Set Roku to Turn on TV Using Official App or Remote

You can set your Roku to turn on your TV using either the official Roku app or the remote control. The Roku app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

The official Roku app allows you to control your Roku device remotely, including turning it on and off. This feature is convenient if you want to turn on your TV from another room.

To turn on your TV using the remote control, you need to make sure your Roku device is paired with your TV's HDMI port. This is a crucial step to ensure that the remote control can communicate with your TV.

You can find the pairing instructions in the article section "Pair Roku with TV for Remote Control".

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A universal remote is a great alternative for controlling your Roku and TV. It offers multi-device control, allowing you to operate up to four audio and video devices at once.

If you're looking for a universal remote, consider one that has a best TV remote code library, which will work with all major brands.

To set it up, simply add two AAA batteries (not included) and enjoy easy automatic code search and setup.

Here are some key features to look for in a universal remote:

For more information on pairing your universal remote with your Roku device or TV, check out our detailed article.

You can use the official Roku App to control your Roku device and turn on your TV. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and it requires a Roku device running Roku OS 6.2 or newer and a smartphone running Android OS 5.0 or higher, or iOS 11.0 or higher.

To set up the app, visit your smartphone's app store, search for the Roku App (Official), and install it. Then, connect your Roku device and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network, and the app will automatically find your Roku device. After pairing, you can use voice commands to turn off or on your TV.

The app also allows you to control multiple devices from one remote, but you need to enable the HDMI-CEC feature on your TV to do so.

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Using your smart TV remote with HDMI-CEC enabled is a game-changer for controlling multiple devices from one remote.

Popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sharp, Vizio, and Philips support HDMI-CEC, but the name varies based on the TV model.

To control your Roku TV, you'll need to enable the HDMI-CEC feature, which is turned off by default.

Navigate to Settings -> General -> External Device Manager on Samsung TVs to turn on HDMI-CEC.

Connecting your Roku device to your smart TV using an HDMI cable allows you to control the Roku TV with your TV remote.

Select the HDMI source to which the Roku device is connected with your TV remote, and the Roku TV will turn on automatically without a remote.

This method gives you control over volume, selections, and more, but doesn't include app controls like the Roku app.

You can work around this by using the arrow keys to move around your screen and select items.

Some popular brands also offer their own versions of HDMI-CEC, such as Samsung's Anynet+ and LG's SimpLink.

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To use the official Roku app to control your Roku TV, make sure your Roku device is updated to Roku OS 6.2 or newer. This will ensure you have the necessary features to control your TV remotely.

You'll also need a smartphone running Android OS 5.0 or higher, or iOS 11.0 or higher. This will allow you to download and install the Roku app from the app store.

To set up the app, visit your smartphone's app store and search for the Roku App (Official) for Android or iOS. Install it and connect your Roku device and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network. The app should automatically find your Roku device and prompt you to give it permission to do so.

Once connected, choose your Roku device in the app to connect, and head to the Remote tab. From here, you can use the voice command feature by tapping the Microphone (Mic) icon. This will allow you to use voice commands to turn off or on your TV.

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If you can control the Roku device using the app's voice feature, it means your Roku supports a Roku voice remote. This is a convenient feature that allows you to control your TV without needing to physically interact with the remote.

To control multiple Roku devices, you can use the Roku app to connect to each device individually. This is especially useful if you have multiple Roku devices in different rooms of your home.

Here are the system requirements for using the Roku app:

By following these steps and meeting the system requirements, you can use the official Roku app to control your Roku TV and enjoy a convenient and hassle-free viewing experience.

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