How do you find the ip address of a tv without a remote

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Recently, I shifted to a new ISP due to countless issues with the previous ISP I had subscribed to. I set up the new Wi-Fi network in my home last week.

My new Wi-Fi network is working wonders and I haven’t encountered any issues by far. However, I did have a hard time connecting my Roku device to Wi-Fi.

I had my two-year-old nephew over the other day and like any other kid he is fascinated with remotes.

For some reason, he wanted to see if my Roku remote could swim so he threw it in the fishbowl.

The remote is as good as dead now and unfortunately, I didn’t know the IP address of my Roku so that I could connect it to my Wi-Fi.

Without the remote, I was completely helpless.

That’s when I decided to look up ways to find out the IP address of my Roku without the remote and research did bear fruits because I was able to find the IP address and then connect it to my Wi-Fi network.

Before I get a new remote, I thought I should share it with you so that you don’t end up in trouble as I did.

To find a Roku IP address with a remote, go to the settings and then find the IP address under the About tab. If the remote is not available, it can be found by either downloading the Roku app on the phone or by using a web browser. The router’s admin console can also be employed for the same.

I’ve also given a quick overview of IP addresses and why it is necessary to know your Roku’s IP address.

Apart from that if none of the methods work, you could always contact customer support.

What is an IP Address?

An IP Address or Internet Protocol address is a series of unique digits that is assigned to particular hardware that is connected to the internet and serves as an identifier.

It helps in differentiating the different hardware devices that are connected to your network.

Aside from that, these devices communicate with each other based on these IP addresses.

An IP address also acts as a set of rules that governs the format of the data you send through the internet.

Besides, every IP address contains location information which makes the devices more accessible for communication.

Why Should I Know My Roku’s IP Address?

In case you encounter some problem with the internet, you will not be able to troubleshoot it unless you know the IP address of your Roku.

For example, My Feed is an in-built feature of Roku that alerts the users whenever a new movie or series is published on their favorite channels by posting them directly on your feed.

However, if this feature is not working then that means there is some problem with the internet and you will not be able to fix it unless you know the IP address of your Roku.

Roku makes use of the Dynamic host configuration Protocol (DHCP) to get the IP address from the router automatically and you could locate it by examining the current IP address on your home router or on your Roku’s home screen.

If you still can’t find it, there are different methods by which you will be able to find it.

We’ll examine them one by one in the following sections.

This is probably the easiest way to find the IP address of your Roku Device.

Roku IP address is readily available on their menu and if you follow my instructions correctly, you will be able to locate it in no time.

1. Power up your Roku Device.

1. Open the Menu Bar using the Roku remote.

1. Navigate to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Ok’.

1. A sub-menu will pop up, and locate the ‘Network’ option on the menu.

1. Once you locate it, another sub-menu will appear, from there choose ‘About’.

1. You can find your IP address on the right side of the screen, note it down.

Can you Find Roku’s IP Address Without a Remote?

If you don’t have your Roku remote with you, there are different ways by which you can find out your Roku’s IP address.

That being said, it will be quite impossible to find the IP address if the device is not connected to the internet. However, a Roku TV can be used without a remote and Wi-Fi.

Without the internet connection, Roku doesn’t have an IP address as it is dynamically assigned by the router to the device that is connected to your network.

Otherwise, you can locate the IP address of your Roku quite easily with a little help from me.

I’ve discussed below various methods by which you can find the IP address, just go through it and choose the one that is best suited to you.

Use the Roku Mobile App to Find Roku’s IP Address

One way is to make use of the Roku Mobile App to locate the IP address.

The method is quite simple and you will have the results in your hands in no time.

1. Download and Open the Roku Mobile App on your mobile phone from Google PlayStore or AppStore.

1. Make sure both the Roku device and your mobile phone are connected to the same network.

1. Click the Settings icon on the App and from there choose System Info.

1. You can find your IP address under My Network along with some networking data.

Use a Web Browser to Find Roku’s IP Address

Another one of the easiest ways of getting the IP address of your Roku is by making use of a Roku remote add-on for google chrome called Remoku.

Remoku is a web app with provisions for remote which can be used to obtain the IP address of your Roku Device.

