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.

The Roku mobile app makes it easy to locate your hardware through the Remote finder feature. When activated, it emits a sound or an audible beep to let you know where it is located.

If your Roku remote is glitching out or has vanished into the couch cushions (yet again), don't worry — you can still check the device's IP address right from the Roku app on your phone.

Between Roku’s various replacement remotes, apps that turn your phone into a remote, and countless unofficial alternatives, the best choice isn’t always obvious.

I think the Roku Voice Remote is a great upgrade at $20, but the Voice Remote Pro is even better at $30. That said, I must note that there's a free option as well: The Roku app (available for ...

Roku streaming media devices are usually easy to pair thanks to the pairing button on the underside of the remote — just press it for a few seconds and your Roku player or TV should connect ...

Then, you can use the Roku app's remote control feature to manage it without a remote or update the Wi-Fi settings. After that, you can go back to using it over Wi-Fi.

Roku’s fast forward and rewind buttons really come in handy with certain live TV apps, where you can skip through entire pages in the grid guide. Try it while viewing the live guides in the Roku ...