Does the remote control work when the Roku is mounted out of direct line-of-sight?
1424631
I could not get it to attach to the read of my television so have no idea. From other reviewers, it seems that it does. I'd ask some other reviewers.
1424632
No. It really does not. You have to stand and point it wherever Romulus is mounted. I do not use my mount. I placed the Rolu on tv stand next to tv.
1424633
Yes, it works perfectly, I mounted my Roku mount on the top center air vents, I also tried it on the lower right air vents and it worked fine there too. (I own a LG 46' Flat Screen) It was also easy to install and does come with multiple attachments to fit various TVs.
1424634
Thanks for your question. Line of sight with Roku is not necessary for the remote to work. If you have an infrared (IR) light remote, the light emitted from the remote bounces off the ceiling or the wall behind the television and then hits Roku's sensor. By the way, if your TV is located in a room with a two-story high ceiling, you will need to get a Roku 2 or Roku 3 for the remote to work.
1424635
Yes, it uses WiFi direct over infrared. You could use the remote from another room, behind walls, whatever.
1424636
Yes. I have the Roku mounted on the back of the TV and the remote (and iPhone app) both work from where I'm sitting in front of the TV.
549688
Yes, you absolutely can. I've done it! Don't know of any remote that can prevent it though?
1430050
No. The range is poor and the remote must be pointing straight at the receiver sensor.
1091808
Yeah, the IR still works. Not sure if it changes the distance, though, I haven't done any formal testing. Works from my couch still, haha.
1996424
Only Bluetooth remotes can do that and this is not a bluetooth remote. However when I was messing around with this remote testing a pile of Rokus I had, I noticed the roku was seeing it from bounce around. As in it wasnt a direct line of sight but 1 wall bounce. I was only 6ft away though.
1226589
If your viewing device (TV or other) has a MHL port, the device's remote should also control the Roku via cursor/select/info bottons (plus play/stop/forward/backward buttons). This Roku device is commonly packaged with HDTV's (like JVC) to compete with "smart" TV's which are more expensive on basis of screen size/features without proprietary hardware/software.If the TV/device has a remote app, I don't know if it will control the Roku (it should, as MHL is controlled by the viewing device's hand remote).
1131289
Yes, there is an included remote to do this. I have operated it from about 25 feet away without a problem.
1298485
The remote uses IR to control the receiver. I would just make sure that your enclosure does not obstruct line of sight between remote and the IR-receiver (front of unit)... If you're connected through wi-fi, you could just use the android/iOs app and not worry about line of sight issues.
263308
Yes, if you're looking for controlling the Digital Video Player from Roku. The following link on Device Compatibility search will help you understand what devices can be controlled by what kinds of Harmony remotes http://support.myharmony.com/en/compatibility You may read more information about this from the following link http://support.myharmony.com/en/harmony-experience-with-roku
2201030
no you cannot, you can only control the receiver with the included remote. You would need a universal remote to control everything with one remote; however, there are no universal remotes at the moment that will control the Roku. . so even in your best case scenario you will need at least two because the Roku remote does not control volume at all. (I wish I had known this before I purchased everything for my new setup, seems to be a design fail)
231794
Hello DorothyI do not secure the receiver to anything just hide it in a bush or in/under something. You can check the range of the unit to camera on the menu page (little triangle next to view option). I have even put the receiver in a building and it works. No line of sight needed. I have three units so far for remote site security.Hope this helps...
1389026
The wireless remote works via infra-red like your TV remote does. I've found that it will function through one of those tinted plastic stereo covers, but, mine will only work if I am oriented toward the radio face. I cannot, for example, use the remote to reliably control the radio if I am standing at the bow of my center console due to the radio's face orientation aft. Edit: This just popped in my head, but, you can probably use one of those IR repeaters common in home stereo and mount the receiver in a more conducive location.
1481343
The remote is IR. Have to point it at the receiver for it to work. Covering the end of the remote and turning away from the receiver, renders the remote nonoperable.
1202863
Thanks for the reply. I received your answer after ordering the Roku unit from Amazon, so installed it anyway. Surprise, it works just fine!
1030304
Your Remote Control needs direct line of sight to the receiver - so as long as that is true you are all set. I have my TV mounted above fireplace with receiver mounted under the mantel, this has worked out great.
1785796
It still works, as the remote uses Bluetooth (in the Roku 2) or WiFI (Roku 3) to connect to the box, it has no line of sight requirement unlike a IR remote.
1154209
My base unit is plugged in the wall in my dining room, behind curtains and a small table. I use the remote from the top of the stairs to turn on a light on the table. The stairs are curved, so it is not a straight shot from the top of the stairs to the lamp on the table. It works better than my remote car start that won't work with my car directly in front of my house pointing the remote from my front door!