# Widget Remote for Roku — Control Roku & Now Tv Devices

> Widget remote for controlling Roku and NOW TV devices from iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by John Benson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-remote-for-roku/id1374909637 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Benson](https://appshunter.io/developer/376644555)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 186 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-05-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-remote-for-roku/id1374909637/reviews.md

## What is Widget Remote for Roku?

Roku & NOW TV Widget Remote

Misplaced your remote? Lost it down the sofa?
Take control of your Roku or NOW TV device instantly with a fast, simple, and powerful remote right from your iPhone or iPad.
Control your TV in seconds
Access a fully featured remote directly from your iOS widget — no need to open the app. It’s the quickest way to play, pause, navigate, and switch channels.
Launch your favourite channels instantly
Browse and open all installed channels from one screen. Skip the endless on-screen menus and jump straight into the apps you love.
Easy text input
Use your device’s keyboard to enter text quickly and comfortably — perfect for searches, logins, and passwords.

Manage multiple devices
Have more than one Roku or NOW TV device?
Switch between them effortlessly, rename them for easy recognition, and remove old devices anytime.
Custom channel shortcuts
Automate common actions by recording remote commands and saving them as custom channels. Launch your favourite tasks with a single tap.
Enhanced TV controls
On supported Roku TVs, unlock additional buttons for:
Power
Volume
Input selection
And more

Gesture-based control
Use swipe gestures to navigate your TV smoothly — control playback without constantly looking at your phone.
Quick and simple setup
Just connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku or NOW TV device and it will appear automatically.
Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku or NOW TV. It is designed solely to control compatible devices.

## Key features

- Widget control without opening app
- Launch favorite channels instantly
- Easy text input via device keyboard
- Manage multiple Roku/NOW TV devices
- Custom channel shortcuts for actions
- Gesture-based navigation
- Enhanced TV controls (Power, Volume, Input)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-remote-for-roku/id1374909637/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken widget

*2026-08-23*

The widget for the app exists but the buttons are blank and they do not work.

### 1/5 — Not even working

*2026-03-31*

Connected to my Roku- Have the widget and all but it doesn’t work at all. I’m connected but nothing is working I’m just slamming buttons and getting zero results. Not even working on the 3 other household Roku’s.
Waste of time.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-02-08*

It says it’s connected to my TV, but none of the buttons do anything. Disappointed.

### 1/5 — Waste

*2025-11-20*

No widgets. Remote doesn’t even work. It’s connected but that is all.

### 5/5 — Best!

*2025-11-12*

Just make sure to enable permissions on your TV

### 2/5 — Widget is in the title

*2025-11-08*

Widget is the title of the app and yet, no widget. I truly thought this was the answer and now after seeing reviews from 3 years ago citing the same shortcoming, I have removed the app. I nearly bought it because I want to use the widget on my lock screen. 

These are not the widgets you’re looking for.

### 3/5 — 4/29/2025 app needs an update

*2025-04-29*

The shortcuts option in the app makes the app crash when it tries to load the shortcuts for 43 inch Roku TVs and up.

### 1/5 — No widget!

*2025-02-21*

False advertizing! Fortunately I didn’t pay the money (just click ‘ask app not to track’ & so far (five minutes) no ads.

### 1/5 — What widget

*2025-02-08*

Okay I found this app because I looked for widget for roku tv.  I’m still looking for it bcoz its not there.

### 5/5 — Volume for biggest widget

*2025-02-04*

JUST DO IT ALREADY. ADD THE VOLUME CONTROL FOR THE BIGGEST WIDGET. I WILL LITERALLY PAY FOR IT. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Widget Remote for Roku

### What does this app do?

This app provides a widget-based remote control for Roku and NOW TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to quickly play, pause, navigate, launch channels, and input text without needing to open the main application.

### What are the key features?

Key features include widget control for instant access, launching favorite channels, easy text input using your device's keyboard, managing multiple devices, creating custom action shortcuts, gesture-based navigation, and enhanced controls like power and volume on supported TVs.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific features or an ad-free experience might be available through these purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to control Roku and NOW TV devices. It requires your iPhone or iPad to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku or NOW TV device for it to appear and be controllable.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quickly controlling your TV when the physical remote is lost or misplaced, rapidly launching your most-used streaming apps, easily entering text for searches or logins, and managing multiple streaming devices from a single interface.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2026-02-19

Update for Liquid Glass and the addition of a swipe gesture remote

### 2.3 — 2026-02-07

Updates and bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2026-01-15

Bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2026-01-13

update and bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2024-07-12

Bug fixes.
New iOS 17 Home Screen widgets.
Support for shortcuts app.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*