Our roku voice remote stopped working. I was about to order a replacement on amazon when i decided to check on TH-cam. I have to admit as i was watching this video i was thinking this is a waste of my time but let me try it and to my surprise it worked! I was blown away! Thanks for this video!
I owe you an apology…I laughed when I watched the video thinking it was ridiculous…but I tried it and it WORKED after one round of button pushing. Thank you sir.
I am just baffled. How on EARTH did you figure this out? I spent days fiddling around with various other "solutions" that did nothing except make me so discouraged. THIS one worked. Thank you so much. It is so kind of people like you to share your expertise with us.
LOL... Seriously 3 months later & the remote does the same thing. Had to search for this video because I couldn't remember what to do...and it worked again. I feel like I should be paying you at least a buck or something. Seriously saving this video. From an ordinary gal in Florida.... Thank you once again.
Hahahahah I cannot believe this worked. My remote was totally dead, restarted everything, changed batteries, couldn't get it to pair or anything at all...amazing.
Wow!!! I was thinking with all of these pranks going on that I might be one being pranked just for giggles. I had nothing to lose only the thought that I was being pranked. I tried it and it actually began working again. Much thanks brother.👍
Thank you it actually work so I'm not going up to my TV in my room anymore and putting the remote right next to the tv to turn it on now I don't have to get upset that I can't turn the TV off lol 😂😂
This scientific method works not only with most electronic devices but also with most things in life in general including my wife. I went from getting nothing to getting it the FOURTH time this week! Yeah, baby!!
HOLY CRAP 💩 This friggin worked! I also looked more closely at the battery case and noticed tiny oxidation/corrosion on the spring (negative connection). I cleaned that off too and then VOILA!!!! Thank you brutha and shout out from Richmond, VA! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
YOU ARE A SPECTACULAR MAN! 😊😊😊THANK YOU !THANK YOU! I WAS THINKING ABOUT JUST CHUKING THE REMOTE OUT THE WINDOW,THEN I THOUGHT! LET ME ASK SOMEONE ON TH-cam, I PICKED YOU ,AND BANG YOU HELPED ME! 🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I'm happy you post this video because today I was just eating then my Roku Rrmote control went into my water and it didn't work and when I did what you said It work again so thank you this video really helped me out a lot.
My right arrow button won’t work. That’s it. Every other button works fine except this button. I don’t know if it’s the remote or the TV. Few mos ago I got a new Roku Device/Remote. That one sucked. I’d have to press the buttons like 20 times to get it to do anything. Then suddenly the power button wouldn’t work. I had to press the button on the Tv to get it on/off. I don’t understand what’s wrong. Is my Tv not letting remote connect. Do I need new batteries for my remote? Why is this issue popping up after 3mos?
It freakin worked! Thought is was a joke or something..but it worked! I actually let the remote dry out first without the batteries beside a window that got a lot of sun. Then did what he did and went ham on the buttons and smacked it a few times. Did it like 3 or 4 times then tried it..IT WORKED! Seriously. 👍
Omg!!!! Thank you so much! I never thought this would work but it did and I'm so happy! My remote quit working for months now and I just across this video and decided to try it out.
Fixed! Posted the below, but following another video’s advice, simply unplugged the power source from the Roku box. After power up, the Roku is again functioning as it should! Regardless, thank you for your advice! Previously posted 5 mins ago: Since this “how to” is 3 years old, just wondering If you have an updated version for a rechargeable Roku remote? Even though I cannot remove batteries, I attempted this, just kept shutting off the TV when it powered on 😅. However, it didn’t work. After over a year of seamless working, my Roku remote began “skipping” when I’m in guide channel searching, and while attempting other similar features. As some have suggested, I have removed the batteries from other remotes, turned off all lights, to no avail. I also used canned air on the remote to dislodge anything that may have entered the remote crevices. The TV and Roku/remote are updated. This situation is frustrating to say the least!
So bottom line is buttons are sticking or there is crud in there causing issues. Blow it out with air compressor or do this. Either should help if you get lucky and knock the crud loose.
@worldoftech - I bought a roku streaming stick from target in NYC abut 5 months ago - worked flawlessly until one day remote became unpaired (I have remote model RC-EL1 - the model with the pairing button and pairing light both in the battery compartment , no pairing light on front of remote like in your video ) I emailed roku support and they sent me two separate RC -EL1 replacements which both had the same issue - I tired multiple new aaa batteries , tried connecting to both of my TVs in bedroom and living room to see if it had something to do witb my TVs). Then, roku tried to tell me that unless their “free hdmi extender would not work , then we don’t know what to tell you “ . They sent me this hdmi extender and alas , the issue remains with all the replacement remotes considering they all do not work at all or show any sign of life even witb multiple new batteries ) . Any suggestions ? I’m starting to go crazy I bought this 4 months ago as an upgrade and haven’t been able to enjoy it and all roku keeps telling me is that they can send me the same model replacement remote , or too bad. Have you had any lucky with this scenario?
