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CherylNB's avatar
CherylNB
Newbie
2 years ago
Solved

Backlighting on Roku remote

When will Roku offer a remote with backlighting? I use Roku in my bedroom at night and have to turn on the flashlight on my phone in order to use the remote in the dark. It's a feature that I, and I'...
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  • RokuERey's avatar
    RokuERey
    2 years ago

    Hi Community users!

    We are excited to announce that the Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) now comes with a backlit feature. The Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) is our latest rechargeable remote and, just like its predecessor, it allows you to easily launch apps, control your streaming, and use voice commands with your Roku device. However, the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) has advanced features that enhance your streaming experience. The addition of backlit buttons makes navigating in low-light environments much easier, creating the perfect atmosphere for movie nights.

    For more information about this, you can visit our product page here: Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) | Backlit Remote | Roku.

    Happy Streaming! ðŸ’œ

    Thanks,
    Rey

VtHawk's avatar
VtHawk
Newbie
2 years ago

Remote with Backlighting on All buttons.    Roku should make their remote so when you move it, All the buttons are backlit and stay lit for about 20 seconds after it is no longer being moved or used. This would make it much better when watching in a dark room. The buttons are small (which is another issue) but if you could see the buttons it would be acceptable. I cut my cord with Comcast and went to Roku, but comcast did have the best remote for seeing all buttons in the dark.  This could be sold as a stand-a-lone option. I have not yet found a universal remote with this feature to backlight all the buttons including buttons on the side. 

RokuERey's avatar
RokuERey
Retired Moderator
2 years ago

Hi Community users!

We are excited to announce that the Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) now comes with a backlit feature. The Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) is our latest rechargeable remote and, just like its predecessor, it allows you to easily launch apps, control your streaming, and use voice commands with your Roku device. However, the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) has advanced features that enhance your streaming experience. The addition of backlit buttons makes navigating in low-light environments much easier, creating the perfect atmosphere for movie nights.

For more information about this, you can visit our product page here: Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) | Backlit Remote | Roku.

Happy Streaming! ðŸ’œ

Thanks,
Rey

  • NightRPh's avatar
    NightRPh
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    Does it work with the streambar pro?

    • Tivoburkee's avatar
      Tivoburkee
      Community Streaming Expert
      2 years ago

      Yes, I use one with Streambar Pro. 

  • Mags02's avatar
    Mags02
    Reel Rookie
    12 months ago

    I Ordered the new Roku remote with backlighting and it does not work! I paid $29.99. Outlet and everything works fine. I’ve charged it up all the way and it still does not work properly. I do not have any backlighting at all. And why can’t we call a number a phone number to talk to a person about this?

    • RokuJharra-Q's avatar
      RokuJharra-Q
      Retired Moderator
      12 months ago

      Hello Mags02,

      Greetings from the Roku Community!

      We truly appreciate you taking the time to inform us about your Roku remote issue, and we want to assure you that we are fully committed to helping you resolve this matter.

      To better assist you, we kindly request more details about the issue.

      • Could you please inform us about the specific Roku device paired with the remote?
      • Where the remote was purchased
      • Please share a picture of the remote with us.

      In the meantime, we recommend resetting your Roku remote by pressing and holding the Back and Home buttons simultaneously for about 20 seconds. After doing so, pair it again and try to utilize the remote backlight feature to see if this will make any difference.

      We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and look forward to assisting you further.

      Thanks,
      Jharra