How is everyone accessing channels without having to scroll through each one? I have an Antennea with my normal channels and it's added streaming channels. I can't figure out how to watch Channel 156 (Let's say) and then get back to Channel 2 without having to take 15 minutes to scroll through. The lag time scrolling through each one is horrendous.
Use the >> and << to blast up or down thru the menu. The circle/arrow button returns you to the previously viewed program.
That's a lot of local channels to pick up. I get 25 total. Where the heck are you that you pick up that many local channels?
Roku doesn't make Roku TVs. Roku makes the streaming boxes and sticks, but not the TVs. Roku licenses their software to manufacturers such as TCL, Hisense, RCA, etc. Most (all?) Roku TV manufacturers include infrared (IR) remotes, but the IR codes for Roku TVs are not the same ones that Roku uses on the boxes.
All that to say it's the Roku TV manufactures that make the TVs and the remotes. The remotes must meet certain Roku requirements, so that Roku users have a similar experience. But the TV manufacturers don't include buttons for TV channels. And Roku doesn't on their devices because Roku doesn't make devices with TV tuners.
You can find third-party remotes for Roku TVs, but you need to ensure that it will work with your Roku TV brand. There are two different code sets that Roku TVs use, and neither are the code set that Roku itself uses on Roku devices. So, you need to be thorough in any research for that.
I have no personal experiencing locating a Roku TV compatible remote because I haven't needed to, so I can't point you in any particular direction. But with the information I've provided, you may be able to find a third-party remote that will work in your situation.
All those channels are not local. When I set up the antennae channels there was a mess of channels added to my local. That I'll have to figure out. From what the two responses I'm reading there is no way to view a channel without scrolling to it.
kat5374 wrote:All those channels are not local. When I set up the antennae channels there was a mess of channels added to my local....
Um, when you scan for channels with an antenna, it's only suppose to add channels it can pick up, making them local. What other channels are showing? I picked up it was a Roku TV, and that's how they work. Am I confused about your TV?
Or are you talking about something other than local channels via antenna? Did I jump to the wrong conclusion about what you're asking? If so, explain it again so I better understand what you're asking.
kat5374 wrote:...From what the two responses I'm reading there is no way to view a channel without scrolling to it.
If you're talking about the local channels via an antenna connection, that is correct. But it's usually not a large number of channels. At least, not a massively large number of channels. But yes, you have to scroll through them if the remote does not have channel number buttons on it. And I've never seen a Roku TV (again, not made by Roku) that has that. A third party remote would be the way to get it. Or if the manufacturer (again, not Roku) makes an alternate remote. You'd have to contact them about that.
Good advice from Benedlr instructions on how to quickly scroll (using the fast forward/rewind buttons when on a channel number, and using the circular arrow/instant replay button to toggle to previous channel).
There are a couple of ways with RokuTVs to organize the Channels (both antenna/OTA and Streaming)
1. Remove the Streaming Channels from showing while in Antenna/OTA guide. (Settings..TV Inputs..LiveTV...Manage Channels..Enable/Check box to "Hide All Streaming Channels"
The above procedure will now only show you the Antenna/OTA channels when on Antenna Input. You can now only access the Streaming Channels from within Roku Channel LiveTV.
2. Roku 10.5 OS has now added a "Manage Channels" feature to both the Antenna and the Roku Channel Live TVStreaming Channels. Basically just navigate to which ever Guide you are interested in managing, navigate to the channel number all the way to the left and press the * button (Options button), and you should see a menu of Channel Options that include Favorite, Hide, Manage, Filter, and Close/Exit.
The above procedure is how you hide Channels and create Favorites in order to get your Guide a little more organized and manageable. This is again, available for both Antenna and Roku Channel Live TV Streaming Channels. (https://support.roku.com/article/4420557730839)
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As for the navigating of the channels, go all the way to the left of the Guide and use the FF and REW buttons to scroll up or down quickly (will jump about 4 channels at a time). As mentioned by Benedlr , the Instant Replay button is used as a Previous Channel button. (You have to basically switch between the two first though before it can be used)
Hope that helps you a bit. Post back if you need more help.
^THIS msg above is indeed the best possible answer that I am aware of.
Yeah, I get it. Hope they find a compatible one for their TV on Amazon or somewhere else. It was a nightmare to find one with numbers that actually worked throughout all my apps and tv features.
You bought a streaming TV. If does not have channel numbers. You should have bought a normal tv then a Roku device. A Roku TV is designed for streaming and cord cutters
LOL... Screw you! I simply asked if there was a way to be able to change channels without scrolling. If you're going to be a **bleep** don't respond!
I’m with you! Going from channel say 535 to my antenna channels takes awhile! I was hoping there’d be an actual answer on here!!
AND one other note! I don't buy a TV and research the remote as part of my buying experience!
kat5374 wrote:I don't buy a TV and research the remote as part of my buying experience!
When my parents were in their 80's they bought a TV without paying any attention to the remote. What they got was an "air mouse" remote. Ie: you waved it in the air and that caused the movement of a cursor on the screen and then you clicked the only button. But the system was super-sensitive – every little tremble in an 80+ year old arm would send the cursor 4 inches, and the UI consisted of little half-inch targets that you had to hit! They'd invite me over just to change channels or inputs! :smileyhappy: (And even I found it a struggle.)
You HAVE to spend quality time checking out the remote when buying a TV (unless you plan to integrate it into a system where the TV remote won't be used at all – then you have to make sure you have compatible control codes.)
If over the air TV is important to you, you might prefer a generic TV (the "dumber" the better in my opinion) with one or more devices such as Rokus attached.
seriously be nice if you are going to respond
Just an option, but you may want to try using a LAVA HDTV DVR box (less than $50) in between your antenna input and your Roku TV input. Not only will you get DVR capability for your antenna channels, but you can use the box remote to control your channels and access your guide. It does take a little reading and practice for a novice to get used to, but may give you a big improvement in your user experience. By doing this, you watch your antenna channels through one of your TV inputs, just like how a dvd/Blu-ray player would integrate with your TV, as they also use their own remotes.
This is where I got mine:
https://antennadeals.com/DVRVideoRecorder.htmlhttps://antennadeals.com/DVRVideoRecorder.html
Unfortunately, it looks like they may be out of stock at the moment in most stores, but I bet eBay has some
There are probably some similar but better antenna DVR options out there on the market, just do a little googling or Amazon searching Be sure to read reviews to help understand what you are dealing with
Maybe try adding a DVR box (you can get one for ~$50+) that comes with its own remote? You would connect your antenna to the DVR box, then connect your DVR box via HDMI or RCA cables to your TV input port. Then you setup the DVR as a new input on the main app screen of your Roku, instead of using the default live TV option. This would allow you to regain a lot of control by using the DVR remote. I have something like this setup and it works well.
