Some Roku voice remotes incorporate both wireless and infrared (IR) technologies to seamlessly control your Roku streaming device and aspects of your TV. Once you set up your Roku device and voice remote, you can control power on/off and volume for select TV brands and models.
If you want to upgrade and have a Roku device that supports a voice remote with TV controls (all models shipped since 2017 are compatible), visit the Roku accessories store and purchase one of the following models:
- Roku Voice Remote
- Roku Enhanced Voice Remote
- Roku Voice Remote Pro
For more help identifying your current remote, learn more about the different types of Roku remotes.
If you are planning to purchase a new Roku device, you can use the product comparison chart to determine which current models include a voice remote with TV controls.
Can I use my Roku remote to control other devices?
Your Roku voice remote is designed to control power and volume for your TV. It cannot directly control other devices connected to your TV, such as an audio/video receiver (AVR) or soundbar.
However, your TV may be able to issue volume commands to your AVR or soundbar using a technology called HDMI-CEC. In these cases, your Roku voice remote can indirectly control volume for your AVR or soundbar. For this to work, all your devices must be connected via HDMI®, and all devices must support HDMI-CEC and have this feature enabled. To learn if your TV, AVR or soundbar supports this technology refer to the documentation for each device. Be aware that manufacturers may refer to HDMI-CEC by a different name.