Are you also a Roku user and want to know how to sync a Roku remote without a pairing button? Then pay close attention to this article.
If you have a Roku remote that doesn’t have a pairing button, don’t panic. Read the entire article carefully to learn how to pair your Roku remote.
These remotes are usually infrared (IR) remotes. You don’t need to pair them.
Just insert new batteries and point them directly at your Roku device.
How To Sync Roku Remote Without Pairing Button
Here are a few ways to sync a Roku voice remote that doesn’t have a pairing button:
- Press and hold the “Back” and “Home” buttons:
- Press and hold the “Back” and “Home” buttons on your Roku remote simultaneously for 5 seconds or until you see the status light flashing. This indicates that the remote is in pairing mode.
- Next, check if your remote is working on your Roku device.
- Power cycle the Roku remote:
- Remove the batteries from the remote.
- Wait for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Reinsert the batteries into the remote.
- Now, press and hold the “Back” and “Home” buttons simultaneously again and see if it connects.
- Power cycle the Roku device:
- Unplug your Roku device from the power outlet.
- Wait for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Plug the Roku device back in.
- When the Roku device turns on and the Roku logo appears on the screen, point your remote at the Roku device and try syncing it by following the steps above.
- Use the Roku mobile app:
- If you don’t have a working remote, you can install the Roku mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Make sure your Roku device and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Through the Roku mobile app, you can control your Roku device from your mobile as a remote.
- After controlling Roku using the app, you can try pairing the new remote by going to settings:
- Select “Settings.“
- Choose “Remote and Devices.“
- Select “Add Device.”
- Select “Remote.”
- Then select “Continue” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Important Things:
- Batteries: Make sure your remote has fresh batteries to ensure that the batteries are not worn out. Low batteries will cause the Roku remote to not work properly.
- Line of sight: If you have an IR (infrared) remote, there should be no obstructions between the Roku device and the remote.
- Type of remote: Note that a simple IR remote usually doesn’t require pairing. Voice remotes or advanced remotes require pairing, even if they don’t have a pairing button.
If your remote still doesn’t work after following all of these steps, the remote may be defective or incompatible with your Roku model.
