Best Replacement TV Remotes in 2026: 5 for Roku, Fire TV and Google TV

A lost or dead remote turns a smart TV into a very large picture frame. The first thing to understand before buying a replacement is that “Roku remote” or “Fire TV remote” describes at least two different products. A Roku TV built by TCL or Hisense uses an infrared remote that works out of the box; a Roku streaming box or stick, or a Fire TV Stick, pairs over Bluetooth and needs a remote made for that device. Buy the wrong type and it will never respond, no matter how many batteries you try.

We went through the 139 remote controls in our television catalog and kept five, split by what they control. This is a comparison of listed compatibility, features and owner reviews, not a hands-on test. Prices are not printed because they change daily, and every button opens the live Amazon page.

How we picked

• Owner ratings of 4.3 stars or higher with at least 4,500 ratings each. Replacement remotes fail in one obvious way, by not controlling the device, and thousands of ratings show how often that happens.
• Remotes, not covers. Silicone remote covers with tens of thousands of ratings share this category and were left out.
• One pick per platform. Roku TV, Roku player, Fire TV Stick, Google TV, plus one upgrade remote with backlighting and learning buttons.
• Compatibility from the listing. We quote exactly which devices each maker says the remote works with and, just as important, which it does not.

The picks

#1

Best for Roku TVs

BESIA [Glow in The Dark] (Pack of 2) Replacement-Remote-Control for Roku-TV,Compatible for TCL Roku/Hisense Roku/Onn Roku/Philips Roku Smart TVs(Not for Stick and Box) TCL TV 91

4.5 · 74,635 ratings

6.0Our score

Works withTVs with Roku built in: TCL, Hisense, Onn, Sharp, Element, Westinghouse, Philips, Insignia, JVC, RCA, SanyoNot forRoku Stick, Roku boxes, Roku Express, Premiere, UltraTypeInfrared, no pairingShortcutsNetflix, YouTube, Disney, HuluBatteries2 x AAA each, not includedPack2 remotes

If the lost remote belonged to a TCL, Hisense, Onn or similar TV with Roku built in, this is the simplest fix available. The BESIA is an infrared remote, which means it needs no pairing: put two AAA batteries in each and point it at the screen. It carries four shortcut buttons (Netflix, YouTube, Disney and Hulu), a listed 10 m range and a 160,000-press button rating. The pack contains two remotes, which is why so many households buy it; one goes in the drawer. The maker spells out that it does not work with Roku sticks, boxes, Express, Premiere or Ultra players, nor with non-Roku TVs from the same brands. Owners rate it 4.5 stars across more than 74,600 ratings. One owner of a TCL Roku TV describes it working instantly and feeling solid; the common complaint is the missing voice button.

Pros

• Two remotes in the pack, so there is a spare when one goes missing
• Infrared with no pairing: insert batteries and it works
• Rated for 160,000 button presses and a 10 m range
• 74,600+ ratings at 4.5 stars, the most-reviewed remote in our catalog

Cons

• No voice search, as one owner notes
• Will not control a Roku stick or box, only TVs with Roku built in
• Batteries are not included and the warranty is short at 30 days

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#2

Best for Roku players

Replacement Remote for Roku Box/Express/Premiere-NOT for Stick, TV or Game

4.4 · 12,935 ratings

8.8Our score

Works withRoku Box, Roku Express, Roku PremiereNot forRoku Stick, Roku TVs, Roku gaming devicesTypeInfrared, no pairingButtons16, with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Sling shortcutsRange10 m listed, best within 5 mBatteries2 x AAA, not included

The Roku Express, Premiere and older Roku boxes are the players the BESIA cannot talk to, and this OMAIC remote is the one made for them. It is an infrared remote with 16 buttons including shortcuts to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Sling, works with no pairing, and lists a 10 m range with best response inside 5 m. The maker is clear about what is missing: no volume or power buttons, no pairing button, no voice search, no headphone jack, and no support for Roku sticks, Roku TVs or gaming devices. It measures 5.5 by 1.65 by 0.62 inches and comes with a 45-day replacement guarantee. Owners rate it 4.4 stars across more than 12,900 ratings. Reviews describe it as light, responsive and working the moment batteries go in, with one owner noting that different versions exist and you must pick the one for your device.

