Author: Sidan

Are you trying to fix the flashing green light issue on your Roku remote? First, let me clarify that a green light blinking or flashing on a Roku remote is not an error or problem with the remote. It is simply an indicator or state of the remote control. As a Roku user, it’s important to understand why the green light flashes and how to address it.

Different flashing colors on the Roku remote can have different meanings. So, don’t worry! You can easily fix the flashing green light issue yourself by following the appropriate steps.

The Roku remote flashes green when it is trying to pair with your Roku device. If the remote becomes unpaired, it will blink green when your Roku TV is turned on. To fix this, simply pair the remote with your Roku stick or device.

One common reason the Roku remote becomes unpaired is if the batteries were removed for a while. When the Roku TV starts, the remote will attempt to pair again with the Roku device.

How To Fix Roku Remote Flashing Green Light?

To fix the flashing green light, you need to pair your Roku remote with the Roku device properly. As mentioned earlier, the green light flashes when the remote is attempting to pair. Once the pairing is complete, the issue will be resolved.

Remove the batteries from your Roku remote and unplug the Roku stick from the power outlet. Wait for at least 30 seconds, then turn on your TV. The Roku home screen will appear. Afterward, insert the batteries back into the remote. Once the Roku TV detects the remote, press and hold the pair button to complete the pairing process. The green light flashing on your Roku remote should now be resolved.

What to Do If the Green LED on Your Roku Remote Keeps Flashing After Pairing?

If the green light on your Roku remote continues to blink after following the pairing steps, it may indicate that something was done incorrectly. The issue could be due to low battery power or a malfunctioning pairing button on the remote.

To resolve this, try replacing the old batteries with a fresh set and then attempt the pairing process again.

Also, check if the pairing button is working properly. When the Roku home screen appears, press the pairing button as soon as the pairing message shows on the screen. Once you do, the pairing process will begin, and you’ll see a message confirming when it’s completed.

Hard reset the Roku remote control

Usually, power cycling the Roku TV and device, followed by re-pairing the Roku remote, resolves the green blinking light issue. If the problem persists, try performing a hard reset on the Roku remote and then attempt to pair it again.

To hard reset the Roku remote, open the battery compartment and locate the RESET button. Press and hold the button until the LED light blinks rapidly. After resetting the remote, attempt the pairing process again. This should fix the green light blinking issue on your Roku remote.

Buy new remote

If your Roku TV remote isn’t working or the troubleshooting tips aren’t fixing the issue, consider replacing it with a new Roku voice remote. In most cases, a hard reset of the remote will resolve the problem

In conclusion, if your Roku remote’s green light continues to blink despite following the pairing process, there are several steps you can take to resolve the issue. Start by ensuring your remote’s batteries are fresh and check if the pairing button is functioning properly. Power cycling the Roku device and re-pairing the remote usually solves the problem, but if not, a hard reset of the remote may be necessary.

If these solutions don’t work, replacing the remote with a new Roku voice remote could be the best option. By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to fix the green light blinking issue and enjoy smooth functionality with your Roku remote.

Got wet your remote control with water, Tea, or coffee? Don’t panic. Find out the best ways to fix the wet remote control.

It is quite natural remote control gets wet from tea, coffee, or water when we drink and use the remote control simultaneously. One of the best options not to wet the remote control is, just to keep away the remote control when we are drinking something or giving a close concentration. Anyway, today in this post I am going to show you how to fix a remote control that got water, Tea, coffee, or any other liquid. This is a simple home remedy that you can try at your home.

What Happens When A Remote Control Got Wet By Water, Tea, Coffe, Or Juice?

Your remote control may stop working completely when it gets about 100% wet. The remote control will get fully wet when it falls into the water and dipped completely. There are possibilities to get some water, tea, coffee or any other liquid like juice poured into the remote control and getting wet.

There is not matter when got wet only the body of the remote control.

So what is the problem when wet?

Mostly, the water problem, remote control buttons will not work due to water accumulation on the circuit board, where water passes through the small gap between the remote control body and the button edges.

