How to find your Roku IP Address without a remote.

Finding your Roku's IP address is usually easy: you just go to Settings > Network > About. But what if you don't have a working remote to navigate to that menu?

Whether you are trying to set up a new remote app or troubleshooting network issues, here are three ways to find that elusive IP address without touching the TV.

Method 1: Use Windows Roku Remote (Easiest)

The simplest method is to let our software do the work for you.

1. Open Windows Roku Remote on your PC.
2. The app automatically scans your local network for Roku devices using the SSDP protocol.
3. Once discovered, the app lists your Roku devices along with their IP Addresses clearly displayed next to the name.

Method 2: Check your Router's Client List

Your WiFi router keeps a list of every device connected to it. You can access this from your PC.

1. Open a web browser and type your router's IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
2. Log in with your router credentials.
3. Look for a section named "Connected Devices", "DHCP Clients", or "Network Map".
4. Look for a device named "Roku", "Express", "Streaming Stick", or a device with a MAC address starting with AC:AE (a common Roku prefix).
5. The IP address will be listed next to it.

Method 3: Remoku (Web Tool)

If you don't have our app installed yet, you can use a network scanning extension like "Remoku" for Chrome, though native Windows apps are generally more reliable for discovery.

Why do you need a Static IP?

If your Roku's IP address keeps changing (which happens with dynamic DHCP), you might find your remote apps disconnect frequently. Consider assigning a "Static IP" or "DHCP Reservation" in your router settings to keep the address permanent.