Roku remote not pairing or not responding
Your Roku remote won't work because the batteries are dead, it's too far from the TV, it's lost pairing, or there's a hardware problem. Check the batteries first, then restart both the remote and TV to re-pair them. this fixes it for most people.
When a Roku remote stops responding, it's almost always because of dead batteries, a lost wireless connection, or interference. We'll check the batteries, restart both the remote and TV to force a fresh pairing, and test a few other things.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not using fresh alkaline batteries. rechargeable or old batteries don't have enough power
- Not waiting for the TV to fully restart before trying the remote again
Signs you need professional help
- If the remote light works, the batteries are fresh, and the remote is paired but the TV still doesn't respond, the TV's sensor may be broken. Get in touch and we'll help troubleshoot.
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