To use your Roku player without a remote, download the Roku app on your smartphone or tablet. Connect the device with the app to the same WiFi network as your Roku player. Then select Devices in the app and tap the remote icon.
How do I pair my phone to my Roku?
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone.
- Then tap Screen Mirroring.
- Next, select your Roku device.
- Then enter the code from your TV on your iPhone.
- Finally, tap OK to mirror your iPhone to your Roku device.
Is there a way to control your Roku TV with your phone?
- Go to the App Store and download the Roku remote app.
- Find it and open it, then tap the Devices tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Once you're connected, all you need to do is tap where it says "Remote" to begin controlling your Roku TV with your phone.
What do I do if I lost my Roku remote?
- Download the Roku app. Acquire the app for Windows, Android or iOS, and link it with your Roku. (Both devices will need to be on the same wireless network.)
- Tap "Remote." The mobile app remote can do everything a remote control can do, and in some cases, even more.
Can I use my phone if I lost my Roku remote?
You can use the Roku app on your smartphone as a virtual remote, and then switch Wi-Fi networks with a few taps. Your Roku needs to be connected to Wi-Fi already to use the Roku app, and if it's not, you're out of luck.Dec 7, 2021
Why won't my Roku connect to my phone?
If that did not work, try exiting the Roku app, turning your phone's (or tablet's) Wi-Fi off and on and re-entering the app. Next, confirm your Roku device is on the same network as your phone: On your phone, open Settings and check your network's IP address. If you have a Roku TV, go to Settings > System > About.