How do I connect a Roku remote to my TV?

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    Osric Vale
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    Hey, I just bought a Roku device and I’m a little stuck on connecting the remote to my TV. I know there are different types of Roku remotes—some use IR (infrared) and work like regular TV remotes, while others are the “voice remotes” that connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. I’m not sure which one I have, and I’m confused about whether I need to pair it manually or if it should just work out of the box. Also, is there a way to program the Roku remote so it controls my TV’s power and volume, not just the Roku device itself? Any step-by-step guidance or troubleshooting tips would be super helpful.

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    Michael Johnson
    Participant

    When I set up mine, I didn’t realize there were two kinds. The basic IR one just worked once I aimed it at the Roku stick. The enhanced voice remote took more effort—pressing the pairing button and letting the Roku detect it. After pairing, I set it to handle TV power and volume through Settings. Honestly, that was the best part—no more juggling two remotes. If yours isn’t responding, re-seat the batteries and re-try pairing.

    Daniel White
    Participant

    Simple remote: point and use. Voice remote: hold pairing button until flash, follow on-screen prompts. Use Roku settings to program TV controls for volume and power.

    Leon Tyce
    Participant

    Roku remotes come in two types: IR and voice. IR works instantly with no pairing. Voice requires pressing the pairing button, waiting for Roku to detect it, then setting up TV controls under Settings. If it fails, reinsert batteries or restart Roku.

    Marlowe Hart
    Participant

    Hi, just check if your remote has a mic button. If yes, pair it with the button inside the battery compartment. If not, it’s IR-only.

    Edward Lopez
    Participant

    To connect: insert batteries, point at Roku, and it should work if IR. If it’s a voice remote, hold the pairing button until light blinks. Then finish setup in Roku’s Settings to control TV volume and power. Troubleshooting usually means re-pairing or restarting.

    Jessica Cooney
    Participant

    Hey, connecting a Roku remote can feel tricky the first time, but once you know which remote type you have, it’s pretty straightforward. If you’ve got the simple IR remote (usually no microphone button), it doesn’t need pairing. Just point it at the Roku device and make sure there’s a clear line of sight. Pop in the batteries, and it should work right away.

    If you have a voice remote (it’ll have a mic button), you’ll need to pair it. First, insert batteries and turn on your TV and Roku. On the back or inside the battery compartment of the remote, press and hold the pairing button for about 5 seconds until the light starts flashing. Your Roku screen should then display a pairing confirmation.

    To control TV power and volume, go to Settings → Remotes & Devices → Remotes → Set up remote for TV control. Roku will guide you through testing volume until it finds the right code for your TV brand.

    I once thought my remote was broken, but it turned out I just needed to hold the pairing button longer. A little patience and it synced up perfectly.

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