Roku is a popular streaming device with remote control navigation option. Usually, every Roku TV comes with a remote control that consists of dedicated buttons for different functions and a built-in Mic for your convenience. But, if you have lost yours or your remote is not working correctly, you still have options to make it work and enjoy the beauty of the platform.

Yes, there is an option to connect Roku to wifi without a remote. That procedure should work on all the models of Roku except the top-notch Roku Players coming into the market.

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How To Connect Roku To Wifi Without Remote?

However, connecting your Roku to a TV wirelessly without a remote can take some time and effort. Still, you can surely do that following this easy guidance.

Download The Roku  App on your Smartphones

To use your Roku player without a remote, you first need to download the Roku App from the play store, which is available for free. Thank God this app is available for both Android and iOS users; make sure you have downloaded the original Roku App without any third party installation

To download the original App, you need to follow a few steps:

  • Search for Roku App on your mobile phone from the Apple Store or Play Store.
  • After you have downloaded the App, go through from the page of instructions.
  • After the instructions, you will be able to see the remote option right on your screen.
  • After pressing the remote option, you will see the exact Roku App on your TV screen.
  • You can use those keys to connect Roku to wifi easily.

If you're downloading this app for the first time, there will be a few terms and conditions you need to verify first. And, after you have downloaded the App on your mobile phone, you need to make sure that your mobile and Roku player should connect to the same wifi network. Also, ensure your phone battery is full. Finally, the device should not suffer from any viruses because transmitting the viruses is high with the Roku system. So, be careful.

In addition, while using this App method, you need to remember thus that it will automatically disconnect after five minutes of inactivity. So, I recommend you use the power-optimized option when using the Roku TV App.

How To Connect Roku To Wifi Without Remote?

Connect Roku and Smartphone With Hotspot

Suppose you're facing any issue with connectivity and wifi accessibility on the Roku devices. In that case, you can also connect through a hotspot of your smartphone. The Roku device would catch the wifi signals from the phone and continue delivering the services.

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For this method, you need to give your phone hotspot the same name and password as the Roku platform for easy and quick detection. You might need another device to get ahead with this process. Then, you need to connect the device to your hotspot. The device could be any desktop, Mac, laptop, or smartphone you're going to use to download the Roku App. Remember, the Roku App will only work if it connects to the network with the same wifi name and password.

However, suppose your phone connects to a different and old wifi connection. In that case, the Roku will automatically connect you to the previous network whenever you use it and won't recognize your device anymore. Therefore, to deal with it efficiently, update it and change the security option of your network to WPA1 PSK.

The Roku player will connect to the device automatically as soon it catches the signals, even without a remote control. If you aren't aware of your Roku IP address, open your Roku device and check wifi settings to find the IP address easily. This is another way from which you can connect Roku to the Internet without a remote. Now take a deep breath, sit calmly and explore your Roku device.