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DunnFJC
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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Roku Select TV using a URC universal remote

Hello, I just purchased a 50" Roku Select TV and have come to find that my universal learning remote cannot learn the required IR codes from the factory remote as it connects to the TV via RF. None of my other Roku remotes from my Roku boxes will operate this TV via IR either so I can't teach the universal with those. Is there a way to control this TV with IR? If so how can I achieve programming my URC brand remote?

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  • DunnFJC's avatar
    DunnFJC
    2 years ago

    Update: I was able to grab an IR Roku TV remote I had in my travel trailer and that did the trick for teaching my universal remote. The only things I am not able to do with my universal remote now are voice commands and plug in head phones, which I do not use anyway.

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  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    Community Streaming Expert
    2 years ago

    DunnFJC 

     

    If you want to try preset Tv codes in your URC universal remote try TV codes under such brands as Dynex, Admiral, or Sansui. 

    But if you want to use the Roku remote to teach the universal remote, try unplugging the tv power cord, it should switch the wifi Roku remote to emit IR commands so you can use it to teach. It might emit stand-alone Roku IR commands which are useless on Roku tv's. 

  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    We appreciate your first post here in the Roku Community, DunnFJC!

    Thank you for reaching out regarding your concern about setting up a Universal Remote to control your Roku Select Series TV. We'd be happy to provide more information about this.

    It is strongly advised to utilize the provided remote for your Roku Select Series TV, as it is precisely engineered to ensure optimal compatibility and performance with your TV. No worries! You may reach out to your remote's manufacturer, for further assistance about this. 

    You may reach them here: URC Support

    We hope you find this information helpful. Please let us know if you need further clarification or assistance.

    Happy Streaming with your new Roku Select Series TV! 

    Best regards,
    Carly

  • DunnFJC's avatar
    DunnFJC
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    Update: I was able to grab an IR Roku TV remote I had in my travel trailer and that did the trick for teaching my universal remote. The only things I am not able to do with my universal remote now are voice commands and plug in head phones, which I do not use anyway.