I kinda want to give this guy props...because technically I can’t prove this didn’t help me.....change the batteries first, then change the batteries second.,then change the batteries third. Then try this. Anyways mine is working. Thanks
this actually worked. i was doing it thinking. this is nuts... i had to jam on the buttons. then more. I actually let the remote dry out first without the batteries beside a window that got a lot of sun. i went all hamming on the buttons more after a couple days in said window/sun. i did the smacking on my hand randomly in midst of all mentioned. just put the batteries back and the green light said YES! i will be yours again. i will do my job.
It didn’t work for me, I tried multiple times but nothing worked so I went to another remote in the house and swapped batteries with it and now both remotes work perfectly well.
My man!!! I did exactly as you said. After the third attempt, the remote worked again. Thanks a million. I was moments from breaking the remote in half! 🙂
Unfotrunately I didn't have any luck, i point it at the ruko and try to choose english with the ok or the arrow to go to the next page and it gives me a dull ping and nothing happens, the light gets brighter every time i click any button but nothing more happens....i am still looking at Let's get started. Batteries are the 3rd new set i have tried. Please help
Omg 😳 thanks you so much !! I thought I had to buy a new Roku or switch to Apple TV 🤦🏽♀️I did just as you said and it works!!! I put skincare and oils on my hands every night before bed and this remote is the one that I use on my bedside table . You are awesome 👏 now I can finish watching my lifetime movie 😂😂🌙
Surprisingly this worked, took me about 5-6 tries but it works flawlessly now. Thank you.
Our roku voice remote stopped working. I was about to order a replacement on amazon when i decided to check on TH-cam. I have to admit as i was watching this video i was thinking this is a waste of my time but let me try it and to my surprise it worked! I was blown away! Thanks for this video!
I love this guy, he’s helped me enormously in just a few minutes to restart my Roku devise , blessing my friend
Great tip! My volume button got stuck and was ready to crack it open. Shaking the remote loosened up whatever debris was in there
I thought I was getting trolled…until it actually worked!
I cant believe this worked, had both me and my mom laughing 😆
I owe you an apology…I laughed when I watched the video thinking it was ridiculous…but I tried it and it WORKED after one round of button pushing. Thank you sir.
Still works even 4 years later! Thank you!
I am just baffled. How on EARTH did you figure this out? I spent days fiddling around with various other "solutions" that did nothing except make me so discouraged. THIS one worked. Thank you so much. It is so kind of people like you to share your expertise with us.
That’s what I did because my remote was ghosting.
Honestly didn't expect it would work. Tried it and my remote is working perfectly fine now. Thank you!
Great to hear!
OMGSH! It WORKED!! I have watched so many other videos. My remote was a new one and I was ready to trash it. Thanks man. Seriously.
LOL... Seriously 3 months later & the remote does the same thing. Had to search for this video because I couldn't remember what to do...and it worked again. I feel like I should be paying you at least a buck or something. Seriously saving this video. From an ordinary gal in Florida.... Thank you once again.
Hahahahah I cannot believe this worked. My remote was totally dead, restarted everything, changed batteries, couldn't get it to pair or anything at all...amazing.
Wow!!! I was thinking with all of these pranks going on that I might be one being pranked just for giggles. I had nothing to lose only the thought that I was being pranked. I tried it and it actually began working again. Much thanks brother.👍
Dios mio sin creerlo, ya funcionó que Dios te bendiga🎉
Worked on the first try...didn’t have much faith....you made me a believer my friend...thanks
You don’t know how much I love u for this
Great it worked on my roku remote! I just did it once, I even forgot to smack it, but it still worked. Thank you for the simple tip. God bless
Thank you it actually work so I'm not going up to my TV in my room anymore and putting the remote right next to the tv to turn it on now I don't have to get upset that I can't turn the TV off lol 😂😂
Lol
thank you so much for your help. i was so frustrated with my remote not working but now it’s perfectly fine. once again, thank you!
thanks friend for the tutorial
Amazing!!!!!! Thank you sooooooo much. I'm house sitting and was beside myself trying everything. This worked the first time!
Just saved me a night of anxiety that I wouldn't be able to get my TV working again
I thought this would be a waste of time, but I'll be darned it worked lol! Thank you!
holy crap it worked…Weird thing is I forgot about the volume buttons but they were the ones that worked first after I gave up
This reminds me of the shit you would do to get Ray gun in the box
The amount of nostalgia of pre-box rituals you just gave me 😩
hahaha omg
This scientific method works not only with most electronic devices but also with most things in life in general including my wife. I went from getting nothing to getting it the FOURTH time this week! Yeah, baby!!
