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Magic Roku Remote on Windows Pc

Developed By: Andrews Studios

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 5 votes

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1.13
Size 16.7 MB
Release Date January 30, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Some light quality of life changes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Are you tired of all the bulky Roku remote apps that lack the intuitive features to make your life easier? When you use your Roku as often as we do, you need an app that stays aliv... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Magic Roku Remote and install on Windows PC. Magic Roku Remote is free Tools app, developed by Andrews Studios. Latest version of Magic Roku Remote is 1.1.13, was released on 2023-01-30 (updated on 2023-12-28). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of Magic Roku Remote is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5 users, 4 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Magic Roku Remote on Windows?

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

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Magic Roku Remote 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 Magic Roku Remote 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 "Magic Roku Remote" 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 Magic Roku Remote 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 "Magic Roku Remote" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.13.

Download Magic Roku Remote 1.1.13 on Windows PC – 16.7 MB

Are you tired of all the bulky Roku remote apps that lack the intuitive features to make your life easier? When you use your Roku as often as we do, you need an app that stays alive and ready to use at a moments notice - that's what we made! The best Roku remote ever.

The Magic Roku Remote works as a floating screen widget that expands into a full use remote. Everything you need is right at your finger tips - from navigation buttons to your favorite channels. We know how much it sucks to sit there and wait for your remote to load(cough cough, official app), so we used a set of forward thinking techniques to prevent any waiting/downtime/loading in most situations. Never wait for your remote to load; as long as your remote has been connected before, and you are connected to the WiFi it uses you can instantly start sending commands.

Note: This app REQUIRES a Roku device or Roku TV™. This is app is not affiliated with ROKU® and all Roku logos belong to ROKU®.

List of available features for Free mode:
☆ Ability to set device nicknames
☆ Responsive keyboard
☆ All standard Roku remote keys including TV controls
☆ Choose up to 3 channels to add to the quick channel drawer
☆ A timer function that presses a button after a given amount of time(Essentially can be used for a sleep timer to stop your show for you; or for anything else you can think of!)
☆ Remote buttons change color based on the app your using(only for select apps)
☆ Only able to save 1 device on free version

List of available features for Pro version($0.99 per month/$9.99 per year with a 7 day free trial):
☆ All Free features plus...
☆ Dark theme!
☆ No ads!
☆ Notification commands(Left, Right and OK buttons)
☆ Favorite up to 6 channels instead of 3
☆ Save as many devices as you need with no limitation

There are some limitations that are either still in development, or not possible with user created Roku remote applications:
☆ Roku TV Power ON(this won't work with most Roku TV's. This has to do with the way the Roku TV was designed!)
☆ Private listening(there is currently no API access for developers to use private listening, this may change in the future)
☆ Controlling a device connected to a mobile hotspot(this may cause issues and/or just not work for some people!)

If the limitations above can be overcome we will add them into the app asap!

Frequently asked questions:
Q) Why can't your app find my device?
A) This app uses the same exact discover command out there, including the official remote app! Chances are you're not connected to the same network as your device(this happens more often than you'd think!) Make sure that you're on the same WiFi as the device, and if you still can't connect then shoot us an email and we'll troubleshoot with you!

Q) Why does the widget keep saying I'm disconnected when I'm not?
A) This happens sometimes with weak WiFi connections, but fear not - you don't have to live with it! In the App settings(the gear icon in the top right hand corner of the main screen) you can turn on the `Weak Internet` setting. This setting stops the widget from checking your internet connection, ultimately preventing the disconnected screen. Keep in mind if your internet is slow/weak, your remote commands may also be laggy! This setting does not fix that.

Thank you for using our app!

Magic Roku Remote - The last Roku remote you'll ever need.
Some light quality of life changes
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.