To use your Roku as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you must first create a Wi-Fi hotspot with the same name as the network your Roku was connected to on your device. Then, Roku automatically connects to your hotspot and you can use the Roku app on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone to control your device.

If your Roku is not connected to a wireless network, you can connect it to a wireless network using the instructions below. Once your Roku is connected to a wireless network, you can use the Roku app on your phone to manage your device. ..

Connect Roku to Wi-Fi Without Remote Using a Wireless Hotspot

To connect your Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote control, you’ll need to use two smartphones or one phone and one computer. You’ll create a Wi-Fi hotspot on one of your phones or computers, and then use the other phone to control the Roku device. ..

Step 1: Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Your Phone or Computer

To use your iPhone, Android, Windows, or Mac device as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you first need to configure it and turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot feature. Make sure to use the same network name and password for your hotspot as the earlier network (the one your Roku was connected to). ..

To turn on Wi-Fi hotspot on an iPhone, open the Settings app and select Wi-Fi. Under Hotspot, select the Wi-Fi icon and then enter your network’s password.

You can enable Wi-Fi Hotspot on an Android mobile phone by following these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app and navigate to the “Networking” section.
  2. Scroll down and select “Wi-Fi Hotspot” from the list of options.
  3. Toggle the “On” button to turn Wi-Fi Hotspot on.

To activate a Wi-Fi Hotspot on Windows, open the Start menu and type “networking” and then click on the “Networking” icon. In the resulting window, click on the “Wi-Fi Hotspot” tab. In the " Hotspot Name" field, enter a name for your Wi-Fi Hotspot. In the " Type of Hotspot" field, select either an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. Click on the " OK" button to finish activating your Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Turn on Mac’s Hotspot to allow you to use your computer’s internet connection while you’re away from home.

Your Roku should automatically connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot and start streaming content.

Step 2: Connect Your iPhone or Android Phone to Your Wi-Fi Hotspot

Now that you have enabled a Wi-Fi hotspot and connected your Roku to that Wi-Fi connection, connect your other iPhone or Android phone to the same hotspot to then use the Roku app.

To connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi Hotspot, first make sure that your network is enabled and connected. Then follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app and select Wi-Fi.
  2. Type in the Hotspot name or address into the Hotspot field and press OK.
  3. Your iPhone will now be connected to the Hotspot and can use it as a wireless access point.

If you have an Android phone and a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can connect your phone to the internet using the hotspot. ..

Step 3: Download and Use the Roku Mobile App to Manage Your Streaming Device

To use your phone’s Roku app to control your device, you first need to connect your phone and Roku devices to the same Wi-Fi network. ..

To get the Roku app on an iPhone, you will first need to download the Roku app from the App Store. Once you have downloaded and installed the app, open it and sign in. From there, you will be able to find the “Add a Channel” button on the main screen. Tap on this button and select “Roku.” You will then be able to search for channels by name or category. Once you have found a channel that you want to watch, tap on it and it will start playing. ..

Roku has a new app for Android that lets you watch live TV without cable. The Roku App is available on most Android phones and can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

After installing the Roku app, use it to manage your Roku device. The steps are the same for both iPhone and Android.

Your Roku is now on your main Wi-Fi network. You’ll find that your Roku mobile app has stopped working; this is because your Roku has moved to a different network. You can get the app working again by connecting your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku.

If you experience issues connecting your Roku to a Wi-Fi network, you can use a wired connection with your device. Many Roku models offer an Ethernet port that you can use to hook up your device to the internet.

Control Roku’s Functions Using the Roku Mobile App on Your Phone

If your Roku remote has stopped working, but your Roku device is still connected to a Wi-Fi network, use Roku’s app on your iPhone or Android mobile device to control your streaming device. You don’t have to create a Wi-Fi hotspot in this method.

To connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku, first download and install the Roku app on your iPhone or Android phone.

To get started, first make sure your Roku is connected to the internet. Once it is, open the Roku app and sign in. Next, find your device in the main menu and select it. You’ll see a list of options on the left side of the screen. Select “Settings” from this menu and you’ll see a list of options on the right side of the screen. One of these options is “Manage Accounts”. Select this option and you’ll be able to add new accounts or manage your existing ones with the app. You can also use this option to connect your Roku to any wireless network you want. ..

You Don’t Need a Remote to Connect Roku to a Wi-Fi Network

If you’re not using a Roku to watch TV, you can make a Wi-Fi hotspot and use Roku’s mobile app to completely replace the physical remote.

We hope this guide helps you connect your device to a wireless network so you can watch your favorite content, including YouTube and Apple TV.