HOLY CRAP 💩
This friggin worked! I also looked more closely at the battery case and noticed tiny oxidation/corrosion on the spring (negative connection). I cleaned that off too and then VOILA!!!!
Thank you brutha and shout out from Richmond, VA! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Wow I actually didn’t think this was going to work but it did!!! Thank you sooo much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
From NEW MEXICO .. this worked amigos.... LoL. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 you make my 4 July day
Best review on the internet Great Job!
You’re the goat lol. all I was doing was hitting it at first hoping whatever was in there was cleared😂
Appreciate you just getting straight to business
YOU ARE A SPECTACULAR MAN! 😊😊😊THANK YOU !THANK YOU! I WAS THINKING ABOUT JUST CHUKING THE REMOTE OUT THE WINDOW,THEN I THOUGHT! LET ME ASK SOMEONE ON TH-cam, I PICKED YOU ,AND BANG YOU HELPED ME! 🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
😂😂😂it actually worked .You saved me money .Thank you so much .My kids are happy .
You SAVED ME!!! WOW!! CAN NOT believe it worked!! Wow!
I'm happy you post this video because today I was just eating then my Roku Rrmote control went into my water and it didn't work and when I did what you said It work again so thank you this video really helped me out a lot.
Eres lo máximo de la vida !!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Te amooo!! Pude arreglar mi control!! Gracias. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
I have to admit I thought this was a joke. Anyway, I followed your instructions and my controls are now working. Thanks a bunch you're a ⭐ 😀
LMAO I thought this was a joke too lol
Totally workedd!! I first thought the video was a prank, but no it worked....thank you!
I can confirm this actually did work. It did take a few goes but slowly all the buttons started to work. Thanks for the video!!!
At first i was "what is he doing!?
It worked!🤣
Thanks!🥀
idk how you figured this out but you’re the man😂😂
The video looks and sound absurd but it did work and therefore, have to give you a thumb up! Thank you
My right arrow button won’t work. That’s it. Every other button works fine except this button.
I don’t know if it’s the remote or the TV.
Few mos ago I got a new Roku Device/Remote.
That one sucked. I’d have to press the buttons like 20 times to get it to do anything. Then suddenly the power button wouldn’t work. I had to press the button on the Tv to get it on/off.
I don’t understand what’s wrong.
Is my Tv not letting remote connect.
Do I need new batteries for my remote?
Why is this issue popping up after 3mos?
I started laughing like he play to much and then it really worked thank you
Thank you! I was about to buy one lol 😆
No hablo inglés pero te agradezco mucho, me funcionó.
Pensé que tú vídeo era de broma pero funcionó! 👍
Oh my gosh!! It worked! I thought I had to buy a new Roku or a new TV. Thank you for saving my money.
It worked, the middle button wouldn't work and now it does! thank you!!!
Uhhh my buttons are not working correctly.... whenever i press a button its like doing something about volume up and volume down and mute
Thank you for this solution 👍😊
1:47 Roku is ON 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 thanks
It freakin worked! Thought is was a joke or something..but it worked! I actually let the remote dry out first without the batteries beside a window that got a lot of sun. Then did what he did and went ham on the buttons and smacked it a few times. Did it like 3 or 4 times then tried it..IT WORKED! Seriously. 👍
I can't believe this worked! I felt like an idiot at first. But seriously IT WORKED!!
This actually worked for me 😂😂😂
Wow...I thought you might be messing with me! It worked!!!!2nd time I tried, Bingo!
Omg!!!! Thank you so much! I never thought this would work but it did and I'm so happy! My remote quit working for months now and I just across this video and decided to try it out.
Fixed! Posted the below, but following another video’s advice, simply unplugged the power source from the Roku box. After power up, the Roku is again functioning as it should! Regardless, thank you for your advice!
Previously posted 5 mins ago: Since this “how to” is 3 years old, just wondering If you have an updated version for a rechargeable Roku remote? Even though I cannot remove batteries, I attempted this, just kept shutting off the TV when it powered on 😅. However, it didn’t work. After over a year of seamless working, my Roku remote began “skipping” when I’m in guide channel searching, and while attempting other similar features. As some have suggested, I have removed the batteries from other remotes, turned off all lights, to no avail. I also used canned air on the remote to dislodge anything that may have entered the remote crevices. The TV and Roku/remote are updated. This situation is frustrating to say the least!
After watching like 5 other videos, this was the one that worked! Thank you!
Ok this guy is not crazy..IT WORKS. Just do what he says. I did (plus used a air can) and it started working again. Thanks Chuck
Worked for us, saved us 20 bucks, thanks friend!
