Roku remote sucks and no one wants to help!!
I have to replace the batteries in my voice remote every 2 weeks, or less. I've already searched the forums and you don't seem to have a solution. Do I need to switch streaming devices? Or have yo...
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Unless you have a streaming stick, the simplest resolution is to buy a IR remote to use instead. Many clones available on eBay, or the more expensive learning models from oneforall will have Roku support.
A second option is to buy the rechargeable voice remote pro.
Otherwise..the solution is technically difficult and uncertain, inherent in technology used. The link between remote and streamer is bidirectional and in same frequencies as WiFi, and is on for a lot of the time. If you live in an area with lots of nearby WiFi (or other devices in 2.4Ghz license free band) the remote has to "shout" to make itself heard. And that wears out the batteries. Not much can be done other than get help in changing WiFi to different channel to see if that helps (might improve WiFi speed as well).
Or either remote or streamer is defective and not transmitting the link at full power. Try a replacement wireless remote (maybe second hand from eBay, or a new voice remote) and see if the experience is better
I have posted a suggestion that streaming stick design needs have an IR remote fallback option with an "eye" on a wire to put on top or underneath TV screen, to work around this kind of problem.
I will try changing the Wi-Fi. This was a replacement remote since my first started to stop working randomly.
Seems like Roku needs to figure out a better way than suggesting purchasing more equipment to solve a remote issue.
I have 2 other streaming devices I can use, but chose Roku.
Not that I alone matter, but this will definitely be something that makes me choose my other options over Roku.
