Roku now features a WiFi connection to give you access to the internet. However, you might find your remote control in a terrible condition, or you lost it. This article explains how to connect your Roku device to WiFi without a remote control.
You’ll need two mobile devices to accomplish the task of connecting and navigating with the Roku app – one to act as the mobile hotspot and another to use as the remote.
Go to “Settings” on your Roku and select “Network.”
Change the network settings to match the new WiFi network you want the Roku to use.
Toggle off the Mobile Hotspot on your phone and connect it to the new WiFi network you just used for the Roku.
Use the Roku mobile app remote as you would the original hardwareremote.
If you can’t connect to a mobile hotspot, you can still use the Roku app on your mobile device as a remote control – as long as your mobile device and Roku are already connected to the same network.