"mikebdoss" wrote:"Emissary35" wrote:"jeffrok" wrote:
Sickening? Like you're sickened by it?
Get a different remote.
Why should anyone have to purchase a different remote when they already paid 50 to 100 bucks for a Roku that already comes with a remote? Suggesting 'Get a different remote' is absurd, why should anyone have to pay for a separate remote because of their dissatisfaction with the preset content buttons being an annoyance? Just because Roku decided to set up the remote out of the box as a source for advertising revenue I should have to search and pay for one that's more user friendly if I don't like it? Maybe Roku can just put what's more useful for the customer first and foremost over profit.
I think we're taking issue with language like "sickening" and "nauseating" . We're sorry you don't like that the remote has some buttons you don't use. But your language is kinda strong for talking about a remote control.
I will never purchase another ROKU product at all stemming from the remote. Great job!
Guamguy wrote:I will never purchase another ROKU product at all stemming from the remote. Great job!
Certainly your privilege, but I think that's a bit over the top solely because of the remote. The remote for my Shield is annoying, and Nvidia must have agreed since they redesigned it for their newly released model. But the player itself does so much I like that I can deal with the remote.
The lower four buttons allow Roku to keep the player price at a lower amount. How much? I have no idea. Maybe $1, maybe $10. But in the business world cost matters. I'm more annoyed with the half screen advertisement than the buttons on the remote, but I spend so little time on the home screen it really doesn't matter to me.
I’m literally getting rid of Roku because of these buttons.
When you find something better, please share. I wouldn't get rid of Roku because of the buttons though, since they now confirm if you really want to leave the channel you're on to go to whichever button you accidentally pushed. I'm now only using Roku TV live and that's where I see this. Admittedly, not accidentally hitting the buttons does take a lot of practice.
Getting on my soapbox, I would like to find something better than the Roku TV live since I despise the swearing in the commercial shown on a few channels, such as the Mysterious Worlds channel, but the powers at Roku must enjoy filth. Besides, it's not like they have any support staff left that can fix anything broken. Look how long it's been since favorites worked. Ay suggestions for live TV channels would be appreciated!
