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Developer Mode for Roku Devices

Developer mode allows you to install (sideload) and test custom apps (called “channels”) on your Roku device.

What You’ll Need

Section titled “What You’ll Need”

Enable Developer Mode

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  1. Press 🏠home to exit out of any running application.

  2. Press these buttons in order to open the secret menu.

    🏠home 🏠home 🏠home ⬆️up ⬆️up ➡️right ⬅️left ➡️right ⬅️left ➡️right

  3. Enable installer.

    Developer Mode Install Screen

  4. Acknowledge security risk.

    Developer Mode Security Warning

  5. Read and accept the Roku SDK License Agreement.

    Developer Mode License Agreement

  6. Create a password and save it somewhere safe. This password protects your device from unauthorized access to development features.

    Developer Mode Webserver Password

Troubleshooting

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Button sequence not working

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Make sure you’re on the Roku home page, verify you’re pressing the buttons in the exact order shown, and try pointing the remote directly at your Roku device.

I forgot my password

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Repeat the Developer Mode instructions to disable Developer Mode and start over with a new password.

I forgot my device IP

Section titled “I forgot my device IP”

On your Roku device, navigate to Settings > Network > About.