Passing water through the gap between the button and the remote control body is very quick when compared to water passing Via the central gap of the remote control since it is tightly closed.

In the first image below, see the gap between the remote control button and the remote body.

This gap is enough to pass the water inside and cause damage to it.

When water particles pass via this gap, that will cause water to accumulate under the button. But passing very small water may not be a problem since there is a mat present between the button and the circuit board so that is very little chance of getting water into the circuit board. But passing a high amount of water content surely will cause issues.

Anyway, it is good to dry your remote control as soon as got wet by water to avoid the possibility of passing water into the inner side and avoid all possible damage that may be caused.

Here the gap between the upper and lower body is very low. In most remote control it is tightly closed, with very little chance of passing the water via this gap. But a remote control dipped in water for more time your remote control gets damaged due to the water being wet completely.

Possible damages when the remote control wet

• The button not working problem
• Circuit board damage due to the stain or spots that formed on the circuit board
• IR emitter damage etc

How To Fix A Remote Control That Got Wet?

Immediately Dry the Remote control from the wet

What to do when your remote control gets wet by water?

First of all, you need to shake the remote control well where all the water content on the remote control is discharged from it. Then clean the body and the gaps between the button and remote control well with a towel or cotton cloth. Why we are using cotton cloth here to clean? Because cotton cloth will absorb water content instantly from the surface of the remote control.

Then place the remote control in a hot place, ultimately it is better to place the wet remote control under the filament bulb and turn on the bulb. Because the filament bulb will get hot within very little time and keep the emote control for some time. Make sure that, heat passes at each gap in the remote control so that water content will easily and instantly get dry. so that we can prevent water content from passing inside the remote control and causing circuit damage.

Separate the Circuit board and button mat and keep them under a filament Bulb

What to do when you realize that the water entered inside the remote control?

Many electronics technicians suggested that you should open the remote control body immediately after it got massive wet, and then separate the circuit board, the button mat, and the battery and keep them under heat for some time.

The above-mentioned method of placing the circuit board, and the button mat under a filament bulb in order to dry them immediately.

An alternate method to dry the remote control circuit board and Button mat

Rather than keeping them under a filament bulb, if you have a hairdryer at your home, you can use them to dry the remote control circuit board. Keep under the hairdryer for some time and the high-force air with a little heat will immediately dry wet content on them.

Clean or remove the wet-generated stains on the circuit board with an Eraser

This is the most common method that electronics technicians are using. Your remote control circuit should be clean and get rid of stains of thick layers generated on wet.

If your remote control gets wet by juicy liquids, tea, or coffee, there is a high chance of a thin layer forming in the circuit board. We should break that layer. In order to break the layer, we are cleaning the circuit board with an eraser.

We have an eraser, or simply pencil rubber in our home. Removing stains that are generated after wetting may cause unhealthy remote control working. So in order to remove those stains, place the eraser on the circuit board, and then smoothly rub it on it and slowly remove all those stains on the circuit board.

Here I have explained the circuit board cleaning at your home. Many electronic repair shops use isopropyl rubbing alcohol to clean the circuit board. We need not do that, just use an eraser to remove stains generated by juicy liquid or Tea.

Clean Remote Control Button Mat

Next, you have to do is to clean completely the remote control rubber button mat user surface. There is less chance of getting it damaged due to wetness. when we dry the wet content on them, it will work as usual.

Reassemble Remote control

The next step is to reassemble the remote control. For this, first, you need to place the button rubber mat in the correct spot on the circuit board.

It is better to put the rubber buttons in the remote body button holes provided, and then place the circuit board above it. Then fit the remote cover correctly.

Then insert a remote battery on it and then start using the wet fixed remote control with your devices.

How To Prevent Remote Control from Wet?

One of the best ways to prevent the remote control from getting wet is by using a Polythene plastic cover. Cover the remote control well with a plastic cover and use it. Then no need to worry about getting wet by water or any other liquid.

