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.
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.
