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cjyorks
Reel Rookie
6 years ago
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roku premier remote no volume controls or on/off button

I just got the roku premiere and the remote does not have a power button or volume controls. I can turn it on using star key but can't turn it off. where are the volume buttons?

  • The premiere only comes with IR remote, only Wifi remotes have tv controls. You can purchase separately a wifi remote from Walmart, best buy, and amazon. The premiere + comes with wifi remote.

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  • I hate this. Have multiple Rokus. First one with horrible remote- no volume. Hate it. 

  • Tivoburkee's avatar
    Tivoburkee
    Community Streaming Expert

    The premiere only comes with IR remote, only Wifi remotes have tv controls. You can purchase separately a wifi remote from Walmart, best buy, and amazon. The premiere + comes with wifi remote.

    • EA99's avatar
      EA99
      Newbie

      I am so disappointed there is no volume control.. I have 2 roku tv.s and use volume control all the time. This is tremendous disappointment and I don’t recall It clearly stated in any marketing material or on the box. Sounds like a future legal issue.

      • Tivoburkee's avatar
        Tivoburkee
        Community Streaming Expert

        You want them to state on the package things it doesn't have? 

    • cjyorks's avatar
      cjyorks
      Reel Rookie

      Thanks. I have 2 other roku's and needed a third. Guess they want you to spend the extra money to be able to actually control your tv. Why would you use this one then?

      • Tivoburkee's avatar
        Tivoburkee
        Community Streaming Expert

        Roku remotes only had volume controls for the last 2 years, for 8 previous years no roku had it.

    • Eecarpio81's avatar
      Eecarpio81
      Reel Rookie

      Same issue here. I hope it was clearer in the description. Your solution to purchase another remote makes no sense. Remotes cost around $8, getting the next Roku one model up its $10, so I guess best option it to return the Premier and purchase the next model up