2023 Which Roku Devices Work With Infrared Remote Controls ?
I struggle to find any information of which present 2023 Roku Streaming Dvices work with IR, I none what is the newest model I should try and source ?
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The Roku Ultra, both Express & Express+, the Roku streambar, and the Streambar pro all work with IR remotes. I'm not saying they come with IR remotes, just that they respond to IR remotes.
The only current models of Roku that don't work with IR remotes are the Roku 4k & 4k+ Sticks.
To be sure there is no misunderstanding, since some people erroneously refer to all Roku streamers as "sticks"...
The two Rokus in the current product line that Tivoburkee refers to as not supporting IR are Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+. (The Streaming Stick 4K+ is the same Roku streamer as the 4K, supplied with a rechargeable remote.) Streaming Stick products are normally used behind the TV where IR cannot reach so they do not have IR recepters. All Rokus not specifically called Streaming Sticks do have IR recepters and can be used with Roku IR remotes.
And to add one more identifying tidbit: a Roku Stick can be connected directly to the TV, no cable required. If you have to use an HDMI cable to connect the Roku to a TV, then it's not a Stick and will respond to IR commands. 🙂
Thanks,
yes I understand in most cases the stick would not work with IR though I was going to use mine with a IR blast cable from the TV itself. I returned the stick I bought and bought and Express 4K
Roku should improve their tech spec sheets as actually its not clear neither if this got IR reading their spec sheet
CPRELISE wrote:Thanks,
yes I understand in most cases the stick would not work with IR though I was going to use mine with a IR blast cable from the TV itself.
No, in all cases IR doesn't work with a Stick. Using an IR blaster would not make any difference. The Roku device has to have an IR receiver to work with IR, and the Stick models don't have one.
