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stubshil
Newbie
2 years ago
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Can you program any IR remote to a Roku ultra, like you can to an Apple TV?

Didn’t know if Roku ultra had this feature. I have some old Sony dvd remotes I use to control my Apple TV instead of the regular remote since they have input buttons. There’s a setup screen on Apple ...
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  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    2 years ago

    Sorry, but no. Roku ultra only respond to true Roku IR commands. Which many aftermarkets universal remotes know. 

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    renojim
    2 years ago

    No Roku remotes are learning remotes.

    For using a different remote with a Roku device, all Roku devices except sticks that plug directly into an HDMI port without the need for a cable support IR remotes.  Most universal remotes have codes for Roku devices these days.  The remote that comes with the Ultra is an RF/IR hybrid.  I only seem to be able to find my Voice Remote Pro (rechargeable) right now, so I can't say for sure that the battery powered voice remote with TV controls acts the same (and I don't know which remote the Ultra comes with these days), but if I unplug the power from my Roku device, the remote reverts to IR control.  I could then use that remote to program a learning remote.  If its Wi-Fi direct (RF) connection is established, it no longer transmits anything except TV controls via IR.

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert
2 years ago

No Roku remotes are learning remotes.

For using a different remote with a Roku device, all Roku devices except sticks that plug directly into an HDMI port without the need for a cable support IR remotes.  Most universal remotes have codes for Roku devices these days.  The remote that comes with the Ultra is an RF/IR hybrid.  I only seem to be able to find my Voice Remote Pro (rechargeable) right now, so I can't say for sure that the battery powered voice remote with TV controls acts the same (and I don't know which remote the Ultra comes with these days), but if I unplug the power from my Roku device, the remote reverts to IR control.  I could then use that remote to program a learning remote.  If its Wi-Fi direct (RF) connection is established, it no longer transmits anything except TV controls via IR.