What Roku Remote PRO unlocks
Roku Remote is free to download, and a subscription called Roku Remote PRO pays for its development. It is an honest arrangement, so here is exactly what it covers.
PRO unlocks
- Private listening — the TV's sound in your headphones, with the sound-sync slider and Lock Screen controls.
- The keyboard — typing on the TV with your iPhone's keyboard and dictation, instead of the on-screen letter grid.
- Widgets and Control Center — the Home Screen widgets, the Lock Screen button, and the Power and Mute controls.
The plans
A weekly plan, which for eligible new subscribers starts with a three-day free trial, and a yearly plan that works out considerably cheaper per week. The exact prices are shown in the app before you buy, in your own currency, because Apple sets them per country.
Everything is billed by Apple through the App Store. We never see your payment details, and a subscription follows your Apple Account, so it works on every iPhone you sign in to.
What the trial does
The trial is the whole app, with nothing held back, for three days. Nothing is charged on the day you start it. If you do not want to continue, cancel at least 24 hours before it ends and you are not charged; cancel later and the first week is billed. After the trial, the app asks you to subscribe before it sends commands to your TV.
FAQ
- Is it a one-off purchase?
- No. PRO is an auto-renewing subscription — weekly or yearly — which is what keeps the app maintained as Roku changes its software and Apple changes iOS.
- Can I switch from weekly to yearly?
- Yes, in your iPhone's Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Apple handles the change and credits what you have already paid for.
- Does a subscription cover my family?
- It follows your Apple Account. With Family Sharing switched on for purchases, your family members can use it too.
- What happens if I let it lapse?
- Nothing is lost. Your saved Rokus and settings stay where they are, and resubscribing restores everything immediately.
Roku Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Roku, Inc. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc.
The remote you never lose
Roku Remote gives your iPhone a touchpad, a keyboard for searching and signing in, your channels, private listening through your headphones and a sleep timer. It finds your Roku on your Wi-Fi — no account, and nothing through our servers.
Coming soon to the App Store for iPhone.