What to Do When You Encounter the “Roku Low Power” Issue

Roku Low Power

Roku is a digital multimedia player that provides online content streaming services, which is one of the best players on the market. However, Roku devices are known to have some power-related issues. It’s reported that some users receive the “Roku low power” issue.

The following is the user’s feedback for the community.

I’ve had my Roku for about 1 1/2 years. Suddenly, in the past two months, it’s started returning to the home screen and showing a “Low Power” message.  When I came online to check what to do, the instructions are to plug the device into a power outlet. I am getting this message when the device is plugged in (I have always had it plugged into an outlet.). I have tried changing outlets, tried unplugging everything, and plugging it back in, but the problem persists.                                    –from community.roku.com

What causes this issue? On the one hand, cheap or older USB cables may not provide enough power for Roku. On the other hand, different USB ports have different power ratings, so the current port the Roku device is plugged into may not provide enough power.

Then, we will introduce how to get rid of the “go.roku.com/lowpower” issue.

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How to Fix Roku Low Power

Solution 1: Replace the USB Cable

Sometimes, the incompatibility of the USB port might lead to the “Roku low power” issue. In this case, you just need to try changing your USB cable. If you use a cheap and inefficient cable, it is best to replace it with an official Roku cable for the best performance.

Solution 2: Try a Different USB Port

This is another simple fix when you encounter the Roku insufficient power error. If reconnecting the USB drive cannot help you, try connecting it to your TV with a different USB port. The USB connector may be faulty, which can happen after frequent plugging in and plugging out. So you can try a different USB port on your TV and check if the USB can work as normal.

Solution 3: Remove Extensions

Many users use Power Extension and HDMI Extension cables to pair the TV and Roku together, but sometimes it may malfunction, and the extender may cause the device to overheat and display this message. Therefore, it’s recommended to delete all HDMI and other extensions.

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Solution 4: Connect the Adapter Properly

The charger should be firmly and securely connected to the Roku device, you can check the adapter and make sure it is properly plugged into the socket. You should make sure to insert the adapter correctly since if the adapter is loose, it may not provide enough power. Then, you can check if the “Roku low power” error message has gone.

Final Words

After reading this post, you should know how to fix the “Roku low power” issue. If you encounter some related issues, you can let us know in the comments. We will reply to you as soon as possible.