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somebody
Channel Surfer
8 years ago

Can I disable the lower 4 buttons on the Stick remote?

I mean the Netflix, Amazon, Sling and Google buttons. It really annoys me if I'm watching something and accidentally hit one of those instead of Rewind. I can get to the channels I use easily e...
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Elijah_Baley
Visitor
8 years ago
"somebody" wrote:
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So far I've found 2 suggestions on other forums around the internet.

1:   Just put tape over them
2:   Take the remote apart and and literally destroy the contacts on the circuit board for those buttons..    

I don't want to do EITHER of those things.    Having the ability to reprogram them would be nice.   I could reprogram them to NULL or to just Rewind or maybe even to Volume and Power for my TV.   Then I wouldn't need two remotes just to watch TV.

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There is no way in software or settings to disable those buttons but you do not have to disassemble the remote to remove them at least on the two different models that I have. What I have done is use a sharp pointed tool (an pin style pen knife) to pry/pop the buttons out of the sockets. It is not easy to do but it is also not too hard. Once that is done you can leave the hole uncovered of you can use, as I have, an epoxy type filler to fill the holes. Once I did that, and in one case removed the stupid and useless voice search button, the new remote has become my favorite even though I have a old Roku 3 remote that pairs fine with my Ultra.
  • KCinID's avatar
    KCinID
    Channel Surfer
    3 years ago

    I cut them out. Such a stupid design flaw, I don’t know a single person who likes or uses those buttons 

    • atc98092's avatar
      atc98092
      Community Streaming Expert
      3 years ago

      It's not a design "flaw". It's a source of revenue for Roku, selling those buttons to the various companies. That's why they can't be disabled or reprogrammed, because that company has paid for those buttons. And yes, some people actually use those buttons. If one subscribes to any of those services, then the button has value for the user.