New Roku Remote Backlit - V2 Pro
Good to see Roku responding to user requests by adding a backlit remote to the Accessories lineup. (available now). Voice Remote Pro (2nd Edition/V2 - RCB1R) - https://www.roku.com/products/accessor...
Forum Discussion
Newer Roku devices have this direct Bluetooth availability. https://support.roku.com/article/360011612733
Older devices still require use of the mobile app as a Bluetooth medium.
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I still like older 3.5 mm jacks (which is why I hold onto my older phones). Unfortunately, everything is more and more wireless in nature. Each piece of hardware that be eliminated and replaced by a chip feature is a cost savings.
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As for the V2 remote itself, personally I like the idea of the Guide button since I watch a lot of the Roku LiveTV, and I just appreciate the fact that Roku listened to its users that have been requesting the backlight for years in the forum.
As for the pre-programmed channel partner buttons, I really don't give them a second thought. I don't use them as I really don't use subscription channels. If they had Pluto, Filmrise, and Roku Channel buttons, I probably would use them though.
That's a good point about the programmed buttons. They are usually premium channels you may never subscribe to so it makes them useless. But even the ones I am subscribed to I still never use those buttons, I pretty much ignore them. I consider them useless unless you can customize them.
