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gldfish
Newbie

roku remote does not work

What can I do when the new remote and device will not work with two different sets of batteries?

I bought the Roku Streaming Stick 4K with voice remote for my TV. It seemed to work at first when setting up but when I got to the question about hearing the music, it would not let me select "yes" I unplugged the power, let it sit for 5 secs, plugged it back in. The power button worked. When the setup screen came up, it would not let me select when I pressed the "OK" button on the remote. The volume buttons worked. But the "OK" button on the remote does not. 

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: roku remote does not work

Try pairing the remote again.  The TV controls (Power/Volume) can work even if the remote has lost its pairing to the stick.  Also, if the stick is one that uses Wi-Fi module embedded in the USB cable, make sure you're using that cable.

How to set up your Roku® voice remote | Official Roku Support

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Emmajyapp
Reel Rookie

Re: roku remote does not work

I am having the same problem and have tried all of the steps in that post. When I try to pair the remote the red light just comes on solidly. I’ve seen many other people are having this issue, can you advise? 

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RokuJohnB
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Community Moderator

Re: roku remote does not work

Hi @Emmajyapp,

A warm welcome here in the Roku Community!

We would be delighted to help you even more, but first we need further details. What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far?

With detailed information, we will be able to assist you further.

Thanks,

John

John
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Emmajyapp
Reel Rookie

Re: roku remote does not work

Hi @RokuJohnB 

I have tried all of the steps to pair the remote again, but instead the light just comes on steady without flashing. We have had to use the app to control it for months! 

I look forward to hearing your advice,

 

Emma

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NB00
Newbie

Re: roku remote does not work

I've had this problem for a year on and off loosing all buttons working

Removing the batteries and putting them in cures it then goes back to not working

Did the pairing thing

Did the reset thing

Did the factory reset thing

The only thing that cured my problem was the throw the Roku in the trash and buy a Amazon stick!!!!

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RokuJohnB
Community Moderator
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Re: roku remote does not work

Hi @Emmajyapp @NB00,

Thank you for keeping us posted, and welcome to the Roku Community!
We appreciate all the efforts that you have made in troubleshooting the issue. For us to proceed with the appropriate action to resolve this, could you please send us a private message with your current shipping address and phone number?
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We'll be anticipating it!

Thanks,

John

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