Roku users can control their TV with a few taps of their smartphone – and fans say it’s ‘better than the remote’ [Video]

A USEFUL trick for Roku users allows them to use their TV with just a few taps of their smartphone.

Fans have praised its practicality – but you must install an app first.

First, you need the Roku mobile app, which is a free application for iOS and Android devices.

This app is what turns your mobile into a control center for your Roku streaming player or Roku TV system.

Next, you connect the mobile app to your Roku streaming device.

Open the Roku mobile app and select the remote icon to access the remote.

“The remote opens automatically anytime you launch an app from the mobile app,” the tech firm added.

You can then use the app as a remote to …