Updated Sep 2023. After Roku OS 12.0.0 updates, Roku is enforcing stricter to power management & screensaver.
Roku platform has a lot of restrictions. In short, if you just need to display static menus or simple slideshows, and don't mind spending sometime setting it up, then it's OK.
For better compatibility and reliability, we recommend a dedicated player like our Android Stick Player or Google ChromeCast, or any Windows, Mac, Linux devices.
How to install OptiSigns Player on Roku:
There are 2 ways to install OptiSigns Player on Roku:
- Normal channel/app can play images, videos but cannot autostart
- Screensaver can only play images (Continue to read this article)
First, please update these two settings on your Roku device.
- Settings -> System -> Power -> Auto Power Saving -> uncheck "Reduce power after 15 minutes" and "Turn off after 4 hours"
- Settings -> Network -> Bandwidth saver -> Off
How to set the OptiSigns as Screensaver on Roku
2. Scroll up or down and select Settings.
3. Select Theme to open the Theme menu.
4. Select Screensavers.
5. Select the OptiSigns app
6. Select Set as screensaver
You're ready to go.
Once the Roku is idle, your screen will run Optisigns app.
How to set up Screensaver wait time.
1. Open the Theme menu using steps 1-3 above.
2. Select Screensaver wait time.
3. Choose the amount of time to wait.
Then you are all set.
If you have any additional questions, concerns or any feedback about OptiSigns, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@optisigns.com