Why are there no numbers on remote?

best answer would 'seem to be' just use voice type roku remote and say the channel number (does this actually work?)

BUT, people with a speech impediment (MS has made left side of lips/tongue numb) or mute would not be able to use this type... BUT a number pad would make it truly 'accessible'. Of course my MS has also made both my hands numb and loss of dexterity, so bumping an arrow key is NOT helpful... tapping a few digits much better!

'nuf said

Why can't I just go to live TV and select the number of the channel I want????? I just got this TV and it takes me 10 minutes just to get to the station I want! I did go through and select favorites, but that doesn't help a bit. 

Roku: you need a remote with numbers so we can go directly to the channel we want!

Roku only supplies the UI for Roku tv's, they don't make them nor sell them. 

You can get an aftermarket universal remote that will give you access to number pad, like the Onn 6 cheap on ebay:

Onn 6 universal remote for sale | eBay

Roku tv code in it is TV 4398. And it has backlighting. 

You can get the 8 in 1 version sold under One-For-All on amazon:

Amazon.com: One For All Universal 8 Device SteriTouch Antimicrobial Television IR Remote Control, Model URC3680 : Electronics

The layout of a Roku remote may vary depending on the specific model and manufacturer, but some Roku remotes do not have traditional number buttons for dialing phone numbers or entering other numerical input. Instead, these remotes may have a dedicated "search" button or a virtual keyboard that can be accessed using the remote's arrow keys and "OK" button.

There are a few reasons why a Roku remote might not have traditional number buttons:

1. Many streaming services do not require users to enter phone numbers or other numerical information, so there may be little need for dedicated number buttons on the remote.

2. Including traditional number buttons on the remote would require additional space and potentially make the remote more complex and difficult to use.

3. Many modern TVs and other devices have on-screen virtual keyboards that can be used for entering numerical input, eliminating the need for dedicated number buttons on the remote.

If you need to enter numerical input on your Roku device, you may be able to do so using the virtual keyboard or by using a mobile device with the Roku app installed, which may have a traditional numerical keypad.

Some Roku remotes do have the "1" and "2" buttons, which can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, you can use these buttons to quickly access your favorite channels or to enter numerical input when prompted.

The specific functions of the "1" and "2" buttons may vary depending on the specific model of your Roku remote and the content or app you are using. For example, some channels or apps may use the "1" and "2" buttons as shortcut keys for specific actions or menus.

If you are not sure what the "1" and "2" buttons do on your Roku remote, you can try pressing and holding the buttons to see if any information or options are displayed on the screen. You can also check the user manual for your specific model of Roku device or contact Roku customer support for more information.

Though this doesn't fully make up for lack of direct number entry... Just in case anyone wasn't aware, the Rewind and Fast-Forward buttons on a Roku remote work as Page Up / Page Down for quickly scrolling through the Live TV channel guide, and through most other long listings (not for Pluto TV, though).

Also, so long as you don't have Live TV Pause enabled with a USB memory stick, the Skip-Back / Instant-Replay button will work as a Last Channel key, for quickly toggling back & forth between two channels. I wish it were possible to retain this feature without giving up Live TV Pause completely, using only Rew/FF for moving within the pause buffer.

Tivoburkee  - thanks for linking to those numeral codes! I have an ancient UEI remote stored away, which hopefully will be compatible, and could then be used as a source for getting them into various IR learning remotes.