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Apple Watch app mimics the iPhone app features to control your Roku device
Conveniently control your Roku with your Apple Watch, replacing missing remotes
When you buy a new streaming device, you’re usually actually buying two devices: the streamer and the remote. All the remotes for your different devices can quickly pile up, and the more remotes you have, the more likely it is that the one you really want is the only one that’s missing.
The good news is that it’s possible to control your Roku devicedirectly from your Apple Watch, using the Roku app to create a small remote control on your wrist. You can use your Apple Watch to navigate through menus, select different channels, and even to control your Roku device using your voice. Here’s how to use your Apple Watch to control your Roku.
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How do I connect my Apple Watch to my Roku?
You’ll need to set it up using your iPhone
In order to control your Roku from your Apple Watch, you’ll need to install the Roku app on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Connecting the apps to your Roku device needs to be done through your iPhone; it’s not possible to connect directly from your Apple Watch. Once you’ve connected to your Roku device using your iPhone, you can then use the Roku app on your Apple Watch as a remote control.
Download and install the Roku app on your iPhone. Ensure your Roku device is connected and powered on. Open the app and select the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen. The app will search for Roku devices on your network. When your Roku device is found, tap Connect Device. Once the device is connected, tap Remote. You can now use the remote on your iPhone to control your Roku device.
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The Roku app is like a remote on your wrist
Once you have connected your Roku device through the iPhone app, you can use the Roku app on your Apple Watch as a remote. This offers most of the same features as the remote in the Roku app on your iPhone.
Press the Digital Crown and open the Roku app on your Apple Watch. On the main screen, you can use the arrows to navigate around your Roku device, and the central OK button to make selections. The Play/Pause icon allows you to pause and resume your streaming content. The Home icon will take your Roku device back to the main home screen. Tap the Back arrow to go back on your Roku device. To open a specific app, swipe left from the Remote screen to access the Channels screen. Tap any channel to launch it on your Roku device. Swipe right from the Remote screen to access the microphone. Tap the microphone icon and speak a command to control your Roku via voice. You can use voice commands to open specific apps, search for specific movies or shows, or to browse genres such as horror movies or comedy shows.
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