Tivo accessories have become very popular nowadays. When we want some advanced remotes with backlit and voice enhancement, the remote from the Tivo stands out. In this post, I am going to show you how to program Tivo remote to TV. Yes! literally to any TV brand that you are using at your home.

Not only with the Tivo device but also the remote control works with other branded TVs, music systems, etc. You can simply use and control Power, volume control, mute volume, channel changing, menu, settings, etc of other TV and music systems. As we walk through other universal remotes, here we need to program using a specific code.

Do you know what makes me attracted to the features of this remote? The remote comes with IR/RF connectivity. Hence the line of sight can be avoided. This could help you to control your TV within the cabinet setup.

How To Program Tivo Remote To TV? (Pictorial Tutorial)

It’s a very easy setup process. We’ll use the on-screen instructions to get the remote paired to the TV. Here is how the Tivo remote control differs from other universal remotes in the era. Because most of the third-party remotes use Direct code entry or app usage to set up. I think only a few remotes like the DirecTV remote also support the on-screen pairing procedure, which means the remote can be connected to any TV, and walk you through a series of on-screen instructions Via settings to complete the programming.

The remote also allows you to program any particular feature on your TV. If you just want to use the remote to control the volume of your TV, you can do the setup to control the TV volume only. This is a great and fruitful feature that I cannot see in many other remotes available on the market.

Let’s see how to program. Follow the steps

First of all, Turn on your TV.

Press the “Setup” button on the remote so the remote control setup page will be visible on the TV screen

Navigate to the “Set TV Volume, Power, and Mute” options from the list using the navigation keys.

When you select the option, there will visible a list of TV brands (Brand Names) that you can program the remote control. Among them, select the brand of your TV set.

After selecting the TV brands from the list, enter the remote control code, and then follow the instructions shown on the TV screen. The code appropriate for your TV will be listed in the instruction box. Only you have to enter the code when proceeding with the steps. After completing the setup instructions, test the remote by pressing the “Power” button on the remote control. When your TV has turned off, you can simply confirm that the remote has been successfully paired.

If the entered code is not worked, you can re-start the steps and can enter another code from the list. The listed code will work. But in any case non of the codes worked, Just try with the code 0999.

Then the 0999 code doesn’t work, you have one option to get the correct code. you can search for the pre-programmed code so that the remote itself will search and set the correct code for your TV.

When you have completed the programming setup and succeeded. You can then use the Tivo remote to control your TV power function, Volume, and mute functions.

Program TV input on Tivo remote control

n the same way, you can set up the TV input features on the remote control. To do this, select the “Set TV Input” option from the Tivo remote control setup page and follow the same procedures described above.

Can Tivo remote support all the TV brands?

Yes, this remote control can support almost all the major brands in the market. The supported list will be available when you start programming. But not all the TV brands in the world. If you are using the best and topmost TV brands ruling the market such as LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, etc, all that can work with the remote control. Hence there is no issue with saying this is a universal remote control. After successfully pairing the remote, you can use it with the TV like the original remotes.

Where can I find device codes?

The device codes or remote codes for your TV can be found during the step of programming the remote. When you follow the step-by-step procedures to pair the remote to your TV, the supported code will be visible as listed. In the next step, you can enter one code from them to proceed with the further actions and complete the pairing.

 

Most advanced Bluetooth universal remotes are compatible with Amazon Firestick. Yes, I specifically mentioned Bluetooth. It would be a mistake to buy an IR remote as a replacement for your Fire TV Stick—doing so would be a blunder. Since the Fire TV Stick uses Bluetooth for communication, you need a remote with Bluetooth connectivity to control it. Keep this in mind, as purchasing an IR-only remote will result in incompatibility. Don’t worry; I’ll guide you through this in this post.

When selecting a universal remote for your Firestick, there are additional benefits to consider. These remotes can control multiple devices, helping you avoid the frustration of managing a pile of remotes cluttering your table. Choosing the right remote will simplify your setup, leaving you with a clean and organized table and just one remote for all your devices.

Can A Universal Remote Work On a Firestick?

