Netflix Not Working on Roku

Notice that you’re NetflixNot Working on Roku? Apps like Netflix still just stop functioning without any warning whatsoever. There are a variety of reasons why this can happen and the exact problem is not always easy to find. But there is no need to freak out, we have you covered. If you are using a Roku for your entertainment needs, here are some ways to get your Netflix up and running again in case it starts working unexpectedly.

Check your network settings The most popular culprit is Believe it or not. Your Roku may have lost contact to your network only briefly. In which case, you can test your network settings inside the Roku Interface/ Netflix Not Working on Roku

Scroll down on the home screen, and enter the Preferences tab.

Scroll down and open the choice Network to see if you're still linked to Roku TV, streaming stick or set-top box.

If so, you might want to check your network link by clicking the Check Link option.

If things look nice on that end, look at your router and make sure that it's connected. It could be of use to try to switch from a wireless link to a wired one with an ethernet cable, depending on the type of Roku system. The support page for Roku also includes a list of error codes that can help you recognise communication issues.

You may want to consult with your internet provider after that, but that should be left as a last resort.

Check for updates 

Apps can just start acting funny after a while, especially if the software hasn't been updated in a while. Developers often force backend improvements that often need front-end updates in order to get them to function, otherwise they'll stop. Simply upgrading your devices will help ensure they continue to run perfectly.

Roku usually searches for updates when it is switched on, or every 24-36 hours. You can also manually search the Netflix software for updates.

Scroll down on the home screen, and enter the Preferences tab.

Scroll down and choose the alternative System.

Then click on the list of Software Update. 

Finally, click on the button Check Now to search for both Roku device updates and Netflix app updates.

Restart your Roku

 Tried flipping on and off your system again? No really, more often than not, this works. Offer your Roku a little reboot through at least 10 seconds of unplugging it. Plug it back in and turn it on. Hang a minute or two before going back to Netflix.

Netflix not working on Roku: Re-Download the Netflix app

Another simple workaround is to uninstall and re-download the Netflix program. It will delete all your login information from your account, of course, but it also serves as a complete reboot on the app,

So any issues that you encountered can be apparent.

You know what to do now if you find that Netflix doesn't work on your Roku. Ideally, all of these tips will help you get your Netflix back to binging status. If any of you have any more tips or tricks on your Roku system to get Netflix up and running again, feel free to contact us 1-855-948-3906.