Why is my Roku remote app not finding my device?

Starting with Roku OS 14.1, you must enable 'Network access' under Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps. Also, modern browsers block insecure requests; see our browser-specific guides to unblock them.

How do I find my Roku IP address?

Go to Settings > Network > About on your Roku device. The IP address will be listed there.

How to allow local network access in Google Chrome for Roku?

Paste chrome://flags/#local-network-access-check into your address bar, disable the setting, and relaunch Chrome.

How to pair with your Roku device & Setup Online Remote

⚠ 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. [↗]

⚠ Please click [Allow] when prompted - Access other devices on your local network (this can be changed later here: chrome://settings/content/siteDetails?site=https%3A%2F%2Frokurc.com)

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 And forget about line of sight issues – this baby doesn't mess around with outdated IR tech.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

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, click the "NO ROKU DEVICE FOUND!" sign and enter the IP address you found and press the save button. Return back by pressing ➡ (right arrow) emoji.
OR
Just gently key in the IP address into your browser's address bar, following this format: https://rokurc.com/app.php?MyRokuTVIP=(Roku TV IP address) and hit [Enter]. Got multiple TVs at home? Just bookmark each one separately for easy access.

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.

Choose Your Remote: Simple (Secure) vs Advanced (Experimental)

You’ve got two flavors of the app to choose from, depending on your mood. The Simple Version (served over nice, shiny HTTPS) is the old, secure and unlikely to surprise you. Just note it will ask for permission to “Access other devices on your local network” so everything can work smoothly. If no permission is given it will automatically switch to the second version

Then there’s the Advanced Version (running on HTTP !, new), which is a bit more adventurous—packed with extra features and a touch of “let’s see what happens.” If you like things safe and predictable, go Simple. If you’re feeling curious and don’t mind a little chaos, Advanced is waiting for you.

HTTP: http://rokurc.com
HTTPS: http://rokurc.com/app.php

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.

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— 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.

Please also check my other website PseudoPen.com

Life is like a very long TV show, without a remote control.

Roku Remote Control App Help Page