Yes. There are universal remotes that can be used as replacement remotes for your Firestick device. Not all remotes support it, but some remotes with Bluetooth connectivity should do. You should carefully choose the supported remote.

Since the Amazon FireTV uses Bluetooth to communicate with the remote control, and the original remote is a Bluetooth connectivity remote, the universal remote also should be a Bluetooth remote. But still, you can use an IR remote control like an Inteset remote. For this, you need to connect some extra enhancements like an IReTV IR connector to it using the OTG adapters. Here is my recommendation. Not to go with such remotes, but with Bluetooth remotes that are directly compatible with the Amazon streaming stick device.

Here are the best universal Remotes For Amazon Firestick TV

• Sofabaton U1/X1 [The Most Recommended and My choice]
• Logitech Harmony Elite [Discontinued]
• Sofabaton F2 
• Logitech Harmony Companion
• Replacement remote 

Sofabaton U1 All-In-One Remote

Personally, the Sofabaton U1 is my choice for any device since it can be compatible with so many device categories like TV, DVD, Blu-ray, streaming devices, or even projectors. Worthy remote because it can be simultaneously paired with up to 15 devices.

You may have a doubt when replacing the remote with up to 15 devices and how to switch between the devices. Is it? Here comes the uniqueness of the Sofabatom smart remotes like U1 and X1. There is a scrolling wheel at the top of the remote, and just below the OLED display. This wheel controls the switching between the devices that we have paired. The OLED displays the list of added devices. When you scroll the wheel up or down will be selected to one, and thus convey your remote for which device you should control.

By having both Bluetooth and IR connectivity, there is no issue for you to control multiple devices at your home. If you want to control your FireTV, the remote will use Bluetooth, and to control devices like TVs, DVDs, etc, It’ll use IR connectivity.

 

Supported by a bunch of other streaming players like Roku, Nvidia, Yamaha players, Vizio, Marantz, etc. To be frank, a well-searching brand in the universal remote category. I am sure this is a perfect universal replacement remote for your broken or damaged remote control.

 

If you are frustrated when holding the remote control of your Fire TV streaming device, then no need to worry. The Sofabaton mobile app is available. Just pair and use your smartphone as your Firestick remote control. code libraries are available from the Sofabaton official website so use it along with other streaming players too.

 

 

Pros

 

• Both infrared and Bluetooth connectivity enabled
• Reassign button to add more codes for the smartphone app function
• we can add more than one Bluetooth device
• Can control up to 15 devices
• supports all smart TVs

Cons

• Some of the devices may not work due to the code is not compatible with the remote. so contact the sofabaton support so they can update their code library to work with.
• No voice control feature

Logitech Harmony Elite

This device can control over 15 smart home devices when paired with. Control your Firestick as a smartphone app, where the display is integrated with this Harmony elite universal remote for easy control. Simply swipe over the control button on the touchscreen to control. swipe and tap control mechanisms as we do with smartphones. It’s not a black-and-white display on Harmony, but it is a color touch screen that makes it more fun to use with a wide range of devices.

Very sleek design with a color touch screen at the bottom. all the control buttons are below the touchscreen. What I have come to my mind when seeing the device is, like a keypad mobile phone with one and the only difference is the screen is not a touchscreen.

One another advantage when using the Logitech Harmony universal remote is that there is an official smartphone application available for both iOS and Android platforms to use our smartphone. So control your firestick with the Harmony Elite smartphone app. The app can be free to download from the respective app stores. Available for both Android and iOS users.

Harmony Elite remote featured a hub. The hub is a small box where you can extend the use of the Harmony remotes. This is perfect for smart home enthusiasts. Using the hub, we can control the devices that are separated at different rooms in our home.

