Roku, STILL no keyboard/remote combo? Is this a patent encumbrance problem?

"Streams" wrote:
It took a LONG time to get a remote that can control the TV power and volume, and that is something that the majority of Roku owners can use.  

A keyboard is not something that I ever need when using the Roku, other than the initial setup when entering the wireless network info.

It would make YouTube a lot easier to use.  That's the biggest complaint in my house.  YouTube is almost entirely driven by what you search for.

"MrDifficult" wrote:
Like you said, phone/tablet keyboard is available.  Why on earth would we need another piece of hardware taking up space, or a convoluted remote with 40 plus buttons waiting to crap out?

I'm mostly talking about the remotes that have the micro-qwerty on the back, like I showed in the picture.  As for why, it's for the same reason that you have the original remote floating around: convenience.  Using your logic, once you have the app, why would you need another piece of hardware taking up space, etc., etc.

Like you said, phone/tablet keyboard is available.  Why on earth would we need another piece of hardware taking up space, or a convoluted remote with 40 plus buttons waiting to crap out?

 although the app keyboard only works on certain things and not others, and is very inconsistent

It took a LONG time to get a remote that can control the TV power and volume, and that is something that the majority of Roku owners can use.  

A keyboard is not something that I ever need when using the Roku, other than the initial setup when entering the wireless network info.  

I just don't see a remote like you want becoming available.

Checking in on this older thread.  I, too, am looking for a remote control with qwerty keyboard for my Roku Ultra.  I would prefer to stay away from the workarounds like the Roku app or casting.  Isn't there just a remote with a keyboard?   I especially like to use one for youtube searches.

That is a real limitation.  At least for me.  I use youtube a lot.  Creating searches with the virtual keyboard is a pain.  If I had voice search for that I could get around the need for  remote keyboard.

So, no one, Roku or 3rd party, offers a remote control with a keyboard?

"twiceover" wrote:

"SJMaye" wrote:
So by app you mean something like the Roku app?

Correct.  The Roku App has a full keyboard that is usable in most channels.  The only way I use Youtube though is to find what I want to watch on my phone and cast it to the app on the TV.  

The roku app does provide a keyboard, but the keyboard does not work in YouTube,  I tried using casting Youtube from my phone this morning.  Not the most convenient, but it works OK.  I will use it for searches.  

Like you said, phone/tablet keyboard is available.  Why on earth would we need another piece of hardware taking up space, or a convoluted remote with 40 plus buttons waiting to crap out?

"tgm1024" wrote:

"Streams" wrote:
It took a LONG time to get a remote that can control the TV power and volume, and that is something that the majority of Roku owners can use.  

A keyboard is not something that I ever need when using the Roku, other than the initial setup when entering the wireless network info.

It would make YouTube a lot easier to use.  That's the biggest complaint in my house.  YouTube is almost entirely driven by what you search for.

Ever since the Youtube app got so bloated, I started using my phone and just casting it to the roku.  So much easier to use.
To each their own.  When I do need a keyboard (entering credentials) I just use my phone since it isn't very often.

I was going to post what twiceover posted.  I know it's not what you want, but using the YouTube app on your phone or (as I do) your tablet is SO much easier than using the Roku app.  Just link it to your Roku and whatever you choose on the phone/iPad will show on the TV.