A Roku PIN is a helpful feature that you can set that requires you to enter a certain PIN number of your choice before you make any purchases on your Roku or before you watch any adult-rated content. However, if you forget your Roku PIN, you can suddenly be locked out of these features. Is it possible to find your Roku PIN after you forget it?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to get your Roku PIN from the device, app, or even their website. In order to use your Roku PIN again, you will need to change it by signing into your Roku account on their website, selecting Update under Pin preferences, and then selecting Change Pin.
After reading this, you likely have some more questions, like “Why don’t they let me see my PIN?” Let’s go through this topic in more detail so that you can get full access to your Roku and keep your account safe and secure.
What is a Roku PIN?
A Roku PIN is a four-digit code that is used to restrict access to certain features on a Roku streaming device. This PIN is designed to provide an extra layer of security and control for users who want to limit access to content or prevent unauthorized purchases.
Setting up a Roku PIN is optional but recommended for users who want to protect their accounts and devices from unauthorized use. The PIN can be created during the initial setup process or at any time from the Roku account settings.
Once the PIN is created, it can be used to restrict access to features such as purchasing content, adding new channels, or changing the device settings.
Users can choose to require the PIN for all transactions or only for specific types of transactions, such as purchases over a certain amount. Additionally, users can opt to disable the PIN temporarily if they want to make a one-time purchase or change a setting that requires the PIN.
It can also be used to prevent children from watching adult content through the parental settings. If you set up these settings, before anyone using the Roku could watch adult content, they would have to enter in your Roku PIN.
Where is Your Roku PIN Located?
As we stated before, one of the biggest issues that can come from having a Roku PIN set is if you ever forget the number. Suddenly you won’t be able to make any purchases on your Roku or watch any content you have deemed unfit through the parental controls.
So how are you supposed to find your Roku PIN if you don’t have it anymore?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to find your Roku PIN if you have lost it. This goes for their website, their mobile app, and on the Roku device itself.
Roku has never given a statement on why you can’t view your Roku PIN on your profile, but there are some reasonable theories. The most reasonable of these is that not displaying your PIN helps keep your account more secure. If all someone had to do to get your PIN is check your account on the Roku website, then they would be able to easily make purchases on your account.
On the bright side, this does not mean that you are locked out of your Roku account entirely. It is actually possible to change your Roku PIN without access to your old PIN. We’ll get into how to do this in a bit.
Why Would You Need to Access Your Roku PIN?
Roku PINs are usually associated with people trying to restrict purchases on their account. While this is the primary use for a Roku PIN, there are a number of other reasons why you might want to set one up.
Firstly, if you have children in your household, a Roku PIN can be an essential tool to prevent them from accessing inappropriate content. With the PIN set up, you can restrict access to mature content and ensure that your children only watch shows and movies that are appropriate for their age.
Another use for a Roku PIN is to prevent accidental purchases. If you share your Roku account with other people, or if you're prone to clicking on ads or suggested purchases, a PIN can be a helpful barrier to prevent you from accidentally buying something you don't want.
In addition, a Roku PIN can also protect your account from hackers and cybercriminals. By setting up a PIN, you can make it more difficult for someone to gain access to your account and steal your personal information or payment details.
How to Reset Your Roku PIN
As we mentioned before, if you have lost or forgotten your Roku PIN, you’re not entirely out of luck. You can still change your Roku PIN without having to type in your old PIN by using the official Roku website. To do this, just follow these steps:
- Open the Roku website (found here) and log in to your account.
- On your “My Account” page, you should see a column labeled “PIN preference”. Under this column, you should click on the purple button that says “Update”.
- Next, you’ll be on a page labeled “Choose your PIN preferences”. On this page, you should be able to enter and confirm a new PIN for your account.
- While you are on this page, you can change your other PIN settings like whether or not you want your Roku to ask for the PIN when downloading free apps or only when downloading paid apps.
- You can also change your parental guidance settings here. You can pick exactly which TV ratings you are okay with your children watching without having to enter the PIN.
- Confirm all of your choices by clicking “Save Changes.”
After this, you should have successfully reset your Roku PIN. To prevent this from happening again, you may want to consider writing down your new Roku PIN so you won’t forget it. After writing it down, be careful to store it somewhere where others won’t find it.
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