Pros

• Made specifically for Roku set-top boxes, which the TV remotes above do not control
• No setup: insert batteries and go
• ABS body rated 3,000 to 5,000 presses per button, 45-day replacement guarantee
• 12,900+ ratings at 4.4 stars

Cons

• No volume, power or pairing buttons, so your TV remote still handles volume
• No voice search and no headphone jack
• Infrared only, so it must be pointed at the box

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#3

Best for Fire TV Stick

Replacement for Fire Stick Remote, Fire TV Stick Remote Select/Plus/Max/HD

4.3 · 8,603 ratings

8.6Our score

Works withFire TV Stick 4K Max (1st/2nd gen), 4K, HD, Plus, Select, Stick 2nd/3rd gen, Cube 2nd/3rd gen, Omni and Insignia/Toshiba Fire TVsNot forFire TV 1st to 3rd gen, Stick 1st/2nd gen, Cube 1st gen, Fire TV Edition TVsTypeBluetooth plus infrared, voiceShortcuts4 app buttonsRange12 m listedBatteries2 x AAA, not included

Fire TV Sticks pair over Bluetooth, so a replacement has to be built for them. The B BraiNice remote covers the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (both generations), the 4K, HD, Plus and Select models, the Stick second and third generation, the Cube second and third generation, and Fire TV sets from Omni, Insignia and Toshiba. It includes a microphone for Alexa voice search, four app shortcuts, and a listed 12 m range. Pairing follows the Amazon routine: unplug the stick, wait 15 seconds, plug it back in, insert fresh batteries and the remote pairs on its own. The maker lists the exclusions plainly: Fire TV first to third generation, Stick first and second generation, Cube first generation and Fire TV Edition sets. Owners rate it 4.3 stars across more than 8,600 ratings; several say it paired without any effort, and one notes it was the only one of three remotes that worked with an older Cube.

Pros

• Alexa voice search with a built-in microphone
• Pairs automatically after a power cycle of the stick, per the listing and several owners
• Covers Fire TV Sticks and Cubes from 2020 to 2026 plus Omni, Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs
• 8,600+ ratings at 4.3 stars

Cons

• Not for first- and second-generation Fire TV Sticks or the first Cube
• Lowest rating of the five picks
• Some owners needed more than one attempt to find a remote that paired with an older Cube

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#4

Best for Chromecast and Google TV

Voice Replacement for Google Chromecast Remote，for Google TV Remote Control & Google TV Streamer（Blue）

4.4 · 8,814 ratings

8.8Our score

Works withChromecast with Google TV (HD and 4K), Google TV Streamer 4KTypeBluetooth, Google Assistant voicePairingPairing button on device, then hold Back and Home for 10 secondsShortcuts2 streaming buttonsRange40 ft listedBatteries2 x AAA, not included

Google’s Chromecast with Google TV and the newer Google TV Streamer use a small Bluetooth voice remote, and this Swocny replacement follows the same design in blue. It pairs by pressing the button on the Chromecast and then holding Back and Home for ten seconds until the LED flashes, after which it handles voice search through Google Assistant, TV volume and input switching, and two shortcut buttons. Range is listed at 40 feet. Owners rate it 4.4 stars across more than 8,800 ratings. Reviews say it works like the original with slightly firmer buttons; one owner notes it does not beep when the find-remote feature is used, and another warns the pairing steps only work in the exact order given, including power-cycling the Chromecast first. The warranty is one month, so test it the day it arrives.

