Smarty replaced remote for roku player is an ir remote. With the most popular channel shortcut buttons: Netflix radio sling amazon, it works just like the original remote. This remote is compatible with: - Roku 1, roku 2, roku 3, roku 4(lt hd xd xs xds) roku express/express+, roku premiere/premiere+, roku ultra it does not work with: - Roku streaming stick - roku tv (tcl, hisenese, sharp, insignia etc.) - It does not support headphone, game or voice search it should work with your roku player right out of box, no pairing needed.