Solved: How to Fix (Infrared) Roku Remote Not Working?

Posted by gryan sao on August 13th, 2019

Every remote issue is quite different based on the type of Roku remote. Before proceeding for the troubleshooting of Roku Remote Not Working, you should first confirm which type of remote you are currently using with your Roku streaming player. Either its a standard IR remote or enhanced “point-anywhere” remote.

If you are not sure, there is a simple and short method. To determine the type of remote is, all you need to remove the cover from the battery compartment and find for a pairing button. A remote without a pairing button is a standard Roku IR remote. Any remote with a pairing button is a Roku Enhanced remote. These remotes are quite unique which not help you to control the Roku device but also from activating Roku TV to parental control, all can be done with a single remote.

How Does a Standard Roku IR Remote Works?

Basically, your standard IR remote uses unseen or invisible infrared light to transmit a short distance signal from the remote with the help of an IR transmitter, present in front of the Roku device. To operate more effectively, try to use your Roku IR remote pointed directly at your Roku device and there must be no barrier that could block the signal.

Why is my Roku Remote not Working Even after Activating Roku TV?

The time when you press a button on your Roku remote and your Roku device does not respond well or it responds late even you have followed the complete and correct procedure to activate Roku TV. But still, your remote is not working or unresponsive.

Then it's not the activation procedure that is not faulty. There is some technical glitch is with your IR remote only no problem with Roku TV code. One of the most common reasons for missed button presses is a Roku device that is located either in a wrong position or something is blocking your Roku device.

The second most common fact is low or dead batteries. It's like using a car without fuel. To fix this problem, that appears your Roku IR remote to stop working, try the following measures:

Try to Remove Visible Obstructions- Ensure you can see the front of your Roku device from where you are looking towards it. Try holding your Roku IR remote above your head and point it downwards towards the front of the Roku device. Try to move your remote to left and right. Make sure it is always pointing directly towards the Roku device's front. Check that there must be no obstructions blocking the front of your Roku device.

Reseat the Pencil Batteries- If your Roku device is not responding to button presses. Just try to remove the batteries from your remote and re-insert them.

Replace the Batteries- If your Roku device keeps on continues to be unresponsive to button presses, try to replace new batteries in your Roku IR remote.

Conclusion

If the back of your Roku remote gets warm or hot during the normal usage, discontinue remote and try to cool it. We hope this particular section helps you to fix your Remote not working problem. If still you facing some trouble, share with us through comments.