Roku could stand to learn a thing or two about modern visual design from Apple and Android. Still, in terms of usability and functionality, its offering eclipses what the other virtual remotes are ...

First, make sure that your phone and Roku are both on the same Wi-Fi network. Since the Roku app controls the device via Wi-Fi, it's required that both devices are connected to the same network.

Version 6.1.3 brings remote control features to the Apple Watch, which works similarly to Apple’s own Remote app for controlling Apple TV. Roku says the control options are the same as what you’d find ...

Summary Use your phone as a Roku remote by connecting it to the same Wi-Fi network and downloading the Roku app. The phone remote has a microphone icon for voice search and a keyboard for typing.

The Roku Channel is a streaming app that's available on a range of devices. It offers more than 400 live TV channels. And it promises over 80,000 movies and TV shows on an on-demand basis. Roku ...