What You Need To Know About Service Disruptions And How To Get ABC15?

Roku, leading manufacturer of streaming players announced that customers may face temporary issues with their service. Roku confirmed that customers should expect temporary blackout on August 11. They said customers can stream on channels they have installed earlier but cannot add new channels on Thursday due to temporary issues.

Roku suggest their users to add new channels like ABC15 before temporary blackout. To add this channel users have to log into their Roku account and select ‘Add a Channel’. Search for ABC15. The channel will appear to My Channels in Roku channel store and on Roku player home screen within 24 hours. Customers will not able to activate new devices or make purchases on Thursday due to maintenance work for few hours.

Roku is the famous for its media streaming devices in the world of entertainment. Roku has introduced different series of streaming players, streaming sticks and TVs in last few years. The latest product launched by the company is Roku 4 media streaming player. It is streaming media player which supports 4K playback. It is advanced streaming player and offers ultra 4K HD video quality. It is an updated version of Roku 3 media player. As Roku 4 becomes popular among users, they face some small problems in using it such as Roku Remote Not Working. To solve these types of issues you may visit technical support of Roku or visit Roku help. Today we will discuss such kind of problems which can be solved easily by following few steps by the users.

The main issue that most of the users can face is related to the remote control of your Roku device. Sometimes users complain that the remote of the device is not working properly.  Here are the few steps which can solve this problem. By following these simple steps you make your remote working.

1.       Change the batteries of Roku’s remote: Make sure that the batteries of remote control are charged. Replace old batteries with new ones. Remote stop working when batteries become old and weaker.

2.       Roku IR sensor should be clear:   IR sensor of Roku remote should be clear. Remote works by beaming IR from your remote to receiver in your Roku player.

3.       Press the hidden pair button: If you still facing this problem after following these steps then you have to do this. Remove the batteries cover from remote to find hidden pairing button. Unplug your Roku player from the power for few seconds. Plug again your device again, push and hold this button for 5 seconds. This will pair your remote to your player again.

If you see the message HDCP Unauthorized Roku or content disabled on purple screen then it could be due to loose HDMI connections or damaged HBMI cable. This problem can be solved by replacing HDMI cable or by connecting HDMI connectors properly. The other major issue users can face is Roku not connecting. Sometimes you are unable to connect your Roku to your Wi-Fi network. Your screen shows the message of Roku Error Code 014. This is due to some network problem or some minor issues which can be rectify by following these steps.

·         Disable network pings: Go to menu and select ‘disable network pings’. By doing this you should be able to connect your Wi-Fi network.

·         Update software: If you do not find disable network pings in the menu then update the software of your device.  To update software connect your device to another network and run a software update. Roku will automatically install the updated software. After installation, device will reboot automatically.

·         Disable network pings: After software update, repeat ‘disable network ping’ option again. Once you have disabled network pings you should be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

 We hope, by following above instructions, you can solve all these issues; you can also visit Roku official website or help center to fix problems in future. After solving these temporary issues you can stream your favorite channels to your TV. 

How to reset Roku (soft reset and hard reset)?

Here we’re about to tell that how to do two types of resets, first soft reset and second is hard reset. This will help you to resolve the temporary technical error.

As we whenever we face any technical error in our device then we usually choose an action of reset, which often resolve the error. Same goes for Roku, if you find any technical mess in it just reset the device. There are types of reset, first is soft and second is hard.

Soft Reset

Soft restart is something when you usually restart your data without losing settings or data. Now how to soft reset from your remote:

How to do soft reset from remote:

Home 5 times

One time up

Then rewind twice

And forward twice

How to do soft reset from Menus (Roku models):

Go to Settings, System and then to Power and now System restart. The easiest way to restart your device. Now following is a method of soft reset using button (older Models):

Look at the back of your device, you will see the Reset button (above the power port).  Press the button via paper clip then release it after one second. The reset completed successfully.

Power Pull

If these steps don't work then you can disconnect the power cord (20 seconds) then plug it back.

