Article: There are two main types of Roku, both of which will require your TV to have at least one HDMI port to use:   Roku Player — Resembles a box. Comes with several cables.  Roku Stick — Resembles a flash drive (memory stick). Comes with at least one power cable. All HDTVs have at least one HDMI port; the HDMI port resembles a trapezoid, and can often be found on the back of the TV (though some TVs have the HDMI port(s) on the side). Depending on your Roku type, this process will vary slightly:   Roku Player — Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the back of the Roku Player's box, then plug the other end into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV.  Roku Stick — Plug the HDMI connector on the end of your Roku Stick into the HDMI port on the back or side of your TV. Most HDTVs have more than one HDMI port. If your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you cannot use a Roku Stick with your TV; you may be able to buy an HDMI to Component adapter if your TV has component (e.g., red, white, and yellow) ports. On TVs which have more than one HDMI port, you'll see a number next to the port into which you plugged the Roku. This number may be written as "HDMI 1", HDMI 2", and so on. Your TV may also just have the ports labeled with individual numbers (e.g., "1", "2", etc.). Both the Roku Player and the Roku Stick require connection to a power source (e.g., an electrical outlet):   Roku Player — Plug one end of the included power cable into the back of the player box, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.  Streaming Stick (model 3800 and down) — Plug one end of the included power cable into the back of the stick, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. If your Roku Stick has a USB power cable and your TV has a USB port, you can instead plug the USB cable into your Roku Stick and your TV.  Streaming Stick+ (model 3810) — Plug one end of the included power cable into the side of the stick, then plug the other end into an electrical outlet. If your Roku Stick has a USB power cable and your TV has a USB port, you can instead plug the USB cable into your Roku Stick and your TV. Turn on your TV, then press the Input, Video, or Source button on the remote (or the TV) and select the HDMI slot into which the Roku Stick is inserted. This will open the Roku's setup screen, from which point you can begin setting up your Roku.
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Determine your Roku type. Plug the Roku into your TV's HDMI port. Note the HDMI port's number. Attach the Roku to a power source. Switch to the Roku's input.