Your phone never needs batteries. Switch to Wi-Fi RCA TV control—free, instant, and permanent.
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Your phone never runs out of batteries. Control your RCA TV over Wi-Fi permanently — no AA or AAA batteries required.
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When RCA remote batteries die, switch to Wi-Fi control immediately. Our free iPhone app connects to your RCA Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), auto-discovered over SSDP. No pairing required — instant connection. Full remote functionality on your phone — D-pad, volume, mute, HDMI switching, media controls. No batteries ever needed.
How it works
Your RCA TV stays powered via AC. No remote batteries needed on your end.
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Ensure your phone and RCA TV are on the same Wi-Fi. The app discovers it automatically.
Tap RCA in the app and enjoy full TV control—no more emergency battery runs.
FAQ
Specific answers for RCA TV users.
If you have replacement batteries, swap them — most RCA Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA alkaline cells. If you're out of batteries, use our free RCA remote app on your iPhone as an instant wireless remote replacement. It connects to your RCA Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), discovered automatically over SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Full remote functionality with no batteries ever needed.
Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app gives you complete control of your RCA Roku TV over Wi-Fi using HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). Your TV is discovered automatically via SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Navigation, volume, HDMI inputs, media controls, and streaming app launcher all work from your iPhone without a physical remote. This is a permanent solution — many users keep the app even after replacing batteries.
Most RCA Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Premium models like slim remotes may use AAA cells — check your specific model's battery compartment cover. Standard alkaline AA batteries last 6–18 months with typical use. While waiting for replacements, our free RCA remote app provides complete wireless remote control of your RCA Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060) with no batteries required.
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