About this episode
On this week's show we look at what the posters at AVS forum have spent on their home theaters and we look at the Roku Secret Menu options. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Belkin plans to power down Wemo support in 2026 Netflix Sees Rapid Q2 Subscriber Gains Broadcast TV hits historical viewership low in June Your Roku has secret menus and settings here's how to access them Roku devices have hidden menus for advanced users, offering diagnostic tools, customization options, and more. Full article at ZD Net - Your Roku has secret menus and settings here's how to access them. Here's how to access them using your Roku remote: 1. Developer Settings How to Access: Home × 3 > Up × 2 > Right > Left > Right > Left > Right What It Does: For developers to test apps on Roku. Enables app installation, sideloading, and Roku account management. 2. Network Menu How to Access: Home × 5 > Right > Left > Right > Left > Right What It Does: View IP/MAC addresses, check internet connection, join networks, and toggle bandwidth-saver mode. 3. Wireless Secret Screen How to Access: Home × 5 > Up > Down > Up > Down > Up What It Does: Displays signal strength, antenna info, and error logs. Run AP speed tests or clear Wi-Fi settings. 4. Reset & Update How to Access: Home × 5 > Fast Forward × 3 > Rewind × 2 What It Does: Factory reset, soft reset, search for updates, and USB port tests. 5. Ads & Screenshots How to Access: Home × 5 > Up > Right > Down > Left > Up What It Does: Control scrollable ads, disable screensaver ads, and adjust screenshot output formats. 6. HDMI Secret Screen How to Access: Home × 5 > Down > Left > Up × 3 What It Does: View supported resolutions, refresh rates, HDR settings, switch inputs, and run input tests. 7. Platform Secret Screen How to Access
