Roku remote · Reset guide
How to reset Roku remote
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Check the handset first: a simple Roku remote has no voice button and uses infrared; voice remotes have a microphone or voice-search button. Rechargeable remotes use a different restart procedure from remotes with removable batteries.
01 · Start here
Before resetting your device
- Check for a clear path between a simple remote and the Roku receiver. Replace weak removable batteries or charge a rechargeable remote.
02 · Reset and reconnect
Reset and reconnect your Roku remote
Before you start
These instructions restart the handset. The Reset button on the Roku player or television is a different control and can erase that device's setup.
Remote with removable batteries
Remove batteries → press two buttons → refit batteries
- Take out both batteries and press any two buttons.
- Insert the batteries again, negative end first. Use a fresh matching pair if needed.
Rechargeable voice remote
Pairing, or Back + Home · 20 seconds
- Hold Pairing for 20 seconds if present. Otherwise hold Back and Home together for 20 seconds.
- Wait for the remote light to stop flashing.
After the reset
Test navigation and playback, then test the TV's power and volume separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Roku simple remote need pairing?
No. Its infrared signal needs a clear path to the receiver; the voice-remote pairing buttons do not apply.
Is a 20-second hold the same as pairing?
No. On the rechargeable models above, 20 seconds restarts the remote. The pairing instructions use a five-second hold.