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Infrared Remote for Roku on Windows Pc

Developed By: Peter Mossaad

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 321 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5
Size 1.8 MB
Release Date February 25, 17
Category Tools Apps

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

What's New:
App will no longer ask for a rating. [see more]

Description from Developer:
ONLY DEVICES WITH AN INFRARED TRANSMITTER WILL WORK!

Please read this in its entirety before commenting! If you have any troubles, please email me first before leaving a negative... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Infrared Remote for Roku and install on Windows PC. Infrared Remote for Roku is free Tools app, developed by Peter Mossaad. Latest version of Infrared Remote for Roku is 1.5, was released on 2017-02-25 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Infrared Remote for Roku is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 321 users, 109 users had rated it 5*, 154 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Infrared Remote for Roku on Windows?

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

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Infrared Remote for 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Infrared Remote for 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 "Infrared Remote for 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 Infrared Remote for 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 "Infrared Remote for Roku" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.5.

Download Infrared Remote for Roku 1.5 on Windows PC – 1.8 MB

ONLY DEVICES WITH AN INFRARED TRANSMITTER WILL WORK!

Please read this in its entirety before commenting! If you have any troubles, please email me first before leaving a negative review and I'll do my best to address your issue.

Features:
- Control your Roku via infrared (IR)
- Keyboard support that lets you type on your device and it sends the infrared codes either after every letter or all at once
- Channel shortcuts for Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, VUDU, Crackle, MGO and Blockbuster

How to use the keyboard:
- First open the on-screen keyboard on the Roku
- Then click the A button on the app to show the keyboard on your Android device
- Keep the device aimed at the Roku and start typing
- If you want to send codes all at once (for example when entering an email address), hit the toggle button labeled Letter to change it to Word(s) after which you'll need to click Send to send the codes at once (make sure your device is pointed at the Roku throughout the entire send)

Supported Rokus:
- All Rokus are supported EXCEPT the Roku Streaming Stick


List of devices with infrared:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_devices_with_IR_blaster

Samsung devices with infrared will work regardless of the Android version

Non-Samsung devices (such as HTC and LG) with infrared will only work on Android 4.4 KitKat or newer


Permissions:
- Accounts
----- To allow me to gift ad-free versions
- InApp Purchase
----- To allow you to upgrade to not show ads
- Internet/Network State
----- To support ads
- Infrared
----- To use the infrared transmitter of your device
- Vibrate
----- To allow for haptic response


If your device is not listed here and it works, please email me so I can update the list.

If your device is listed and is not working, let me know and I'll look into it.
App will no longer ask for a rating.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using the device's IR transmitter, if available.