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Tarden's avatar
Tarden
Reel Rookie
3 years ago

Simple remote not working

Model 3930RW 

I just bought this Roku devise today for my Samsung TV and I hooked everything up exactly how it says and when it gets to the set up screen on the tv, the Roku remote will not work. I used the batteries that came with, doesn’t work…I bought brand new batteries NONE of the 8 pk will make it work. 
HELP!!  This is frustrating. 

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  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert

    You can point the remote at your phone's camera and press a button and you should see a flash of light on the phone's screen.  If you don't, take it back.

    • Tarden's avatar
      Tarden
      Reel Rookie

      I did that as well. Nothing. 😩🤦🏻‍♀️

      • makaiguy's avatar
        makaiguy
        Community Streaming Expert

        One common mistake to check, easy to overlook.

        Some Roku remotes want the batteries to be installed pointing in the same direction.  Others want the batteries pointing in opposite directions. I don't have an Express so I don't know which applies.  Check your battery orientation against the battery illustrations molded into the battery compartment, below the battery space.