You can use your Roku app to control Roku, even if there’s no Wi-Fi. Better yet, you can view Roku TV content straight through the app without the need to cast to your TV – an easy way to kill time while away from home.
What You Will Need
If your Roku is not connected to your Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to access certain features or channels. ..
To watch streaming content on your Roku device, you will need to download the Roku app to your mobile device. Once you have the app downloaded, open it and sign in with your Roku account. ..
After you do this, you will have control over your Roku through the Roku mobile app. This works on both iOS and Android.
How to Connect Roku to WiFi Without Remote
To connect your phone to your Roku, you’ll need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network and your Roku must be on that network. If you can’t connect to Wi-Fi or your Roku isn’t registered with the network, you’ll need to connect through Bluetooth.
The mobile hotspot option on Roku used to be a great way to connect your Roku to your mobile phone’s hotspot. However, this method no longer works.
If you’ve lost your Roku remote, and need to reconnect to the device’s Wi-Fi network, there is a workaround. ..
If you’re switching networks and your Roku is connected to the old network, you’ll need to disconnect the Roku from the old network and connect it to the new network. After you do that, you’ll be able to control your Roku just like always. However, if your Roku is still connected to the old network, you won’t be able to use it until you disconnect it. ..
Roku works even without an internet connection, because the commands are carried over your router’s wireless network.
If you lost your Roku remote, the best option is to look for someone to let you borrow a Roku remote or order a replacement remote.
Roku is a great device, but make sure to connect your phone to it immediately in case something goes wrong.
