Roku remotes with channel numbers?
Wow, my parents and I are having this problem with the lack of numerical buttons with a TCL HDTV (28S305)'s Roku RC. They watch it from OTA (antenna) and Internet apps (Spectrum, YouTube, CBS News, V...
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I see that this seems to be an ongoing problem...you can't just put a number in a channel guide. I got a Roku stick for my two TV sets simply because I wanted to get rid of my Xfinity TV boxes, saving me $15 a month. I like my Xfinity package, so with Roku I could keep Xfinity. BUT I have a gazillion channels to scroll through. People have been complaining for years, and yet...no real solution. I hope Roku sees this and makes a larger remote with a number pad.
Yes, it's been a sore spot about the Roku remote, especially for a Roku TV with no way to enter a channel number. In fact, it's the main reason I will not put a Roku TV in my family room, because we need the ability to enter a OTA channel number.
For general Internet streaming, the Roku remote is simple and easy to use. But once these other channels started adding a need for searching for separate channels inside themselves, they need the option of an advanced remote.
For the Xfinity app, while in the guide, hit the asterisk "*" key, then "find a channel" You can pick numbers or type in the name. Admittedly a bit convoluted. With the Roku phone/tablet app, you may be able to directly type in the name or number on the search screen.
My TCL tv with ROKU will be going in the trash can. I will never buy another TV that I cannot input a channel number.
I believe Tivoburkee has mentioned that the white directtv remote, as well as other brand TV remotes will work on the RokuTVs for channel numbers.
I will edit this post if I find it unless he stops by first to confirm.
All I know for sure is certain universal remotes with numeral keypad preset can be used on antenna and live tv tile with Roku tv's, I have no idea if it works on Directv Stream channel for direct entry of channel numbers. I know it doesn't work for Pluto tv.
Kind of harsh to pitch an otherwise working TV. At least donate it so it can still find a use somewhere.
