Why is my Roku playing sound but no picture?

Firstly, check that all HMDI cables are seated correctly and fully into the back of the Roku and the TV set in question. Also, check your set up does not cause interference with the HDMI signals passing from the Roku device to the TV.

Can Hear Roku but screen is black?

Sometimes because of a technical glitch, you can get a black screen on your TCL Roku tv. The simplest way to fix this issue is to power cycle your Roku tv. Make sure your tv is turned on, to check this you can press the volume up button then you’ll hear sound from your tv.

Can you hear cable but no picture?

i.e. a cable box or a DVD player, then the possible reason why it is not displaying a picture is that the cable connecting the TV to the cable box or DVD player is loose or damaged. If there is still no picture, then the cable is damaged and needs to be replaced. Visit your nearest TV repair expert and buy a new cable.

Why does Roku screen turn purple?

A Roku® streaming player displays a purple screen as shown below with the message “HDCP unauthorized. Content disabled”, or just a plain purple screen, if it detects that the TV or Audio/Video Receiver (AVR) does not support the proper content protection technology, called HDCP.

Why did my Roku screen go black?

If your Roku TV keeps going black, there may be a software bug that you can resolve with a factory reset. Other common culprits include improper wiring, dead remote batteries, advertisements playing at a lower resolution, or an inactivity timeout setting in after four hours.

Why can I hear sound on my TV but no picture?

Unplug the TV cord from the power socket. Leave it unplugged and while it’s unplugged press and hold the Power button on the TV for 25 seconds. Release the power button and plug the cord back in. Turn ON the TV using the remote control or manually and check if there’s picture on the Screen.

What does it mean when your Roku TV screen goes black?

If a TCL Roku TV’s screen has gone black but the audio still works, it is mostly due to loose cable connections or a hardware issue affecting your TV’s LED lighting. Unplugging the TV from all cable connections, including power, and then plugging it back in after 5-10 minutes resolves the issue.

Why does Roku stop working?

First, make sure that your power cable is connected properly and plugged in. If it still won’t turn on, remove the power cable for five seconds, and then plug it back in. If that fails then you will have to reset your Roku device using the reset button. If it still won’t work, you can contact Roku support.

Why is my Roku TV not showing a picture?

If your TV is not showing any picture, check the power light on the Roku Player and the Streaming Device. • If you cannot see any light, check if the power cord is inserted correctly and the socket is working correctly. • If you can see that the power light is on and there is still no display, proceed to the next step.

Do you see anything on the home screen of Roku?

Do you see anything (menus, home screen)? Also, Except for players that connect to a USB power source on the TV (like a Stick), your Roku is always powered on. It is waking from sleep mode when you first use it, not powering on.

Why does Roku say audio but black screen for video?

Re: Audio but black screen for video. To me, it sounds like you’re set to an incompatible resolution.. go into the Roku settings and change the resolution to 720p and see if that resolves it. It may be trying to run at 1080p and your TV isn’t capable.

What should I do if my Roku is interfering with my TV?

If you own a Roku Streaming Stick or Streaming Stick+ and they’re plugged into an HDMI port on the rear panel of your TV, an HDMI extender cable could help move the Stick away from the main body of the TV, thereby reducing any interference the TV could be causing.