How to reset your Roku TV (and why I do it even if my system is working properly)

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Soft restart fixes most Roku glitches without erasing your settings.
• Factory reset wipes everything and prepares the device for new users.
• Resets are useful when the Roku, menus, or remote will not respond.

If you own a Roku TV or Roku device, you've probably had that lovely moment when you finally sit down to watch your favorite show or the latest streaming blockbuster after a long day, only for the screen to freeze mid-stream or the remote to suddenly stop working. Perfect. Exactly what you want. But instead of launching the nearest object across the room, you can fix it with a reset.

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A soft reset will often provide a fresh start by clearing out ...