A:AnswerThe remote is line of sight , if you have a Roku connected to your TV and receiver it should work through HDMI connected and best model of Roku has Bluetooth and can go through solid objects. The Yamaha remote is infrared and most be able to see the receiver
A:AnswerYes it does allow you to use your phone with bluetooth. It in options menu under bluetooth you can set your phone up. I have this receiver in my workout area. With the radio even off I can go to my settings on my phone and connect to the receiver under Bluetooth, on my phone, and it will connect and turn the receiver on. I can control volume and playlist all from my phone. I works very well.
