A great thing about Roku devices is they allcome with a handy Roku remote.
However, we all know how easy they are to lose.
Thankfully, you’ve got the option to use your phone as a Roku remote too.
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This is possible through the official Roku Remote app available foriPhone,iPad, andAndroid.
It allows you to mimic the behavior of the physical remote and do cool things like launch channels directly.
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First, download the app and open it.
You’ll be asked to accept the terms and conditions and the privacy policy to “Continue.”
You’ll need to be signed in to save things to Watch Later and watch theRoku Channelin the app.
you’ve got the option to opt to “Continue as Guest.”
The first thing to do is go to the “Devices” tab.
The app will scan for Roku devices on your data pipe.
Tap the Roku gear you’d like to control when it appears.
Once connected, you could jump straight to the “Remote.”
There is also a “Remote” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Depending on your equipment, you may need to grant the app permission to connect to nearby devices.
The remote interface has the same buttons as the physical remote and more.
The microphone icon can be used to do voice searches.
The headphones icon will route audio through your phone instead of the TV.
One of the handiest things about the remote app is the shortcuts to Roku channels.
That’s how you could control your Roku with your phone!
The Roku remote app is really nice, even better than the physical remote.
It’sone of the great thingsabout having a Roku for your streaming needs.
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