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How to Use Roku App as a Remote (Easy Setup)How to Use Roku App as a Remote (Easy Setup)

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You are unable to control your Roku because your physical remote is missing or broken. You can use your smartphone to take control of your device instead.

  1. Download the official Roku app from the App Store on your iPhone or Google Play on your Android device [0:13].
  2. Open the app and make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku device [0:28].
  3. Select your device from the list in the app to establish a connection [0:44].
  4. Use the app’s home button to turn on your TV or navigate the interface [1:02].
  5. Search for content or use the app’s private listening feature by tapping the headphone icon to route audio through your phone’s connected headphones or earbuds [2:24].

Ninja Tip: If your Roku device does not appear in the app, restart your router and ensure your mobile device’s local network permissions are enabled in your phone’s system settings.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, you can perform a factory reset by navigating to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset.

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