[Just One Remote] How to set up the Roku remote to TV

The Roku streaming device is undoubtedly a wonderful companion at home, and so is its remote. Apart from its exclusive control features for the Roku itself, the remote can also control your smart TV's power, allowing you to turn it on and off with only one remote. Now let's read this guide to learn how to set up Roku remote to TV.

Identify Your Roku Remote Before Setting It Up

How to set up new Roku remote to TV? Some multifunctional Roku voice remotes can control the Roku streaming devices, and command the switch and volume on your television. This guide will introduce 3 conditions for setting up a Roku remote to your TV. Plus, you need to identify which Roku remote you own before doing it.

If you don't have a Roku voice remote but want to control both your Roku player and your smart TV using a single remote, you can easily upgrade online or at most local electronics retailers. Roku offers several voice remotes with built-in TV controls, including the Roku Voice Remote, Roku Voice Remote Pro, and the latest Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd Generation).

How to Set Up a Roku Voice Remote to TV

How to set up a Roku remote to TV? There are three situations where you can set up the TV controls on your Roku voice remote: during the initial setup and activation process, after the initial setup through the settings menu, and for hands-free TV control using the Roku Voice Remote Pro only. Before starting, make sure the volume on your television is set to an audible level.

How to Set Up Roku TV Remote After Initial Setup and Activation

Before using your Roku for the first time, connect it to the internet and set the display type. Then you will see a guide about how to set up a Roku TV remote to control the power and volume of the TV. Next, select Check remote settings to set up your Roku remote.

Step 1. Choose the Yes option if you hear music playing. Otherwise, increase the volume using your TV remote.

Step 2. Then your Roku device attempts to mute the volume using remote codes for the detected TV brand. If the music stops, select Yes.

• If not, choose No. It means your Roku device can't detect the correct information about your TV. Then you have to enter the brand by selecting Enter TV brand. After you choose the TV brand, music starts playing again and you will do the same process as the above steps.

Step 3. When you select all the Yes options, your Roku voice remote can control both power and volume on your TV. Choose OK to continue.

How to Set Up Roku TV Remote via Roku Voice Remote Pro

How to set up a new Roku remote to your TV? After the initial setup and activation process, you can also set up your Roku voice remote to control your television by the Settings menu.

Step 1. Press the Home button on your Roku voice remote and navigate to the Settings menu.

Step 2. Choose Remote& devices > Remote > select your voice remote from the list and choose Set up remote for TV control.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the process.

Note: Only the brand of the device connected directly to your Roku device can be detected as information is gathered via HDMI. So it's suggested that you should connect your Roku device directly to your TV during setup. Or if you are about to set up your Roku device for the AVR or soundbar, please make the connection later.

Set Up Hands-free TV Controls via Roku Voice Remote Pro

Roku Voice Remote Pro models let you control your TV with hands-free voice commands, but first you have to ensure that HDMI-CEC is turned on in your TV's settings. Keep in mind that the activation steps vary depending on the TV brand, and not all TVs fully support CEC. To proceed, check your TV's user manual for specific instructions based on your model.

How to set up Roku remote with TV? After you confirm CEC is enabled, you can use the voice commands with a simple request and confirm you hear a reasonable response. There are some examples to control your TV with voice commands.

• "Hey Roku, turn on/off the TV"
• "Hey Roku, turn up/down the volume"
• "Hey Roku, set the volume to 8"

How to Set Up a Roku Remote App

How to set up Roku remote to control TV? Here's an alternative method that helps you enjoy your Roku streaming device with more freedom - a free Roku control remote app from BoostVision.

This virtual Roku remote is an all-in-one remote control unit for Roku streaming sticks and TVs. It can not only cast local photos and videos but also mirror the screen of your mobile devices to a bigger screen easily. Now let's see how to use the remote.

Step 1. Download and install the Remote remote app from Google Play on your mobile device. Don't forget to allow its permissions.

Step 2. Ensure your devices are under the same wireless network. Open this app and tap the top Tap to Select to choose your Roku streaming device to connect.

Step 3. After finishing the pairing process, you can use this app as a physical remote to control your TV.

To Sum Up

Back to the question of how to set up Roku remote to Roku TV, do you find the answer now? You can only use the Roku voice remote to control the switch and volume on your television. For the hands-free controls, you have to enable the CEC on the television. Plus, there is a Roku remote app introduced to you to control the smart TV via the same wireless connection.

How to Set Up Roku Remote to TV FAQ

Q: How do I pair my Roku remote with my TV?

You only need to insert new matching batteries or remove the battery pull tab to pair your Roku simple remote to the TV.

Or if your Roku voice remote has a pairing button on the back. Press the pairing button to wait for a pairing. Otherwise, you should press the Back and Home buttons together to wait for the connection.

Q: Why won't my Roku remote pair with my TV?

• Dirty or broken IR sensor of remote.
• Low or drained remote battery.
• Faulty connection.
• Lag Roku TV.
• Outdated or corrupted software.
• Default settings or breakdown remote hardware.