Best Methods to Play DVDs on Roku TV Effortlessly and Seamlessly

What if you are eager to enjoy a movie night but must learn how to watch a DVD on Roku TV? Whether you have a DVD player or a USB drive or prefer digital formats, there are multiple ways to bring your favorite DVDs to life on your Roku TV. Explore simple methods, from using an HDMI cable to leveraging advanced tools like Tipard DVD Ripper, for a seamless viewing experience.

Part 1. Connect a DVD Player to a Roku TV Using an HDMI Cable

You need to take just a few steps to watch your favorite DVDs on the big screen right out of the TV set.

Step 1 First of all, switch off the DVD player and the Roku TV. Also, make sure that the DVD player has an HDMI interface as well, and note down the HDMI input on your Roku TV.

Step 2 One end of the HDMI cable is connected to the HDMI OUT jack of the DVD player. The other end is inserted into an HDMI IN jack in the Roku TV.

Step 3 Now that the cables are connected, switch on the DVD player and the Roku TV. On the Roku TV remote, go to Settings > Inputs and choose the HDMI port you have used.

Step 4 On the remote control of the Roku, press the Home button. Locate and highlight the HDMI input that the DVD player plugs into. There should be a home screen or a media menu for the DVD player used in the set.

Part 2. Use a USB Drive to Play Media on Roku TV

Another way to play media on the Roku TV is to use a USB drive. Videos, music, or images can be easily played back by connecting a device with files of compatible formats.

Step 1 Load your video, audio, or image files that are in Roku-compatible formats like MP4, MP3, and JPEG into a USB drive

Step 2 Find the USB port of the Roku TV. Most USB ports are located on the side or back of the Roku TV. Insert the USB drive into the plug.

Step 3 Take the remote control and press the Through the Home button on the Roku. Go to Media Player. Click on USB and go through the media files stored in it.

Step 4 To start media playback, select the file to be played and key in the OK button. The video can be paused, rewound, or fast-forwarded using the hardware controls.

Part 3. Watch a DVD on Roku TV with Tipard DVD Ripper

If your DVD player cannot connect to your Roku TV, Tipard DVD Ripper offers a seamless alternative. You can enjoy your favorite movies without needing a physical DVD player connection by ripping your DVDs into digital formats compatible with Roku TV.

Tipard DVD Ripper

• Convert DVDs to Roku-supported formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, and MOV.
• Rip DVDs with original quality, preserving sharp video and audio.
• 30× faster speed thanks to NVIDIA CUDA and multi-core processor acceleration.
• Edit videos by adding watermarks, cropping, and adjusting effects before ripping.
• Rip DVDs to formats optimized for Roku TV and other multimedia devices.

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Step 1 Load DVD

Install Tipard DVD Ripper on your personal computer. Go to the hard disk of your DVD computer and insert the disc. Launch the Tipard DVD Ripper and press the Load DVD button to load a DVD, image file, or folder.

Step 2 Specify the Format

Choose the format compatible with your Roku TV and playbooks, such as MP4 or MKV, from the right side of the interface. Use the Profile settings to change the resolution, bitrate, or audio attributes if some are required.

Step 3 Modify DVD Contents

Take advantage of the internal editor to make video screenshots and video scenes more specific by video editing. Include subtitles and make videos with lower or stronger brightness and contrast levels to play on your Roku TV more effectively.

Step 4 Ripping the DVD

Press the Rip All button to transform the content of your DVD into a different format you have selected. The album is spare and waits for the entire processing on your computer, just like the ripped file.

Step 5 Upload and Play on Roku TV

Upload the ripped file to a flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the Roku TV. Open the Media Player application on Roku TV using the remote and locate your video file. Click the Play option and relax while watching DVD content on your Roku TV.

Part 4. Use Roku Streaming Device and Service

Roku streaming devices provide an innovative way to enjoy DVD content without relying on a DVD player. You can access your movies directly on your Roku TV by converting DVDs into digital formats and streaming them through its services. With support for apps like Plex and Roku Media Player, wireless convenience for playing files over Wi-Fi, broad format support including MP4 and MKV, and the ability to rip DVDs to your computer, as well as use USB storage or local media servers, Roku offers a modern and seamless solution for DVD playback.

Step 1 Prepare Your DVD Content

Use a tool to rip your DVD into Roku-compatible formats such as MP4 or MKV. Store it on a USB drive or computer.

Step 2 Connect Roku Streaming Device

Plug your Roku device into your TV HDMI port and power it on. Ensure your Roku is connected to your Wi-Fi network.

Step 3 Use a Compatible Streaming App

Option A: Roku Media Player

• Insert the USB drive with the ripped DVD file into your Roku device.

• Open the Roku DVD Player from the Roku Channel Store.

• Locate your USB drive, select the movie, and press Play.

Option B: Plex Media Server

• Install Plex Media Server on your computer and add the ripped DVD to your library.

• Open the Plex app on Roku (download from the Channel Store).

• Browse your Plex library, select the movie, and hit Play.

Step 4 Stream the Movie on Roku TV

Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate and control playback. Enjoy high-quality playback of your DVD content directly through the Roku interface.

Part 5. Comparison Between the 4 Solutions

Below is a table comparison of the four best solutions for watching DVDs on Roku TV:

Feature	Connect a DVD Player via HDMI	Use a USB Drive	Tipard DVD Ripper	Roku Streaming Device & Service
Ease of Setup	Easy	Easy	Easy	Easy
Requires DVD Conversion
Supports Multiple Formats	Limited to DVDs		Over 500 formats	Many formats
Wireless Playback
Customizable Options			Advanced editing features	Limited
Lossless Quality		Depends on format
Best for Versatility