--- title: "How to Input for Roku TV Setup" description: "Selecting the required input is must and important for Roku TV setup and activation. There are multiple input ports available to use with the latest" author: "Steve Madison" published: 2019-05-16 updated: 2019-05-16 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/43455/how-to-input-for-roku-tv-setup category: "technology" tags: ["technology", "television", "roku guide"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # How to Input for Roku TV Setup Selecting the required input is must and important for **Roku TV setup** and activation. There are multiple input ports available to use with the latest **device models. HDMI, Ethernet,** and **power** are available ports on your device. Choose the compatible port and proceed with the device setup instructions. ![How to Input for Roku TV Setup](https://www.mindstick.com/blogs/1921defd-2434-43b3-80c4-cd582539411c/images/78798d95-9c11-4a7d-84f2-d67036b0bce2.jpeg)\ Select the required input, execute the device setup and start streaming the channels or programs that you like the most . ## Select the required input for activation - Use your HDMI port for sliding your HDMI cable. Making use of the premium HDMI cables can always offer you better output. For the latest models, we have **HDMI 1** and **HDMI 2 ports**. You can choose the ports based on your [requirements](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12850/drivers-license-requirements) - To power [up your](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13076/are-you-done-experimenting-with-your-online-privacy-set-up-your-own-vpn) device, slide the Power cable and ensure that all the cables [connections](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87707/baba-siddique-murder-news-his-connections-with-underworld) are secure - In case if you prefer **wired [network connection](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94984/how-do-you-change-the-network-connection-priority-in-windows-10)** try to slide your [Ethernet cable](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12847/how-to-choose-the-right-ethernet-cable-for-industrial-applications) to the [Ethernet port](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/49992/if-i-connect-from-a-thunderbolt-dock-via-the-docks-ethernet-port-to-a-managed-switch-does-my-computers-direct-ethernet-port-stay-out-of-the-switch) - For older TV models only composite audio video cables will be available and you can slide the audio video cables to the respective port ## Start linking your streaming device After you connect all the cables in the respective position just start the Roku account creation process and go to the page **Roku.com/link** and enter the code ### Do you come across any errors selecting the required input? - It is sure that you will [end up](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/156243/how-can-i-make-sure-my-emails-don-t-end-up-in-the-spam-folder) with errors during **go.roku.com/selectinput** process and we suggest choosing the right port - Use compatible and good quality cables (HDMI and Ethernet cable). Read the reviews to find out the **best model compatible to use** with your device - Remove all the cables connected to your device. Wait for a while and connect it back again to the required slot - To avoid **Roku activation error** cross check the device activation steps and the validity of your **Roku account** - Performing a device restart is always good to avoid errors and you have options such as **factory, soft** or **[hard reset](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50482/how-to-force-restart-your-iphone-x-hard-reset)** - The [Internet connection](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299301/how-to-test-your-internet-connection-s-quality-over-time) that you use must be always secure and active and hence we recommend using the [wireless network](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158544/what-are-the-steps-involved-in-conducting-a-wireless-network-security-assessment) connection. Verify the credentials that you use to avoid the errors To know more about the **go.roku.com/selectinput** methods you can dial the Roku support number on **+1-844-370-7600**. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/43455/how-to-input-for-roku-tv-setup Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.