My Roku apps were running slow - I considered 9 quick fixes before blaming my Wi-Fi - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Home & Office > Home Entertainment > Streaming & Services > Streaming Devices If your Roku TV is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to bring things back up to speed. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I own several Roku TVs and devices, including Roku soundbars and speakers. I love the platform for many reasons. But even I’ll admit that, sometimes, my Roku acts up. I especially hate it when apps take a moment too long to load. Or a menu lags. When a screen hangs long enough that I start feeling like I want to chuck my remote at the TV, it’s time to fix the problem. But first, what’s going on here? Is it my Roku or my Wi-Fi? Also: Every Roku user should know these 15+ shortcuts I know Roku devices can get bogged down by accumulating app data, glitchy apps, software updates, low memory, or the simple fact that they haven’t been restarted in a while. So, before I unplug my router and start blaming my internet, I try a few quick fixes. This is the first thing I try because, believe it or not, it solv