How to a Hard rest:

Hard reset will make your device empty by clearing all the settings and reset it to factory default

How to do Hard reset via menu:

After soft reset, you have an another option of hard setup

If a soft reset unable to fix your problem, a hard reset may be your only option. This will clear all data off the Roku and reset it to factory default settings. You need to go to Settings, then to System, Advanced system settings and then Factory reset.

 
Using Button (Older Models):

Except the Power cord, remove all cables.

With the help paper clip, hold the Reset button which you will find at the back of your device. Hold the button for 15 seconds.

Continue to hold the Reset button, now from the backside, remove the Power cord.

After releasing the Reset button, plug back the cords.

For more help, you can contact the Roku technicians as well.

What To Do If Roku 4 Won’t Start Up After Auto Power Off?

Roku is the famous name in the world of entertainment. Roku has launched different series of streaming players, streaming sticks and TVs in past few years. The latest product launched by Roku is Roku 4. It is streaming media player which supports 4K playback.

It is fastest streaming player and offers ultra 4K HD experience. It is an upgrade version of Roku 3 media player. As Roku 4 becomes popular among users, they face some small problems in using it such as RokuNot Working. To solve these problems you can visit Roku support. Today we discuss one of such kind of problem which can be rectifying by following simple instructions by the users.

What to do if Roku 4 won’t start up:

Roku 4 becomes bit hot while it is bit in use or in standby mode. Some users who are energy conscious turned on the setting of auto power off, to turn off the Roku 4 device. In this option the device will shut down if remains ideal for 30 minutes. Some users turn on this setting of auto power off to protect their device from overheating. This a great option from Roku to its users but sometimes Roku 4 won’t start up from remote after shut down. Roku 4 media player has no ON/OFF button on the device, so the only way to turn on the player is to remove the power cord then then plug it again. 

Users fell uncomfortable with this kind of problem. Users can fix this bug by following few instructions to update the software to latest version. To solve this problem you have to update the software of your device to latest version by performing these simple steps. Make sure your device is connected to strong WI-FI network.

• ·         Go to settings
• ·         Select system
• ·         Select system update
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·         By clicking on system update, it will start to update the software.

Sometimes it may appear a message Roku Error Code 014 on your screen. This error code means that your device is not connecting to WI-FI network. To fix this bug you have complete the setup for an Ethernet connection in Roku settings. If you see the message HDCP Unauthorized Content Disabled on purple screen then it could be due to bad HDMI cable or loose HDMI connections. By replacing HDMI cord or by connecting HDMI connectors properly you can solve this issue. The other main issue is related to the remote control of your Roku device. Sometimes you face a problem of Roku Remote Not Working. Following are the steps to make your remote working or to fix this problem.

1.       Replace the batteries of your Roku remote: The batteries of remote control should be good. Replace old batteries with new ones. Remote stop working when batteries become weaker.

2.       Roku IR sensor should be clear: Make sure that IR sensor of Roku remote is clear. Remote works by shining IR beam from your remote to receiver in your Roku device.

      Press the hidden pair button: If your remote does not start working with these steps then you have to follow this step. Remove the batteries cover from remote to access hidden pairing button. Unplug your Roku player from the power for 20 seconds. Plug again your device to power, push and hold pairing button for 5 seconds. This will pair your remote to your player again

By following these steps your remote will work properly and you can stream your favorite contents from YouTube, Hulu, Netflix and many more to your TV.  Roku 4 gives you brilliant picture quality. It offers 4X resolution 1080p HD. To solve all issues regarding Roku devices and for more information on Roku devices you can go to official site of Roku or visit Roku support.

How To Setup Chromecast And Use It Properly?

Chromecast can make any boob tube smart. We all love Chromecast because of its capacity to cast movies, music and web to your big screen from smartphone. You don’t have to battle with TV, menus and its smart apps anymore. It’s easy to use and configure.

While it's a straightforward gadget to utilize, it can be a bit of overwhelming when you first pull it out of the case, particularly in case you're not certain what will utilize it for. Here, I'll demonstrate to you the setup and some of its more valuable yet more subtle features. This help applies to both the stick-formed 2013 and newer versions of Chromecast.

