If your Roku TV Remote is not working, it can be due to a variety of reasons. In this article we will try to look into the problems and try to fix your Roku TV remote.
If your Roku tv remote not working it can be due to multiple reasons. Some reasons can be easy others can be tough. In this post we will check out some fixes if your Roku TV remote is not working.
1. Check your Roku TV remote batteries
This is the most basic option to check for. If you have not checked your Roku remote batteries, you may check them once. A poor performance may be a indicator that it is the time to replace your batteries.
Some Roku TV remote operates with two AA batteries, others are good with AAA batteries. But this will not bother Roku users for long, with the use of rechargeable batteries.
2. Pair your ROKU TV Remote
You can check if your ROKU TV remote is paired or not. From simple technical glitch to fluctuation of WIFI signals or lower power anything can cause a temporary unpair of your controller.
But you need not worry about as it is quite easy to pair your ROKU TV remote. Just follow these steps:
- Turn off the power supply for your ROKU box.
- Wait for a few couple seconds and turn it on and let the home page load.
- Look for the pairing button on your ROKU remote. You can find either on the front or on the battery compartment.
- Wait it for a few seconds till your ROKU remote is blinking.
If you are on an older version of your ROKU remote, probably you will be having and IR pointer. IR pointer is the little glossy bulge on the tip of the remote.
You may check if the IR pointer is able to communicate properly with the box or not. There can be some dirt or any obstacle between them.
3. Reset your ROKU TV remote
You can try resetting your ROKU TV remote if the above do not work. Resetting is quite simple, try following the steps:
- Remove the ROKU remote batteries.
- Disconnect the power supply or you may go to settings the select system then system restart and select restart.
- After a few couple seconds reconnect you box to power supply.
- Let the home screen load.
- Put the ROKU batteries into the remote.
If you are using chargeable ROKU batteries, try pressing the reset button for 20 seconds. You ROKU remote will be paired back when you box is on.
