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yankeebo
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If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes? I would like to buy a 2nd one because I am forever misplacing my original...thank you

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makaiguy
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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I have three wifi remotes linked to the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ on my main tv in the living room, spread around to different seating areas.  All work.

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Tivoburkee
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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It being an IR or Wifi Roku remote you can multiple remotes control your Roku device, no problem.

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Strega
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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With IR remotes you can have thousands – just don't press buttons on all of them at the same time.  (All rokus except the stick models will accept IR.)

With RF remotes, they need to be paired.  I don’t know if Roku supports multiple paired remotes at once. (Edit: Based on Tivoburkee's post, apparently they do.)

There's also a phone app.  (Though as people eventually find out, the phone app won't work if you change to a new network name/router/ISP until you hook the Roku up using a real remote.)

makaiguy
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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I have three wifi remotes linked to the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ on my main tv in the living room, spread around to different seating areas.  All work.

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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.".

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jgt1942
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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I have two working with my Roku Ultra. I've tested them side-by-side and both can control the LG TV

yankeebo
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Re: If I bought a 2nd remote as a backup, will it work...or would the remotes work at cross purposes

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Thanks to everyone who responded...I am definitely going to purchase a 2nd remote based on your helpful informations...

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