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ZDNET's key takeaways
- Hidden Roku menus help you fix issues and tweak your setup fast.
- You can organize apps, watchlists, and remotes way better than you think.
- Your Roku has tons of shortcuts that make streaming quicker and easier.
I've been a Roku user for years and have spent countless hours launching apps, navigating menus, and digging through settings. If you feel like you've barely scratched the surface of what Roku can do, take a seat.
I am sharing all the best hidden Roku tips and tricks so you can unlock the full power of your device.
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You'll learn how to stream from Plex or a USB drive, create a guest mode, quickly locate lost remotes, and utilize special button combinations to access hidden screens. There's a ton of cool stuff hiding in plain sight that makes streaming and binging TV easier than ever.
By the end, you'll know more about Roku than you ever thought you would.
1. Manage subscriptions in one place
Ever subscribe to a new streaming service and then forget all about it? Guilty. However, Roku can help you track all your subscriptions in one account. Just head to My Subscriptions on Roku. There, you'll see all the services you've added through Roku and can turn on email reminders so Roku pings you a couple of days before any renew and charges you.
- Go to my.roku.com and sign in to your account.
- Click Payment Methods and enter your credit card or PayPal details.
- On any Roku screen, you can now subscribe to supported channels.
- To manage existing subs, go to my.roku.com > My Subscriptions. You'll see every active and expired subscription that Roku is billing you for, and you can cancel or renew them with just a click.
If you subscribed to a service outside the Roku platform, like ESPN through the Disney Plus website, you won't see it listed under My Subscriptions. So I suggest streamlining…