Using the remote
19 guides on using the remote with Roly Remote for Roku.
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 Roly app, free to download.
How to turn on a Roku TV without the remote
Three ways to power on a Roku TV when you can't find the remote — the physical power button, your phone, and HDMI-CEC.
How to restart a Roku TV (3 ways)
Restarting fixes most Roku glitches — freezing, buffering, black screens. Here's how to restart from the menu, from your phone, or by power cycling.
How to update your Roku TV software
Keep your Roku fast and secure by updating its software. Here's how to check for and install updates manually.
How to factory reset a Roku TV
A factory reset wipes your Roku back to out-of-box state. Here's how to do it from the menu or the physical reset button — and when you should.
How to change the input on a Roku TV
Switch between HDMI, antenna, and the Roku home screen on a Roku TV — with the remote or from your phone.
How to use voice search on Roku
Find shows, launch channels, and control your Roku by voice — from a voice remote or from your phone with the Roly app.
Does a Roku work without internet?
What you can and can't do on a Roku with no Wi-Fi — HDMI devices, antenna TV, and USB playback all still work.
How to turn off or change the Roku screensaver
Stop the Roku screensaver from kicking in, change how long it waits, or pick a different one — all from the settings menu.
How to add channels to your Roku
How to find and add streaming channels to your Roku from the Channel Store — with the remote or from your phone.
How to turn off a Roku TV
How to power off a Roku TV or put a streaming player to sleep — with the remote, your phone, or a sleep timer.
How to rename your Roku and its inputs
Give your Roku and its HDMI inputs clear names so the right device shows up in apps and on the home screen.
How to turn on closed captions on a Roku
Switch subtitles on across your Roku, or just for the current show — plus how to change caption size and style.
How to use Guest Mode on a Roku
Guest Mode lets visitors sign in with their own streaming accounts and auto-signs them out later — perfect for rentals and guest rooms.
How to set a sleep timer on a Roku TV
Have your Roku turn itself off after a set time — great for falling asleep to a show without leaving the TV on all night.
How to set up parental controls on a Roku
Protect kids and your account with a Roku PIN, content ratings, and purchase controls. Here's how each layer works.
How to clear the cache on a Roku
Roku has no 'clear cache' button, but a restart does the same job. Here's how to free up memory and fix sluggish channels.
How to watch local channels on a Roku TV
Get free local and live TV on a Roku — with an antenna on a Roku TV, or through free streaming channels on any Roku.
How to adjust the picture settings on a Roku TV
Fine-tune brightness, picture mode, and 4K/HDR on a Roku TV to get the best image for movies, sports, and gaming.