Whether you want to block some censorship content on your Roku or change internet bandwidth to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity errors, finding an IP address is essential. Luckily, there are various ways to find Roku IP addresses with or without a remote.Let us guide you on how to do it in this article.
How to Find Roku IP Address?
You can simply locate the Roku IP address by navigating to network settings. In case your remote is defective or lost, you can install the Roku app to see network information. Besides, there are five different ways to find Roku’s IP address. You can check each of them below.
From Settings
The easiest way to find your Roku IP address is by navigating to settings using your Roku remote. Whether you have connected a wired or wireless connection on your Roku, you can see various network details, including the IP address.Here are the steps for it.
From Roku App
Another way to find the Roku IP address is from the Roku app. But, to access network information, you must connect the smartphone app and your Roku device. This method comes in handy when you have lost your remote.Check out the steps given below.
From Router
You can also see the Roku IP address directly from your Wi-Fi Router configuration page. For this, you must know your router admin credentials. You can see the assigned IP address of each device from the page. You can find your Router’s address at the back of your Router.Follow the steps given below.
Using a Third-party Extension Tool
A third-party extension tool is another way to find Roku’s IP address. However, we recommend you use this method only when you cannot see from the above methods. For your reference, we have mentioned an example of a popular extension tool Remoku. Here are the steps for it.
Contacting Customer Service
If you cannot find an IP address from settings or Router, you can reach out to customer service. While asking for an IP address, you might have to provide them with your Roku device’s serial number. So, you can note it down from the original packaging of your Roku. However, you can find the serial number from the settings if you do not have it.
Related Questions
How to Know if Your Roku is Using a Public IP Address?
Sometimes, you might encounter Wi-Fi not working issues on your Roku if it is using public IP address. After checking the Roku IP address, you can know whether it is a public IP address or a private IP address. Your Roku device must use a private IP address within the range for it to work.
Can You Change Roku IP Address?
Your Wi-Fi router automatically assigns a different IP address to your Roku device. Unfortunately, you cannot change the Roku IP address manually on your Roku Device. However, you can change the Roku IP address from the router configuration page. You can sign in using your admin credentials and locate Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) settings to change.
