Feature Request: Remote Light Up
Just a thought for a future enhancement I use the headphone feature of my remote to watch tv at night. Normally, watch in low light. It can be hard to see the buttons on the remote, would be gr...
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It's frankly astonishing that Roku still doesn't offer a backlit remote - not even with my $100 Ultra!
In 2020, I should not have to keep a flashlight by my side or turn on a floor lamp just to see the remote.
At least sell a backlit remote as an accessory.
I finally gave up and purchased a remote that someone else on this thread recommended. It allows me to dump the Roku remote entirely and DOES have a backlight feature. Now I wish it had voice control haha:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/one-for-all-streamer-remote-black/6337295.p?skuId=6337295
I'm aware that I can buy a separate remote - and the model you highlighted is a good one - I just wonder why I should have to. And Roku won't even sell a backlit remote as an accessory.
In my experience, when companies don't do something that they easily could do and for which customers are clamoring, there's almost always a reason. People have been bugging Roku for a backlit remote for years. There's some reason why they're not doing it.
The Roku app has a competent remote, although not as fully featured as the physical remote.
I absolutely agree 100%. Their silence on this topic is telling. The minute I have time or inclination, I will drop Roku entirely. The crickets from their end is maddening.
