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ss18
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Hate this remote it is a waste of time

When are they going to come up with a remote with direct channel access(numbers)and a last channel button or at least allow a universal remote to work? Hate the remote and until they update or allow a universal I also will not purchase any other products. Also hate that you can't get more program info.

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Anonymous
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Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

Hi @ss18,

Thanks for your interest and we hope to expand our presence soon.

Who knows, you may see your suggestion implemented in a future update. You may check out our blog at http://blog.roku.com for the latest news and upcoming updates.

We hope it helps!


Warm Regards,
Lianna
 

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Tivoburkee
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

All Roku's that are not Sticks can have access to number commands via aftermarket universal remotes. In the case Roku tv's it will work on both Antenna er Live tv, and Roku Ch Guide. For Stand-Alone Roku like the Ultra or express then numbers only work on Roku Ch Guide and once you are tuned to live channel. The only maker of universal remote that will give you access to number keys for Stand-Alone Roku is UEI mode remotes under such brands as One-For-All, Inteset, Onn, and Insignia. Like this Onn from Walmart:

 

onn. R113663 6-Device Universal Remote - Walmart.com

 

One-For-All from Amazon:

 

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

 

Inteset 422-4 on Amazon:

 

Inteset 4-in-1 Universal Backlit IR Learning Remote for use with Apple TV, Xbox Series X/S, Roku, Me...

 

For Roku tv's the code 4398. And the number commands are already preset to numeral pad via that code. As for Stand Alone the setup code is 3061, but here you have to map a 5-digit code for each numeral initially:

 

0- 00101
1- 00230
2- 00232
3- 00228
4- 00235
5- 00231
6- 00233
7- 00100 or 00108
8- 00106 or 00114
9- 00102 or 00110

Ch UP- 00183
Ch Down- 00185

 

To map these to keys:

1. Roku device

2. press and hold SETUP for two blinks release

3. enter 9 9 4

4. tap SETUP for one blink

5. enter 5-digit code

6. pick a key

Repeat for each command using a different 5-digit code in step Five and picking a different key in step SIX. 

 

 

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ss18
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Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

The remote works the TV, but you still can't change the channel using numbers. If you have live tv or a cable box it would, but then you wouldn't need a new remote. Guessing when using the TV as intended, the number keys just won't work.

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Tivoburkee
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Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

@ss18 

You bought one of the Remotes I linked to? If not, what remote did you get, brand and model number? But, if you did you need to use code tv 4398. 

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winston3338
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Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

Very nice Edmund 

ss18
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Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

I did buy the first one onn. R113663 6-Device Universal Remote - Walmart.com

and used the 4398. It does work the TV just as the roku remote. I am looking to not have to scroll through the guide  to change channels(hit 85 and turn to that channel). It would work on live tv or if I had a cable box. But it does not work in the spectrum app.

Thank you for your time, I do appreciate it.

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Tivoburkee
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Hate this remote it is a waste of time

@ss18 

There are other commands available in 5-digit form:

 

hdmi1- 00238

hdmi2- 00240

hdmi3- 00236

av input-00231

slingtv- 00017

vudu-00146

Roku media player-00110

amazon-00156

netflix-00096

you tube-00097

rdio-00189

showtime- 00157

pandora-00093

options- 00254

home- 00092

pluto tv- 00120

Roku Ch- 00121

Paramount+ 00124

boomarang- 00125

fubotv- 00126

hulu-00151

spotify- 00212

starz- 00213

crackle- 00218

disney+ 00139

apple tv- 00053

discovery+ 00039

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