There are two kinds of remotes:

the simple remote, which communicates to your Roku

via infrared beam and doesn't need to be paired,

and the enhanced remote, which pairs with the Roku

and uses RF radio waves to control your player.

You can tell you have an enhanced remote

because it'll have a pairing button,

usually in the battery compartment.

There's no pairing process for a simple remote.

Just insert batteries,

point it directly at the player, and press a button.

It should work automatically.

Because this remote uses infrared light,

you need to have a direct line of sight with the Roku

for the remote to work.

First, put batteries in your Roku remote.

Remember that the enhanced remotes

have a pairing button in the battery compartment.

Then unplug your Roku player.

Wait one minute, and then plug it back in.

Wait for the Roku to boot so you can see

the Roku screen on your TV.

If you are in the process of setting up your Roku player,

it will automatically pair with the remote.

If not, remove the battery-compartment cover

and locate the pairing button.

Press the button for about three to five seconds.

This will trigger the pairing process,

and the Roku player will pair automatically.

You'll see a message on-screen when it's done.