Change Your Roku Account Name in Settings

The name that appears on your Roku TV comes from your Roku account, not from the TV itself. To change it, you go into the TV's settings menu, find the account section, and update your profile information there. The change takes effect when ready on that TV and any other devices linked to the same account.

You can also change your account name from a computer or phone by logging into your Roku account online, which updates the name across all your Roku devices at once. Both methods work equally well — the choice depends on whether you're already at the TV or prefer to use another device.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Roku TV displays the name tied to your Roku account, which you can change from the TV's settings menu under Account.
  • From the TV, navigate to Settings, then Account, then select your account name to edit it directly.
  • You can also change your account name by logging into my.roku.com on a computer or phone and editing your profile.
  • The name change appears on all Roku devices linked to that account within a few minutes.
  • Changing the account name does not affect your password, email, or any saved preferences on the TV.

Changing Your Name from the Roku TV Remote

Start at the home screen of your Roku TV. Press the Home button on your remote if you are not already there. Then navigate to Settings — you will find it in the menu on the left side of the screen. Scroll down and select Account.

Once you are in the Account section, you will see your account name displayed. Select it to open the edit screen. Type your new name using the on-screen keyboard. Roku accepts letters, numbers, spaces, and some punctuation marks. When you are done typing, select Save or Done (the exact button name varies by Roku model). The TV will confirm the change and return you to the Account menu.

The new name will show up on your Roku home screen within a few seconds. If you have other Roku devices on the same account, they will update within a few minutes.

Changing Your Name from a Computer or Phone

Go to my.roku.com in a web browser and sign in with the email and password for your Roku account. Once you are logged in, look for Account or Profile settings — the exact location depends on which version of the Roku website you see, but it is usually near your email address at the top right of the page.

Select Edit Profile or similar. Find the field labeled Name or Display Name and type your new name. Click Save. The change will sync to all your Roku devices within a few minutes.

This method is often faster if you have a keyboard nearby, since typing on a TV remote can be slower. It also works if you are away from home and want to change the name before you return to the TV.

What Happens When You Change Your Account Name

Changing your account name updates the display name on your Roku TV and any other Roku devices you own. It does not change your login email, your password, or any of your saved preferences like channel subscriptions, watch history, or network settings. Your TV will continue to work exactly as before.

If you share your Roku account with family members, they will see the new account name on their devices too. If you want different names on different TVs, you will need to create separate Roku accounts for each TV — each account can be linked to a different email address.

Troubleshooting Name Changes That Do Not Appear

If you changed your name but it still shows the old name on your TV, restart the TV first. Unplug it from power for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This forces the TV to refresh its connection to your Roku account and pull the updated information.

If the old name still appears after a restart, sign out of your Roku account on the TV and sign back in. Go to Settings, then Account, then select Sign Out. After a few seconds, select Sign In and enter your email and password again. This reconnects the TV to your account and should pull the new name.

If you changed your name on the TV but it is not showing up on other devices, wait a few minutes — the sync can take up to 10 minutes on slower internet connections. If it still has not updated after 15 minutes, restart the other device.

Changing the TV's Display Name Instead of Your Account Name

Some Roku TVs also let you give the TV itself a nickname separate from your account name. This is useful if you have multiple Roku TVs and want to tell them apart — for example, "Living Room" and "Bedroom" instead of using your personal account name on both.

To set a device nickname, go to Settings, then System, then About. Look for Device Name or TV Name. You can edit this to anything you want. This name appears in your Roku app and in your account settings online, but it does not change your actual account name. Both names can exist at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my account name log me out of the TV?

No. Changing your account name does not affect your login or sign you out. You stay signed in and the TV continues to work normally. The only change is what name displays on the home screen.

Can I use special characters or emoji in my Roku account name?

Roku accepts letters, numbers, spaces, and some punctuation marks like hyphens and underscores. Emoji and most special characters are not supported. If you try to use a character that is not allowed, the TV will not let you save the name.

If I change my account name, do my saved channels and watch history disappear?

No. Your channels, watch history, preferences, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Everything else on your TV works as before.

How long does it take for the name change to show up on all my Roku devices?

The change usually appears within a few minutes. If you have slow internet, it may take up to 10 minutes. Restarting the device speeds up the process.

What is the difference between my account name and my device name?

Your account name is your Roku profile name that appears on all devices linked to that account. Your device name is a nickname for that specific TV. You can have the same account name on multiple TVs, but give each TV a different device name to tell them apart.