What Can You Do With A Roku TV Without Internet Access?
If you lose internet, you still have entertainment options.
The rise of Roku TVs, smart TVs and streaming boxes has been a boon for couch potatoes, but only if the Wi-Fi is working. These devices lose the vast majority of their functionality when the internet goes out. After all, you can't open up the Netflix app without access to Netflix.
That doesn't mean the viewing party has to stop. There are actually a few ways you can use these devices to watch stuff if you haven't paid the latest Xfinity bill.
Use the humble USB drive
USB drives make for capable media machines. Just upload content directly to the stick and get going. The vast majority of smart TVs, including Roku TVs, include a USB port or two for this very reason. The same goes for many streaming boxes, but check the back for a port to be sure. Streaming...
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