How to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without remote

How to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without remote.If you’ve lost your Roku remote or your remote isn’t working, you’ll be helpless as you won’t be able to control your streaming device anymore. However, there is some good news. You can use the official Roku app on your smartphone to control your device’s functions, including connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network.To begin, you’ll need to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your device with the same name as the network your Roku was connected to. Roku then automatically connects to your hotspot, and you can use the Roku app on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone to control your device.If your Roku is already connected to your wireless network, you can directly use the Roku app on your phone to control your device, as we’ll explain below.

Connect your Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote using a wireless hotspot

To connect Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote control, you’ll need at least two smartphones, or one phone and one computer. You’ll create a Wi-Fi hotspot on one of your phones or computer, and then use the other phone to control your Roku device.

Step 1: Create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone or computer

The first step is to set up and enable the Wi-Fi hotspot on your iPhone, Android, Windows, or Mac device. Be sure to use the same network name and password for your hotspot as the previous network (the one your Roku was connected to).Enable Wi-Fi hotspot on iPhone:

Open Settings on your iPhone and select General > About the program > Name.

Enter the name of your access point.
Go to Settings > Personal hotspot and enable Allow others to join.
Click Wi-Fi Password and enter the password for the hotspot.

Launch Settings and navigate to Wi-Fi & Network > Hotspot and tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot.
Click Access Point Name and enter a wireless access point name.

Select AP password and enter the password.
Turn on the switch at the top of the screen.

Activate Wi-Fi Hotspot on Windows:

Turn on the switch at the top of the screen.

Enable Mac hotspot:

Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sharing and turn on Internet sharing.
Select your Internet source from the Share your connection drop-down menu on the right.
Enable Wi-Fi in the To computer using menu.
Set up your Mac’s hotspot.

Your Roku should automatically find the Wi-Fi hotspot and connect to it.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or Android phone to a Wi-Fi hotspot

Connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi hotspot:

Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Select Wi-Fi in the settings.
Select an access point from the list.

Enter your network password to establish the connection.

Connect your Android phone to a Wi-Fi hotspot:

Launch Settings and go to Wi-Fi and network > Wi-Fi.
Select the Wi-Fi hotspot your Roku is connected to.

Enter the access point password.

Step 3: Download and use the Roku mobile app to control your streaming device

Now that your phone and Roku are on the same Wi-Fi network, use the Roku app on your phone to control your device’s features.Install the Roku app on your iPhone:

Launch the App Store on your iPhone.
Find and tap Roku.
Select Get to download the application.

Download the Roku app on your Android phone:

Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
Find and select Roku.
Click Install to install the application.

Once you install the Roku app, use it to control your Roku device. The steps are the same for both iPhone and Android.

Launch the newly installed Roku app on your smartphone.
Go through the various welcome screens to get to the main page.
Select your Roku device from the main app screen.
Select Remote to access the app’s built-in virtual remote control.

Your Roku is now connected to your main Wi-Fi network. You find that your Roku mobile app has stopped working; it’s because your Roku has moved to a different network. You can get the app working again by connecting your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as Roku.If you’re having trouble connecting your Roku to a Wi-Fi network, you can use a wired connection with your device. Many Roku models come with an Ethernet port that you can use to connect your device to the internet.

Control Roku features with the Roku mobile app on your phone

If your Roku remote has stopped working but your Roku device is still connected to Wi-Fi, use the Roku app on your iPhone or Android mobile device to control your streaming device. In this method, you do not need to create a Wi-Fi hotspot.The first thing you need to do is connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku. Then download and install the Roku app on your iPhone or Android phone.Once you’ve done that, launch the Roku app, select your device, and you’ll be able to control many of Roku’s features using the app. You can use the app to connect your Roku to any wireless network you want.

No remote required to connect Roku to Wi-Fi

While the remote makes it easy to connect your Roku to your Wi-Fi network, it’s not necessarily needed to control your device. You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot and use the Roku mobile app to completely replace your physical remote.We hope the above guide will help you connect your device to your wireless network so you can watch your favorite content, including YouTube and Apple TV.