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SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH
Searching for films and programmes across many popular streaming channels is one of the unique features of
your Roku TV.
Keyboard search using the remote
1. Select Search on the Home Screen Menu.
2. Use the purple directional pad to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a few characters of the search
term.
Each additional character you enter narrows down the search, making the search results more relevant. You'll
often see the results you are seeking after entering only a few letters.
3. When you see the programme you are searching for, press RIGHT to highlight it. Continue pressing RIGHT
to see more details about how to watch the programme.
Searching from the Roku mobile app
Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible mobile phone or tablet to make searching even faster. Use
your mobile device's keypad to type more quickly and easily than with the on-screen keyboard on your TV. Or,
search by touching VOICE and saying the name of the film, TV programme, actor, director, genre, streaming
channel or game.
When you use the Roku mobile app to search, search results are shown on your mobile device instead of on the
TV screen. When you make a selection from the search results, the TV starts playing the selected programme.
Searching with Google Assistant
Use your Google Home, Google Pixel phone or the Google Home mobile app to search for programmes:
1. Link your Roku account to your Google account using the Google Home mobile app on your iOS or Android
device.
2. Start your command with "Hey Google" or "OK Google", and follow the command with "on Roku". Some
examples:
• "Hey Google, show me documentaries on Roku".
• "OK Google, show me comedies on Roku".
Note: You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have enabled Fast TV Start on your TV,
you can turn on your TV by saying, "OK Google, turn on Roku".
Searching with Amazon Alexa
Use your Amazon Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Show or the Amazon Alexa mobile app to search for programmes:
1. Link your Roku account to your Amazon account using the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android
device.
2. Start your command with "Alexa", and follow the command with "on Roku".
Some examples:
• "Alexa, turn up the volume on Roku".
• "Alexa, show me documentaries on Roku".
Note: You also can issue commands to control your Roku TV. And, if you have enabled Fast TV Start on your TV,
you can turn on your TV by saying, "Alexa, turn on Roku".
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