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Jodiekay
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Android phone as roku remote

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I usually know how to do these things but i cant get this and i am getting frustrated.  Please help! I lost my roku remote. How do I use my phone as a remote for a few days til I can get a new one? 

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Android phone as roku remote

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Install the official Roku app from the Google Play store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roku.remote&hl=en_US&gl=US

The Roku remote app will only work if:

  • Your Roku is already connected to your home network, and
  • Your phone is also connected to your same home network

See this Roku article:
How to use the Roku® mobile app to control your Roku device without a remote

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Android phone as roku remote

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Install the official Roku app from the Google Play store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roku.remote&hl=en_US&gl=US

The Roku remote app will only work if:

  • Your Roku is already connected to your home network, and
  • Your phone is also connected to your same home network

See this Roku article:
How to use the Roku® mobile app to control your Roku device without a remote

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
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