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SBcarshops
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5 years ago
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Can't connect to Streaming Stick, forgot remote

Good evening, 

I'm on a trip and brought my Roku Streaming Stick + with me, but forgot my remote. Is there a way to access it with out it? I downloaded the app but it cant see my device because it's not connected to the hotel internet yet. And I can't seem to connect it, or find its IP address with out the remote. Im limited on data for my Hotspot so dodnt want to try connecting that wsy until I knew how to get the device to see my network too 

Thanks in advance, 

SBcarshops 

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  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    5 years ago

    You're not going to be able to connect without a remote.

    This is a stick that only connects to its remote via wifi-direct.  That means you can't use a readily available universal IR remote that supports Roku.  But retailers like Walmart do carry the Roku Voice remote that will work with your stick.

  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    Community Streaming Expert
    5 years ago

    You're not going to be able to connect without a remote.

    This is a stick that only connects to its remote via wifi-direct.  That means you can't use a readily available universal IR remote that supports Roku.  But retailers like Walmart do carry the Roku Voice remote that will work with your stick.

    • Jeb6's avatar
      Jeb6
      Reel Rookie
      4 years ago

       I have the Roku remote app on my Android phone.  I use it at home with my streaming stick.  Can this be used in a hotel if you don't have the original remote?

       

      • DBDukes's avatar
        DBDukes
        Community Streaming Expert
        4 years ago
        Jeb6 wrote:

         I have the Roku remote app on my Android phone.  I use it at home with my streaming stick.  Can this be used in a hotel if you don't have the original remote?

         

        No. The app connects through WiFi, and the Roku has to be on WiFi in order for the app to see it. You can't use the app to connect it to WiFi. You have to have a remote. And for a stick, you have to use one of the Voice Remote devices ($20-$30 to replace).