If you are a movie Fanatic, then you can agree with me on the fact that Roku devices and TVs have come to make watching smart and easier.
With this device, you can watch your favorite movie or TV show without any hustle.
However, this device needs programming and some pairing especially when it comes to its remote.
But many have been asking on the forums about how they go about pairing your Sharp Roku TV remote? If you fall into that camp, then we have all the answers to your questions in this post.
However, it’s important to note that Roku TVs use IR remotes and they should necessarily be paired.
In the case of Roku streaming devices, you need to pair the instrument but in most instances, the remote doesn’t have a pairing button.
The pairing button in the Roku Remote is the easiest way to sync the remote to the TV but it’s important to state that it’s not the only way and if it’s not working or it’s non-existent, there are a few other ways you can do it.
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What is Pairing Button on the Roku remote?
The main purpose of a Roku remote pairing button is to allow Roku users to connect the remote to the TV to control it.
In most instances, it is located on the front of the remote, and in some other instances; it can be underneath the battery compartment.
It would be best if you found the pairing button to sync it to the TV.
1. Sync the Remote using a Smartphone
If you have the Roku app on your Smartphone, then you will notice that it has a remote option that you can use to control the Roku TV.
This option is also a great way to pair the remote without using the pairing button.
You need to follow these steps to make it a reality.
- Make sure your phone is connected to a stable internet connection
- Download the Roku App from the Appstore or the Playstore
- After installation, check to be sure that the Smartphone and the Roku device are connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Head to the Roku app and launch it
- You will see the Remote option
- Click on the Remote option to get the features
- Locate the settings and head to the Remotes and devices option
- Now click to pair the new device.
- You’re good to go.
2. Sync the remote using the ‘Pair Remote’ Option
The other option you have in this case is to use the Pair remote option but this will only work if the TV allows you to navigate through the settings using this remote.
If yes, then follow the steps below.
- On your Roku device, go to the Home screen
- Now head to Settings
- You can now find the Remotes Option on the left side of the settings menu.
- Click on the Pair Remote Option
- Your Remote will automatically be paired to the Roku device.
If this doesn’t happen automatically, your remote might have an issue.
In this regard, you will be expected to troubleshoot your remote and restart the process.
FAQs
Why is my Roku remote not working?
There are several reasons why your Roku Remote might not be working well.
It might be because of the low batteries or issues with signal interference.
Please check to be sure the batteries are fully charged and there are no interferences.
How do I pair my Roku remote to my TV?
There are three main ways of syncing your remote to the Roku TV.
One is through the Roku App, the other method is through the Pair remote option on your TV, and lastly using the remote pair button.
Why is my Sharp Roku TV remote not working?
There are a few reasons for this and the best thing to do is to re-pair the remote.
You can as well restart the remote or the device and try again.
Also, make sure the batteries are fully charged and there are no signal interferences.
Now you know how to pair a sharp Roku TV remote to the TV with ease.
In case your Remote has the pair Button, the work will be easier on you.
If otherwise, you need to follow the steps explained above to resume your normal viewing and TV control.
