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coopern29's avatar
coopern29
Reel Rookie
2 years ago

Remote ‘OK’ button wont work on home page.

Just started having this problem today i’ve had my Roku TV for over 2 years. When i’m on the home page the ‘OK’ button on my remote won’t click into anything. Once i go into another app or onto a different menu screen it works fine. I am unable to click into my Dish TV tab. 

  • RokuJanadeeK's avatar
    RokuJanadeeK
    Retired Moderator

    Hello coopern29,

    Thanks for sharing this concern with us.

    Can we try to identify the remote with the help of this support article: What type of remote does my Roku device use? This is to ensure an accurate resolution will be provided. Also, when you say "Dish TV tab," do you mean the app on the Roku home screen? If not, a photo would be really helpful. Ultimately, is the OK button the only button that is unresponsive to clicks?

    We're trying to gather as much information as possible in order to sort out this concern. Your response is highly appreciated.

    Regards,
    Janadee

    • coopern29's avatar
      coopern29
      Reel Rookie

      I cannot seem to attach a photo but it is a Roku TV. The remote is a standard roku remote with 4 hot program buttons going down that are Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, and Hulu. My dish receiver is connected to my TV and i have to select it from the main menu of the Roku TV. When i go to the steaming sections of the TV, the OK button will work but on the ‘Home’ tab i cannot click into Dish or any app that is not already programmed on the remote. My software is up to date as well. 

      • makaiguy's avatar
        makaiguy
        Community Streaming Expert

        Have you tried a cold restart of the set?   Try pulling the power plug for a few seconds and plugging it back in.

        This can normally be done via the menus, Settings > System > Power > System restart, but you may not be able to do this if the OK button is getting no response.

         

  • I have the same problem. I have a simple Roku controller. The TV screen for Roku show us but the buttons do NOT do anything. Hopeless. Of course, I have tried standard approach: new batteries, new controller, nothing blocking the screen, etc. Just no interface with TV, but the TV works fine in non-Roku mode. I wonder if Roku is having some serious issues. Or just wants us to buy their latest product(s).

    • RokuJanadeeK's avatar
      RokuJanadeeK
      Retired Moderator

      Thanks for sharing this with us, birdalot.

      Since the remote you have is a simple one that is mainly operated via infrared light, kindly ensure that instead of the TV not being blocked by anything, the Roku streaming player is in line of sight with the remote. Kindly point it out directly and check for the difference. If there's still no luck after trying this, send us a PM here at the Roku Community, and we'll continue assisting you from there.

      Furthermore, you can use our Roku app remote feature in the meantime. It offers an alternative remote and more.

      Please keep us posted.

      Sincerely,
      Janadee

      • birdalot's avatar
        birdalot
        Newbie

        Yes, the streaming player is in line of sight with the remote. Still not working when clicking on any button.