If you need a Roku replacement remote, Roku sells four: Roku Players Remote, Roku TV Remote, Roku Voice Remote and Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition).
Which one you buy comes down to whether the remote has to power your TV and change its volume, and whether your Roku is old enough to fall outside voice remote support.
Check your device model first. From the Home screen, go to Settings, then System, then About. That number decides everything below.
What Each Roku Remote Actually Controls
| Remote | Works with | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| Roku Players Remote | Roku players and Roku audio devices | Basics only, no TV power or volume |
| Roku TV Remote | All Roku TV models | TV power, volume, mute, sleep timer |
| Roku Voice Remote | Players, audio devices, all Roku TVs | Adds a push-to-talk voice button |
| Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) | Players, audio devices, all Roku TVs | Rechargeable, backlit, hands-free voice, remote finder |
Roku’s accessories store lists these at $9.99, $9.99, $19.99 and $29.99. Treat that as a ladder, not a quote, since store pricing moves.
One asterisk on that page matters: the voice remotes cover most players, not every older one.
The Model Numbers Roku Lists as Voice Remote Compatible
Roku publishes the full chart in its voice remote compatibility article. Players on it include Roku Express (3900, 3930, 3960, 3910, 3931, 3932, 3940, 3941) and Roku Streaming Stick (3600, 3800, 3810, 3811, 3820, 3821, 3840, 3830).
Roku Premiere (3920, 4620, 3921, 4630) and Roku Ultra (4640, 4660, 4661, 4662, 4670, 4850, 4800, 4801, 4802) qualify as well.
Roku 2, 3 and 4 (4210, 4200, 4230, 4400) are on the list too, as are Roku Streambar (9104R, 9102, 9101R2) and Roku Soundbar (9101, 9100).
If you own one of those, our guide to Roku Streambar and soundbar setups covers what the box replaces. Anything outside the chart is simple remote territory.
Why Your Old Remote Needed Line of Sight
A simple remote has no microphone or magnifying glass button. It uses infrared, so it points straight at the device with nothing blocking the front.
Voice remotes have that mic or magnifier button next to the purple directional pad. Several models connect over wireless instead of infrared, so they work with the player tucked behind the panel.
That difference sits inside how Roku TV as an operating system handles remote input.
Pairing the New Remote
Restart the Roku player or TV first. If the remote has a pairing button, hold it for 5 seconds until the light flashes. If it does not, hold Back and Home together for 5 seconds.
A rechargeable remote that refuses to pair needs 20 seconds on the pairing button, or 20 seconds on Back plus Home. Charge it five hours before judging it dead.
Charge level lives under Settings, then Remotes & Devices, then Remotes, then your remote, then About. Fire TV owners follow a different routine, covered in our Fire Stick remote guide.
The Free Stopgap While You Wait
The Roku mobile app works as a remote, with one hard limit. Your Roku has to already be powered on and on the same Wi-Fi network as your phone.
After a factory reset, or during first-time setup, the app cannot detect the device at all.
Will any Roku remote work with any TV?
No. Roku remotes only control Roku TV models, Roku streaming players and Roku audio devices. On a non-Roku TV with a Roku player attached, the remote controls the player, not the TV.
Can one remote control two Roku devices?
A Roku remote pairs with one device at a time. Two Rokus in the house means two remotes, or repairing every time you switch rooms.
Is the Voice Remote Pro worth the extra money?
It buys a rechargeable battery, backlit buttons, hands-free “Hey Roku” commands and a lost remote finder that plays a sound from the remote itself. If your remote lives under the couch cushions, that last feature earns the upgrade.
