Roku TVs

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. 
 If instructions for your specific Roku model are not listed please refer to user manuals or the vendor website of your Roku TV.  
 Disable Wi-Fi Direct  
 
 Press the Home button (House icon) on your Roku remote 
 Navigate to  Settings 
 Select  System 
 Select Advanced System Settings 
 Choose  Device Connect 
 Select the option to  Disable Device Connect 
 
 
 When you disable this setting, Roku displays a warning "Disabling will prevent you from using your TV at a college or Dorm"  Disabling this setting will NOT prevent your Roku from connecting to the campus network  
 Disable Wi-Fi Direct (Newer Roku) 
 
 From the Roku Home screen, open  Settings 
 Select  Network 
 Select  Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct 
 Toggle  Wi-Fi Direct to  Disabled 
 
 
 
 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.  
 
 
 
 
 Reference/Links 
 https://td.usd.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=5519