Pairing the Roku Player remote with your device is very easy. Just read this article carefully. You will automatically pair Roku remote with your Roku device.
By the way, the Roku remote automatically pairs when you set up your Roku device to your available Roku Player supporting TV.
Sometimes for some reason, your Roku remote may stop working as expected, don’t panic, check out troubleshooting tips for this common issue, including how to pair your Roku remote.
Before proceeding, let us tell you that there are two types of Roku remotes. Which one do you have and what kind of problem is occurring. Knowing this, then only troubleshooting can be found.
There are two types of Roku remote, one is the Roku Simple Remote, and the other is the Roku Voice Remote. Let’s know a little about both the remotes.
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What is A Roku Voice Remote?
A remote that has a voice button with a microphone icon, or a magnifying glass icon, is called a Roku voice remote.
What is A Simple Roku Remote?
A remote that doesn’t have a voice button is called a Roku Simple Remote.
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How To Pair Roku Remote Without The Pairing Button?
Pairing the Roku remote without the Pairing button is also very easy. Follow the steps given below to learn:
- Turn on your Roku device and come to home screen
- Select gear icon to open Settings
- Under settings find the remote option
- Then tap on Pair the Remote option
- Now your Roku remote will pair automatically
If for some reason your Roku remote is not working properly and needs to be re-paired, learn how to pair your Roku remote.
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How To Re-pair The Roku Remote To Your Roku Device?
Only do this if there is a problem with your remote running. Do re-pair only when it is needed, otherwise, it is not necessary to do so. Learn how to re-pair your Roku remote:
- Detach the power cable from your Roku player for 5 seconds, and reattach
- Wait until the home screen appears
- Then restart your remote (If the remote has standard batteries, restart your remote by removing and inserting the batteries. If your remote is rechargeable, press and hold the pairing button for 20 seconds. When the status light flashed green slowly stops, then starts rapidly then release the pairing button and your remote will restart.)
replace the batteries - Now you have to press and hold the pairing button for 5 seconds until you see the status light flashing (Charge your remote or replace the battery when the light isn’t flashing)
- Wait 30 seconds until the remote establishes a connect with your Roku player
By following these steps your Roku device will be connected to the remote, and the pairing dialogue will appear on your TV Screen. To read more you can visit here roku support page.
Even after doing this, if your Roku remote is not working or gets stuck while running, follow this suggestion: Troubleshooting If Your Roku Remote Not Working
Hope this article will be helpful for those who want to pair Roku remote correctly. Still, if you’ll face any problem pairing your Roku remote, tell us by writing in the comment box. Stay connected with us to read more interesting posts related to Roku and Roku Channels.