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How to Pair Roku Remote [Simple Methods]

by admin August 5, 2022 0 Comment 15 min read

Roku allows you to transform your ordinary TV into a smart TV instantly. In addition, it provides you the comfort of watching various shows across different platforms on your TV. The Roku comes with the default Roku Remote, allowing users to control the Roku TV. However, you must initially pair the Roku Remote to your TV to utilize the features. Roku offers two types of remote, one is the regular IR remote, and the other is the voice control remote. It is compatible with most of the Smart TV that run on Roku OS, including TCL TV, Hisense TV, JVC TV, Element TV, Insignia TV, and more.

Table of Contents

  • Types of Roku Remote
  • How to Pair Simple Roku Remote to TV
  • How to Pair Roku Voice Remote
    • Using the Pairing Button
    • Using the Existing Roku Remote to Pair a New Roku Remote
  • How to Connect to Roku Without a Remote
  • Pairing an Unresponsive Roku Voice Remote
  • FAQ

Types of Roku Remote

Before pairing Roku Remote to a Roku box or player, you must know which type of remote you own.

[1]. Simple Remote/IR Remote uses infrared light and will only function when pointed directly toward the receiver and does not have a Voice or magnifying button.

Simple Roku Remote

[2]. Voice Remote works using Wi-Fi and wireless connection. So the user need not point the remote in line with the receiver to operate. It has the Voice button and Magnifying Glass icon for the search option.

Remote buttons

How to Pair Simple Roku Remote to TV

In the remote first type, it utilizes an infrared sensor, so there is no need to pair this Roku Remote to the TV as it will be automatically connected to the Roku Device. Simply insert batteries and point them directly toward your receiver. The path of contact between the Roku Remote and Roku Box should not have any obstacles.

Simple Roku Remote

If your remote is unresponsive, try reinserting the batteries and resetting your Roku player by pressing the Reset button available on either the back or bottom of the device.

Few Roku devices that support the remote are as follows,

  • Roku LT
  • Roku N1
  • Roku HD
  • Roku 1,2 and 3
  • Roku Premiere
  • Roku Express
  • Roku Express+
  • Roku 2 HD
  • Roku XS
  • Roku XD and XDS

How to Pair Roku Voice Remote

Your Roku voice remote will be automatically paired when setting up a Roku Player for the first time. However, if that is not the case, you can utilize the Pairing button on the backside of the remote.

Using the Pairing Button

[1]. Before beginning, disconnect your Roku Player and connect it again after a minute. Then, proceed after seeing the Roku Home screen on the TV.

[2]. The Pairing button will be present once you remove the battery cover of your remote.

Roku Remote

[3]. Press and hold the button for nearly 3-5 seconds until the status light flashes green. Now, the Roku Player will be paired automatically as this will initiate the pairing of the Roku Remote. Once done, a message will be displayed on the screen. For better results, ensure to place the remote in closer range with the Roku device.

Using the Existing Roku Remote to Pair a New Roku Remote

You can pair multiple Roku remotes to one Roku Player but can not pair one Roku Remote to two Roku TVs.

[1]. Open the Roku Home screen by pressing the Home button on your remote and then go to Settings available in the left sidebar menu.

Setting on TV

[2]. Select the Remotes & devices option, followed by the Set up a new device option.

Set up a New Device

[3]. Now, select the device name and click Continue.

[4]. Lastly, press the pairing button on the back of your remote and release the button once you see the Status light flash green.

Note: If you use a voice control remote with removable batteries, the pairing button will be inside the battery compartment. But, if you are using a rechargeable voice control remote, the pairing button will be available on the back of the remote. Therefore, ensure that the remotes are fully charged before starting the pairing up process.

How to Connect to Roku Without a Remote

To control the Roku TV, we can also use the app available on the Play Store and App Store. You can use it to control your Roku TV and can also use it to pair and set up a new Roku Remote.

[1]. Proceed with signing into your account or select Continue as guest.

[2]. Now select Devices present on the bottom right corner.

select the device from the list

[3]. Select your Roku device from the screen. Try restarting your devices if you do not find the required device in the list.

[4]. Click on the Remote option available after you select the device name.

Remote option on the app

[5]. Now, using your smartphone as a remote, navigate to Settings >> Remote & Devices.

[6]. Select the Pair new device option. Your Roku Player will search for compatible remotes and pairs by selecting the desired remote.

Pairing an Unresponsive Roku Voice Remote

[1]. Disconnect the Roku player from the power supply and remove the batteries from your remote.

[2]. Connect your Roku player after a gap of 5 seconds.

You can also restart your device by pressing the Home button on your remote, followed by selecting Settings >> System >> Power >> System restart.

[3]. Insert the battery back into the remote after seeing the Roko logo on the screen.

[4]. Proceed by pressing the Pairing button and release it after you see the pairing light flash on the remote. This will pair your remote and take around 30 seconds to set up.

Pairing your Roku remote to the Roku player is such a simple process. Depending on the type of remote you select. While using Roku – Official Remote app, you must ensure the pairing and Wi-Fi connection between the devices are on the same Wi-FI network. In case the Roku remote is not working, try to troubleshoot it before trying to pair it with the Roku TV.

FAQ

How to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote?

We can use the Roku official remote control app to control the Roku TV. Now, go to Settings >> Network >> Set up Connection, and your player will start looking for a Wi-Fi signal. Select the required network for your Roku Player from the list of Wi-Fi networks.

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Table of Contents
  • Types of Roku Remote
  • How to Pair Simple Roku Remote to TV
  • How to Pair Roku Voice Remote
    • Using the Pairing Button
    • Using the Existing Roku Remote to Pair a New Roku Remote
  • How to Connect to Roku Without a Remote
  • Pairing an Unresponsive Roku Voice Remote
  • FAQ
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