Can I Use One Roku Remote for Two Rokus? – Complete Facts!

People have asked me, “How can I use one Roku remote for two Rokus?” My best guess is you’ve just searched for that in your browser as well.

Don’t sweat it, as you’ve come to the right place.

I prepared this comprehensive guide to help you figure out exactly how to use two Roku devices with one Roku Simple remote.

I’ll also explain how to pair the Roku Voice remote to one Roku device and connect it to multiple TVs.

You can use the Roku Simple remote to control two Roku devices as long as you operate them within the remote’s line of sight. You can also use a universal remote with Roku codes or a Roku Voice Remote. All Roku devices can work with Roku Simple remotes, except Roku TV and Roku Stick.

While you can use one Roku Simple remote to operate two Rokus, remember you won’t be able to use headphones with it.

Let’s get started and explore everything in detail.

Roku IR and RF Remote Controls Work Differently

It’s a no-brainer: all Roku devices come with wireless remote control. That’s one thing.

But aside from having a common functionality, these remote controls operate differently in the way they transmit signals.

Not to bog you down with technical lingo, a Roku Simple remote uses a beam of infrared (IR) light to transmit signals to the Roku device.

That’s why you have to use the Roku Simple remote within line of sight of the device you’re operating.

The upside of using an IR remote is that it doesn’t require pairing with the Roku device.

Other wireless Roku remotes use radio frequency signals in the Bluetooth or WiFi Direct band. These include the following:

• Roku Voice
• Roku Enhanced Voice
• Roku Voice Remote Pro

Any of the above Roku voice remotes don’t require line of sight operation, but you must first pair them to the Roku device.

Once you’ve connected a voice remote to your Roku device, you can’t pair it with another device. That’s why you can only use them to control one Roku.

Tip: You can press any button on your voice remote to see if the Roku device responds. If that’s not the case, it must be paired first.

You Can Use the IR Roku Remote for Two Rokus

If there’s one thing you get from this guide, let it be that you can only use the Roku Simple remote to control two Roku devices.

Using an IR (Roku Simple) remote with a Roku device is pretty straightforward once you’ve inserted the batteries.

Next, you only have to point it in the direction of your Roku TV and press a button to see if it responds. That’s it – no pairing required.

Your Roku IR remote is compatible with the following Roku devices:

• Roku 2 HD
• Roku XD and XS
• Roku LT
• Roku N1
• Roku 1, 2, 3
• Roku Express
• Roku Express+
• Certain Roku TVs

How Else Can I Use One Roku Remote for Two Rokus?

You can operate two Roku TVs from one remote control only if they’re connected to the same Roku device.

You can achieve this by splitting the connection in the following ways:

Method #1: Use an HDMI Splitter

An HDMI splitter comes in handy in this case if you want to transmit signals from one Roku device to two TV sets.

You need 3 HDMI cables to realize the connection as follows:

• Connect the first HDMI cable to the Roku HDMI outlet.
• Hook up the other end of the HDMI cable to your HDMI splitter.
• Next, connect the TV sets to the HDMI splitter using the remaining cables.

You can also connect as many as three TV sets with modern HDMI splitters, which have up to 16 HDMI ports.

Once you’ve set up the connection, you can operate two Roku TVs using one remote control.

This method is usually the simplest to use. However, its flip side is that you can’t use a very long HDMI cable, or your signal will be distorted. An HDMI extender solves this, as I’ll explain next.

Method #2: Use a Wireless Connection

You can quickly connect multiple TV sets to one Roku device using an HDMI extender.

Understandably, wireless HDMI extensions require the transmitter kit and receiver as well.

For this to work more effectively, use an HDMI extender that operates in the 5 GHz band.

These are the steps for connecting multiple Roku TV sets to one Roku device:

• Connect the Roku device to the HDMI extender (transmitter) using an HDMI cable.
• Next, connect the HDMI extender power supply.
• Now connect the receiver part of the extender to your TV sets.
• Connect its power supply as well.

Once you’ve made the connections, you can now control your TV sets using one Roku remote. Everything you play on the Roku device will appear on your connected screens.

Can You Have Two Roku Remotes?

Another common question I get is if you can use two Roku remotes. Short answer: Yes.

And here’s why:

As it turns out, you can have more than one remote control for the same Roku device as long as it can pair successfully.

Two Roku voice remote controls can tie to one Roku device. In my opinion, that comes in handy in case your remote has been spoiled or misplaced.

The Roku voice remotes work with the following Roku devices:

• Roku Streaming Stick and Stick+
• Roku 2 (4210), 3, 4
• Premiere+
• Roku Ultra

Roku TVs also come with remote controls that can slightly differ depending on the model.

Features of an Enhanced Roku Remote

 You can figure out you’re using an Enhanced remote through any of the following features:

• Headphone jack
• Voice control
• TV Power ON/OFF button
• Remote finder alert
• Gaming control buttons A and B

Pairing Using a Voice Remote

Once you’ve set up your Roku box, Roku Stick, or Roku TV, you can pair it with a voice remote as follows:

• Insert the remote batteries
• Turn on your Roku device.
• Place the remote near your Roku device. It will detect the Roku device and pair automatically.

How To Pair a New Roku Remote

Pairing a new Roku remote comes in handy if you’re gaming and want two-person gameplay.

Here’s how to add a second remote control to your Roku device:

1. Open the Home Menu on your screen.
2. Go to Settings and navigate to the category menu on the left.
3. Choose Remote > Pair Remote.

You’ll see the remote that’s currently paired.

4. Open the remote battery compartment to locate the pairing button.
5. Long-press the pairing button for 3 seconds.

If the remote you’re attempting to pair doesn’t respond, press “Back” on the existing remote and try again.

Pairing a Disconnected Remote

If you’d previously connected the second remote, but it’s now disconnected, you can initiate the pairing process again as follows:

1. Disconnect the power supply to your Roku device.
2. Reconnect the power supply after 30 seconds.
3. Now, wait till the Home Menu appears on the TV screen.
4. Open the remote battery compartment to locate the pairing button.
5. Long-press the pairing button for 3 seconds.

The pairing light will blink once you press and hold the pairing button. If it doesn’t, you can try a new set of batteries and ensure you’re within range of the Roku device.

It usually takes about 30 seconds for the Roku device to pair successfully with your remote. You’ll know this is complete when a message pops up on your TV screen.

Note: Your remote may also fail to pair if it’s not connected to the same WiFi network as the Roku device. In the case of an IR remote, it’s usually due to objects blocking the line of sight of the remote control.

Thus, the best way to use one Roku remote for two Rokus is by using an infrared (IR) remote. If you have the Roku voice remote, you can only pair it to one Roku device.

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Closing Thoughts

I hope you’ve gotten the full answer to “Can I use one Roku remote for two Rokus?” 

It would be best to contact Roku Customer Support for more professional assistance if you run into any issues.

You can also leverage practical answers from the Roku online community forums.