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Find your missing Roku remote control with this handy guide
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Did your Roku remote disappear behind the cushions or beneath a load of laundry? Fortunately, finding your lost Roku remote is easy! This wikiHow article teaches you how to locate a lost Roku remote as well as how to change the sound your remote makes when you trigger the "Ping Remote" feature.

Things You Should Know

  • If you have a Roku Voice Remote Pro or a Remote with a mic, you can say "Hey Roku, where's my remote?"
  • In the app, go to Devices > Remotes > Ping Remote to make your remote play a sound.
  • Some Roku devices have a button on them that you can press to make your remote play a sound.
  • Your remote will not play a sound if the batteries are dead, out of charge, or out of range of your network.
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Use the Roku Mobile App

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  1. If you have the Roku app installed on your Android, iPhone, or iPad, you can use the app to find your lost Roku remove.
  2. There are two easy ways to get to the remote section:
    • Go to Devices > Roku > three-dot menu icon.
    • From the screen that looks like a remote, tap the filter icon (three sliders) and go to Lost Remote.
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  3. When you select this, your remote will begin playing a sound for the next 60 seconds.[1]
    • If the batteries are dead, you won't hear a sound from the remote.
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Use a Voice Command with Pro

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  1. in a direct and clear tone. This only works if you have the Roku Voice Remote Pro with hands-free switch enabled. The lost remote will play a sound, which should make it easy to find in your home.[3]
    • Your remote will not play a sound if the batteries are dead, out of charge, or out of range of your network.
    • If your remote is so far away that it didn't hear you, try the other methods instead.
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How to Change the Lost Remote Sound

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  1. Once you find your remote, you can change the sound you hear when you use any of the other methods. Start by pressing the "Home" button on your Roku remote to return to the Home screen where you will see Settings', and then select that option.
  2. You won't see the bigger list unless you have multiple Roku devices.[4]
    • Select your remote, if prompted.
  3. When you pick options from the list (press OK on your remote), a preview of that sound will play through your remote.
    • Hover a few seconds with an option selected instead and the sound will play through your TV's speakers.
    • Once you have one selected and pressed Ok on your remote, the sound has been changed[5]
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  • If you still can't find your remote, you can buy a replacement remote and sync it to your Roku streaming device or Roku TV.
  • If you're troubleshooting something or your Roku isn't getting through your firewall, you may need to find out its IP address.
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This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 76,708 times.
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