Roku Overheating Warning
Are you getting an overheating message
on your Roku device? While you use an electronic device it usually heats up,
normal heating is not an issue. However, if you overheating indications appear
you need to resolve the issue to prevent any damage to your device.
Overheating
indications
Ø Constant Red light: The white LED light at the
front of the device. Changes into a red color when the device Roku Device is
Overheating
Ø Warning
Message: A warning message “Your Roku device is overheating" pops up on
the left side of your screen.
Why
is my Roku Overheating?
As electronic devices have their own
merit and demerits. Roku has a common issue of overheating. The technical
glitch could be because of many reasons. The general reasons for the device
overheating are:
> Continued usage without any gap
> Device placed in a close space or
cabinet
> Placed near the TV or any other
electronic gadgets
> Device placed in direct sunlight
How do I stop my Roku stick
from overheating?
Seldom things don't go as expected,
however, there are a few manageable things you can do to take care of the
overheating issue on your own:
> Unplug the device
> Move it to a cooler place
> Wait for around 10 minutes to let
your Roku player cool down.
> Now, when the device cools down,
re-plug the device
> If the warning message or solid
red light still appears, then immediately unplug the power cable.
> Perform the steps once again, if
it still continues then you should stop using your Roku player.
You can also use an HDMI extender if
all the other steps do not work. An HDMI extender helps you to keep the Roku
device away from other electronic gadgets and warm places.
Don't worry, overheating is normal and
can happen to any Roku device. You need to follow quick and easy steps and
resolve the issue as soon as you see the overheating indications. You should
not ignore the indication as it can cause permanent damage to your
device.
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