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Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku on Windows Pc

Developed By: Appestry

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 848 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.6
Size 2.3 MB
Release Date May 22, 20
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
• Prominently displays subscription pricing and terms• Raise or lower the volume by 5, 10, 15 or 20 points - adjust it in the settings• Set your phone's Wi... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Stop looking for the remote when your phone rings! Just say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to pause".

Quick Remote helps you control your Roku with voice commands! Play or pa... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku and install on Windows PC. Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku is free Productivity app, developed by Appestry. Latest version of Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku is 1.3.6, was released on 2020-05-22 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 848 users, 220 users had rated it 5*, 313 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.6.

Download Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku 1.3.6 on Windows PC – 2.3 MB

Stop looking for the remote when your phone rings! Just say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to pause".

Quick Remote helps you control your Roku with voice commands! Play or pause the movie. Rewind or fast forward your favorite shows. Start Netflix or CBS News channel. Navigate Roku's menu by saying go left, right or select!

It can follow multiple commands at once and also control multiple Rokus! You can even ask for it to wait for your next command.

Quick Remote Alexa Skill: http://amzn.to/2o9ipvB
UK English: http://amzn.to/2fpd3wK

This app works with the following Alexa powered devices from Amazon:

Amazon Echo : http://amzn.to/2AdVmWk
Echo Plus: http://amzn.to/2zs2aCV
Echo Spot: http://amzn.to/2iUR81J
Echo Show: http://amzn.to/2xU191X
Echo Dot : http://amzn.to/2ngg2ZT
Amazon Tap : http://amzn.to/2nXTVoi
Alexa Hands-free Fire HD Tablet: http://amzn.to/2w80ZmP
Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa: http://amzn.to/2uRHsJh
Echo Look: http://amzn.to/2vC1nKl

No hub or additional hardware required! You will never touch the Roku remote again!!

Quick Start:

In Amazon Alexa app or alexa.amazon.com:

• Enable the Quick Remote skill
• Link to Quick Remote using your Amazon account
• Using 'Login with Amazon' your email will only be used to link with the mobile app

In your phone:

• Install this mobile app in your phone
• Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku device
• In your phone's Wi-Fi settings set it to keep Wi-Fi ALWAYS on during sleep
• Select the Roku device you want to control in the devices menu
• Login with Amazon using the same account as your Alexa app -- your email will only be used for linking

IMPORTANT: Your phone's Wi-Fi needs to ALWAYS stay on during sleep for it to receive commands from Alexa devices and send it to your Roku. Also, if your phone has trouble connecting with your Roku then turn off battery optimization for this app in Android Settings > Battery Optimization

Back at your Alexa device:

• Say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to pause" -- Voila! your Roku will do as you say!
• Say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to go home, right, down and select" -- it will follow multiple commands at once!
• Say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to start Netflix and wait" -- it will start a channel and wait for your next command!
• Say "Alexa, ask Quick Remote to switch to Family Room Roku" -- it will even control multiple Rokus!

Help & FAQs: http://www.appestry.biz/qra

Demo Video: https://youtu.be/SGVWIT2ov9Q

The free version has a limit of 50 commands per calendar month. Upgrade to Full Pass subscription to use Quick Remote without limits!

Full Pass Subscription is needed to use more than 50 voice commands per month.
Monthly Full Pass: $0.99/month + tax
Includes 1 week free trial

Annual Full Pass: $9.99/year + tax
Includes 2 weeks free trial

Cancel your subscription any time in Google Play Store > Tap Menu > Subscriptions
• Prominently displays subscription pricing and terms
• Raise or lower the volume by 5, 10, 15 or 20 points - adjust it in the settings
• Set your phone's Wi-Fi settings to ALWAYS STAY ON during sleep
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Thank you all for your feedback!
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.