Pros

• Long-lasting with a single recharge
• Supports all the smart TVs in the 4K series
• You can control the Elite Harmony remote with Google Echo Dot and Google Home
• The pairing procedure is quite simple
• It supports both Bluetooth and infrared connectivity
• Exclusive remote control app available
• attractive design and easy-to-handle
• create a custom schedule for your devices

Cons

• A little bit expensive but worthy
• working delay when paired with many devices

Replacement Remote For FireTv Stick

When you want an exclusive replacement remote for your Fire TV stick, here is the best option. The product name itself is a replacement remote for a Fire TV stick 4K. This device does not voice function.. if you have any other streaming players, this replacement remote works with those players too. This will not work with any smart TVs or any other devices, that is why I already said that this is not in the universal remote category. One of the fun facts about the remote is, a mini universal remote for streaming players’ devices because it supports almost all streaming players.

Pairing is as simple as like original Firestick remote control. very slim and sleek design. this design makes the remote controller very attractive. The only wanted function keys are integrated with this exclusive remote for the Firestick player. very affordable and the manufacturers offer a refund of your money when it is no longer supported with your Firestick device.

Which is the Best universal remote for Fire TV/Firestick?

When it comes to the question which is the best third-party remote for use along with Amazon Firestick or Fire TV? I will suggest the Sofabaton U1 remote control. Sofabaton U1 is the winner here where there is a lack of remotes from Logitech. Because the Logitech Harmony remotes are being discontinued, the leader in the universal remote market is the Sofabaton U1 remote control. It’s a complete package for all your entertainment devices. Why?. Because the Sofabaton U1 control can be used along with your TV, DVD player, Home theater, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc. And at the same time, you can pair up to 15 devices. Do not wait, Just grab a Sofabaton U1 for Fire TV and enjoy your way.

Don’t panic if your Amazon Firestick remote starts blinking a blue light. The remote may blink in different colors, such as blue, orange, red, or yellow, depending on various codes or issues. In this post, we’ll explore the root cause of the blue light flashing on your remote control. This issue typically occurs with remotes that have an Alexa button. Modern Amazon Fire TV remotes are equipped with a dedicated Alexa button for voice control.

 

As an Amazon subscriber, it’s important to understand what the blinking LED light on your remote indicates. This knowledge helps you identify the state of your Amazon device and take the appropriate steps to resolve any issues with specific solutions.

Flashing or blinking the blue light on the firestick remote means that the Alexa button is pushed. While saying this, it is not an error. Pushing and holding the Alexa button will turn the device into voice command mode with blue light remaining lighting solid. but when the blue light flashes for some seconds indicating that the remote is not receiving the voice command.

Normally, the blue light stops blinking once the Firestick exits voice command mode. However, if your remote control does not respond to the Firestick after the blue light turns off, you may need to re-pair the device by pressing and holding the home button for 10 seconds.

Different Patterns of Blue Light on the Firestick Remote Control

• Blue light lighting and remains for a few seconds
• Blue light blinks as solid

So, what means when blue light lighting constant and solid?

When the Firestick remote’s blue light remains solid for a few seconds, it means the remote is ready and waiting for Alexa voice commands. During this stage, you can issue commands to Alexa, such as “Alexa, please play music” or any other request. This solid blue light typically lasts up to 10 seconds at a time. Once you provide a command, the remote processes it and sends it to the Alexa device to execute.

If the blue light blinks repeatedly, it indicates that the Alexa button on your remote has been pressed, but the remote is not in a state to listen to or accept commands. In this situation, any Alexa commands you say will not be recognized. To ensure your commands are accepted, you should speak them when the blue light is solid.

What To Do When Light blue on Firestick Remote Blinks?

Here I am going to show you a quick troubleshooting method to fix this.

One of the quickest methods to fix the issue is to press and hold the “Home” button for 10 seconds time. So that your remote control will get reset and check whether the blue light blinking issue has been solved.

