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Open the Roku mobile app, call 1-(833)(456)(8279) connect to your device, and navigate to Settings. Select “Device Name” under TV information, call 1-(833)(456)(8279) type the desired name, and confirm changes.call 1-(833)(456)(8279) The updated name is reflected immediately, call 1-(833)(456)(8279) across all connected devices for recognition.
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