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How to control Roku TV from your phone

Roku is the simplest TV to pair: there is no code and no prompt. The only thing that can get in the way is the Control by mobile apps setting on the Roku.

Designed for

Zorvo is designed to control these TVs over Wi-Fi. Testing on real TVs is still in progress, so compatibility varies by model and software version.

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Before you start

  • Turn the TV on. A TV in standby often cannot be found.
  • Connect your phone and the TV to the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network, not a VPN).
  • Install Zorvo from Google Play and allow the nearby devices or local network permission when it asks.

Step 1: turn on phone control on the TV

  1. On the Roku remote press Home, then open Settings.
  2. Go to System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.
  3. Set Network access to Default or Permissive. Limited or Disabled can block control apps.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.
  4. To check the network, open Settings > Network > About. It shows the network name and the IP address.Menu names may differ by TV model and software version.

Step 2: pair Zorvo with the TV

  1. Open Zorvo and let it search. Pick your Roku in the list of TVs it found.
  2. Zorvo connects in a couple of seconds. No code and no confirmation on the TV are needed.
  3. Tap Volume up to test. On a Roku TV the TV volume changes.

What you can do

  • Arrow keys, OK, Back and Home
  • Volume and mute on Roku TVs (a Roku stick or box has no volume of its own)
  • Play, pause and fast forward
  • Favorite apps in one tap
  • Typing with your phone keyboard

Turning the TV on from your phone

A Roku TV can be turned on over the network only if the TV keeps its network active in standby, for example with a fast start option in Settings > System > Power. This depends on the model, so check what the compatibility check reports.

Good to know

  • Zorvo is not the official Roku app. Features exclusive to that app may be missing.
  • Roku sticks and boxes control what they show. TV power and volume belong to the TV unless the Roku is built into it.

Questions about Roku TV

Do I need a pairing code for Roku?

No. Roku does not show a code or prompt. If it does not respond, check the Control by mobile apps setting.

Does it work with Roku TVs made by other brands?

Roku TVs sold under other brand names use the same Roku system, so the steps are the same. Zorvo does not need the brand, only the Roku system.

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Last reviewed: 2026-11-14

Zorvo is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Google, Amazon, Philips, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, Vizio, Panasonic or any other TV maker. All product names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe compatibility. Compatibility depends on the TV model, its software version and your network. Run the in-app compatibility check to see what your TV supports.