KlikyBoth Roku voice remotes pair wirelessly, search by voice and control TV power and volume. The Voice Remote uses AAA batteries and a push-to-talk button. The Voice Remote Pro adds a rechargeable battery, hands-free “Hey Roku” commands and a lost remote finder. You can also use voice search without buying either: remote apps such as Kliky use your phone’s microphone.
What a voice remote adds over the simple remote
- Voice search and commands. Hold the voice button and say a title, an actor, a genre or a channel to open.
- No pointing. Voice remotes are wireless and paired, so they work with the Roku hidden behind the TV or inside a cabinet.
- TV controls. Power, volume and mute buttons that control the TV itself.
Voice Remote vs Voice Remote Pro
| Voice Remote | Voice Remote Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Voice | Push to talk | Push to talk and hands-free |
| Power | AAA batteries | Rechargeable |
| Lost remote finder | No | Yes, the remote plays a sound |
| Headphone Mode | Through the mobile app | Headphone jack on the remote |
The Pro is worth the difference if the remote goes missing often or you want private listening without a phone. Otherwise the standard Voice Remote does the important part.
Which Roku devices work with a voice remote
Current Roku players, Streaming Sticks, Streambars and Roku TVs accept a voice remote. A few older players do not. Roku keeps a compatibility list by model, linked in the sources below.
Voice search from your phone
If your Roku came with a simple remote, you do not have to buy a voice remote to search by voice. A remote app sends what you say to the Roku’s search. In Kliky, open the remote for your Roku and tap the microphone. The phone must be on the same Wi‑Fi as the Roku.
Voice button not working
Voice needs the remote to be paired, charged and the Roku to be online. Start with Roku remote not working. If buttons work but voice does not, re-pair the remote and check the Roku’s internet connection.
