How to Install & Use Roku TV Remote App to Control

The Roku remote app, The Roku App (Official), is an able replacement for a physical remote and, in fact, far better in terms of functionalities. This guide will teach you details like how to pair and control this app with your Roku TV and more exciting features that you can explore within this app.

Check whether Roku OS version 6.2 or later runs on your TV. If not, update your Roku TV software to make it compatible with the remote app.

Where to Download the Roku TV Remote App?

The Roku App (Official) offers its support for Android mobiles, tablets, iPhones, iPads and even Apple Watches. So, you can download it from both the App Store and Play Store according to your respective device.

• Launch the app store of your smartphone and type & search as Roku app.
• Among the various apps appearing in the search results, pick the official app using the logo. Then, click on Install/Get to download it.
• Or else, make use of the following links and directly reach the app’s download page if you are reading this article on a smartphone.

The Roku remote app will work only on Android devices with Android version 5.0 or higher and an iPhone/iPad with iOS version 11.0 or higher.

How to Pair Roku TV With Remote App

• Launch The Roku App (Official) & at its top, click on the Profile/User icon.
• You’ll be asked to type an email address and password. Enter the login details of the email account you used to sign in to your Roku TV.
• Then, click Sign in and log in to the app.
• Now, turn on and connect your Roku TV to a WiFi network. Parallely, link your mobile with the remote app to the same network.
• Within the app, select the Devices tab and choose your Roku TV from the list of available devices. Then, click Connect device.
• Once the pairing is successful, the Connected status will appear.

From now on, your Roku TV will stay connected to this app and you can access it whenever you want by selecting it within the Devices tab. Remember, you can pair and maintain more than one Roku TV in this app.

How to Control Roku TV using Remote App

• After pairing your Roku TV with the Roku app, click on the Remote option. The virtual remote interface will open up now.

1. Click on the Home icon to launch the Roku TV home screen from any page.
2. Use the four navigation keys to hover over TV options.
3. Tap the OK button to select anything on the TV.
4. Select the left arrow to return to the previous screen.
5. Search for options or apps by clicking on the magnifier icon.
6. Use the keyboard icon to enable the on-screen keypad and type something.
7. Select the Power button to turn off & turn on your Roku TV.
8. Tap Guide to get instructions for every option on the virtual remote.

Special Functionalities of the Roku TV Remote App

The option on the previous headings can be obtained on any TV’s remote app. Apart from these regular features, there are some exclusive functionalities offered by the Roku remote app & they are given below.

1. The Mic button will let you voice search and reach apps/options.
2. After connecting a headphone to your smartphone, tap the Headset icon and enjoy private listening of your Roku TV content.
3. The Asterisk (*) button will open up the options of the TV screen you’re in.
4. Use the Play/Pause button to stop and continue watching content. The Rewind and Fast Forward icons can be pressed to move 10 seconds back and forth of your streaming.
5. When you tap the Gear icon, you can choose between Swipe & Traditional and change your virtual remote style. Traditional is the default style. The Swipe remote is quite cool and can be used like a laptop’s touchpad to hover and select options on the TV from mobile.
6. When you click the Apps on Roku icon, you can get the Your Roku Apps option with the list of available apps. You can delete and update these apps on your Roku TV here itself.
7. If you select the Store option, you can explore and add apps to Roku TV remotely.
8. On the Home tab, you can access The Roku Channel Store and watch live TV, sports, on-demand content, etc.

Following the above guidance, make complete use of the Roku remote app and turn your TV usage much sophisticated. There are lots of third-party remote apps available on the Play Store & App Store which can also work with Roku TV just like the official app. Some of these apps don’t even require WiFi & you can also try one of them that you feel is reliable.

FAQ

1. Is there any exclusive feature offered by the Roku remote app for iOS?

Yes, you can integrate the Roku app on your iPhone with Siri and add your own voice commands to perform certain basic actions hands-free, like opening apps and changing input on Roku TV. To setup this option, go to the Account section and tap the Siri Shortcuts option.

2. Can I set up my Roku TV with the Roku remote app?

No, the initial setup of Roku TV is not possible with the Roku app.