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title: Switch Out a Media Player for Roku
slug: switch-out-a-media-player-for-roku
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createdAt: 2026-02-20T21:52:31.191Z
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# Overview

While the JubileeTV Console is compatible with most media players (like Apple TV or Fire TV), it is **specifically optimized for Roku**. Using a Roku allows the two systems to "talk" to each other, unlocking deep integrations that aren't available with other streaming devices.

Note: Roku discontinued their Roku Express and Roku Express 4K+ models in 2025. If purchasing a new device from Roku, [buy the Roku Ultra](https://links.getjubileetv.com/DGU3dD) for maximum compatibility. See [Roku Ultra: Ensuring Maximum Compatibility with JubileeTV](docId\:JBpttw3aiEgndyQOH3tbI) for more information.

### Why Roku is the Best Choice for JubileeTV:

- **App Favorites & Voice Control:** You can save specific streaming apps (like Netflix or Hulu) directly to app Favorites.
- **Quick Share:** This exclusive feature lets you send content directly to your loved one's TV from your own phone. Whether it’s a YouTube clip, a Netflix movie, or an Amazon Prime series, you can use the **"Share to JubileeTV"** function within those apps to start playback instantly on their screen.
- **The "Telescope" Command Field:** For ultimate convenience, you can copy a YouTube, Netflix, or Amazon Prime video URL on your phone and paste it into the Telescope command field in your JubileeTV app to "push" that video to the Roku, even if you’re miles away.

# How to Replace a media player with Roku

Before you begin, ensure you have your **Wi-Fi password** and the **login credentials** for your streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc.) ready.

### 1. Set the Active Input

Before unplugging anything, ensure the JubileeTV system is targeting the correct device.

- Turn on your TV and make sure it's on the **JubileeTV input**.
- On your JubileeTV Console, make sure the active view is set to the **media player you are planning to remove**.

### 2. Swap the Hardware

Unplug the old media player from the JubileeTV Conosle's HDMI port and plug in the Roku.

### 3. Initialize the Roku

Roku should now appear on your TV. Before configuring it to work with JubileeTV, use the ** Roku's original remote** to:

- **Complete Setup:** Follow prompts to create or sign in to your Roku account.
- **Connect to Wi-Fi:** Connect the Roku to the **same network** JubileeTV is connected to.
- **Prepare Apps:** Download any apps you want to use with Roku and sign in to them.

### 4. Enable JubileeTV Communication

To allow JubileeTV to control your Roku (and enable features like "Telescope" remote support), you must adjust the **External Control** settings. This tells the Roku it’s okay to take commands from another device on your Wi-Fi—in this case, it is the JubileeTV Console.

1. **Open Settings:** From the Roku Home screen, scroll down to **Settings**.
   - *Shortcut:* Press **Up** once on the Roku remote to jump straight to the bottom of the menu where Settings usually sits.
2. **Navigate to System:** Select **System** > **Advanced system settings**.
3. **Find App Control:** Select **Control by mobile apps**.
4. **Set Network Access:** Select **Network access**.
5. **Choose "Permissive":** You will see three options: *Default*, *Permissive*, and *Disabled*.
   - Select **Permissive** (or **Enabled** on some older versions).

### 5. Open Settings to Add Roku

Now, tell the JubileeTV system that a new device is plugged in.

1. On the JubileeTV remote, press the **GUIDE **button three times, then press the **blue J **button once.
   - You can also **access Console Settings via Telescope** by starting a Telescope session, selecting the **Actions tab** and tapping **Settings** under **JubileeTV Destinations**.
2. **Navigate to Devices: **Select **Console Settings**, then select **Devices**.
3. **Select the Input: **Locate the old device or the specific HDMI input you wish to update.
4. **Update Configuration: **Select the device and choose **"Change Device."**
5. **Follow Prompts: **Complete the setup by following the **onscreen prompts **to identify and configure your Roku.