Why is my Roku not connecting to the Internet?
Andrew Ramirez
Published Mar 23, 2026
Why is my Roku not connecting to the Internet?
Check your Roku’s network settings and try again. If you see Roku error code 009, it means that your Roku is successfully connected to your router, but it can’t reach the Internet. If your other Wi-Fi devices are operating normally, restart your Roku.
How do I connect my Roku streaming device to my home?
For this to work, your Roku device must establish a connection to your home network and the internet. On all current generation Roku streaming devices, this connection can be made wirelessly, and on Roku devices that also have an Ethernet port, it can be made via wired cable.
How long does it take Roku to reconnect to WiFi?
Your home’s WiFi devices should automatically reconnect to the network using the new channel within a couple of minutes. After about 15 minutes, try the Roku again and see if the situation has improved. You can always try another channel if you don’t notice any positive changes in Roku WiFi connectivity.
What kind of WiFi do I need for Roku?
Almost all of the WiFi devices in your home, including tablets, smartphones, laptops and cordless phones (the kind you hook up to a landline or VOIP line), squeeze into the WiFi spectrum along with your Roku devices. If you have neighbors nearby, their devices might grab part of that 2.4 GHz spectrum, too.
Check your Roku’s network settings and try again. If you see Roku error code 009, it means that your Roku is successfully connected to your router, but it can’t reach the Internet. If your other Wi-Fi devices are operating normally, restart your Roku.
For this to work, your Roku device must establish a connection to your home network and the internet. On all current generation Roku streaming devices, this connection can be made wirelessly, and on Roku devices that also have an Ethernet port, it can be made via wired cable.
Can a CenturyLink router connect to a Roku?
The Roku will connect fine to other Wi-Fi networks. The Centurylink modem has 5 other devices connecting to it fine, Apple and Windows laptops, iPhone and Android phones, and an android tablet, no problems.
Are there any audio problems with Roku TV?
Roku audio problems 1 No audio at all? Check your connections and selected inputs. 2 Still no audio? Check your Roku’s audio settings. 3 Still no audio? Swap your cables. 4 Selective audio. Sometimes, you’ll hear audio on some kinds of content but not others. 5 Garbled or distorted audio. 6 Audio and video are out of sync.