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Searching for movies &
shows
Searching for movies and shows across multiple streaming channels is one of the unique features of
your TCL • Roku TV. Within a single search operation, you can search by:
Movie name
TV show name
Actor or director name
Streaming channel name
Game name
Tip:
Roku Search is available only if your TCL • Roku TV is connected to the Internet.
Note
:
Roku Search doesn’t search across all streaming channels, but searches across lots of
popular streaming channels. The actual channels it searches vary by locale, but include popular
providers such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, and several others, with more
being added all the time.
You can check which streaming channels are included in Roku Search by going to the
Search
screen,
clearing all previous searches to reveal the search instructions, and then watching the channel tiles cycle
at the bottom of the screen.
To search, select
Search
on the
Home
menu. The
Search
screen has a keyboard grid and initially displays
instructions—a set of icons representing search categories and a list of participating provider tiles.
Tip
:
If you don’t see the instructions, navigate to the end of the list of recent searches and select
Clear recent search selections
.
How do I search?
To search, use the arrow buttons to enter a few characters of the search term. With each additional
character you enter, you narrow down the search and the search results become more relevant.
Tip
:
Use the Roku mobile app on your smartphone or tablet to make typing and searching even
faster.
