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Roku Voice Remote - Official for Roku Players and TVs

The Roku Voice Remote is the perfect replacement or upgrade for your Roku TV, Roku player, or Roku Smart Soundbar. With easy-to-use TV controls and voice search capabilities, this…

Brand: RokuModel: RCAL7RPrice reference: $19.88Rating: 4.7/5 from 57625 reviews

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The Roku Voice Remote is an easy-to-use replacement or upgrade for your Roku TV, player, or Smart Soundbar. It works with all Roku TV brands and most Roku players, except for the Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick+. The remote has side buttons that allow you to control your TV's power, adjust the volume, and mute the audio. It also has four pre-set channel shortcut buttons for quick access to popular streaming channels. The microphone button allows you to use your voice to launch channels, search for entertainment, turn captions on, switch inputs, and more. However, the voice feature only works within the Roku platform and not for standard voice search in other platforms like Netflix. The remote does not have a lost remote feature, and the pairing button is located on the back of the remote.

**Pros:**
- Easy-to-use replacement or upgrade for Roku devices
- Compatible with most Roku players and all Roku TV brands
- Conveniently positioned side buttons for TV control
- Four pre-set channel shortcut buttons
- Microphone button for voice control within the Roku platform

**Cons:**
- Voice feature only works within the Roku platform
- No lost remote feature
- Pairing button is located on the back of the remote
- Does not have an earphone jack for private listening

FAQ

Q: Does this remote have an earphone jack?
A: No, the Voice Remote does not have an earphone jack. However, the Voice Remote Pro ($29.99) does have a headphone jack.

Q: Is the Voice Remote compatible with any Roku device?
A: The Voice Remote is compatible with Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku TV, and all Roku players except for Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick+.

Q: Can I use the Voice Remote to control my TV?
A: Yes, you can use the Voice Remote to power up your TV, adjust the volume, mute, and control your streaming.

Q: Does the Voice Remote have a lost remote feature?
A: No, this feature is only available on Roku Voice Remote Pro.

Q: Does the Voice Remote have a pairing button?
A: Yes, you can pair your Voice Remote with your Roku player or Roku TV by holding down the pairing button on the back side of the remote.

Q: What are the pre-set channel shortcut buttons on this remote?
A: The pre-set channel shortcut buttons on this remote are Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix.

Q: Is this remote backlit?
A: No, this remote is not backlit.

Q: How do I pair it with a Roku Ultra?
A: To pair the Voice Remote with a Roku Ultra, remove batteries from your old remote, unplug your Roku, plug it back in and let it boot up. Then put batteries in your new remote and Roku will ask to pair. If not, there is a pairing button on the remote under the battery door.

Q: Does voice command work within Amazon Prime to search for content?
A: No, when you press the voice button it takes you to the home screen on the Roku device and searches through Roku's search engine. It does not search within Amazon Prime or other platforms.

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BrandRoku
ManufacturerRoku
Model NumberRCAL7R
CategoryElectronics > Television & Video > Accessories > Remote Controls
Colorblack
Weight3.2 ounces
Dimensions5.6 x 1.7 x 0.8 inches
First AvailableSeptember 19, 2019
Product Dimensions5.6 x 1.7 x 0.8 inches
Item Weight3.2 ounces
ASINB07WVFCKSS
Item model numberRCAL7R
Batteries2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Customer Reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 57,625 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank#57,612 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,659 in Remote Controls (Electronics)
Date First AvailableSeptember 19, 2019
Special FeatureVoice Search
Max Number of Supported Devices18
Compatible DevicesTelevision