How to Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV

A little known remote shortcut could help speed up your Roku device. AhmadDanialZulhilmi/Shutterstock Like most smart devices, your Roku TV or streaming device is susceptible to slowing down over time. This can happen for a multitude of reasons, including aging hardware, outdated software and apps or simply a slow internet connection. You can check for new updates by navigating to Settings > System > Software update and selecting the Check Now option. By having the latest Roku update installed, you ensure any known bugs or performance issues have been ironed out. You also stand to gain access to new features. If performance issues persist, there is one other thing you can try to potentially speed things up — clearing your Roku device's cache. Contrary to popular belief, caching is a proces