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

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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

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Remote & devices.
4. Select Add Devices.
5. Select Remote.
6. Select Continue.

Steps

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.
     • 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.
2. 
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   Select Settings. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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3. 
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   Select Remote & devices. This is in the right panel.
4. 
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   Select Add Devices. A new page will open.
5. 
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   Select Remote, and then Continue. If you're using the mobile app, have the remote ready.
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   Follow the instructions on the screen. This will help you put your remote into pairing mode.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using a Hard Restart

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1. 
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   Unplug the Roku from the power cord. This is the part that goes into the Roku device, not the power outlet.
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   Wait at least 5 seconds. This allows the power to drain fully.
3. 
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   Plug the power cord back in. It will take a few moments for the Roku to power on again.
4. 
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   Follow the directions on the screen. This will help put your remote into pairing mode.
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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.

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