![]() ![]() ![]() Make sure that your Roku and your mobile device are on the same wireless network. While some Roku models come with an on-remote private listening feature that requires you to plug headphones into your remote, every Roku can access private listening through the latest update of the Roku app. Roku's private listening feature lets you use your headphones to watch your shows, so you aren't disturbing anyone else. Sometimes, you want to watch TV without disturbing the rest of the house. Sarah Tew/CNET Listen to your TV through headphones You can listen to your TV on your Bluetooth headphones through the Roku app on your phone. Clicking on the microphone icon will let you search and control your Roku with your voice. For example, not every Roku remote comes with voice recognition, but the Roku app does. The Roku app remote offers all the functionality of the physical remote along with some extra features that your remote might be missing. Tapping on that button will bring up the keyboard where you can type on the screen. ![]() At the very top, there's a gear icon for settings, followed by an icon with two rows of dots and a solid bar. Clicking on Remote should pull up a full-screen replica of a remote. The screen should now have Remote, Channels and a Media tab listed under a picture of your Roku. Tap on your device to connect it to your phone. Your device should come up on the screen. The app will now search for any devices on your network. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a row of menu options. Once you've downloaded the Roku App, opening it will bring you to a home page full of Roku content. The app allows your phone to act as a remote, which means that you can use your phone's keyboard to type in your usernames and passwords. Some Rokus have voice remotes that make it easier, but if yours doesn't, you can use Roku's app, which is available on iOS and Android. Sarah Tew/CNET Use your phone as a Roku remoteĮvery Roku comes with a remote that works fine for scrolling through content, but can be a little more difficult when you need to type in passwords or search terms. ![]() You can control any Roku from your phone using the Roku app. ![]()
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