A streaming device isn't complete without a remote. Sure, many brands allow you to use a mobile app as a replacement for your remote, but nothing can beat the simplicity of a dedicated controller in your hand. It makes everything just one press away, whether that's controlling the playback, navigating the menus, or even powering off your streaming device. You won't have to bother about opening an app on your phone and locating the specific remote functionality within that app -- you just hit a button on the remote and start controlling.

If you're using a Roku remote, you can open four apps directly from the remote: Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video and Spotify. The Google TV remote only has YouTube and Netflix, and the Apple TV remote has no direct buttons. The downside of using a Roku remote is that it can be occasionally unresponsive. It's one of the most common Roku problems users encounter, and sometimes it happens just after you put in new batteries. If a quick reboot doesn't solve the problem, here's four other troubleshooting methods you can do to restore your Roku remote's functionality.