Roly Remote for Roku
A better remote for your Roku TV
Roly turns your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac into a fast, ad-free Roku remote — with private listening, voice control, and one-tap widgets.
- ✓ Free to download
- ✓ No ads
- ✓ Private listening
- ✓ Works over Wi-Fi
Everything the plastic remote can do — and more
Instant connection
Roly is lightweight and opens fast, then finds your Roku on Wi-Fi automatically — no codes, no accounts.
Private listening
Stream your Roku's audio straight to your headphones through your phone. Watch late at night without waking anyone.
Voice, Siri & Shortcuts
Search and control by voice, and trigger your Roku from Siri and the Shortcuts app for one-word commands.
Works on all your Apple gear
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro — control your TV from whatever's closest.
Widgets & quick controls
Add a widget for one-tap access to play/pause, volume, and your favorite channels right from the Home Screen.
Type with your keyboard
Search shows and enter passwords with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters on the TV.
Auto-detects your devices
Roly scans your Wi-Fi and lists every Roku TV and player it finds, so switching rooms is a tap away.
No ads, no clutter
A clean, focused remote that does one thing brilliantly — control your Roku, fast.
Headphones mode
Watch late without waking the house
Private listening streams your Roku's sound straight to the headphones on your phone — AirPods included. Pause, skip, and set the volume without ever touching the TV.
How private listening works →Your TV. Your headphones. Zero disturbance.
No cables to the TV, no extra hardware — just tap Headphones in Roly.
One remote, all your devices
Grab whatever's closest — Roly keeps your Roku in reach across the Apple ecosystem.
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Mac
- Apple Vision Pro
Connect in under a minute
- 1
Join the same Wi-Fi
Put your phone on the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku TV or player.
- 2
Open Roly
It scans your network and lists every Roku it finds — tap yours to connect.
- 3
Start controlling
Use the D-pad, volume, keyboard, and private listening right away.
Setup & troubleshooting
Quick answers for connecting, private listening, and remote fixes.
How to use your phone as a Roku remote
Lost your Roku remote or out of batteries? Turn your iPhone or iPad into a full Roku remote in seconds with the free Roly app.
How to connect Roly to your Roku TV
Step-by-step guide to pairing the Roly remote app with your Roku TV or streaming player, plus what to check if your device doesn't show up.
Roku remote not working? How to fix it
A checklist for fixing an unresponsive Roku remote — and how to keep controlling your TV from your phone while you troubleshoot.
How to control a Roku TV without the remote
No remote at all? Here's how to set up and control a Roku TV using only your phone over Wi-Fi.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Roly Remote for Roku free?
- Yes — Roly is free to download on the App Store. Some extra features are available through an optional subscription.
- Does it work with my Roku?
- Roly works with Roku TVs and Roku streaming players. Your phone just needs to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the Roku.
- Do I need the original remote?
- No. As long as your Roku is set up and on Wi-Fi, Roly can fully replace a lost, broken, or out-of-batteries remote.
- Can I listen with headphones?
- Yes. Roly's private listening (Headphones mode) routes your Roku's audio to headphones connected to your phone, including AirPods.
- Does Roly need an account?
- No account and no sign-up. Roly connects to your Roku directly over your local network.
Get the better Roku remote
Free to download. Fast, ad-free, and packed with private listening, voice, and widgets.
Download on the App Store