Hi, @gmurphy.
Welcome aboard to the Roku Community!
No worries, we got your back in adding a device to your Roku App!
Please begin by downloading the Official Roku Mobile App. This will help prevent any confusion as you proceed.
In connecting the Roku device to your phone via Roku mobile, please bear in mind the following steps below:
- Check if your phone and Roku device are connected to the same network. If you're unsure that your Roku is connected to the same network, check it under Settings > Network > About.
- If both devices are connected to the same network, launch the Roku app and sign in to your Roku account.
- After signing in, go to the Devices section at the bottom of the screen. A list of Roku devices will appear on the screen. Click Connect device to the Roku that wants to connect with the Phone.
- Now, your phone can control your Roku device without a physical remote.
If you're struggling to connect your Roku through the Roku App to your phone, you can manually connect your phone to your Roku device by:
Connecting your Roku device manually. Locate your Roku device's IP address by going to Settings > Network > About, and then use the steps below to connect manually.
- Launch the Roku mobile app
- Tap Devices
- Tap Get help?
- Select Connect manually
- Enter the IP address of your Roku device and tap CONNECT
For more information on how to add a device to your phone, refer to the support article below:
We hope this information helps; let us know if you need anything else.
All the best,
Emman
Emmanuel-D.
Roku Community Moderator
