You’re trying to tune in to your favorite channel but can’t find it. ‘What’s going on?’ you probably wonder! Disappearing channels on your Roku TV could result from various issues.
Your Roku TV is losing channels because of a faulty digital tuner, a weak antenna signal, or a problem with the TV’s memory. You can rescan your TV for missing channels, check your antenna’s signal, or restore the TV to its factory settings to fix the problem.
If your Roku TV loses channels, you’re not alone. In this article, I’ll look at what’s causing this problem and what you can do about it.
Reasons Your Roku TV Is Losing Channels
Before being able to fix this problem, you’ll need to figure out why your Roku TV is losing channels in the first place. That way, you can choose a solution that fixes your specific problem.
Here are some potential reasons your TV is losing channels:
Your TV’s Digital Tuner Is Faulty
A Roku TV comes with a digital tuner already installed. The ATSC tuner allows the TV to receive over-the-air broadcasts. So you should be able to watch your favorite shows and movies without worrying about cable or satellite TV.
The ATSC tuner is a great feature for watching free HDTV. However, the tuner may sometimes fail to load some channels.
If you’ve noticed that your Roku TV has been losing channels lately, it may be due to a faulty ATSC tuner. This tuner is responsible for picking up over-the-air broadcast signals, so you’ll lose channels if it’s not working properly.
Your Antenna Signal Strength Is Weak
Your TV’s antenna can malfunction due to the following:
- Bad weather
- Hills
- Buildings
- Trees and other greeneries adjacent to your home
These elements can block your antenna’s signal, thereby interfering with the performance of your TV.
Signal interference is usually one of the major problems affecting an antenna’s functionality. Unfortunately, this could result in your Roku TV losing some of your favorite channels.
Other than signal interference, a damaged antenna may also not load channels properly.
If your antenna is damaged, it may not be able to pick up signals, resulting in poor channel reception.
Likewise, antenna Installation issues are also another suspect. If you recently installed a new antenna, it could be possible that it wasn’t installed correctly. This could cause your Roku TV to lose channels.
Some Software on Your Roku TV Could Be Outdated
I’ve experienced outdated or corrupted software causing serious technical issues on TV devices. As a result, I can’t dispute that Software updates are a critical aspect of a TV’s performance.
Ideally, Roku TV often updates software almost daily (usually 24 to 36 hours). Therefore, your TV should automatically download and install new software without you having to do anything.
However, it’s also possible that this process may fail to run at times, especially due to settings you may have activated or other technical issues. If this is the case, your TV may fail to download and install new software.
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If your Roku TV runs outdated software, you could risk losing access to certain channels.
You’re Using a Faulty Receiver
If you’re losing channels on your TV, it’s probably because of a faulty receiver. For instance, this could be a problem if you’re watching cable TV on Roku.
You should probably check if cable TV is the problem. It could be that the connection is weak and not secure.
Your TV’s Memory Could Be the Problem
TV memory is a type of storage that holds information about what channels you’ve watched.
However, this information can eventually erode and cause your TV’s cache to overload.
When your TV’s memory starts acting up, it’s never good.
Faulty memory can sometimes cause your TV to lose channels. Other times, it causes your TV to remember channels you’ve long forgotten.
Fixes for Roku TV Losing Channels
Here are a few fixes to get your Roku TV up and running again:
Rescan Your TV To Find Missing Channels
A potential solution to recover the lost channels is to rescan your TV to find them again.
This process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Just follow these steps:
- Press the Menu button on your remote control.
- Select the Settings option.
- Select TV Input under settings.
- Select Broadcast/Antenna TV.
- Select the Scan Channels.
- Press the Scan button.
- Wait for the scan to complete.
- You should now load the missing channels!
Reboot Your Roku TV To Restore Channels
You may also need to reboot your Roku TV to restore the missing channels.
To do this, unplug the TV from the power outlet and plug it back in. Once the TV powers on again, your channels should be restored. Alternatively, you can use your remote control instead.
Check if Your Antenna Signal Strength Is Strong
A weak signal may interfere with your TV’s ability to find channels.
You may consider shifting your TV to another location to resolve the signal problem. Alternatively, it would help if you moved your antenna to a location free from objects that might block the signal.
If the above steps don’t seem to work, you should assess your antenna for any damage. If you notice anything unusual, consider calling in an expert to repair the damaged components. Alternatively, replace the antenna entirely to resolve the problem.
Your Roku TV Needs an Update
System updates are equally important to maintain the functionality of your TV.
In the above case, you should troubleshoot the problem by updating any outdated software on your Roku TV.
Roku TV offers a detailed guide on updating software; you should check it out so you know how your TV keeps itself updated.
By keeping your Roku TV’s software up-to-date, you can ensure that you’ll always have access to your favorite channels.
However, to stay up-to-date, regularly check for software updates. It’s important to install them as soon as they’re available. Updating software will allow your TV to continue to work properly. You’ll also have access to the latest features and technology, and any bugs or glitches will be fixed regularly.
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Restore Your TV to Its Factory Settings
Finally, it may be time to restore your TV to its factory settings.
Factory reset will clear any corrupt data or files that may be causing your TV to lose channels.
To do this, go to your TV’s settings menu and select the “factory reset” option. You may need to enter a password or PIN to confirm the reset.
Once the reset is complete, your TV should be back to normal, and you should be able to find the lost channels.
Conclusion
There are things you can do to fix your Roku TV losing channels. You can restore your TV, update outdated software, rescan the channels, or troubleshoot your antenna.
Whatever you do, remember to identify the actual problem first so you can resolve the problem quickly and efficiently.
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Gizmo Geek Guide published this original article on January 29, 2023.