How to Fix “Roku Low Power: Insufficient Power” Issue on TV USB Port?
Roku is a digital multimedia player that provides online content streaming services and they are one of the best ones available on the market. Roku attracts a large viewership due to its high-quality content and by providing access to numerous channels of various categories and this is just one of the things that makes it unique from other streaming services. However, the Roku devices have been known to have some power-related troubles. In which, the users face the Roku Low Power warning and the “Insufficient Power” message is displayed on their screens. The full message indicates:
“Insufficient Power: The Current USB Port on your TV will not Power this Roku Device. Please use the provided Roku USB power supply”
How To Identify the Insufficient Power Issue?
The Roku devices need ample power to function properly and they may start on low power but their performance will be hindered. You can identify if your Roku Device is facing the low power issue by the following indicators.
- Normally, in the front of the Roku, a white light might be flashed or the indicator might be off but when there is a low power issue the light is flashed continuously to warn the user of low power. Also, the Light stays solid red if the Roku device is overheating and that might prevent it from functioning as well.
The following notification might also pop up when this issue is encountered.
What Causes the Roku Low Power Issue?
There might be a lot of reasons behind the Insufficient power issue on Roku but some of the most common ones are listed below.
- A cheap or old USB cable might not provide enough power to Roku as its condition might have deteriorated due to which it fails to work properly, use the USB cable that comes with the Roku device for the best results and if you are already using it, try using a different one.
- Different USB ports have different power ratings, so the current port that the Roku device is plugged into might not be providing enough power which is causing this issue.
Pre-Tips:
If your Roku device is showing this message, the first thing to do is to follow the steps stated below:
- Power off the device by unplugging the power cable.
- Pull the USB cable out of the device and wait for a few mins.
- Plug the USB cable back into the device and power on the device.
- Check if the device is still flashing the red light.
What can you do if you are getting the Low Power Issue on a Roku Device?
Solution 1: Replace The USB Cable
The low power issues in Roku are most likely to be caused by a dysfunctional USB cable, using a cable other than the Roku’s official cable might fail to provide sufficient power to the device and due to that, it might have lower voltage which triggers this issue. If you are using a cheap and inefficient cable, it is better to replace it with the official Roku cable for best performance.
Solution 2: Use the Direct Wall Outlet
Sometimes it is better to power the Roku device directly from the wall outlet with the charger instead of using the TV. Use the charger that comes in the box with the Roku device as it supplies the correct voltage to the device so that it can function properly. Plug the power adapter directly into the wall outlet and avoid using any extension cords.
Solution 3: Try A Different USB Port
The USB ports have different volt ratings and they might vary in the output voltage provided to the device, so, if you are using the TV to power the Roku device, try changing the USB port in which you plugged the device and check if the issue is fixed.
Solution 4: Connect the Adapter Properly
The charger should be tightly and firmly connected to the Roku device and you can examine the adapter and make sure it is correctly plugged into the socket. Make sure that the adapter is plugged in correctly because if it is loose, it might not provide ample power.
Solution 5: Removing Extensions
Many people use Power Extension and HDMI Extension cables to pair the TV and Roku together, but it can sometimes malfunction and the extender might cause the device to overheat and display this message. Therefore, make sure that you remove all the HDMI and other extensions.
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