Written by, Andriana Moskovska
Updated March, 14, 2022
You just bought a Roku streaming device, but you can’t find its IP address to set it up? Or perhaps you lost the remote and need to change some settings?
Keep on reading to learn how to find the IP address on a Roku TV without a remote or any hassles, so you continue watching your favourite TV content right away.
Each network device, including your Roku player, has an IP address used to identify it on a local Wi-Fi network, and regardless of why you might need it, you can find it via several methods:
One of the fastest ways to get the IP address of your Roku device is via Remoku—the Chrome browser extension that serves as a virtual remote control. Simply follow these steps:
Note: Instead of using the ‘Scan’ function, you can also manually try out different IP addresses.
Another convenient method to retrieve your Roku IP address with no remote is to install a Roku mobile app and follow these steps:
Note: The Roku mobile app also offers other useful features, like a touchpad, screencasting, and a collection of your streaming apps.
Those with tech know-how who prefer a more direct approach can always complete the process via their router interface:
Note: If no hostnames are listed, write down the MAC addresses of your devices and use them on third-party sites to check the IP addresses and device names associated with them.
If you still don’t see your Roku IP address, try to disconnect all security and privacy features that you might have like a VPN. VPNs are great for streaming Roku, yet sometimes they can cause these types of problems.
If you clicked on this article to find out how to find the IP address on a Roku TV without a remote, you haven’t wasted your time since you can do it quickly and safely via one of the three methods outlined above. Then, write it down, so you don’t have to complete the process again.
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