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How to Reset Your Roku Remote

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By Lisa Mildon Lisa Mildon Lifewire Technology Review Board Member & Quality Team Editor Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 9, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Roku The Ultimate Guide to Roku Chromecast Fire TV Apple TV

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Remove the battery cover on the remote and take out the batteries.Disconnect the power to the receiver. Wait 5 seconds and reconnect the power. Reinsert the batteries in the remote.Press and hold the pairing button on the remote for 3 to 5 seconds or until the pairing light flashes. This article explains how to re-pair a Roku Enhanced Remote.

How to Re-Pair a Roku Enhanced Remote

Whether you're using a Roku box or streaming stick, when the Enhanced Remote decides to not cooperate, it has most like lost its pairing. Enhanced remotes have either a single pairing button or a pairing button with an indicator light. Here are the steps to re-pair your Roku Enhanced Remote. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the remote and remove the batteries. Remove the power cable from your Roku receiver. Wait 5 seconds and then reconnect the power cable. Reinsert the batteries in the remote when the Roku receiver displays the home screen. Locate the pairing button on the bottom of the remote. Press and hold the pairing button inside the battery compartment for approximately 3 to 5 seconds or until you see the pairing light on the remote begin to flash. Older remotes do not have the indicator light. If the light doesn't flash, repeat this step. If it still doesn't flash, replace the batteries in the remote. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the remote to establish a connection with the Roku receiver. A remote pairing dialog appears on the TV screen when a successful pairing occurs. Get back to your TV streaming entertainment. The Roku IR remote doesn't have pairing features like the Enhanced Remote and cannot be paired with a Roku receiver. To determine which remote you have, remove the battery cover on the back. If it's an IR remote, there won't be a pairing button at the bottom of the remote. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Pair a Roku Remote How to Fix It When Roku TV Won't Turn On How to Fix It When Your Roku Remote Is Not Working How to Pair a Fire Stick Remote How to Reset Your Roku Box or Streaming Stick How to Pair an Apple TV Remote How to Fix It When an Apple TV Remote Isn't Working 4 Ways to Find Your Roku IP Address (With or Without the Remote) Your Wii: Finding a Good Location for the Console How to Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Mirror Your iPhone to Roku How to Set Up Your Roku TV, Box, or Streaming Stick How to Fix it When Roku Volume Is Not Working How to Fix It When Roku Channels Won't Open Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies