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Description

Newsflash: This is the app featured by CNET in the video "How to control your Roku with your iPhone". Check it out at http://cnet.co/v4bi2c - they did a great job showing in under a minute how easy it is!

"Remote for Roku" is an iPhone/iPod Touch app that can remotely control Roku video players. The app has simple and elegant interface, it automatically discovers the Roku players connected to your WiFi network and can control them with all the functionality of the IR remote that comes with the box - including the additional "instant replay", "info" and "back" buttons. It also adds functionality like keyboard support (e.g. for Netflix searches) and a channel launchpad.

COMPATIBILITY: Remote4Roku works with all "Roku" digital video players. This includes Roku1 (HD, XD, XDS) and Roku2 (LT, HD, XD, XS) series, as well as the previous generation (DVP, SD, HD-XR) and Netgear NTV250.

There is no configuration needed, as long as your iOS device is WiFi-connected to the same network your Roku player is on. Notable exception are some Qwest/Actiontec routers (e.g. PK5000, M1000, MI424WR, GT701WG, GT724WG), which do not support auto-discovery protocol - for those the player will have to be added manually by tapping on "Other" in Settings.

"Remote for Roku" cannot control "Angry Birds" for Roku 2; the game requires a Bluetooth controller from Roku.

Hulu+ does not respond to remote keyboard commands - this is a limitation of the channel. Please join me in asking Hulu to fix that omission: contact them at http://www.hulu.com/support/contact - as a monthly-paying subscriber, your opinion matters!

TROUBLESHOOTING: In case of a problem:
(1) Make sure that your iOS device is connected to WiFi (can you see the 3-wave symbol in the status bar?)

(2) Click on the "(i)" button in the upper right corner to check the list of recognized Roku devices, wait a few seconds for updated information. If the player is not recognized, to add it manually tap on "Other..." and follow the instructions

(3) If still no connection, try restarting the wireless router and Roku. Unplug the power from the router for five seconds, plug it again and wait for a minute to initialize. Do the same for Roku, wait until the home screen loads and verify it is connected by playing some internet content (like Netflix or Pandora channels). At this point Remote4Roku should be able to discover the player, repeat step (2).

(4) If still having an issue, tap the "Problem?" button in the Settings screen to report it by email. Please describe in as much detail as you can think of - the more information you can provide, the better odds of it being solved quick.

What's New in Version 1.1

Bugfixes:
1. Option to manually add Roku player by IP for those network setups where Roku discovery protocol does not work.
2. Workaround for a firmware bug that makes Roku report its address incorrect after DHCP renewal (before some users had to periodically restart Roku for Remote4Roku to work)
3. Button click sound now can be attenuated or muted.

Customer Reviews

Better than included remote (5 stars)
Had to review this app because it works so well. I just purchased a Roku, and literally just had to click on my Roku and it worked. It actually works better than the remote packaged with the Roku since it has a keyboard, and channel selections are done with one touch, as opposed to scrolling with the hardware remote. If you have a Roku, you have to have this app. Kudos to the developers.

works when the bluetooth remove does not (5 stars)
I like it. I have a new Roku XS with the bluetooth remote. I've had a problem where it will stop responding to the remote but have not been able to find a pattern. But this finds the Roku and the Roku responds. then the bluetooth remote starts responding. I do think that it is the Roku bluetooth itself that is 'napping', but this regains control.

Works great! (5 stars)
Lost my remote and this quickly came to its rescue.

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