However, there is a solution.

As long as you have a smartphone, you control your Roku by downloading the Roku app.

How Do I Connect My Roku to Wi-Fi Without a Remote?

Roku app with Remote, connected room, and Home button highlighted

This way, you’ve got the option to still use your Roku rig to connect to Wi-Fi.

Download and initiate the Roku app.

In the bottom middle of the screen in the menu, tap onRemote.

ensure the remote is connected to the correct Roku unit.

How Do I Find My Roku IP Address Without Wi-Fi or a Remote?

Using the Roku app, go toRemoteand tap on theHomebutton.

Use the arrow pad to navigate toSettings > connection > About.

Can You Connect Roku Directly To Router?

If you see this, use an Ethernet cable and connect the Roku to your router.

After connecting a Roku gadget to your router, do the following:

Navigate to theHomescreen on your Roku.

Go toSettings > connection > Set up connection.

The Roku should automatically detect your online grid.

To fix the issue, check your router configs and check that DCHP is enabled.

If that doesn’t work, try restarting your Roku TV or TV and Roku gear.

If Wi-Fi signal strength is the problem, consider aWi-Fi extender.

For an IR remote, insert the batteries and you’re good to go; no pairing is required.

If you need toreset your Roku remote, remove the remote’s batteries and disconnect the Roku from power.

Reconnect the Roku to power; when the home screen displays, reinsert the remote’s batteries.

Press and hold the remote’s pairing button for three to five seconds.

Within about 30 seconds, the remote will be reset and re-paired with the Roku TV or rig.