# Roku TVs

<p class="callout warning">At Piedmont University, we’ve identified Roku TVs as a common source of wireless interference. Roku devices use a feature called **Wi-Fi Direct**, which creates their own wireless signal on the same channel used for internet access. This can disrupt nearby Wi-Fi connections, causing dropped signals, slow speeds, or failed connections.</p>

<p class="callout info">If instructions for your specific Roku model are not listed please refer to user manuals or the vendor website of your Roku TV. </p>

#### Disable Wi-Fi Direct 

1. Press the **Home** button (House icon) on your Roku remote  
    [![RokuRemote.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/GFfiaSN0IoAusYjs-rokuremote.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/GFfiaSN0IoAusYjs-rokuremote.png)
2. Navigate to **Settings**
3. Select **System**
4. Select **Advanced System Settings**
5. Choose **Device Connect**
6. Select the option to **Disable Device Connect**

**[![RokuDisableDeviceConnect.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/4nQcCfxNi5vTm57Z-rokudisabledeviceconnect.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/4nQcCfxNi5vTm57Z-rokudisabledeviceconnect.png)**

<p class="callout info align-center">When you disable this setting, Roku displays a warning *"Disabling will prevent you from using your TV at a college or Dorm"* <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Disabling this setting will NOT prevent your Roku from connecting to the campus network** </span></p>

#### Disable Wi-Fi Direct (Newer Roku)

1. From the Roku Home screen, open **Settings**
2. Select **Network**
3. Select **Wi-Fi &gt; Wi-Fi Direct**
4. Toggle **Wi-Fi Direct** to **Disabled**

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#### What Changes when Disabled?

- Screen mirroring from phones, tablets, or PCs will be disabled 
    - You can still use an HDMI cable to screen mirror
- The Roku TV will no longer generate a Wi-Fi signal but will still be able to connect to Wi-Fi 
    - This prevents interference with the campus Wi-Fi network.
- Some Roku Enhanced Remotes (the ones with voice search or TV volume buttons) will no longer function after this setting is turned off. 
    - You can still control your Roku with the free Roku mobile app or by using a Roku Simple Remote (Infared) which are inexpensive and widely available.

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##### Reference/Links

[https://td.usd.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=5519](https://td.usd.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=5519 "Article - How to Disable Wi-Fi Direct... (usd.edu)")