How to Pair Roku Remote to Samsung TV? [Full Guide]

Welcome to tech club where various Roku remote issues are explored with BoostVision Technology. In today’s blog, we focus on one of Roku remote issues: pair Roku remote to Samsung TV. Is it feasible to control your Samsung TV with a Roku remote? If yes, how to make it? Other related issues will also be covered below.

Does Roku Remote Work with Samsung TV?

Roku remotes are designed to work with Roku TVs and streaming devices, not other brands of televisions, like Samsung TVs. However, a Roku remote can control some of the functions of a Samsung TV when a Roku streaming device is set up on the TV.

A Roku remote can be used to change the Samsung TV volume and power on or off the TV but not for other functions. To have full control over your Samsung TV, you need a Samsung remote or app or a universal remote.

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How to Pair Roku Remote to Samsung TV?

After setting up Roku on your TV, you can use the Roku device remote to change the TV volume or turn the TV on or off without switching to the Samsung TV remote. But before pressing the related buttons on the Roku remote, a pairing process must be done.

Here’s how to connect a Roku remote to a Samsung TV:

Step 1. Ensure that your Roku device is properly connected to your Samsung TV via HDMI and both are turned on.

Step 2. On your Samsung TV menu, go to Settings > General > External Device Manager. The path may be different on different models, and check your TV manual for the correct navigation.

Step 3. Locate the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) option in the menu and turn it on if it is disabled.

Step 4. Switch the Samsung TV input source to Roku using your Samsung remote.

Step 5. On the Roku homepage, go to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC). Then, enable System audio control and 1-touch play.

Step 6. Go back to the Settings menu and navigate to Remote & devices > Remotes.

Step 7. Select the Roku remote in use and choose Set up remote for TV control. The on-screen message reveals that TV power & volume can be controlled with your Roku remote.

Step 8. While pointing your Roku remote to your Samsung TV, read the prompts and choose the proper one among the options according to your case until the confirmation for successful Roku remote setup for TV pops up. If you have any doubts about the process, please watch the video tutorial from the How to Tech channel.

The last step asks for more patience; if you have trouble with pairing your Roku remote to your Samsung TV, please check the Roku Support document.

That’s all about how to sync a Roku remote with a Samsung TV. You can prune your Samsung TV volume and power control with the synced Roku remote.

Conclusion

“Roku remote Samsung TV volume and power” functions after a pairing process. The pairing process involves many steps but is roughly divided into two stages: enable HDMI-CEC on both Samsung TV and then Roku device and set up the Roku remote for the TV.

As expressed above, the Roku remote can only be used to control the TV volume and power. To navigate through the TV menu or have other controls, choose a Samsung TV remote or app or universal remote.

Pair Roku Remote to Samsung TV FAQ

Q: How do I program my Roku remote to my Samsung TV?

First, connect your Roku device to your Samsung TV;

Then, ensure that the HDMI-CEC option is enabled on the two devices. The option on Samsung TV is named Anynet+, while on the Roku device 1-touch play.

Last, go to Settings > Remote & devices > Remotes; select the Roku remote in use and choose Set up remote for TV control; and follow the on-screen instructions to program your Roku remote to your Samsung TV.

Q: Why won’t my Roku remote control my TV?

If your Roku remote cannot control your TV power and volume entirely, try to update your Roku device to the most recent software. To do so, go to Settings > System > System update > Check now and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once the system update finishes, your Roku device will restart itself. After that, check if the Roku remote restores its functions; if not, try re-pairing the remote to your TV by going to Settings > Remote & devices > Remotes > Set up remote for TV control.