"Universal remote second edition"? Do you mean Roku Voice Remote Pro 2nd Edition? If so, you pair the remote before connecting to Wi-Fi. The two things aren't really connected other than the remote uses a similar connection to the TV, but it's a direct connection that doesn't utilize your Wi-Fi.
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