Turn on “Fast TV Start” to automatically wake up your Roku TV

Roku TV platform has undoubtedly one of the best power management systems among smart TV platforms. When Roku detects inactively on your TV, it’ll automatically go to sleep saving your some Watts. But that means you can’t cast media or use voice assistant unless you enable a feature called “Fast TV start” in the settings.

With ‘Fast TV Start’ turned on on your Roku TV, you can quickly start your Roku TV from standby, wake up your TV with commands using a voice remote or Roku Mobile App. When ‘Fast TV start’ is enabled, you can;

• Cast music or video to your TV using Airplay for instance.
• Use a voice assistant to control your TV.

To enable ‘Fast TV start’ on your Roku device or TV, go to settings > System > Power> Fast TV Start > Enable ‘Fast TV Start’. However, this might use more power than the default settings.

Here’s a quick video tutorial we made on how to set Fast TV Start on your Roku Smart TV;

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David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.