If your Roku is running on OS 9.1 or later, you probably know about the guest mode. It is a useful feature when you have guests in your home. With the Roku guest mode feature enabled, you can let your guest use your device. In this way, your guests can sign in to their account and get their favorites with complete privacy. This guest mode feature also allows you to select the sign-out date and time. So, your guest will have complete control over their privacy with the guest mode enabled.
How to Set Up Guest Mode on Roku
Make sure you are done with the requirements below. Only after completing the requirements only, you can enable the guest mode on Roku.
- Update your Roku device to the latest version.
- Create a Roku PIN. In case you forgot your PIN, you need to reset your Roku PIN.
On your Roku Device
1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Scroll down and select the Settings option.
3. Next, click on the System option.
4. Then, select the Guest Mode option from the menu.
5. Choose the Enter Guest Mode option.
6. After that, enter your Roku PIN and select the OK button.
Now, you have successfully enabled Guest Mode.
From your Roku Account
1. Visit the Roku official website on your computer or Smartphone.
2. Next, sign in to your Roku account.
3. Scroll down and go to the My linked devices section.
4. You will now find a number of Roku devices linked to your Roku account.
5. Select your Roku device and click on the Enter Guest Mode option near it.
Now, input your Roku PIN and click on the Enable Guest Mode button.
How to Exit Guest Mode on Roku
Once you enable the Guest Mode, you will be asked to select the Sign-out date. On that specific date or time, you will be signed out of all your subscriptions. You also have the option to exit the guest mode manually using your Roku device or Roku account. Once you exit the guest mode, your Roku device Settings will reset to default as it was before you enabled the guest mode.
On your Roku Device
1. The following is the welcome screen you will be greeted with when you enter guest mode.
Note: To use the guest mode, select the Get Started button.
2. To exit the guest mode, press the Asterisk (*) button on your remote. Next, from the pop-up window, select the Disable Guest Mode option.
3. Enter your Roku PIN and confirm exiting the guest mode.
You can also exit the guest mode from Settings. The following are the steps to do the same:
1. Go to the home screen by pressing the Home button on your remote.
2. Scroll down and select the Settings option.
3. Move to the System option and click on Guest Mode.
4. Next, choose the Exit Guest Mode option from the menu.
5. Enter your Roku PIN using your remote.
Next, confirm your selection and exit the guest mode.
From your Roku Account
1. Open a web browser and visit my.roku.com on your device.
2. Next, select the Sign In button and enter your credentials to sign in to your Roku account.
3. Get down to the My linked devices section.
4. Select the Disable Guest Mode button near your Roku device.
5. Enter your Roku PIN on the required field.
On the next step, select Disable Guest Mode button. Now, you will be exited from the guest mode.
How to Sign Out of Guest Mode Remotely
If, in case, the guest has accidentally selected a wrong sign-out date or left earlier, as an owner of the device, you can sign out of the guest mode remotely.
1. On a web browser, visit my.roku.com from your device.
2. Then, log in with your Roku account.
3. Scroll down to the My linked devices menu.
4. Choose your Roku device and select the Sign Guest Out option.
5. Confirm the selection and remove the guest on your Roku device.
How to Customize the Welcome Screen on the Roku Guest Mode
Once you enter the Roku Guest Mode, you will be greeted with the message “Welcome to Roku Guest Mode!“. You also have the option to choose a personalized welcome message on the Guest Mode. The following are the steps you should follow to do the same:
1. Go to the official web page of Roku: http://my.roku.com/.
2. Then, Sign In with your Roku account.
3. Go to the My Linked Devices section.
4. Find and select your Roku device. Next, select the customize welcome message option.
5. Here, enter the customized message you want and select the Publish / Save button.
After the process, the customized message will appear on the welcome screen of the guest mode.
FAQ
Yes, while you are in guest mode, you can stream the channels you have subscribed safe and securely.
No, once you sign out of the guest mode, all the subscriptions and data related to your account will be removed.