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Kjdennis1
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3 years ago
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New WiFi and lost remote no Ethernet

I am on new WiFi, so Roku tv isn’t connect to it, lost my remote, and Ethernet cable isn’t an option. What do I do to be able to get TV connected to WiFi

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  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    3 years ago

    Kjdennis1 

    Three options.

    1. Go into your router and change the Network Name (SSID) and password to those of your old wifi and you should be able to connect. (Roku remembers last connected network).

    2. Use a mobile hotspot.  Rename the hotspot to your Network Name (SSID) and password to those of your old wifi.  Use another mobile device to launch the Roku mobile app.  Connect to the Roku and then select your new network (router) from Settings/Network/Setup Connection.

    3.  Purchase a replacement Roku remote from Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc, or use a Roku compatible universal streaming remote.

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

    Kjdennis1 

    Three options.

    1. Go into your router and change the Network Name (SSID) and password to those of your old wifi and you should be able to connect. (Roku remembers last connected network).

    2. Use a mobile hotspot.  Rename the hotspot to your Network Name (SSID) and password to those of your old wifi.  Use another mobile device to launch the Roku mobile app.  Connect to the Roku and then select your new network (router) from Settings/Network/Setup Connection.

    3.  Purchase a replacement Roku remote from Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc, or use a Roku compatible universal streaming remote.

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

      Kjdennis1-

      If you decide to go the replacement remote route ....

      (And I suggest you do.  If your Roku ever drops its WiFi connection you'll need a remote to get it back, and in the meanwhile you'll have a backup remote.)

      For a Roku TV (i.e. one with Roku capabilities built in) be sure you get a remote that says it is for Roku TV.   Separate Roku devices use a different set of IR commands than Roku TVs do.

      Or spend the money for a Roku Voice Remote - it must be paired with the Roku you intend to use it with, but it will connect to both Roku TVs and Roku devices (except for some very old ones).