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On a Roku remote, you can find many buttons, including Back, Home, Play/Pause, D-pad, app shortcuts, and even Power and Volume buttons (on some enhanced Roku remotes). But where is the Roku remote reset button location? If you have the same doubts, you’ve come to the right place. This post unveils the Roku remote reset button and guides you on how to reset a Roku remote.

Where Is Reset Button on Roku Remote?

Roku remotes don’t have a traditional “reset” button, but some of them do have a pairing button that is used for both pairing and resetting the remote. So, when you’re wondering “where is the reset button on my Roku remote”, what you’re really looking for is the pairing button.

Roku remotes vary in design and functionality, and whether a pairing button exists depends on the specific model of the remote you have. There are typically two types of Roku remotes, and they are standard infrared remotes and enhanced remotes. The standard infrared remotes require a direct line to function and do not have a reset or pairing button.

Roku remotes

Do Roku enhanced remotes have a pairing button? Roku enhanced remotes can be grouped into Roku Voice Remote and Roku Voice Remote Pro. Those remotes are both wireless remotes that often come with Roku streaming players, such as Roku Stick. They both have power and volume buttons, but only the pro model has a pairing button in the battery compartment for remote reset.

the Roku remote pairing button

All in all, if you have a Roku Voice Remote Pro, the “reset” (the pairing button in fact) is located in the battery compartment. If you have a Roku Simple Remote or Roku Voice Remote, there is no reset button on Roku remote.

How to Reset Roku Remote with Reset Button?

If your Roku remote has a pairing button, you can use the button to reset the remote.

Step 1. Unplug your Roku streaming device from the power source.

Step 2. Uncover the battery compartment, take out the batteries, and wait for about 10 seconds.

Step 3. Plug your Roku streaming device back into the power source. Once it starts up on your TV, insert the batteries back into the remote securely.

Step 4. Hold down the pairing button on the Roku remote for about 5 seconds or until you see a green light flashing on the Roku remote.

After these steps, your Roku remote has been reset and should work again.

How to Reset Roku Remote without Reset Button?

How to reset Roku remote no reset button? If your Roku remote does not have a pairing button, you may have a Roku Voice Remote or a Roku Simple Remote. It is easy to distinguish the two types of Roku remote without pairing button: see if your Roku remote has a power button.

Roku remote with and without power button

The Roku remote with a power button is Roku Voice Remote. To reset Roku remote without reset button, switch on your Roku streaming device, then press the Back and Home buttons for 5 seconds until you see a green light flashing, which means the Roku remote is paired again.

Back and Home buttons on Roku remote

The Roku remote without a power button is Roku Simple Remote. How to reset the Roku remote? While your TV gets the Roku screen, remove the batteries from the Roku remote, then wait for 10 seconds, and reinstall the batteries. With a series of operations, the Roku remote should work again.

Roku Remote Reset Not Working

Does your Roku remote work as expected? If a resetted Roku remote isn’t working, you may have to repeat the resetting procedure several times. If every attempt fails, please move to Roku Remote Not Working Guide to find the cause.

If you can’t wait to watch a live show on your Roku streaming device, you can use a remote app, like Roku TV and Player Remote App designed by BoostVision, which helps you escape from the remoteless embarrassment and restore full control over Roku OS device.

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Roku Remote app from BoostVision

Wrapping Up

While there isn’t a dedicated reset button on all Roku remotes, many models feature a pairing button that can be used for resetting. Depending on your remote type, resetting may involve using the pairing button, a combination of the Back and Home buttons, or battery reinstallation. If Roku remote reset fails, try other steps to find the cause, or use the Roku mobile app can help restore control until the issue is resolved.

Roku Remote Reset Button FAQ

Q: How do you reset the Roku remote?

Depending on your remote type, resetting may involve using the pairing button (works for Roku Voice Remote Pro), a combination of the Back and Home buttons (works for Roku Voice Remote), or battery reinstallation (Roku Simple Remote).

Q: How do I fix an unresponsive Roku remote?

To fix an unresponsive Roku remote, first check the batteries and replace them if needed. Then, try restarting your Roku device by unplugging it for 10 seconds. If the issue persists, reset the remote by pairing it again, and clear the occlusion and interference. If all of these fail, the Roku remote may have broken internal components, or the TV may have some issues, and you may have to contact Roku Support for professional repair.

Vicky Green

Vicky Green is a web content editor from BoostVision who updates blogs regularly to help readers enhance their TV experience and watching experience. She believes that endless passion, enough patience, and strong critical thoughts can generate great success.

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