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JudyJames
Binge Watcher
3 years ago
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Two separate remotes for the same Roku Express?

Will the Roku Express 4k+ respond to two different remotes?  Before we had Roku, we had a universal remote on each end table, and didn't have to chase one remote around the room.  I ordered a non-OEM...
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  • JudyJames's avatar
    JudyJames
    3 years ago

    I took makaiguy 's advice and returned the defective remote.  Ordered another cheap IR one as well as an OEM Roku Voice Remote.  Both work just fine, and pairing the OEM one was easy.  Now we have remotes on both end tables in the family room, plus the IR unit that can move back & forth between family room and bedroom Rokus.

    Thanks to everyone to responded to my question.

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Tivoburkee
Community Streaming Expert
3 years ago

Yes, you can have more than  one remote control the express at the same time. Remember the original express 4k+ is wifi, so it can control the Roku even when it's buried behind a tv. Where a cheap universal remote controls the Roku by IR, it will need a clear line of sight to the Roku for the IR commands can reach. Or just buy a second wifi Roku remote from walmart or best buy. 

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    JudyJames
    Binge Watcher
    3 years ago

    Thanks for your response!

    The cheap remote I bought is IR, but didn't work even when aimed directly at the Roku from just a few feet away.  I wasn't aware that the express 4k+ operates by wifi, so I'm assuming that my best bet is to buy the OEM $20 voice remote even though we never use the voice option?

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      Strega
      Roku Guru
      3 years ago

      The express can use both IR and Wi-Fi remotes.  (All current Rokus except "stick" models can use IR remotes if you wish.)

      What remote did you buy?  Note there is a difference between a Roku and a Roku TV on IR codes.

      • JudyJames's avatar
        JudyJames
        Binge Watcher
        3 years ago

        What I bought was an $8 IR remote labeled specifically for the Express 4k+, and clearly labeled NOT for the Roku TV.  I posted my question because I brought a Roku remote from another room, and it didn't work on the target Roku, either, but it did turn on the one in the other room.

        I had seen a couple of reviews complaining that it didn't work, but the reviews were 4.5/5 overall.