Remotes & Accessories

[Ella3]

I have used my Roku 2 for years with no issues. Recently updated my Wi-Fi so need to reconnect my Roku device to the new internet however the remote has stopped working. I then bought a new remote and this also won't work/connect. I can't use the mobile app because the device needs to be connected to the same internet channel, but I can't connect to Wi-Fi without a remote!!

Please help, it's driving me crackers!

[Tivoburkee]

If the Roku 2 was the HD version the original remote was bluetooth, and if you purchased a new wifi-direct remote like the voice remote it won't work at all on the roku 2. It will take an IR remote in addition to  the BT remote. So get a cheap universal remote with roku lsted. 

[Ella3]

the old remote was IR and the new one I've bought is a universal IR. Neither of them are being picked up by the console so I can't connect it to Wi-Fi

[Tivoburkee]

Sounds like its the roku itself, time upgrade. sorry. 

[Ella3]

But it works with the phone app remote on my old Wi-Fi router.. so annoying!

[Tivoburkee]

But the IR sensor on the roku itself is probably no longer working. The phone app doesn't use IR, BT, or Wifi it uses the IP, the internet. 

[Loyalty]

My Roku 2 had the same problem. It’s not working with remote but it’s working with Roku app.  :-(

[RokuDanny-R]

@Loyalty 

Thanks for the post.

Can you please provide more information about the issue you are experiencing? What Roku model device are you using?

With more information we will be able to assist you further.

Thanks,
Danny