Roku is a device that streams media (shows, movies, and even music) from the Internet to your TV. The devices require minimal setup and an Internet connection just like your computer. Roku streaming devices use an operating system that allows users to access and manage streams. This streaming service has quickly gained popularity with users in the streaming device markets. Its advantages are the simple and user-friendly interface and the quick response of the OS.
As with any other device of this kind, you will need a remote control to manage your Roku TV or at least just to connect it to your WiFi. But what would you do if a remote control battery is dead or it just doesn’t work properly? Then, you can try to connect your Roku TV to WiFi without the remote control. It is possible and here is how to do it.
How to connect Roku TV to WiFi whithout the remote control
If you want to connect your Roku TV to WiFi without the remote control, you have to set up a mobile hotspot on one of your mobile devices, download and install the Roku app to use as a remote on another device, and finally use the Roku app to connect your Roku TV to the same mobile hotspot network. Here is how to set up a mobile hotspot on your mobile device:
- First of all, go to the settings menu of your smartphone.
- Select “Mobile Hotspot” and turn it on.
- Enter the SSID of your Roku under the “Wi-Fi name (SSID)” section
Once you have completed these steps, you can start to set up your mobile device as a remote control.
How to use Roku TV without the remote control
If you want to use your Roku TV without the remote control, you have to download a special Roku app on your smartphone or tablet. It is better to use the Roku app on another mobile device that is not used as a mobile hotspot. After you have downloaded and installed the Roku app, you can start to set it up as a remote control. To do that, follow these steps:
- Open the Roku app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Choose the “Remote” button at the bottom of the screen.
- Finally, the remote screen appears.
The remote displayed in the Roku app should be an exact copy of your physical Roku remote control. Try pressing the arrow keys and see if your Roku player detects these movements.
How to connect Roku TV to WiFi using the Roku app
If you want to connect your Roku TV to a WiFi network without physical remote control but using the virtual remote control, you have to follow these steps:
- At first, open the Roku app and use it as a remote control.
- Go to “Settings” on your Roku TV.
- Choose “Network” and connect your Roku TV to an appropriate WiFi network.
- After that, you can disable the mobile hotspot.
If everything is successful, your Roku player should detect the app remote control as a normal Roku remote control. As long as they remain connected to the same Wi-Fi network, your phone can work as a remote control.