So bottom line is buttons are sticking or there is crud in there causing issues. Blow it out with air compressor or do this. Either should help if you get lucky and knock the crud loose.
Thank you so much it worked!!!!🎉 So grateful to you
Didn't think it would work, but it did!! Thanks.
@worldoftech - I bought a roku streaming stick from target in NYC abut 5 months ago - worked flawlessly until one day remote became unpaired (I have remote model RC-EL1 - the model with the pairing button and pairing light both in the battery compartment , no pairing light on front of remote like in your video ) I emailed roku support and they sent me two separate RC -EL1 replacements which both had the same issue - I tired multiple new aaa batteries , tried connecting to both of my TVs in bedroom and living room to see if it had something to do witb my TVs). Then, roku tried to tell me that unless their “free hdmi extender would not work , then we don’t know what to tell you “ . They sent me this hdmi extender and alas , the issue remains with all the replacement remotes considering they all do not work at all or show any sign of life even witb multiple new batteries ) . Any suggestions ? I’m starting to go crazy I bought this 4 months ago as an upgrade and haven’t been able to enjoy it and all roku keeps telling me is that they can send me the same model replacement remote , or too bad.
Have you had any lucky with this scenario?
WOW THE FIRST ONE WORKED THANKS YOU SAVED MY FROM HAVING TO BUY A NEW ONE
I can't believe this worked 😅😅😅
Thanks 😊
I love you man I thought I bought a broken remote 😭❤️
IT WORKED OMG!!!
Thank you!!! You Just Saved Our Holiday Weekend!!!
Bro this guy is grate I dropped my controller in a drink and I watched this and I fixed it
I kinda want to give this guy props...because technically I can’t prove this didn’t help me.....change the batteries first, then change the batteries second.,then change the batteries third. Then try this. Anyways mine is working. Thanks
Oh my god it actually worked for me in my remote was literally just brought I was in the middle of setting up then it just went out ….thank u so much
Unexpectedly effective! I swear!!!!!!!!!!!
this actually worked. i was doing it thinking. this is nuts... i had to jam on the buttons. then more. I actually let the remote dry out first without the batteries beside a window that got a lot of sun. i went all hamming on the buttons more after a couple days in said window/sun. i did the smacking on my hand randomly in midst of all mentioned. just put the batteries back and the green light said YES! i will be yours again. i will do my job.
Wow it works! I don't know if you can read this but thank you!
I literally thought I was being trolled. I accidentally washed my remote with my sheets and it wouldnt work and this legit fixed it
Finally a hack that worked! You genius it worked on the second round😂
I really thought I was being trolled. But it really worked. It solved my problem the first time I did it.
Have you tried doing it on one hand head down?
Omg I can’t believe this worked, 😂😂 thank you so much!
I thought you were messing with us, especially when it didn’t work first time, second the charm!
lol i was skeptical, but it worked !! Thanks!
Thank you. It took 3 tries but it now works. :)
It didn’t work for me, I tried multiple times but nothing worked so I went to another remote in the house and swapped batteries with it and now both remotes work perfectly well.
My man!!! I did exactly as you said. After the third attempt, the remote worked again. Thanks a million. I was moments from breaking the remote in half! 🙂
Same here. It worked on my 1st attempt. 😊
Thought he was messing with me, but it really works. Thank you.
Unfotrunately I didn't have any luck, i point it at the ruko and try to choose english with the ok or the arrow to go to the next page and it gives me a dull ping and nothing happens, the light gets brighter every time i click any button but nothing more happens....i am still looking at Let's get started. Batteries are the 3rd new set i have tried. Please help
I tried all this nothing works. Can I get a new remote?? Will it work the same
How lol this worked thank you so much
I can’t believe it it worked,😊 thank you so much
Omg 😳 thanks you so much !! I thought I had to buy a new Roku or switch to Apple TV 🤦🏽♀️I did just as you said and it works!!! I put skincare and oils on my hands every night before bed and this remote is the one that I use on my bedside table . You are awesome 👏 now I can finish watching my lifetime movie 😂😂🌙
I literally just tried this with my roku remote and it worked!! Thanks alot. 😊
Holy smokes it actually worked!! Wow ! Thank you so much
Something so simple but yet so right thank you very much it helped my husband
Someone dumped tea on it and I had to do this. But i was wondering if you could take it apart to clean buttons?
It worked !! Thanks from this tech challenged Grandmother
You are the most amazing tech wizard ever!!! Thank you so much for this!! Almost crying 🥹♥️ God bless you and all your family!!!
This is a very stupid way but it works thank you😂😂😂❤
You were spot on, works like a charm
I don’t know if all of y’all are being sarcastic or it actually works 😂😂