How to Change Power-On Screen for Roku TV

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How to Change Power-On Screen for Roku TV

Changing the power-on screen on your Roku TV allows you to customize your startup experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to do it:

  1. Turn On Your Roku TV:
    • Ensure your Roku TV is powered on and connected to the internet.
  2. Access the Home Screen:
    • Press the Home button on your Roku remote to navigate to the main menu.
  3. Open Settings:
    • Scroll down and select “Settings” from the menu.
  4. Go to Theme:
    • In the Settings menu, select “Theme.”
  5. Select Screensavers:
    • Within the Theme settings, choose “Screensavers.”
  6. Browse Screensavers:
    • Browse through the available screensavers. You can find both free and paid options.
    • Select the screensaver you prefer and press “OK.”
  7. Set as Default:
    • Once you have chosen your screensaver, select “Set as screensaver” to apply it.
  8. Adjust Screensaver Settings:
    • You can also adjust the settings for your screensaver, such as the time it takes to activate, by selecting “Screensaver wait time.”
  9. Verify Changes:
    • Power off your Roku TV and then turn it back on to verify that the new screensaver is displayed as the power-on screen.

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1. Introduction

Roku TV is a simple and easy to use Smart TV system. Offering all the ease-of-use of a Roku media player in one simple package.

You can set the first page you're shown when you turn on your Smart TV with Roku TV to whatever you'd like. This guide will walk you through doing so.

Roku TV home screen on a television.

2. Change Default Power On Screen

  1. Push the Home button on your Roku TV remote.
Remote with Home button highlighted.
  1. On the left-hand side, select Settings.
Home Menu with Settings highlighted.
  1. In Settings, select System > Power > Power On.
System Settings screen
  1. Here, you can select the option that best suits you. The default is "Home screen", the Roku TV home screen, giving you all the options.
Power Settings screen
  1. Once the option you want has the check mark next to it, push the Home button on your remote to return to the home screen.
  2. If you want to test, you can turn off your television now, wait a few moments, then turn it back on. The item you selected for Power on screen will open.