Automatically launch the favorite channel after turning on
We are near to Roku. I greatly appreciate all of the helpful posts in here. As near as I can tell, the first "senior citizen" post was 6 years ago. Unfortunately, it appears we still don't have a viable solution. We are still trying to figure out a solution that is easier for senior citizens.
The local Internet / TV provider recently discontinued TV services at my mother-in-law's senior living facility. Residents MUST switch to a streaming service if they want to watch TV -- and they really like to watch TV. It really looked like Roku was going to be a good fit.
For younger generations who are more comfortable with streaming services, the Roku is easy to understand. However, I'm only a couple of days in for her, but it seems that moving from channel up / channel down to Roku may be beyond her comprehension. The staff tells me many of the other residents are experiencing similar issues.
I have been programming her favorite channels near the top of the home screen. But they aren't really channels. They are apps. A couple of the "local" stations are pretty basic. But many of the desired apps are multiple layers deep once you get to the app. Even CTN (her favorite) has multiple "localized" versions of the same station. To use the default version requires multiple clicks to start playing. Most of her favorite channels are the same (or worse). Great for young minds. Dreadfully difficult for seniors.
Any other helpful tips are greatly appreciated. This generation has earned an easy-to-use solution. They don't get all stressed trying to learn a completely different paradigm in their sunset years.