If not, please try the following steps

• Unplug the firestick and remove the batteries from the remote control
• Then wait for 3-5 minutes and at this time, press all the keys
• Now plug the device into your TV
• Then start pairing the remote control by pressing the Home button for 10 seconds until the light start blinking
• whenever the light blinking stops, then restart the device by pressing and holding the play/pause button and the select button simultaneously for 5 seconds

Decoding the Meaning of Lights on Your Firestick Remote

• Blinking Amber light – Your Firestick remote control is ready to pair with the device
• Blinking blue light three times – Your pairing device was successful
• Red light remains solid – Your remote battery running out of charge
• Amber light blinking slowly – Unsuccessful pairing

Final Words

Don’t be distressed if you see the blue light blinking on your Firestick remote control. This is a common occurrence with Firestick remotes. It typically happens when you accidentally press the Alexa button. However, if you press the voice button properly and deliberately, this issue should not occur. I have tested this approach myself.

Have you ever wondered if you can use rechargeable batteries in your TV remote, especially when it drains too quickly? You might notice this happening more often if you’re using a modern smart remote. In this post, let’s dive into whether rechargeable batteries are a good choice for your TV remote.

Rechargeable batteries offer the convenience of being reused. Once they run out of charge, you can simply recharge them and continue using them—not just for your remote but for many other devices as well.

Let’s explore how they work and whether they’re the right fit for your needs.

Yes, you can use rechargeable batteries in your TV remote control. It’s a safe and economical option. To do this, simply purchase rechargeable batteries that are compatible with your TV remote, whether they are AAA or AA. You’ll also need a charger to recharge the batteries when needed. For the best results, choose a reliable, high-quality brand for both the batteries and the charger.

Whether you are using an original TV remote control, a replacement remote, or a universal TV remote control, all of them can work with rechargeable batteries.

Things to Consider When Buying Rechargeable Batteries for a TV Remote

Identify the Batteries Used in Your Remote

Most TV remotes today use “AAA” batteries, while some older models use “AA” batteries. It’s important to know which size your TV remote requires. “AAA” batteries are smaller, whereas “AA” batteries are larger. Both types of rechargeable batteries are readily available in the market, so be sure to check your remote’s battery size before making a purchase.

Choose Batteries with a Short Charging Time

There are many rechargeable batteries and chargers available with varying charging times. Some batteries and chargers can fully charge in 4 hours, while others may take up to 5 hours—both of which are reasonable time frames. However, charging time should ideally not exceed 5 hours.

For your TV remote, you can choose either lithium or alkaline rechargeable batteries, although most rechargeable batteries on the market are lithium-based.

Choose a Rechargeable Charger with Overheating Protection

Ensure that the charger you use for your remote batteries has an overcharging protection feature. This helps optimize the charging process for your rechargeable TV remote batteries. Nowadays, most chargers come with a charging indicator for added convenience.

Don’t Use Rechargeable Batteries After 1000 Charges

Most rechargeable batteries can be recharged up to 800 times, but today, some battery manufacturers claim their batteries can be recharged up to 1000 times. However, it’s important not to use rechargeable batteries that have been recharged more than 1000 times, as they may no longer be effective for your TV remote.

Benefits of using rechargeable batteries on a TV remote

There are many benefits to using rechargeable batteries in your TV remote. One of the biggest advantages is their cost-effectiveness. Since rechargeable batteries can be reused up to 1000 times, they save you money in the long run. You no longer need to keep buying new batteries for your remote, making it a smart, economical choice.

If you’re using advanced smart universal remotes that control multiple devices or have display features, rechargeable batteries are especially beneficial. While some of these remotes may require electrical power, rechargeable batteries still offer great value in maintaining their functionality.

Another advantage of rechargeable batteries is the ability to charge them frequently. Some remotes stop working when the battery charge gets too low. Instead of buying new batteries, you can simply recharge them to 80% or more and continue using your remote without interruption.

How to Tell if Your Rechargeable TV Remote Batteries Are Still Good

To check if your rechargeable batteries are still good for use in your TV remote, you will need a multimeter. If you have one at home, you can easily check them yourself.

After fully recharging the battery, use the multimeter to measure its voltage. Place the red probe on the positive terminal of the battery and the black probe on the negative terminal. The voltage reading will appear on the display. If the reading is very low (below 0.5 volts) even after a full recharge, it’s a sign that the battery is no longer in good condition.