Hi @nordmay0,
Thanks for posting in the Roku Community!
For Roku simple remote or IR remote, it only uses invisible infrared (IR) light and you will need to simply point the remote directly at the front of your Roku device when you are using it. The pairing process is compatible with a Roku voice remote to selected Roku devices.
For full information on this, you can take a look at this link: How to fix your Roku® voice or simple remote that is not working | Official Roku Support
I hope this helps! I'll be here if you need anything else.
Best regards,
Mary
Mary F.
Roku Community Moderator