Control Roku with Haptique RS90

To control a Roku device using the Haptique RS90, you must ensure the Roku is properly configured to accept external control via its External Control Protocol (ECP). As of Roku OS 14.1, there is a critical setting that must be enabled.

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On your Roku device, go to:

• Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps

Set this option to: Enabled

This setting allows the Roku to receive commands over your local network from third-party apps like the Haptique RS90.

Once the above setting is enabled, the RS90 can send the following kinds of commands:

• Navigation: keypress/home, keypress/up, keypress/down, keypress/left, keypress/right, keypress/select
• Playback: keypress/play, keypress/pause, keypress/forward, keypress/reverse
• App Launching: launch/<app_id>
• Text Input: keypress/Lit_<character> (for typing characters)
• Menu & Home: keypress/back, keypress/home, keypress/info, etc.

• The Haptique RS90 must be on the same local network (Wi-Fi or LAN) as the Roku.
• Roku listens for ECP on port 8060.

If Haptique RS90 cannot discover or control your Roku:

• Verify the "Control by mobile apps" setting is enabled.
• Ensure both devices are on the same network and subnet.
• Check that no firewall is blocking port 8060.

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