Pros

• Voice search and Assistant commands, like the original
• Controls TV volume and inputs, per the listing
• Clear two-step pairing instructions in the box
• 8,800+ ratings at 4.4 stars

Cons

• Does not beep when you use the find-my-remote feature, one owner notes
• Pairing steps must be done in order; one owner found it fiddly
• One-month warranty is the shortest here

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#5

Best backlit upgrade with soundbar control

Remote w/Backlit for Fire& Roku Smart-TVs (NOT for Stick or Player)

4.4 · 4,559 ratings

8.8Our score

Works withRoku smart TVs (TCL, Hisense, Onn, Insignia, Sharp and others) and Fire smart TVs (Insignia, Toshiba, Pioneer, Hisense, TCL, Omni, 2-Series, 4-Series)Not forRoku or Fire sticks, boxes and playersTypeInfrared, simple setup for Roku TVsBacklightButtons light for 10 secondsLearning7 IR learning buttons for a soundbar or receiverRange30 ft listed

The primote is not a like-for-like replacement; it is the remote the TV should have shipped with. The buttons light up for ten seconds when pressed, and seven of them are IR learning keys that can copy commands from a soundbar or receiver remote, so a single remote changes channels and adjusts the bar’s volume. It works with Roku smart TVs from TCL, Hisense, Onn, Insignia, Sharp and others after a short setup, and with Fire smart TVs from Insignia, Toshiba, Pioneer, Hisense, TCL and Amazon’s Omni, 2-Series and 4-Series. Like the BESIA, it does not control sticks or players, and it has no voice button. Owners rate it 4.4 stars across more than 4,500 ratings. One has used it for nearly two years with soundbar volume programmed in and calls the keys more responsive than the original; another found the different layout frustrating at first.

Pros

• Backlit buttons, which neither Roku nor Fire TV ships as standard
• Seven learnable buttons copy volume and power from a soundbar remote
• One remote covers both Roku and Fire smart TVs
• 4,500+ ratings at 4.4 stars

Cons

• No voice control
• Button layout differs from the original, which one owner found hard to relearn
• Three-month warranty; needs line of sight like any infrared remote

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Compare the picks

What to look for in a replacement remote

Identify the device, not the brand on the TV. A TCL television with Roku built in needs a Roku TV remote (BESIA or primote). A Roku Express or Premiere box plugged into any TV needs a Roku player remote (OMAIC). A Fire TV Stick needs a Bluetooth Fire remote (B BraiNice). Every listing here states its exclusions in the first lines; read them.

Infrared versus Bluetooth. Infrared remotes (BESIA, OMAIC, primote) need no pairing and work as soon as batteries go in, but they must be pointed at the device. Bluetooth remotes (B BraiNice, Swocny) work from anywhere in the room and support voice, but they must be paired, and the pairing steps have to be followed in order.

Voice costs more and needs Bluetooth. Only the Fire Stick and Google TV remotes here have microphones. No infrared Roku TV remote in our catalog offers voice search, which is the trade-off for its plug-and-play simplicity.

Think about volume. The OMAIC player remote has no volume or power buttons at all, so you keep the TV remote for that. The primote goes the other way: its seven learning buttons can take over a soundbar’s volume so the bar’s own remote stays in the drawer. If a soundbar is part of the plan, our soundbar guide covers the hardware.

Batteries are never included. All five picks take two AAA batteries and none ships with them. Order a pack at the same time.

Buy two if the house loses remotes. The BESIA 2-pack exists because remotes vanish. At the price of these replacements, a spare in the drawer is cheaper than another evening without television.

If the device itself is the problem rather than the remote, see our streaming device guide, or browse the television shop.

Bottom line

Match the remote to the device: the BESIA 2-pack for any TV with Roku built in, backed by 74,600+ owners at 4.5 stars; the OMAIC for a Roku Express, Premiere or box; the B BraiNice voice remote for a Fire TV Stick or Cube from 2020 on; and the Swocny voice remote for Chromecast with Google TV. Choose the primote when you want backlit keys and one remote that also runs the soundbar.

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