How To Pair Or Reset A Roku Remote? (Step by Step)

To pair a Roku remote, press and hold the pairing button inside the battery compartment for 5 seconds. For voice remotes, use the pairing button or the Roku device menu. To reset an unresponsive remote, remove the batteries, unplug the Roku device, wait 5 seconds, then reconnect everything. This article provides detailed steps for pairing different Roku remote types and resetting them when they stop working.

How to Pair a Simple Roku Remote

Step by Step Instructions

1. Power up your TV and Roku device. 
2. Find the spot for batteries on the back of your Roku remote. 
3. Pop open the battery cover and take out the batteries. 
4. Spot the tiny button for pairing inside the compartment. 
5. Put the batteries back in the remote. 
6. Push and keep holding the pairing button for about 5 seconds. 
7. You’ll see the pairing light on the remote start to blink. 
8. Give it a moment for your remote to link up with your Roku device. 
9. Your TV screen will show a message when the pairing works. 
10. Try out the remote to check if it’s doing its job right.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you experience issues while pairing your simple Roku remote, try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the batteries: Make sure they are new or have enough charge.
2. Move closer to the Roku device: Reduce the distance between the remote and the device.
3. Remove obstacles: Clear any objects blocking the line of sight between the remote and the Roku device.
4. Restart your Roku: Unplug the device, wait for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
5. Try a different set of batteries: Sometimes, even new batteries can be faulty.
6. Check for interference: Move away from other electronic devices that might interfere with the signal.
7. Update your Roku software: Ensure your device has the latest software version installed.

If none of these steps work, contact Roku support for further assistance.

How to Pair a Roku Voice Remote

Roku voice remotes offer additional features like voice commands and private listening through a headphone jack. There are two methods to pair a Roku voice remote:

Using the Pairing Button

1. Take off the cover for the batteries on the back of your remote.
2. Find the tiny button for pairing inside the battery area.
3. Push and keep pushing the pairing button for 5 seconds.
4. You’ll see the light on the remote start to blink.
5. Give your remote some time to link up with your Roku device.
6. Your TV screen will show a message when the pairing is done.
7. Check if all the remote’s features work, including talking to it.

Pairing from the Roku Device

If the above doesn’t work, you can pair from the Roku device itself:

1. Go to Settings > Remote > Pair Remote.
2. Select Pair a new remote.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to put the remote in pairing mode.
4. Press the pairing button on the remote for 5 seconds.
5. Wait.
6. You’ll get a confirmation when it’s paired.
7. Test everything on the new remote.

If you’re having trouble pairing your Roku voice remote, try the troubleshooting tips above for regular remotes. Also, make sure your Roku device supports voice remotes, some older models don’t.

How to Reset an Unresponsive Roku Remote

If your Roku remote stops working or is acting crazy, resetting it usually fixes the issue. Here’s how to reset different types of Roku remotes:

Standard IR Remotes

1. Remove the batteries from the remote.
2. Unplug your Roku device from power.
3. Wait 5 seconds.
4. Plug your Roku device back in.
5. When the home screen appears, put the batteries back in the remote.
6. Test the remote to see if it’s working.

Enhanced “Point-Anywhere” Remotes

1. Remove the batteries from the remote.
2. Unplug your Roku device from power.
3. Wait 5 seconds.
4. Plug your Roku device back in.
5. When the home screen appears, put the batteries back in the remote.
6. Press and hold the pairing button in the battery compartment for 5 seconds.
7. Wait for the remote to reconnect to your Roku device.
8. Test everything on the remote.

Roku Voice Remotes

1. Remove the batteries from the remote.
2. Unplug your Roku device from power.
3. Wait 5 seconds, then plug the Roku device back in.
4. When the home screen appears, put the batteries back in the remote.
5. Press the pairing button for 5 seconds.
6. Wait for the status light to blink, it’s in pairing mode.
7. The remote should reconnect to your Roku device automatically.
8. Test voice commands and everything else to make sure it’s working.

If that doesn’t work, try:

1. Put in a new set of batteries.
2. Check the remote for physical damage.
3. Make sure there’s no obstacle between the remote and the Roku device.
4. Update your Roku device’s software.
5. Factory reset as a last resort.

If none of that works, your remote is probably defective. Contact Roku for warranty info or to buy a new remote.