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Streaminasshoe3's avatar
Streaminasshoe3
Newbie
2 years ago
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Connect remote to different Roku

Can I use Roku remote thats for my bedroom Roku to operate my living room Roku

remotes
  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    2 years ago

    It depends on the models of the Roku devices and the type of remote.  If it's a "simple" remote with no microphone button or pairing button, it will work with any Roku player that's not a stick.  Sticks plug directly into a TV without the need for an HDMI cable and only work with "voice" remotes.  Voice remotes work with any Roku player or Roku TV manufactured within the last several years and most Roku devices ever manufactured, but must be paired to the Roku device and can only be paired to one device at at time.  Roku TV remotes (that aren't voice remotes) only work with Roku TVs and are generally manufacturer specific, although may work with more than one manufacturer's TVs.

    Post the model numbers of your Roku devices as displayed under Settings->System->About and what kind of remote you have if you need more help.

  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    10 months ago

    johnjoni 

     

    With fresh batteries in the RC-AL7 remote, unplug the power from the new Roku for a bit, wait a few seconds plug back in after it stops bouncing, press and hold the pairing button in the battery compartment of the remote for 5 seconds, release just let it communicate with Roku. Don't touch another key. 

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  • Kistercj's avatar
    Kistercj
    Newbie
    21 days ago

    There is NO LIGHT on my ROKU device therefore I do not think it is working.  Where do I go from here?

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

    It depends on the models of the Roku devices and the type of remote.  If it's a "simple" remote with no microphone button or pairing button, it will work with any Roku player that's not a stick.  Sticks plug directly into a TV without the need for an HDMI cable and only work with "voice" remotes.  Voice remotes work with any Roku player or Roku TV manufactured within the last several years and most Roku devices ever manufactured, but must be paired to the Roku device and can only be paired to one device at at time.  Roku TV remotes (that aren't voice remotes) only work with Roku TVs and are generally manufacturer specific, although may work with more than one manufacturer's TVs.

    Post the model numbers of your Roku devices as displayed under Settings->System->About and what kind of remote you have if you need more help.

    • Ramgoat's avatar
      Ramgoat
      Reel Rookie
      8 months ago
      • Rc-el3 is the remote 
      • I don't have a model number for the Roku 

      but I'll upload a picture of it because I can't do anything when it turns on I'm new to Roku and I know absolutely nothing about it if I can upload one but it's the small square one with micro USB and HDMI and a reset button in the back 

      • Button order 
      • Reset, micro USB, HDMI 
      • Roughly 3 in x 1 in  x1.25 in 
      • If you can help me that would be great 
      • RokuJharra-Q's avatar
        RokuJharra-Q
        Retired Moderator
        8 months ago

        Hi Community User,

        Welcome to the Roku community!

        We appreciate your inquiry about pairing your remote with a different Roku device, and we'd be happy to provide some guidance. The compatibility largely depends on the specific models of your Roku devices and the type of remote you are using.

        If your Roku remote does not have a microphone or a pairing button, it is referred to as a Roku player remote. You don't need to pair this remote, simply insert fresh batteries or remove the battery pull tab. Once you've done that, your remote will be ready to use immediately.

        For the Roku streaming device includes a Roku voice remote, you will need to pair it by following the steps below:

        • If your voice remote has a pairing button, Press and hold the pairing button for 5 seconds, or until you see the status light begin to flash, to put your voice remote into pairing mode. 
        • If your voice remote does not have a pairing button, press and hold the Back and Home buttons for 5 seconds, or until you see the status light begin to flash.

        Additionally, to connect a remote to a different device, we highly recommend using the Roku mobile app or another compatible Roku remote with your streaming device. Follow these steps to put your device into pairing mode from the Settings menu.

        1. Press Home on your existing working remote or from the Roku mobile app
        2. Scroll and select Settings
        3. Select Remotes & devices
        4. Select Add devices
        5. Select Remote
        6. Select Continue
        7. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your voice remote

        Hope this helps!

        Thanks,
        Jharra

    • Jboo7's avatar
      Jboo7
      Newbie
      10 months ago

      I have a Roku Express but my 4k streaming Roku device isn't pairing to it 

      • Tivoburkee's avatar
        Tivoburkee
        Community Streaming Expert
        10 months ago

        What's  the model number of the express? If it's a 3700 express it can't be paired with any Roku wifi remote,  only Roku IR remotes.