How to set up Chromecast:

§  Chromecast is simple to setup yet there are things that you should keep in mind while installing Chromecast. Ensure that your device is connected to TV properly by HDMI connector. If you are using Chromecast stick and there is not sufficient space for attaching the stick behind the TV then it is recommended to use HDMI extension cable that comes in the packing box. It will not affect the quality of picture. The latest device comes with integrated HDMI cable that is easy to plug anywhere.

§  Secondly, double check your Chromecast is properly connected to USB connector of your TV so as to get additional power for it operation. If one of your TV USB port is not working then reconnect it to another port. In the worst case, you need to use your wall socket plug that is available with the pack. This supplies the power input to the Chromecast. For easy and quick Chromecast support you can take help from the internet or from web link.

Note: 

It should be noted that use your TV remote only after plugging HDMI port for selecting the port through AV button. Once it is properly plugged in, you will get a chrome logo flash on a screen and ask you to do Chromecast setup.

§  Now it’s time to pull your phone out from the pocket. Follow the onscreen instructions and browse google com Chromecast setup. Depending on the mobile phone you are using whether android or iOS, download the app from relevant app store. If you want to use it for your PC then you have to click on the appropriate link from the official website for downloading the setup file.

http://www.smarttvhelpline.com/chromecast-setup/

Setting for iOS/android phones: 

If everything goes smoothly then you will able to connect to the Wi-Fi network from Chromecast easily but if it doesn’t connect automatically then there is a manually chrome cast setup option available that will provide complete network support to its user in just four simple steps.

                                I.            To connect to the Wi-Fi network open the setting menu in your phone and turn on the Wi-Fi.

                              II.            Select the device that labelled with Chromecast chased by letters.

                            III.            If there is no internet connection in your smart phone then it will automatically connect to home Wi-Fi network for internet.

                            IV.            If you still facing problem in connecting make sure that you have entered correct SSID and password for your network. If you want to re-enter it then you need to forget your network first.

Ready to use: 

The moment you complete your setup, you will see a yellow color cast logo in your mobile screen. Any app in your phone that supports casting will display this logo. You just have to press on that app and it will automatically start casting your contents from phone to TV. You will see the play on Big Screen not on phone screen. For any type of Chromecast help you can search for any particular title on the home screen.

Finding appropriate app from your mobile that support the device: 

You can see no of apps in get app tab for your device. The page on Chromecast com setup provides better resource.

We hope you understand this setup guide completely. 

How To Setup Chromecast And Use It Properly?

Chromecast can make any boob tube smart. We all love Chromecast because of its capacity to cast movies, music and web to your big screen from smartphone. You don’t have to battle with TV, menus and its smart apps anymore. It’s easy to use and configure.

While it's a straightforward gadget to utilize, it can be a bit of overwhelming when you first pull it out of the case, particularly in case you're not certain what will utilize it for. Here, I'll demonstrate to you the setup and some of its more valuable yet more subtle features. This help applies to both the stick-formed 2013 and newer versions of Chromecast.

How to set up Chromecast:

§  Chromecast is simple to setup yet there are things that you should keep in mind while installing Chromecast. Ensure that your device is connected to TV properly by HDMI connector. If you are using Chromecast stick and there is not sufficient space for attaching the stick behind the TV then it is recommended to use HDMI extension cable that comes in the packing box. It will not affect the quality of picture. The latest device comes with integrated HDMI cable that is easy to plug anywhere.

§  Secondly, double check your Chromecast is properly connected to USB connector of your TV so as to get additional power for it operation. If one of your TV USB port is not working then reconnect it to another port. In the worst case, you need to use your wall socket plug that is available with the pack. This supplies the power input to the Chromecast. For easy and quick Chromecast support you can take help from the internet or from web link.

Note: 

It should be noted that use your TV remote only after plugging HDMI port for selecting the port through AV button. Once it is properly plugged in, you will get a chrome logo flash on a screen and ask you to do Chromecast setup.

§  Now it’s time to pull your phone out from the pocket. Follow the onscreen instructions and browse google com Chromecast setup. Depending on the mobile phone you are using whether android or iOS, download the app from relevant app store. If you want to use it for your PC then you have to click on the appropriate link from the official website for downloading the setup file.

http://www.smarttvhelpline.com/chromecast-setup/

Setting for iOS/android phones: 

If everything goes smoothly then you will able to connect to the Wi-Fi network from Chromecast easily but if it doesn’t connect automatically then there is a manually chrome cast setup option available that will provide complete network support to its user in just four simple steps.

