Where Is the IP Address on a Roku TV? How to Find It in Every Version of Roku OS

If you've ever needed to troubleshoot your network, set up a static IP, or configure port forwarding on your router, you already know why finding your Roku TV's IP address matters. The good news: Roku makes this information accessible — it just takes a few menu steps that aren't obvious until you know where to look.

What Is a Roku TV's IP Address and Why Does It Matter?

Every device connected to your home network is assigned an IP address — a numerical label that lets your router identify and communicate with it. Your Roku TV is no different. Its IP address is what your router uses to route streaming data to the right device, and it's what you'll need if you want to:

• Control your Roku remotely using the Roku mobile app or third-party smart home integrations
• Set a static IP so the address doesn't change after a reboot
• Configure your router for port forwarding or network segmentation
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues with your ISP or network admin

Roku devices can connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet (on models that support a wired connection), and the IP address will reflect whichever connection is active.

How to Find the IP Address on a Roku TV 📺

Roku OS is fairly consistent across devices, but the exact wording or menu depth can vary slightly depending on your firmware version. Here are the main paths:

Method 1: Through the Settings Menu

This works on Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, etc. running Roku OS) and Roku streaming sticks and boxes:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote
2. Scroll up or down to Settings
3. Select Network
4. Choose About

On the About screen, you'll see:

• Connection type (Wireless or Wired)
• IP address
• MAC address
• Signal strength (for Wi-Fi connections)
• DNS and Gateway addresses

The IP address displayed here is the one your router has assigned to the device on your local network.

Method 2: The Secret Screen (Faster, Any Roku Device)

Roku devices have a hidden diagnostics screen accessible through a button sequence on the remote:

1. Press Home five times
2. Press Fast Forward three times
3. Press Rewind twice

This opens a platform secret screen (sometimes labeled "Platform" or "Wi-Fi Secret Screen") that displays network details including the IP address, signal strength, and channel data. This method works on most Roku devices regardless of the OS version, though the layout varies.

Method 3: Check Your Router's Admin Panel

If your Roku is unresponsive or you can't navigate its menus:

1. Log into your router's admin interface (usually at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in a browser)
2. Look for a section labeled Connected Devices, DHCP Clients, or Device List
3. Find your Roku — it will typically appear under its model name or as "Roku" followed by a partial MAC address

This method is useful when the TV itself is inaccessible and also lets you see whether Roku is pulling an address via DHCP (dynamic, auto-assigned) or a manually configured static IP.

Dynamic vs. Static IP: A Key Distinction

By default, Roku devices use DHCP, meaning your router automatically assigns them an IP address. That address can change when the device reboots or reconnects to the network — which matters if you're configuring your router to always route traffic to the same device.

You can assign a static IP to your Roku in two ways:

• Through the Roku's own network settings (Settings → Network → Set up connection → Wireless/Wired → enter manual IP details)
• Through your router's DHCP reservation feature, which locks a specific IP to the Roku's MAC address without changing anything on the device itself

Router-side DHCP reservation is generally the cleaner approach because it requires no manual entry of subnet masks or gateway addresses on the Roku itself.

IPv4 vs. IPv6 on Roku

Most home networks and Roku devices operate on IPv4, which produces the familiar four-number format (e.g., 192.168.x.x). Some modern routers also support IPv6, which uses a longer alphanumeric format. Roku's network info screen typically displays the IPv4 address. If your network runs dual-stack (both IPv4 and IPv6), the IPv4 address is still what you'll use for local device management tasks.

Variables That Affect What You'll See

The exact steps above cover most situations, but a few factors change the experience:

• Roku OS version: Older firmware versions may organize menus slightly differently, though the Settings → Network → About path has been consistent for several years
• Roku model type: A Roku TV (built-in Roku OS on a smart TV) navigates identically to a Roku streaming stick, but the underlying hardware and available connection types differ
• Wired vs. wireless: Roku devices with Ethernet ports (like the Roku Ultra) will show wired connection details when a cable is plugged in, overriding the Wi-Fi connection
• Network configuration: Corporate, hotel, or captive portal networks can prevent Roku from obtaining a standard local IP, which affects both connectivity and what's displayed in the About screen

Whether you need the IP address for a one-time troubleshooting check or as part of a more involved network setup — a static assignment, a smart home integration, or a router firewall rule — the answer is in the same place. What varies is what you do with it once you have it, and that depends entirely on how your own network is structured and what you're trying to accomplish. 🔧