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abic666
Reel Rookie
3 years ago
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i misplaced my Roku remote..

i misplaced my Roku remote and i got a new one. however it’s not working so i thought about resetting the whole device. but i can’t figure out how to do so. i know the device isn’t connected to WiFi so i need help with that. so how do i completely reset my device and pair the new remote with it? 

 

i have a Roku 2 by the way

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  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    3 years ago

    Roku 2's do not pair with current Wifi Roku remotes. They use Bluetooth remotes that are no longer available. The only remotes would by simple Roku IR remote, or a cheap universal with Roku code. You can't set the wifi for the internet without a working remote. 

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

    Roku 2's do not pair with current Wifi Roku remotes. They use Bluetooth remotes that are no longer available. The only remotes would by simple Roku IR remote, or a cheap universal with Roku code. You can't set the wifi for the internet without a working remote. 

    • abic666's avatar
      abic666
      Reel Rookie
      3 years ago

      so in other words my device is outdated and i’ll have to get a brand new one. 

      • Strega's avatar
        Strega
        Roku Guru
        3 years ago

        Or, like Tivoburkee mentioned – use an IR remote.  (Such as Roku’s cheapest remote, or a universal remote that has Roku codes – which are often even cheaper.)  Then again, Roku 2s are old enough that getting a whole new Roku might make more sense anyway.