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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. 🙂