The very first you must do after unboxing your new Roku device is to pair it with the Roku remote. The pairing process slightly differs based on the Roku model you use. You can pair the Roku remote with or without using the Pairing button. It takes only a few minutes to pair the remote with your Roku TV or streaming device.
In this article, we have covered all popular Roku remote models and how to pair them with your Roku device.
Things to Know Before Pairing the Roku Remote
First, you need to identify the model of your Roku remote. After finding out your remote model, perform the necessary steps to pair the Roku remote.
There are four types of Roku remotes. They are listed below.
1. Roku Simple Remote
If your Roku remote doesn’t have a Microphone button, it is a Roku Simple Remote or Roku Standard Remote. This remote uses IR signals to control your Roku TV.
2. Roku Voice Remote
If you can find a Microphone or Search button on your remote, it is a Roku Voice Remote. Using this remote, you can control the basic functions using voice commands. It also has a port to connect the headphone jack at the side panel.
3. Roku Voice Remote Pro
It is a rechargeable remote that has a port at the side to connect the headphone jack.
4. Roku Touch Tabletop Remote
This is a unique remote from Roku, and you can easily identify it with the square-shaped structure.
How to Pair Your Roku Remote
The following methods brief you on pairing your different Roku remote models.
Pair Roku Simple Remote
This remote will help you to control your TV using Infrared rays. To pair the Roku Simple Remote with Roku or Roku TV, refer to the below steps.
1. Turn On your Roku and insert the batteries into the Roku Simple Remote.
2. Next, point the remote to your Roku device and press any button.
Note: You can’t control your Roku device if there is any signal obstruction between the remote and your TV.
Pair Roku Voice Remote (Standard Batteries)
Follow the below steps if your Roku Voice remote works on standard batteries.
Pair Roku Voice Remote With Pairing Button
1. Insert the new batteries in the battery compartment of the remote.
2. On the battery compartment, you can find a light indicator and the pairing button.
3. Press and hold the Pairing button until you see a green light flash on your remote.
4. It might take a while to get paired with your device. For better results, move your remote closer to your TV.
5. Now, you will see a message on the screen indicating that the remote is paired successfully.
6. In certain conditions, if the Status Light doesn’t flash, press the Pairing button for a few seconds until the Status Light blinks.
Pair Roku Voice Remote Without Pairing Button:
If your Roku Voice remote doesn’t have a pairing button, you can use the Home and Back buttons to get the remote paired with the device. You can also use this method to pair your Roku remote without WiFi.
Follow the below steps to sync your Roku remote without the pairing button.
1. Remove the batteries and insert them back on the remote.
2. Long press the Home and Back buttons on the remote for a few seconds.
3. The green Light will be flashed, indicating that it is in the Pairing mode.
4. Now, use the Roku Voice Remote to control the TV.
Pair Roku Voice Remote Pro (Rechargeable Model)
If you use a rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro, you can use the below steps to pair the remote.
1. Power on your Roku device and take your Roku remote on hand.
2. Next, remove the battery compartment cover, and you can see a Pairing button.
3. Press the Pairing button for about 5 seconds, and you can see the status light flashing. This light indicates that your Roku remote pairing process has started.
4. Once the remote pairing process ends, you can see the confirmation message on-screen.
Pair Roku Touch Tabletop Remote
If you have a Roku Touch Tabletop Remote, the following steps will help you pair the remote to your TV. This method will only work if you have paired another Roku remote to your TV.
Note: You can also follow the steps below to pair an additional remote to your TV.
1. With your existing Roku remote, go to Settings.
2. Next, scroll down and select the Remotes & devices option.
3. After that, select the Set up a new device option.
4. Next, choose Remote and tap Continue.
5. On your Roku Touch Tabletop remote, remove the battery cover.
6. Locate the Pairing button. After that, press and hold the button until the status light flashes.
7. Next, you can follow the on-screen prompts on your TV to complete the pairing process.
How to Unpair the Roku Remote
You can immediately unpair the Roku remote from the device if it is no longer needed.
1. Long press the Home, Back, and Pairing buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
2. The Status Light will be blinked thrice and get unpaired.
3. Press a random button on the Roku remote. If your Roku TV or Player is unresponsive, then it got unpaired.
Best Ways to Fix Roku Remote Not Pairing Issue
1. If you are using a Roku Simple Remote, follow the steps below:
- In some Roku device models, you can see a Reset button. Press the Reset button until the status light flashes. After that, your Roku device will be reset to its factory Settings. After that, try to use your Roku remote to control your TV.
- Remove any obstruction if it blocks the direct line of sight pointing to your Roku device.
2. If your Roku Voice Remote isn’t working, refer to the steps below.
- Reboot your Roku.
- Next, remove the batteries from your remote and wait for a minute.
- Insert the batteries on your Roku remote once again.
- Press and hold the Pairing button on your remote until the status light flashes.
- After that, a message will appear on the screen once your Roku remote pairing completes.
How to Control Roku TV with Roku Remote App
Still, if the Roku remote is not working or pairing, you can use The Roku App as an alternative to control your Roku TV.
1. Connect your Android or iOS device and Roku to the same WiFi network.
2. Then, install the Roku app from the Google Play Store or App Store on your Android or iOS device.
3. Launch the Roku app after installation and sign in to your account.
4. Hit the Devices tab from the bottom of the interface.
5. Select your Roku device that appears in the list of available devices.
6. Once your Roku device is connected to the Roku app, hit the Remote tab.
7. You will see the Remote interface on the smartphone screen. Now, you can use the Roku remote app to control your Roku TV.
FAQ
Open the battery cover of your remote to find the Pairing button.
It may be due to internal issues or minor bugs on the Roku remote. You can reset your Roku remote to fix this issue.
Yes, you can reset your Roku TV without the remote using the Roku official remote app.
Yes. you can pair the Roku remote with your TCL Roku TV.