How to Pair a Roku Remote Control ?
How to Pair a Roku Remote Control ?
Tips to get you up and running quickly
This article explains how to pair a Roku IR or Point Anywhere remote automatically, reset or re-pair a remote, add a new remote, and unpair a remote.
How to Pair a Roku Remote Control ?
All Roku TVs, streaming sticks, and boxes come with wireless remote controls.
Some Roku remotes use IR (Infrared Light) and require line-of-sight to work with a Roku, but don't require pairing. Standard and Enhanced point anywhere remotes use RF (radio frequency), Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi Direct and don't need line-of-sight.
However, they must be paired with a Roku device before they can be used. Press some of the remote control buttons to see if your Roku TV or player responds. If it doesn't, it needs to be paired.
Pairing a Roku IR Remote
If your Roku device comes with an IR remote, insert the batteries (either AA or AAA), then point and push the buttons you need to use. No additional pairing is required.
IR remotes come, or are compatible, with the following Roku models:
• Roku LT
• Roku HD, XD, and XDS
• Roku N1
• Roku 1, 2, and 3
• 2 HD, XD, and XS
• Roku Express and Express+
• Premiere
• Select Roku TVs
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Pairing a Roku Point Anywhere or Enhanced Remote
Point Anywhere Standard and Enhanced Remotes are compatible with the Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick+, as well as the Roku 2 (4210), 3, 4, Premiere+, and Ultra. For Roku TVs, the remote varies by brand and/or model.
To identify an Enhanced remote, look for one or more of the following features:
• Voice control.
• Power and on/off button for a TV.
• Two gaming control buttons (A and B).
• Headphone jack.
• Remote finder alert.
• If you're setting up a Roku box, stick, or TV that comes with a point anywhere/enhanced remote for the first time, follow the instructions below.
1. Insert the batteries.
2. Make sure the Roku TV or player is on.
3. Hold or place the remote close to your device. The Roku TV or player will detect the remote and execute pairing automatically.
Re-Pairing/Resetting Your Remote
If you need to re-pair or reset a Roku remote, the process is simple.
1. Disconnect your Roku device from power and reconnect it after about 5 seconds.
2. When the home menu appears on your TV screen, insert the batteries into your remote, but leave the battery compartment open.
3. Locate the pairing button in the battery compartment of the remote.
4. After locating the pairing button for your remote, press and hold the pairing button for 3 seconds or until you see the pairing light on the remote begin to flash.
5. Wait 30 seconds while the Roku device executes the remote pairing process. You should see a message on your TV stating the pairing has been completed.
Adding a New Remote
You can add a new remote or add a second remote to control the same Roku TV or player. This is convenient if you have gaming remotes as it will accommodate two-person gameplay on compatible games.
1. In the Home Menu, scroll down to Settings on the category menu on the left side of the screen.
2. Select Remote.
3. Select Pair Remote.
4. The next screen will show you the remote that's currently paired.
5. Select the Right Arrow.
6. The next page will provide you with the instructions you need to pair your new remote.
7. If the pairing doesn't take on the first attempt, repeat the steps.
How to Unpair a Roku Remote ?
Sometimes unpairing a Roku remote can fix issues you're having with it. The unpairing process is about as easy as pairing.
1. Simultaneously press and hold the Home, Back, and Pairing buttons on the remote for 3-5 seconds.
2. The indicator light should blink 3 times.
3. You can confirm unpairing by pressing some of the remote control buttons to see if your Roku TV or player responds. If it doesn't, it has been unpaired.
How to Cast to Roku From Your Device ?
Whether you want to use your smartphone, computer, or tablet to control your Roku or you want to mirror the screen of your device, Roku media players have a number of options for you. This article explains how to cast to your Roku from another device or how to stream content on your Roku via screen mirroring.
How to Cast to Roku ?
For supported apps and streaming channels, the steps to cast content are simple.
There's no complete list of supported services for casting, but Netflix and YouTube are among those that allow casting via Roku.
• First, ensure the streaming channel you want to cast is installed on your Roku device.
• Using the corresponding app on your mobile device, look for the casting icon (a small rectangle with three curved lines in the bottom-left corner).
• Select the casting icon, then find and select your Roku device from the list of casting destinations.
If you do not see your Roku, ensure that your mobile device and Roku are connected to the same network. If you still don't see your Roku in the list of casting destinations, the Roku or streaming channel may not support this style of casting. Roku notes that some apps may require you to begin playing the content on your mobile device before you can cast to the Roku device.
How to Use Roku Screen Mirroring ?
If your chosen apps don't support normal casting, or you want to display content from your computer, you have the option of screen mirroring to your Roku using Android or Windows devices.
Many recent Android devices support screen mirroring but may have their own terms for the feature. Roku explains that you may see Smart View, Quick Connect, SmartShare, AllShare Cast, Wireless Display, Display mirroring, HTC Connect, Screen Casting, or Cast as on option on your phone.
Once you've identified the type of screen mirroring your Android device supports, follow these steps:
• Select your device's screen mirroring feature.
• You'll likely be prompted to select a destination for screen mirroring. Select your Roku device from the list.
• After you connect to your Roku, the Roku may prompt you to allow the screen mirroring. Approve the connection, and your Roku will begin to show a duplicate of your Android screen.
On Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 devices with support for Miracast, you should be able to duplicate your screen or use your TV as a second display for your computer. Microsoft has detailed instructions for Windows 8.1 users. For Windows 10 users, you need to:
• Open the Action Center (by default, selecting the text box in the bottom right corner of your screen).
• Find the menu icon labeled Connect and select it. You'll be presented with a list of available devices for connections, and should see your Roku listed if it supports screen mirroring.
• Select your Roku device. Your Roku may prompt you to accept the connection from your Windows device.
With your Windows or Android device mirrored on your Roku, you'll be able to playback whatever media you want and display it on your Roku.
Mirroring from your iPhone is possible — check out our guide on how to mirror your iPhone to your Roku, as the process is a bit more involved.
Roku's site has detailed instructions on sending media to your Roku without mirroring.
Casting vs. Screen Mirroring
It's worth noting that, wherever possible, the standard casting option is going to be your best bet for quality video and audio through your TV and Roku device.
Screen mirroring and other similar tools rely on your primary device to handle the media, and then your whole screen or part of your screen will be recorded and sent with a slight delay over your network to the Roku. In the case of streaming video, it's akin to receiving a well-packaged product, opening it up, and then doing a worse job repackaging to send it to the TV.
Normal casting, on the other hand, works differently. Let's say you're streaming a Netflix video on your phone, but decide you want to cast it to your Roku. If both your phone and Roku support casting and both have the Netflix app, casting will instruct the Roku to stream the Netflix video. While the video was first being delivered directly to your phone, after casting, it gets delivered directly to the Roku. So, there's no middle step to reduce the quality or network bandwidth, as there would be in screen mirroring.