To pair your Roku remote, follow these steps based on the type of remote you have:

For Roku Voice Remote (with pairing button)

1. Insert Batteries: Make sure fresh batteries are installed in the remote.
2. Turn on Roku Device: Ensure your Roku device is powered on and connected to your TV.
3. Locate the Pairing Button: Find the Pairing button in the battery compartment of the remote.
4. Press and Hold the Pairing Button: Hold the button for about 3-5 seconds until the pairing light starts flashing.
5. Wait for Connection: The pairing light will continue to flash while it searches for the Roku device. Once paired, the light will stop flashing.

For Standard Roku Remote (Infrared)

1. Check Batteries: Ensure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly.
2. Point at Roku Device: Aim the remote directly at the Roku device.
3. Press Any Button: Press any button on the remote to see if it connects. If it doesn’t, check battery placement and try again.

Troubleshooting

• Restart Roku: If the remote doesn’t connect, try restarting your Roku device by unplugging it from power for a few seconds.
• Reset Remote: For voice remotes, hold the pairing button for about 10 seconds to reset.

After completing these steps, your Roku remote should be successfully paired and ready to use!

Programming a Roku remote depends on what you want to do:
Pair it to your Roku device (for navigation & streaming)
Program it to control your TV’s power & volume

Pairing Your Roku Remote to a Roku Device

(For Roku Streaming Players & Roku TVs)

For Roku Simple Remote (Infrared – No Pairing Needed)

✔️ Just point it directly at the Roku device and press buttons.
✔️ Make sure there are fresh batteries and nothing blocking the signal.

For Roku Voice Remote (With Pairing Button)

1. Insert fresh batteriesinto the remote.
2. Press & Hold the Pairing Button(inside the battery compartment) for 5 seconds until the light starts flashing.
3. Wait for the TV to show a “Pairing Remote”
4. After pairing, you can use the remote to navigate Roku menus.

If the pairing button is missing, try removing and reinserting the batteries or restarting your Roku device.

Programming Roku Remote to Control TV Power & Volume

(For Roku Voice Remotes Only – Not Simple Remotes)

1. Press Homeon the Roku remote.
2. Go to Settings> Remotes & devices > Remotes.
3. Select your remote and choose Set up remote for TV control.
4. Roku will try to detect your TV brand automatically.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to test the volume and power buttons.

✅ If volume/mute don’t work, select Enter TV Brand Manually and follow the prompts.

Troubleshooting Roku Remote Issues

🔹 Remote Not Pairing? Try removing batteries, restarting Roku, or using the Roku app as a remote.
🔹 TV Power & Volume Not Working? Try reprogramming by entering your TV brand manually.
🔹 No Pairing Button? If your remote has no pairing button, it may be an IR remote and cannot be programmed to control TV functions.

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How to Pair a Roku Remote

Pairing your Roku remote depends on the type of remote you have. There are two types of Roku remotes:
Simple IR Remote – Uses infrared, no pairing needed.
Roku Voice Remote – Uses Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, requires pairing.

For a Simple IR Roku Remote 

✅ Works automatically when pointed directly at your Roku device.
✅ Make sure nothing blocks the remote’s signal.
✅ If it’s not working, replace the batteries or restart the Roku device.

For a Roku Voice Remote 

🔹 This remote has TV power & volume buttons and uses Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.

How to Pair Your Roku Voice Remote:

1️⃣ Insert Fresh Batteries

• Open the battery cover and insert new batteries.

2️⃣ Press & Hold the Pairing Button

• Inside the battery compartment, find the pairing button.
• Press and hold for 5-10 secondsuntil the status light starts flashing green.

3️⃣ Wait for Roku to Detect the Remote

• Your TV should display a “Pairing Remote”
• Wait 30-60 secondsfor the pairing process to finish.

If Your Roku Remote Won’t Pair

🔹 No Pairing Light? Remove and reinsert batteries.
🔹 Try Restarting Your Roku Device:

• Unplug it, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in and try again.
  🔹Hold the Pairing Button Longer (Up to 20 seconds).
  🔹 Use the Roku Mobile App as a backup remote (available on iOS/Android).

Pairing a New Roku Remote to an Existing Roku Device

If you’re replacing your remote:

1. Use the Roku mobile app(or an old remote) to navigate to:
   • Settings> Remotes & devices > Set up a new remote.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your new remote.