It has happened to all of us at least once when we lost our TV or AC remote. Only to find him curled up on our couch!
And it gets even more annoying if that happens when we want to watch our favorite TV show or movie. Losing a TV remote can work, but losing the remote for any streaming device can be problematic.
Nowadays, there are many platforms to choose from and consume movies and shows by streaming them whenever and wherever we want. And what adds to the convenience are the devices that provide all of this in one place, one of them being Roku.
Roku requires a good connection to stream content, but if you’ve lost your signal and your remote, then…we’re here to help!
In this article, we will discuss how you can connect your Wi-Fi to your Roku device without a Roku remote.
How to connect a Roku device to Wi-Fi without a remote?
Many of us make it a point to check out all the good content available and stay in sync with our fellow watchers. Using devices like Roku, we can consume content from various platforms in one place. But what if the Wi-Fi disconnects from the Roku device and we’ve also lost the remote? Worry not as we have some easy fixes for the problem. Follow the steps below to find out how, and if you don’t have a Roku account, here’s how you can create one.
- Download and open the Roku app.
- Tap on Remote from the bottom of the screen.
- You will then be able to see the name of the Roku device that is connected to the remote, with a green dot showing it as active.
- Now press the Home icon using the directional arrow pad and navigate to Settings > Network > Set up connection on your Roku.
- Then follow the steps on your TV screen to set up the Wi-Fi connection.
After following the steps above, you will be able to connect Wi-Fi to your Roku device through the Roku app, without using the Roku remote.
How to switch Roku Wi-Fi without a remote?
If you want to establish a new connection on your Roku device but have lost your remote, then it can be problematic. But if you’re connected to the same network on your mobile as your Roku device, then you can easily use the Roku mobile app as a remote and do your thing.
However, if you are not connected with the same network as the Roku device on your smartphone, it can be problematic. Keep reading the article for the steps to change the Wi-Fi of the Roku device without a remote control and follow the instructions below:
- Prepare the things you need, like two phones and a good working internet connection.
- Download the Roku mobile app on your phone if you haven’t already.
- Then go to the Settings on your smartphone.
- Depending on your device options, go to Hotspot and turn it on.
Note: Make sure your mobile data is enabled to turn on and use the hotspot.
- Then, enter your Roku’s SSID in the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) section.
- Now enter the password and tap on Save.
How to connect Roku directly to router?
If you can’t connect your Roku to your network wirelessly, you can opt for a wired connection. To check if you can connect the Ethernet cable to your Roku, look on the back of the device for a port labeled ‘Ethernet’. If it is present there, it means that you can use the Ethernet cable to connect to the router.
Note: The steps below will only be possible for some Roku devices as only some of them have the port for the Ethernet cable like Roku Ultra.
You can also use a USB Ethernet adapter if you have a Roku Streambar and connect it to your router. If you have a Roku TV, it may also have an Ethernet cable port. You can check on your back to see if you have one.
After connecting a Roku device to your router, do the following:
- Go to the home screen of your Roku.
- Then navigate to Settings > Network > Set up connection.
- Select Wired connection.
- The Roku should automatically detect your network.
Now hopefully your issue will be resolved.
How to find Roku IP address without Wi-Fi or a remote?
If your Roku device isn’t connected to Wi-Fi, it obviously won’t have an IP address. When your Roku is connected to Wi-Fi without using a remote, you can also find its IP address by following these steps:
- In your Roku remote app, tap Remote, and then select the Home icon.
- Then using the arrow buttons go to Settings < Network < About.
- You’ll see the name of the network your Roku device is connected to, and below that, its IP address will also be visible.
This way, you will be able to find out the IP address of your Roku device without using your remote or Wi-Fi.
frequent questions
How can I reset a Roku remote?
Answer: To set up your Roku remote, you need to follow the given steps:
- Remove the batteries from the remote and unplug the Roku device from power.
- Then plug the Roku back into power and after the home screen appears, put the batteries back in the remote.
- Now press and hold the pairing button on the remote for 3-5 seconds.
- After that, the remote will reboot and repair with the Roku device within 30 seconds.
How to pair a Roku remote?
Answer: To pair any Roku remote, you first need to see which remote you have: an IR remote, an enhanced remote, or a standard Point Anywhere remote. You just have to insert the batteries in the case of an IR remote and no pairing is required. However, for all other Roku remotes, you need to insert the batteries and wait for the Roku device to automatically pair after remote control detection is complete.
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