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mf66's avatar
mf66
Newbie
21 hours ago

Roku Streaming Stick remote inquiry

Looking at purchasing a new streaming stick....does the remote need line of site to work

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4 Replies

  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert
    16 hours ago

    No.  Roku voice remotes (which the sticks require) work via Wi-Fi direct.

  • RokuJohnB's avatar
    RokuJohnB
    Community Moderator
    20 hours ago

    Greetings,mf66​!

    We wanted to know more about your concern. Could you clarify more about it?

    Looking forward to your response.

    Thanks,
    Roku Community Team

    • mf66's avatar
      mf66
      Newbie
      7 hours ago

      My usb and hdmi port are behind my TV...out of site....I don't want to use voice remote...

      • RokuElizer-A's avatar
        RokuElizer-A
        Community Moderator
        3 hours ago

        Hey there, mf66​ 

        Thanks for checking out the Roku Streaming Stick! Just a heads-up, it comes with a voice remote to make things easier. If you want to see all the Roku options, here’s a link to browse.

        Let us know if you’ve got any questions!

        Roku Community Team