Remotes

[erineyes51]

I purchased the original Roku Pro Remote about a year ago. At the time I only needed one for the bedroom. Yesterday, due to need, I went online to purchase another one and found that there is now a 2nd Edition of the device. Upon reviewing before purchasing I noticed that the headphone jack had been removed from the features. WHY??? When a Company like yours has a successful product, would you change it? I have been a Roku customer since your first model and have recommended them over the years to family and friends, who also purchased Roku. Due to this loss of a feature I am forced to buy a substandard product, TV Ears for myself and my husband. Moral: Don't mess with perfection.

[erineyes51]

I did not think of the issue of traveling with a Roku device now that headphone jacks are no longer available on the 2nd Edition remote. This is just another reason not to purchase Roku devices in the future. 

[AvsGunnar]

@erineyes51 

You can still purchase the original Voice Remote Pro V1.  Roku has not discontinued it.

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-voice-remote-pro

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories

[Emissary35]

You mean they haven't discontinued it yet.

[NobodySpecial]

Very frustrating to buy a second Roku - excited for the backlit remote - and then find I have no headphone jack.

[FranklinJ]

With a little creativity I have found the Bluetooth feature be very helpful with the remote pro two and the 4802X Roku device.  I connect to three different types of headphones and using an old iPhone I use the Bluetooth feature to connect to large speakers.  

I like the glowing keys of the pro two and the longer battery life. 
if that is not for you, you can purchase the original Voice Remote Pro V1.

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-voice-remote-pro

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories

[FranklinJ]

With a little creativity I have found the Bluetooth feature be very helpful with the remote pro two and the 4802X Roku device.  I connect to three different types of headphones and using an old iPhone I use the Bluetooth feature to connect to large speakers.  

When I set up a person’s Roku system for them, I make sure they buy a Roku pro two with the glowing keys and the launch button, and I set up their favorite channels.  They don’t seem to feel shorted without a headphone jack because we have other ways of newer technology to accomplish that.

I like the glowing keys of the pro two and the longer battery life. 
if that is not for you, you can purchase the original Voice Remote Pro V1.

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-voice-remote-pro

https://www.roku.com/products/accessories

[Jane44]

I already have a Roku Pro v1 and appreciate the convenience of using the headphone jack. After I  I purchased it, I made the suggestion to Roku that the remote keys should be backlit. 
I didn’t have the need to hire a Roku guru, and shouldn’t have to in order to set up a simple device with the basic features that it should already have. 

[makaiguy]

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@davecarp wrote:

Purchasing another set of earbuds would cost more than simply and completely replacing all the Roku devices in my house.

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Sorry for the late response, but I just saw this.

I've been very pleased with these inexpensive wired earphones:
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HJE125-A-Wired-Earphones-Blue/dp/B00KZIQH86/