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777Will
Newbie
7 hours ago

Remote not working

I bought a new Roku remote to replace another. It doesn't turn the tv on. The one difference between the two is that the old one has a microphone on the center button and the new one has a quarter moon on that button. Anyone know why it wont work? I have switched batteries and the old remote works with both sets of batteries.

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  • 777Will​ I wish Roku would do more to distinguish between the remotes. It sounds like you got the wrong version.

  • RokuElizer-A's avatar
    RokuElizer-A
    Community Moderator

     

    Welcome! 777Will​ 

    It appears that your replacement remote is not powering on your TV. The remote you purchased is a Roku TV remote, which is only compatible with Roku TVs and not with Roku streaming devices. Please refer to the photo below for reference. 

    You need to purchase a Roku voice remote that is compatible with your Roku streaming player here. Also, you can use the Roku mobile app as an alternative remote. 

    Hope this helps! Let us know if you need more info.

    Roku Community Team