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claireonet
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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Hello, yes, my Roku devise has both those buttons and no, they are not stuck. So, what's next?

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renojim
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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Take the batteries out of your remote and use the Roku app on your phone/tablet as a remote and see if it still happens.

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RokuDanny-R
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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@claireonet

Thanks for the follow up.

If you are still unable to resolve the issue after following the recommended step that @renojim mentioned, please send me a PM (private message) with your Roku account email address, and include the serial number of the Roku device from Settings>System>About along with a summary of the issue you are experiencing. I'll be able to assist you further from there.

 

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Danny

Danny R.
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claireonet
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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Thank you for reply Danny. I put the Roku app on my cell phone so for the moment, that is working well. I am so thankful! 

Question: I would prefer that I could control it from a separate devise. If I buy a new devise will my account transfer automatically by just putting in batteries into the new devise?

Thanks again!

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claireonet
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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Thank you for your suggestion. I have downloaded the app on my cell phone and it working good for now. Thank you!

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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So if you use the app on your phone then it doesn't go to Sling, correct?  That would point to a bad remote (most likely a stuck or shorted button).  You don't need to get a new device - just a new remote unless you want to take it apart and clean it (not an easy task).  If you do get a new device and link it to the same Roku account all your channels/apps and subscriptions paid through Roku will transfer automatically, but you may have to log into some channels/apps again.

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VulcanWolf
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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Danny,

I'm having the same problem, my remote randomly goes to Sling. I tried to send you a PM but I didn't see how to do that.

Patrick

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RokuDanny-R
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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@VulcanWolf

Thanks for the post.

Can you please provide us with your serial number of the Roku device from Settings>System>About. I'll be able to assist you further from there.

 

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Danny

Danny R.
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Pigsho
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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When I turn on my roku tv it automatically goes to sling tv.  I had set up that when i turn on it should go to cable box but it stills keep on going to sling.  I deleted sling app then now when i turn on the TV its asking for me to add sling channel!!!! So frustrating.  Please Help!

serial# YK00Y2126001

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RokuDanny-R
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Re: IR Remote - automatically goes to Sling and stays stuck on that screen

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@Pigsho

Thanks for the post.

Does your remote have a Sling TV quick button on the remote? If so, have you checked to see if the button is stuck?

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


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Danny

Danny R.
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