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Is it the IR (infrared) remote or the enhanced “Point anywhere”
Remote?
It depends on which Roku streaming device you are using. Roku
supports two types of remote.

1. Standard IR (infrared) remote.

2. Enhanced “point-anywhere” remote.

Standard IR Remote: All the Roku remotes look the same. The
signi cant difference is the way the working. To con rm that it is a
Standard IR Remote, open the battery cover and check whether it has a
“pairing button” or not.

“ Note: Standard IR remote doesn’t have a pairing

button.

Enhanced “Point-anywhere” Remote: It works with the wireless

connection. This remote doesn’t need a direct link to control your
Roku device. It established a connection with the Roku device by
“pairing.” To verify that it is an Enhanced remote, open the battery
cover from the remote and check it has a pairing button or not.
Once you have done checking your Roku remote, apply
troubleshooting methods to x Roku remote not working.

Causes of Roku Remote not working

properly:
Many bounds behind a Roku remote that is not working, and many
issues can x quickly. Below are the possible reasons for the Roku
remote to stop working.

• Dead Battery: Dead batteries can stop your Roku remote from
working with the device.
 • Blocked Signal: A barrier comes between the remote and the
Roku device that can stop it.

• Pairing Failed: If you have an Enhanced remote and it’s not

working, it might be a Wi-Fi signal problem.

Now, you know why Roku remote not working; you can apply
troubleshooting steps for the Roku remote.

Troubleshooting methods for Roku Remote

repeatedly stops working:
We had listed some of the effective troubleshooting methods for when
Roku remote stopped working, quickly xing the issue. Apply these
xing steps so that you can enjoy your favorite TV shows without
wasting your time.

• Replace the remote’s battery: It is the most typical cause for the
Roku remote stopped working. To x it, you can buy a pair of new
batteries & replace it with the old ones, and see if the Roku
remote starts working or not.

• Remove any obstructions (For IR remote): Check for any obstacle

and how you’re using the IR remote because unlike Enhanced
 “point anywhere” remote has a feature to use anywhere. But, for
Roku IR remote, you can’t operate it from anywhere.

• Note: An IR Remotes uses infrared light to work. It has to be

directly pointing at the streaming device without any barrier.

• Re-Pair the Roku remote properly: Sometimes it has an issue

with pairing. When it is not working correctly with the streaming
device, try to pair it again.

If it doesn’t work even after applying these steps, then you can go with
some advanced troubleshooting methods given below.

Reset Roku Remote:

Often it solves the problem because after you reset Roku remote, it
becomes fresh and new. Note that this method will only work for the
Enhanced “point anywhere” remote and not the IR remote.

You can follow the steps below to reset the Roku remote.

1. First, open the back panel of your remote, take out the batteries,
and keep it aside.

2. Now, remove the Roku streaming device’s power cable for 5-

seconds and then put it back in.

3. After the streaming device displays the home screen, put back in
the Roku remote’s battery but don’t put the back panel on it.

4. Now, you need to press and hold the reset button for 3-5 seconds
until you see the light indicator turn on and start ashing.

5. Wait for 30 seconds to reset and pair the Roku remote

successfully.
In that case, you need to know how to pair Roku remote and sync Roku
remote correctly.

Follow the steps below to pair and sync your Roku remote with the
Roku streaming device.

1. For Roku IR remote: You have to take out the batteries and then
put them back in. Remote will automatically connect with the
streaming device. It’s that simple!

2. For Enhanced “point anywhere” remote: If you have an enhanced

“Point anywhere” Roku remote and want to re-pair or sync it
with your streaming device then, apply the steps given below:

First, you need to disconnect the Roku streaming box’s power

cable for 10 seconds.

After that, reconnect the power cable to the device and wait for
the 10 seconds until the home screen will not appear.

Now, hold the pairing button on your remote for 5 seconds until
the light will start blinking.

The Roku streaming device will connect with the remote.

Pro Tip: Always use the remote that comes with the streaming device
or supports the streaming device.

Roku remote stopped working even after

Troubleshooting.
If you feel that your Roku remote is heating, then stop trying to
connect it. Remove the batteries rst and put it back. In this case, you
have to replace your Roku remote. Go to the Amazon and buy a
licensed Roku remote today. Or you can contact the support team.

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