How To Reset And Pair Your Roku Remote

When your Roku streaming device is freezing up or your remote isn’t working correctly, the problem can often be fixed by simply rebooting the machine, which Roku calls a system restart. If that method doesn’t work, however, users also have the option of resetting the device, which will return it to factory settings. That means you’ll need to set the device back up as if it is new, and that’s why you should try restarting the device before resetting it. The steps to restart are identical for the simple Roku remote and the basic voice remote, both of which use standard AAA batteries:

1. Slide the battery compartment cover off and remove the batteries.
2. Disconnect the main device’s power cable and reconnect it after at least 5 to 10 seconds have passed.
3. Immediately after Roku’s main interface appears onscreen, complete the restart process by re-inserting the batteries into the remote and sliding the cover back in place.

The following are steps for people who own a Roku Voice Remote Pro:

1. Disconnect the main device’s power cable.
2. Reconnect it after at least 5 to 10 seconds have passed.
3. As soon as Roku’s main interface appears onscreen, complete the restart process by long-pressing the pairing button on the remote for 20 seconds.
4. When you see a slowly blinking green light stop then switch to rapid-fire blinking, let the reset button go.

Another way to restart that works for most types of Roku remotes is by going through the gadget’s “Settings” menu. This is the option you’ll want to use if the Roku’s power cord is located somewhere difficult to reach, according to the company.

1. Hit the Home icon on the remote.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Pick “System.”
4. Choose “Power.” If it’s unavailable, go to the next step.
5. Hit “System restart,” then confirm by choosing “Restart.”
6. Immediately after Roku’s main interface appears onscreen, follow step 3 onwards for your specific Roku remote listed above.

Simple Roku remote users can instantly press buttons to check for responsiveness. Those who own voice remotes have to wait at least half a minute to check whether the system restart fixed the issue.