One of the perfect alternatives to control your Roku Smart TV and Roku Streaming Stick is using the remote app. Roku has its own remote application, The Roku App, which solely works via WiFi. In the case of WiFi unavailability, you can prefer third-party infrared apps to control your Roku devices without WiFi. This guide outlines the steps for installing and using Roku remote apps.
Use The Roku App to Control Roku Devices
1. Connect your Roku TV to a stable WiFi connection. Similarly, connect your smartphone to the same WiFi as your Roku device.
2. Get The Roku App on your Android phone from the Play Store. For iPhone, the app can be installed from the App Store.
3. Launch the app and tap Continue on the app’s welcome page.
4. Read all the necessary permissions and tap Accept.
5. Next, tap Sign in to log in to the application using your Roku account credentials. You can also tap Continue as Guest to access the app without logging in.
6. Once you reach the app’s home screen, you need to pair the TV with the app. So, tap the Devices option at the bottom of the screen and select Connect Now.
7. Tap Allow to permit the Roku app to connect to your local WiFi network.
8. Next, a list of Roku devices connected to your home WiFi network will appear on the screen.
9. Select your Roku device and enter the PIN to pair the app.
10. Once your Roku device is paired with the app, click the Remote option below your device name to launch the remote interface.
11. A remote interface will launch on the app, and you can now control your Roku TV or streaming device.
Use the IR Remote App to Control Roku Devices
If there is no WiFi connection in your home, controlling your Roku devices using The Roku App is impossible. In that case, you must rely on the infrared remote app as an alternative. The IR remote app functions by emitting infrared signals, so it requires an Android phone with an IR blaster. If you are an iPhone user, you cannot install infrared apps on it because it lacks an IR blaster. The following is a list of the IR remote apps that can be installed on Android phones.
Launch the IR remote app on your smartphone and select any Roku remote. Then, press the Power button after pointing your phone at the Roku device. Your Roku device will turn off. Turn on your Roku TV again and control it using the virtual remote.
FAQ
No. You can add multiple Roku devices to the remote app. However, you can control only one device at a time using the remote app.
Verify whether the TV and phone are on the same WiFi, clear the app cache, update the app and TV firmware and check if the app works.
