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travolta24
Newbie
3 years ago

LG C2 magic remote with Roku Ultra 4670X

I recently got the C2 and I can not use the magic remote to control the Ultra 4670X. I have tried it as OTT and Set Top Box and the model doesn't even show up when searching. It does have 4660X but not this one. 

Has anyone been able to get their C2 magic remote to control this Roku version? 

I have read all I can find in the forums but I haven't seen this address or with a solution. 

I also have a C1 with the same Ultra and I've never had issues. Is the LG model to blame? Do I need a newer Ultra? 

Any help is appreciated. 

Roku Ultra (4670 series)  

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  • atc98092's avatar
    atc98092
    Community Streaming Expert
    3 years ago

    Roku does not offer the ability of other remotes to control their players via the HDMI-CEC link. If the LG remote has the ability to learn IR commands, it might be able to control the Roku via IR. My LG doesn't have a magic remote, but I wouldn't use it anyway even if it did. The Roku remote is simpler to use, and since it will control the volume of my AVR I never use the TV remote anyway.

    • Anameleth's avatar
      Anameleth
      Newbie
      3 years ago

      I'm having the same problem with c2 and Roku ultra 4660rw. Following for solution

    • Fbuckwalter's avatar
      Fbuckwalter
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      I have several ROKU devices and just bought an LG OLED with Magic remote.  I was thinking of trying to get the MAGIC remote to control the ROKU.  Now I am thinking, why?

      • atc98092's avatar
        atc98092
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago
        Fbuckwalter wrote:

          Now I am thinking, why?

        Why what? As mentioned, the magic remote won't control the Roku. The only possibility of controlling a Roku with a non-Roku remote is if the Roku is NOT any model of Stick (the ones that connect directly to a TV without a cable) is using a universal IR remote that can be used for multiple devices. Roku devices other than the Stick will work with IR remotes that know the correct codes for Roku, which many universal remotes do. But you lose the simplicity of the Roku remote when using the Roku. And remember that Roku remotes with volume buttons will usually control the volume on the TV without doing anything special. HDMI-CEC handles that quite well on most TVs.