Push-to-talk voice
All models have a voice button that allows you to search and control your streaming device with your voice. Simply press and hold the button and say a command like "search for comedies", "turn it up", or "launch The Roku Channel" in a conversational tone at normal volume. After you release the button, your streaming device will carry out your request, delivering you to the Roku Search screen or elsewhere within the Roku interface. For additional details, find out how to use the voice button for search and control or browse examples of various voice commands you can use.
Hands-free voice
With a Roku Voice Remote Pro, you can use voice commands without pushing a button or handling your remote. Simply move the slider to 'green' to turn on hands-free voice, keep the remote nearby, and say a command like "Hey Roku, show me the news", "Hey Roku, turn captions on", or "Hey Roku, pause". For more help, learn about using hands-free voice for search and control or learn about the types of voice commands you can use.
TV controls
Voice remotes with TV controls have dedicated buttons you can use to power on/off your TV and adjust volume. Some models also have a dedicated mute button. For help, learn how you can set up your voice remote to control your TV.
Personal shortcuts
Create a personal shortcut and with the press of a single button, you can launch a popular streaming channel, open the Live TV guide, issue an often-used voice command, and more. Simply press and hold the '1' or '2' button for 5 seconds to create your first personal shortcut. To learn more, read the detailed article about creating a personal shortcut button.
Quick Launch button
Personalize shortcuts to open any app, turn on closed captions, and more with the quick launch button. To learn more, read the detailed article about using the Quick Launch button.
Live TV button
Start watching free live TV and local news with just one press. To learn more, read the detailed article about how to find TV listings using Live TV Channel Guide.
Lost remote finder
Voice remotes with lost remote finder have a built-in speaker that plays a sound when you trigger the feature from your streaming device or the free Roku mobile app. If you have a Roku Voice Remote Pro and have hands-free voice turned on, you can say “Hey Roku, where’s my remote?” and it will play a sound letting you quickly find it. To get more help, review the detailed article about using lost remote finder.
Headphone mode
When you do not want to disturb others nearby, plug your headphones into the audio jack on the side of select voice remotes and listen to your favorite entertainment while the speakers in the TV mute automatically. Use the buttons on the side of your remote to adjust volume and unplug your headphones when you want to turn off the feature. For more help, learn how you can use headphones with your remote for Headphone Mode.
Backlit buttons
Always know what you are about to press with easy-to-see backlit buttons.