How do i connect my roku remote to my roku

My TCL Roku TV Remote is NOT Working

Depending on which TCL Roku TV you are using, you will have one of the following remotes. Select the image of your remote:

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My TCL Roku TV Remote is NOT Working
Standard IR Remote
How to Sync a Roku Remote to a TV During Installation
How to Sync a Roku Remote to a TV After Installation
Additional FAQs
How Do I Use My Phone to Control Roku?
Controlling Your TV with a Roku Remote
Send To Someone
Missing Device
How do I pair my Roku remote without the pairing button?
Why won't my Roku remote connect to my Roku?

*Note: If your remote control has numbers or does not look like the images below, click here.

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Standard IR Remote

Standard IR remotes use an invisible Infra-Red light to transmit remote key selections. To ensure IR remotes are operating reliably, they must be pointed directly at the front of your TCL Roku TV. To resolve issues with your standard IR remote, try the following:

Verify that there is a clear path between your TV and remote. Make sure that there are no obstructions between your TCL remote and the remote sensor located in front of the TV. For example: If you have a sound bar, confirm that it is not blocking the TV sensor.
Aim the remote directly at the TV. Make sure you are pointing the remote directly at the TV or at an optimal distance.
Try reinstalling the batteries. If the remote is still unresponsive or intermittently responding, it is possible the batteries were installed incorrectly. Try removing the batteries from the remote and re-inserting them.

If there is no improvement after reseating the batteries, try replacing them.
Infrared Emitter Test. For this procedure, you will need a smart phone, or a digital camera with a live display. Note: Some cameras will show the Infrared (IR) signal better than others. Also, it is recommended to conduct this test in a darkened room.

Point your smartphone or digital camera towards the tip of the TCL remote.
Look into the camera as if you are taking a picture while pressing any button on the remote.
You should see a flashing purple light as you press and hold the button. Refer to sample images below.

As you can see, the IR emitter is more visible in a darker room and quite hard to see in a brightly lit room. Note: Both photos show the same remote being tested.

If no light is seen from the IR emitter, then it is likely that the remote is defective. If the remote is emitting an IR signal, but the TV still does not turn on or respond, confirm that nothing is blocking the TV's IR receiver (located underneath the TCL logo). If there’s clear line of sight, and the TV still does not turn on, then the issue could lie with the IR receiver on the TV.

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Roku turns your ordinary TV into a smart one. It comes with a remote that is designed to work straight out of the box. But, in some cases, that doesn’t happen, and you’re required to take action to connect it properly. Fortunately, the process doesn’t take a lot of time and requires only a few steps.

If you’re interested in learning how to sync your Roku remote to your TV, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss what you need to do to pair the remote with your Roku player. Additionally, we’ll answer what to do in case your remote isn’t working.

By syncing your Roku remote to the TV, you’ll be able to control the TV without using the one that comes with it. This means you could use your Roku remote to turn your TV on or off, change the volume, etc.

How to Sync a Roku Remote to a TV During Installation

If this is the first time you’re using Roku, you can sync your remote to the TV during the initial setup. Before getting to it, you’ll need to follow different on-screen instructions. To set it correctly, ensure you enter the right display type and keep the device connected to the internet. Additionally, adjust the TV volume.

Follow these steps for syncing your Roku remote to the TV during the initial setup:

Press Check remote settings.
Roku will now play music and ask you whether you hear it, press Yes. If you don’t, increase the volume and try again.
Roku will stop the music and ask you whether you’ve detected it. If you still hear the music, it means Roku didn’t get your TV information correctly. Select Enter TV brand and try again until you hear the music stop.
Once you’ve set it up, press OK.

How to Sync a Roku Remote to a TV After Installation

Before jumping to the next steps, ensure your Roku remote is properly paired to the Roku device. Follow the instruction below to do it:

Ensure the batteries in your remote are working and stay close to the Roku player throughout the whole syncing process.
Unplug the Roku player.
After a few minutes, plug the Roku player back in.
If you’re in the setup phase, you’ll most likely see the instructions for pairing the remote. If you’ve already set up Roku before, then you won’t see this message.
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Press and hold the pairing button inside the battery compartment for a few seconds.

The remote is now paired with your Roku player, and you can sync it to your TV:

If your remote doesn’t have the pairing button, follow these steps to sync it:

Take the remote and press the Home button.
Go to Settings.
Press Remotes & Devices.
Then, select Remote.
Access Set up remote for TV control.
Press Start.

It might take a few minutes until the process is completed.

Additional FAQs

How Do I Use My Phone to Control Roku?

You don’t have to use the Roku remote to control your TV. Instead, you can use the Roku mobile app. The app is free and available for iPhones and Androids.

Read the instructions below if you want to learn how to set up your Roku app and use it instead of the remote.

Before jumping to the steps, ensure your Roku device and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Now, you need to allow your Roku to receive commands through the internet. Follow the instructions below to set it up:

1. Grab your remote and press the Home button.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Scroll down and select System.

4. Select Advanced system settings.

5. Press Control by mobile apps.

6. Press Network access.

7. Select Default. This option enables you to control the Roku device using the Roku mobile app or another third-party app.

8. Open the Roku app on your phone and search for devices on your network.

9. Select your Roku device and connect to it.

Controlling Your TV with a Roku Remote

You can use your Roku remote to change the volume and turn your TV on and off by adjusting the right settings. The process differs depending on whether you’re setting up Roku for the first time or you’ve already installed it. Roku also enables you to download their app and use your phone as a remote.

We hope this article helped you learn how to sync a Roku remote to a TV. Additionally, we hope you’ve learned more about what to do if your remote is malfunctioning.

Have you ever experienced issues with your Roku remote? Do you use the Roku mobile app to control the device? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Send To Someone

Missing Device

How do I pair my Roku remote without the pairing button?

How to sync a Roku remote that has a broken pairing button.

Start the Roku app and tap Remote at the bottom of the screen. Select the Remote tab in the Roku app. ... .

Use the remote controls to select Settings, then Remotes & devices..

Choose Set up a new device..

Select the checkbox beside Remote and then choose Continue..

Why won't my Roku remote connect to my Roku?

Reboot the Roku box or remove the streaming stick from your TV. Give it a minute, connect it again, and then retest. Remove the batteries from the remote, leave them out for a second, then replace them and retest. Change the batteries in the remote control and retest the device.