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g12erald
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I think I bought the wrong remote

so I have a really old tv. It's only got 2 hdmi ports and it's not a smart tv

I bought a roku device today to get it working with netflix and other apps.

setup was easy etc..

But I didn't see a button to turn on the tv or control the volume. I bought the standalone roku for $25. Not the voice remote.

Am I correct w/ the remote I have i can't sync my tv to it to turn it on/off? I have to buy the other remote to do that? or does the tv have to have roku installed in it for the power/volume options to work?

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AvsGunnar
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Re: I think I bought the wrong remote

@g12erald 

The different Roku devices come with different remotes.  Sounds like you bought the Express HD model that comes with a Simple remote (no TV controls).

You could buy a Voice Remote (comes with TV controls) to replace the Simple remote.  https://www.roku.com/products/accessories

However, since the remote costs $20, I would just return the Express HD and purchase the Roku Express 4k+.  The Roku Express 4k+ (model 3941) is currently on sale for $30 and will come with a Voice Remote.

https://www.roku.com/products/players

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You can purchase these different devices in stores like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc and the prices should be the same as those you find on the Roku website.

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