WiFi Remote for Roku TV

Austin Metke

About this app

Lost the remote? Batteries dead? Or just tired of remote apps that want an account before you can press a button? Remote for Roku TV turns your phone into a fast, free remote control for your Roku TV or Roku streaming player — no sign-up, no tracking.

NEW: PRIVATE LISTENING

Tap the headphones button on the remote to hear your TV's audio through your phone. Plug in headphones and watch late at night without waking anyone. Audio stays in sync with the picture and keeps playing with your screen off. Works on Roku devices that support private listening.

WHY THIS REMOTE

• Complete remote — volume, power, keyboard input, private listening, and the channel launcher all work out of the box.
• No account or sign-up — open the app, tap your Roku, done.
• Private by design — no data collected, no data shared. Check the Data safety section on this page.

EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT FROM A REMOTE

• Automatic Roku device discovery on your Wi-Fi network, plus manual IP connection when you need it
• D-pad navigation, OK/Select, Back, Home, Options, and Instant Replay
• Volume, mute, and power off
• Play/pause, rewind, and fast forward
• Keyboard input — type searches and passwords with your phone keyboard instead of pecking at the on-screen one
• Channel and input launcher — search your installed channels and jump straight into apps like Netflix or YouTube, or switch TV inputs
• Favorites — press and hold any channel to pin it to the top
• Device options — turn on Fast TV Start, view system info, or forget a device you no longer use
• Classic D-pad or swipe touchpad — your choice
• Optional haptic feedback, keep-screen-awake, and keep-Wi-Fi-active for faster response
• Light, dark, system, and OLED dark themes
• Remembers your last connected device

WORKS WITH ROKU PLAYERS AND ROKU TVS

Supports Roku streaming devices including Roku Express, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Premiere, and Roku Ultra, plus Roku TVs from TCL, Hisense, onn., Sharp, Philips, Element, Westinghouse, RCA, JVC, Sanyo, Magnavox, and other Roku TV brands.

SETUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Your phone and Roku must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and network control must be enabled on your Roku: Settings → System → Advanced system settings → Control by mobile apps → Network access → Enabled (or Default).

Built and supported by an independent developer. Questions, bugs, or feature ideas? Email [e-mail] — every message gets read and answered.

Remote for Roku TV is an independent remote control app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc.

What’s new

Listen to your Roku TV’s audio through your phone with Private Listening! Use headphones to watch without disturbing others, with audio that stays in sync and keeps playing when your screen is off. Start or stop listening from the app or its notification.

Improved reliability when connecting to slow-to-respond TVs. Also refined the light-mode remote controls and buttons.