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When you say "attempted to re-pair the remote", does that mean the pairing failed? You can use the app to initiate the procedure to "Add a new remote" under Settings->Remotes & devices->Remotes, but what I do to pair a remote is to unplug the power to the stick, press and hold the pairing button until the light starts flashing, set the remote down or hold it close to the stick, and then connect the power to the stick. Once it starts up it should say that it's pairing.
If you can't get the remote to pair, but the app works, it may be time to replace the remote. I know you said you replaced the batteries, but make sure you're using good, fresh batteries before you give up on the remote.
Well technically it didn't fail, nor did it succeed. The green pairing light just continues to flash but nothing happens.
I've tried pairing the remote by navigating the app, but I've also done the reboot method you described.
The batteries are brand new.
I guess it may be time to get a new remote. It just seems weird to me that I'm able to control the TV (power on or off and the volume) with it but not the Roku.
- renojim2 years agoCommunity Streaming Expert
Tvwatcher83, the TV controls are completely separate from the Roku controls. Unless you have it set up for CEC control, which you obviously don't, the TV controls use IR while the Roku controls use Wi-Fi direct. It's possible for the TV controls to work and the Roku controls to not work. I have one or two remotes that won't pair anymore, but they were apparently damaged by someone (not me) leaving batteries in them with the remotes unused for months until the batteries started to leak.