You want to connect Roku to a Wi-Fi network but for some reason, you can’t use your remote? Don’t worry. If you have an Android smartphone, you will be able to do it without the remote and we are going to show you how. Just follow the simple and easy-to-follow guide with all the steps on how to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without remote.
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Steps on how to connect Roku to WiFi without remote
If your Roku remote is not working for some reason, and you want to connect Roku to a Wi-Fi network, there is a way to do that. Follow the steps below:
- On your Android device go to Settings
- Open Mobile hotspot
- Tap on Set up Mobile Hotspot
- You will see a warning about Mobile Data Usage, tap OK
- Add the network name
- Next, select the Security mode as WPA2 PSK
- Save the hotspot you have just created
- Activate the hotspot
Now, go to Google Play Store and download Roku – Official Remote control app.
Launch the app right after installation. You will see a remote icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap on it. The Roku remote will show up on the next screen and it will be similar to the physical remote.
Use the remote and go to Settings. Find your network. Enter the correct passcode and you are done!