                                I.            To connect to the Wi-Fi network open the setting menu in your phone and turn on the Wi-Fi.

                              II.            Select the device that labelled with Chromecast chased by letters.

                            III.            If there is no internet connection in your smart phone then it will automatically connect to home Wi-Fi network for internet.

                            IV.            If you still facing problem in connecting make sure that you have entered correct SSID and password for your network. If you want to re-enter it then you need to forget your network first.

Ready to use: 

The moment you complete your setup, you will see a yellow color cast logo in your mobile screen. Any app in your phone that supports casting will display this logo. You just have to press on that app and it will automatically start casting your contents from phone to TV. You will see the play on Big Screen not on phone screen. For any type of Chromecast help you can search for any particular title on the home screen.

Finding appropriate app from your mobile that support the device: 

You can see no of apps in get app tab for your device. The page on Chromecast com setup provides better resource.

We hope you understand this setup guide completely. 

YuppTV Channel Again On Roku Players And Roku TV

We all are well versed with media sticks coming these days. Roku is also among one of them loaded with huge features and applications. We can listen to online contents and cast videos from internet to the home TV with the help of Roku devices. We simply require an internet connection for browsing the online channels and other TV shows.

The cost of subscription of these channels is much less than that of cable TV network subscription. There’s one TV channel ‘Yupp TV’ that provides Hindi channels to the Indians living across the globe. This TV channel covers ZEE, UTV and many more regional channels. You have to pay monthly rental for subscribing the package.

Yupp TV channel has make come back on Roku platform. It provides services mainly in USA and Canada.  Yupp channel has provided a no of videos and other contents in Hindi regional language to the Roku users at USA and Canada. YUPP TV channel was the only channel in 2010 that supports it services to Roku devices. You could watch the contents on your Roku stick, Roku TV and streaming players. There are available variety of high quality Indian and Asian contents on Yupp TV channel that are straight forwardly accessible. In 2012, Yupp TV has diversified its services to other markets also aside from Canada and USA.

In order to enjoy these channels on Roku device, you need to do Roku set up on your TV. For this you will need an account for registration. Once you complete the registration part, you will be prompted for Roku com link code enter that you will find on your Roku com link. In case you have not registered, you will receive this code on your TV screen.

All the users of Roku staying at USA or Canada can now stream more than 250+ live Hindi channels through Yupp TV app. The catalogue includes 5000 titles in south Asian and Bollywood movies list. You can able to watch the premier of newly released movie just after a period of 3 weeks by paying a nominal charges for it. Moreover, you will now able to enjoy Yupp flix and catch up TV with the Yupp app.

This app works greatly on every Roku device. In case you are facing any problem while getting contents from online then you can go to wwwRoku com support for online help and support. You just enter your product details on support link and get all the details related to your product instantly.

Yupp TV channel CEO, Uday Reddy revealed that we feel enthusiastic after launching an updated app for two nations namely USA and Canada. Our objective to begin this app was to provide high quality Indian entertaining channels to the Indian community staying in these two countries. We assume that the users will surely enjoy and appreciate our achievement in providing outstanding contents.

Roku director, Ziba Kaboli expressed her views related to offerings given by Yupp TV. She was inspired by the improvements that were made by the Yupp TV in its service over the past few years. For update related to Roku device you can head onto Roku com from your internet browser.

Yupp TV also combined new languages with its updated app. This will facilitate the users from different regions to enjoy the contents in their own regional language. The new list of newly added languages includes Nepali, Bangla and Sinhala. Furthermore, it added 9 TV channels from Argentina broadly involves E1 trece, TYC sports and America sports for the citizens of Argentina, who settled in Canada or US. We will see the following features in the upcoming update of Yupp TV.

1.       Yupp bazar for shopping online.

2.       Weather information and forecast.

3.       News and videos from different platforms.

4.       News from different nations in form of short video clips.