However, it needs a special feature to find and connect with Roku devices on the network.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open Google Chrome on your Laptop/PC and go to the Chrome Web Store, if you’re not able to find the web store, you could simply type in ‘Chrome Apps’ on your Google search engine, and then the Chrome Web Store will appear in the list.

1. Once you open it, search for ‘Remoku’, and a Remoku app page will launch on your screen.

1. Select the ‘Add to Chrome’ button and after that tap on the ‘Add Extension prompt’.

1. Once you’re done, the Reomku icon will appear on the upper right portion of your chrome window, tap on it and a virtual remote will pop open.

1. Now, tap on the ‘Settings’  menu from the menu section of the remote, the top portion of the Settings menu contains everything you need to connect to Roku.

1. The top line contains an IP address pattern, match it with the IP address of your network, and in the next line mention the number of Roku devices connected to the network.

1. Remoku will now scan for Roku devices that are connected to your network and will list the IP addresses of each and every one of them, you can now find the IP address of the Roku you’re looking for.

Use your Router’s Admin Console to Find Roku’s IP Address

This method might not work for every router, most routers allow you to view the status of the devices that are connected to them while others don’t.

The process is quite simple, you only need to know login credentials to your router’s admin interface.

1. Open a web browser and log in to your router’s admin interface.

1. Some routers will display the list of connected devices while in the case of others, you will have to sign in.

1. After signing in, go to the status page, the Roku Device you’re looking for will be listed on this page along with its IP address.
2. If you’re not able to find the Roku Device look for the MAC addresses as most routers have a column for it.

Use a Mobile Device to Check your Roku’s IP Address

If the above method didn’t work for you, you can make use of your mobile phone to check your Roku’s IP address.

This method is fairly simple and you will have the results in your hand in no time.

1. Connect your mobile phone and Roku to the same network.

1. Go to the Settings tab on your phone.

1. From there navigate to ‘Wi-Fi network’ and tap on it.

1. You will now be able to see the details of your Wi-Fi network.

1. The IP address will also be visible among them, compare the first four digits of the IP address on your smartphone with that of the Roku.

1. If it matches, you have located the right IP address.

Contact Support

If you’re still not able to locate the IP address even after going through all this trouble, you should seriously consider contacting customer support.

They will be able to help you with it.

Make sure you know your Roku’s serial number as they might ask you about it to find its IP address.

Visit the support page Official Roku Support page and choose from the device you’re having issues with.

After that, you might be able to chat with them or schedule a callback.

You could also email them regarding the issue.

They will definitely be able to help you with it just make sure you have the serial number of the Roku device in handy.

Conclusion

As you can see there are different methods by which you will be able to access the IP address of your Roku TV with or without the remote.

I hope you found the above-mentioned steps fairly simple.

However, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before proceeding further.

Some Roku routers have a default IP address of 192.168.1.1.

You could also make use of the Remoku app to figure out the IP address.

Remoku app can be downloaded from either Google PlayStore in case of Android or AppStore for iOS.

Once you download the app, head over to settings and you can find the IP address right under the My Network section.

When you log in to the router interface, not all routers will let you see the name of the device. 

And if that happens make sure you have the MAC address of that particular Roku device with you which can be used to identify the device and then consequently figure out the IP address.

You can log in to your router’s admin interface by entering the IP address of your router in the URL bar.

The Roku devices connected to your network will be listed by the hostname which will make it easier for you to identify them.

If you’re still not able to find the IP address of your Roku device, head over to WhatsMyIP.org.

Make sure you have the full MAC address, the Roku devices will be listed with Roku as the manufacturer if you look them up.

If you’re finding it hard to operate the Roku without the remote, head over to the nearest store and get a remote.

Make sure it falls under the list of Roku Supported devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Roku have its own IP address?

Yes, every Roku Device has its own IP address.

Is there a way to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without the remote?

Yes, it can be done by downloading the Roku App on your phone and using it as a remote to connect your Roku to Wi-Fi.

However, you need to make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How do I connect my phone to my Roku without Wi-Fi?

Turn on the mobile hotspot on your phone and once it is on, turn on the Wi-Fi and your phone will now be automatically connected to your Roku Device.

Can I connect my phone to Roku TV with USB?

No, Roku devices don’t support USB tethering.