If you’re a Roku user, there’s a good chance you’ve used the remote to change the channel or change the volume on your TV. But what about if you want to do more than just change channels and volumes? What if you want to control your Roku from your phone? There are a few ways to do this, but we’ll show you how to do it in this article. First, create an account on Roku and sign in. Then, open up the app on your phone and find the “Roku” tab. On that tab, click on “Settings.” Under “Device,” select “Roku.” Under “Usage,” select “Remote.” Now under “Usage Type,” select “Phone.” Click on that link and enter your phone’s password. You’ll be taken to a page where you can set up rules for how often you want Roku to check for new content and when it should start playing. If you’re using an Echo device, make sure that it’s turned off so that Roku can’t hear anything when it checks for new content. Finally, under “Location,” set a time zone so that Roku can play content from around the world at once (if necessary). Now that you’ve set up all of your rules for how often Roku should check for new content and when it should start playing, just hit play on one of your devices and enjoy!
This is possible through the official Roku Remote app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. It allows you to mimic the behavior of the physical remote and do cool things like launch channels directly.
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First, download the app and open it. You’ll be asked to accept the terms and conditions and the privacy policy to “Continue.”
The next screens will explain that you can save shows and movies to watch later, control Roku devices with the remote, and it will ask if you’d like to sign in. You’ll need to be signed in to save things to Watch Later and watch the Roku Channel in the app. You can opt to “Continue as Guest.”
After you’ve signed in with your Roku account or continued as a guest, you’ll be brough to the “Home” tab. The first thing to do is go to the “Devices” tab.
The app will scan for Roku devices on your network. Tap the Roku device you’d like to control when it appears.
Once connected, you can jump straight to the “Remote.” There is also a “Remote” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Depending on your device, you may need to grant the app permission to connect to nearby devices.
The remote interface has the same buttons as the physical remote and more. The microphone icon can be used to do voice searches. The headphones icon will route audio through your phone instead of the TV.
One of the handiest things about the remote app is the shortcuts to Roku channels. Rather than navigating around the home screen, you can launch a channel directly from the app with the “Recent Channels” button at the bottom.
If you chose to sign in with your Roku account, you can also start movies and TV shows on your Roku device from the “Save List” tab.
That’s how you can control your Roku with your phone! The Roku remote app is really nice, even better than the physical remote. It’s one of the great things about having a Roku for your streaming needs.
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