Roku Remote Control App Help Page
Why is my Roku remote app not finding my device?
⚠ Starting with Roku OS version 14.1 (released in September 2024), the
Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps > Network access
feature must be set to "Enabled" for a Roku device to receive the commands from this app.
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The best unofficial browser based online remote control for your Roku TV set.
Congratulations!
You've stumbled upon the ultimate sneaky way to boss around your Roku TV
from any device (PC, MAC, Phone, Tablet) with a Wi-Fi connection.
No need to clutter up your devices with heavy installations –
just fire up your browser and take charge like a digital wizard.
And forget about line of sight issues –
this baby doesn't mess around with outdated IR tech.
Flex your authority by dialing down the volume on the TV in the next room.
Who needs a magic wand when you've got RokuRC?
Pairing
There are two ways this remote control app can be paired with your Roku device: automatic or manual.
How do I find my Roku IP address?
Manual Pairing - Reliable
Getting the IP address of your Roku is a breeze! Simply head over to
Settings > Network > About on your Roku device. Once you've got that,
gently key in the IP address into your browser's address bar, following this format:
http://rokurc.com/?MyRokuTVIP=(Roku TV IP address) and hit
[Enter⏎].
OR
Click
HERE to set it up.
Got multiple TVs at home? Just bookmark each one separately for easy access.
See the already paired device at the top of this page.
Click
HERE to clear all settings.
Fast TV Start mode
Enabling Fast TV Start makes your Roku device accessible even when it is off
for a long period of time. Oh, and it also starts faster. To enable it select:
Settings > System > Power > Fast TV Start and and check the box.
Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys)
Too lazy moving mouse? Try using the keys on your keyboard for some tasks instead.
| Keyboard Key |
Roku Function |
| Space | Play / Pause |
| Arrow Keys | Navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right) |
| Enter⏎ | Select |
| Escape | Home |
| Minus (-) | Volume Down |
| Equal (=) | Volume Up |
| Backquote (`) | Mute |
| Backslash (\) | Backspace |
| Period (.) | Fast Forward |
| Comma (,) | Rewind |
| Slash (/) | Info / Options (*) |
| Semicolon (;) | Instant Replay |
| Quote (') | Search |
| Bracket Left ([) | Back |
| Tab | Closed Captions |
For Makers
— To launch RokuRC quickly when needed from your taskbar (Windows), Dock (macOS), or home screen (Android/iOS) conveniently, like a native app, run it as a PWA (Progressive Web App) from
here.
— Here is a link to the
open source code
of this application, along with some other Roku projects for makers. You can also
make feature requests and report any issues you encounter with this app.
Life is like a very long TV show, without a remote control.