.

[@DJaquithFL]

@@MichaelSaves .. Also I'm pretty sure KZbin for Kids is also leaving Roku. Trust me I didn't like this, but c'est la vie. Google vs Amazon hurt them both, created an opportunity for Roku. Clearly Google couldn't careless about making a deal with Roku. Frankly I think Google is going to end up in an antitrust .. stay tuned.

[@llengford]

All Roku is is a device for advertisement. That's all you get is advertisement every 3 minutes advertisement, The ad button does not help at all. Bull crap Roku sucks.....