How to Connect Roku

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This article explains how to connect Roku.

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Find the MAC Address

To use the Roku, you will need the MAC address.

  1. Open the Roku app on your mobile device.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select About.
  4. MAC Address will be listed there.
  5. You can also find the MAC Address on the bottom or back of your Roku.
  6. Add the device in MyDevices.

Register the Device

  1. As of August 15, 2024, if you are a residence hall resident, visit reshalldevices.shsu.edu. All others visit mydevices.shsu.edu.
  2. Sign in with your SHSU username and password if prompted.
  3. Scroll through the Acceptable Use policy and select I Agree.
    AUP Agree
  4. On the Residence Hall Devices or My Devices screen, select Add.
    Select Add
  5. On the Add Device screen, fill in the fields and select Submit.
    Device Info Submit
  6. Your device is added to Residence Hall Devices or My Devices.
    Device Listing
  7. Connect the device to the network.

Connect the Device to the Network

  1. Using your Roku remote, select Settings.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Select Wireless (Wi-Fi).
  4. Select Set up new Wi-Fi connection.
  5. Select samnet-guest.

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Article ID: 20130
Created
Mon 2/24/25 4:14 PM
Modified
Tue 10/21/25 11:10 AM

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