The voice remote is the only remotes that will work with Roku stick, but if your stick is purple, no current Roku remote will work. Remember only wifi remotes work with Roku stick, it will not work with ANY IR remote, which includes the simple Roku remote and ALL universal remotes. Sticks do not have an IR sensor to accept IR commands, sorry.
The voice remote is the only remotes that will work with Roku stick,
Apparently not because my ROKU stick came with the ROKU SIMPLE remote with the pairing button and it does work with the stick.
I am in the process of returning a remote they sent me by mistake and it is my responsibility for shipping cost to return the wrong remote. Is there someone I could speak to at ROKU other than their online jump through all the hoops system then we will think about helping you?
If not, I can just shop around for another streaming stick that is not ROKU.
The Roku simple remote is an IR (infrared light) remote which requires line-of-sight. Roku “stick” products plug directly into the HDMI port which is typically on the back of the TV, which precludes an IR (line-of-sight) remote from working.
See the description of the simple remote here:
https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-simple-remote#!
From that page: “Compatible with: All Roku players (except Roku® Streaming Stick®, Roku® Streaming Stick®+, Roku® Streaming Stick® 4K, and Roku® Streaming Stick® 4K+)”
Because those stick-format players don't have IR receivers for the reason mentioned above.
IR remotes don’t really need much documentation. You just put batteries in and point them at the device. They're very different devices from RF remotes.
Okay so your original remote doesn't have microphone button or tv controls, so it isn't a voice remote, but it isn't a simple remote either. Currently the only remotes available to control a Roku stick are voice remotes with extra features then your original.
Is your original Roku stick PURPLE!!!
No. It is not purple.
