3 Quick Ways to Sync a Roku Remote Without a Pairing Button

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Get your Roku remote into pairing mode

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: August 10, 2024 Fact Checked

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Using the Settings Menu

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Using a Hard Restart

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Using a Voice Remote

Do you have a new remote you need to pair to your Roku TV? If your Roku streaming device doesn't have a pairing button on the back of the remote, there are other ways to pair your device. Here's how to sync a Roku remote without a pairing button.

Quick Steps

Press the Home button on your remote.
Select Settings.
Select Remote & devices.
Select Add Devices.
Select Remote.
Select Continue.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Settings Menu

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Press the Home button on your remote. Make sure your Roku is connected and powered on.
- If you can't use the remote or you don't have one paired, you can control your Roku with the Roku app.
  - Download the Roku app for iOS in the App Store or for Android in the Google Play Store.^{[1]
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  - Connect your mobile device to the same network as your Roku device.
  - Select your Roku device during the app's set up.
  - Once connected, tap Remote to use it as a remote.
You may need to scroll down to find this option.

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This is in the right panel.
A new page will open.
If you're using the mobile app, have the remote ready.
This will help you put your remote into pairing mode.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using a Hard Restart

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This is the part that goes into the Roku device, not the power outlet.
This allows the power to drain fully.
It will take a few moments for the Roku to power on again.
This will help put your remote into pairing mode.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Using a Voice Remote

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Press and hold the Back and Home buttons at the same time. Do so for at least 5 seconds until the light flashes.
- Your voice remote may already have a pairing button. If you find one on the back of the remote, press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the light flashes.