Roku is a popular streaming device that lets you watch thousands of movies and TV shows on your TV. But to enjoy the best Roku experience, you must pair Roku remote with your Roku device. This article will show you steps of pairing a Roku remote to a devices, which I learned from using Roku for a long time.
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Steps To Pair Roku Remote to TV
The first step to pair Roku remote to your TV is to determine what type of remote you have:
- A simple Remote or a
- A Voice Remote
You can tell them apart by looking for a microphone button on your Remote. If you see one, it means you have a voice remote. If you still need to, you have a simple remote.
How to Pair a Simple Remote
A simple remote uses infrared light (IR) to communicate with your Roku device, so it does not need to be paired. All you need to do is point it directly at the Roku receiver on your device. However, anything blocking its path, such as a glass cabinet door, could cause the remote to stop working.
To check if your simple remote is working correctly, you can use the camera on your smartphone and point the Remote at it. Press any button on the remote and see if the camera detects the invisible infrared light. If not, you may need to replace the batteries or the Remote.
How to Pair a Voice Remote?
A voice remote uses WiFi and does not require a direct line of sight with your Roku device. To pair a voice remote, follow these steps:
- Insert batteries into your voice remote and turn on your TV and Roku device.
- Press and hold the pairing button inside the battery compartment of your voice remote for three seconds. The status light should flash green.
- Bring the remote close to your Roku device and wait for the pairing dialog to appear on your TV screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
| If the pairing fails, try these troubleshooting tips: |
- Make sure your Roku device and voice remote are compatible.
- Ensure your Roku device is connected to the internet and updated to the latest software version.
- Try removing and reinserting the batteries or using fresh batteries in your voice remote.
- Try resetting your voice remote by pressing and holding the pairing button for 10 seconds. The status light should flash rapidly. Then, repeat the pairing steps above.
- Try resetting your Roku device by unplugging it from power for 10 seconds and plugging it back in. Then, repeat the pairing steps above.
How to Pair Roku Remote Without Pairing Button
Some older models of Roku devices and remotes do not have a pairing button. If you have one of these devices, you can still pair your remote by following these steps:
- Turn on your TV and Roku device.
- Press any button on your remote and see if it works. If not, try replacing the batteries or using another compatible remote.
- If you have another compatible remote that works, go to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remotes > Set up a new device on your Roku device.
- Select Remote and follow the instructions to pair your new or replacement remote.
How to Pair Roku Remote Without WiFi
If you don’t have WiFi or internet access at home, you can still pair your Roku remote with your Roku device by using your smartphone as a hotspot. Here’s how:
- Turn on mobile data and hotspot on your smartphone and connect your Roku device to it.
Note: To setup hotspot on your iPhone: Follow this steps. Tap Setting > Go to Personal Hotspot > enable Allow Others to Join > Create password
Configuring a Hotspot on Your iPhone
- Turn on your TV and Roku device and go through the initial setup process.
- Once connected, go to Settings > Network > Set up connection > Wireless on your Roku device.
- Select Scan again to see all networks and choose your smartphone’s hotspot network from the list.
- Enter the password for your hotspot network and connect.
- Once connected, go back to Settings > Remotes & devices > Remotes > Set up a new device on your Roku device.
- Select Remote and follow the instructions to pair your new or replacement remote.
Note: Using your smartphone as a hotspot may incur additional charges from your mobile carrier.
Conclusion
In this article, I have shared steps to pair Roku remote with your Roku device and TV, regardless of whether you have a simple remote, voice remote, pairing button, or WiFi.
Following these steps, you can easily pair your remote and stream your favorite content on your TV.