Control Remoto Universal Jumbo
Brie Hoffler
Is there a Roku remote meant for seniors? I have a father who has large clumsy hands, can't see small buttons and has a toddler-level of understanding on how to use the small one. Even the voice command. He's so used to cable that switching remotes is almost impossible. He hates change most of al. But he's hating our cable more each day hence the desire to switch too. I need (if possible):
A large remote meant for large gorilla-sized hands.
Large yet minimal buttons.
No wheels or any "extra" steps.
I checked online and didn't see anything that would match or almost match my needs and am hoping you know something I don't or something I hadn't considered. Thank you for your help.
I saw that thread which prompted me to start my own. I don't have a stick yet for that tv and didn't realize there was a difference. Until now, I've been swapping out sticks between that one and another tv (we just have 1 stick). I, myself, don't know much about them. I know how to pick my show/movie and that's about it.
What Roku calls "sticks" are the "Streaming Stick" models. All current Roku models connect to the HDMI ports on TVs. The "Streaming Stick" products have a male HDMI plug attached at one end that can plug directly into the tv. They look like this:
Streaming stick models require a point-anywhere remote that connects via radio frequencies (RF) because they are normally plugged in behind the tv set where line-of-sight infrared (IR) signals cannot reach.
All Roku models other than "Streaming Sticks" are wider than the sticks and have a female HDMI jack instead of a male plug. They connect to the tv via an HDMI cable plugged into both the Roku and the tv. These can all be controlled by any universal IR remote that says it can control Roku devices, as long as the remote has a direct line of sight to the Roku.
I am having the exact same problem. My dad is so used to the cable remote, he can't stand this streamlined tiny thing. His fingers are huge also. He is wearing headphones and slowly losing his vision. So he needs a remote his big fingers can navigate easily. And if you guys from Roku are listening, please make the enter button a little bit bigger. I call it the "belly button" he never can seem to find it on the Roku remote. Weird, I know but same issue..
Same here. My mom's fingers and eyeballs don't work all that well. She understands the processes, but can't see label on the buttons and has a hard time manipulating the buttons. A large remote would be a gift from above. I have had some success with taking a picture of the remote and enlarging it where she can see the layout of the remote.
You didn't say what device you have, but if it's not a stick, and not a Roku TV, then any universal remote that supports Roku code set (most do) will work. Keep in mind that Up, Down, Left, Right, OK buttons are needed, with Play, Pause, Resume (possibly) needed for in-app functionality. An Options button may be helpful as well when it comes to turning captions on/off within an app (some apps don't support device settings, and you have to control within the app, and that requires an Options button).
Roku please make a remote with larger buttons for old people! I bought my 88 yr old mother a new Roku TV for Christmas. She is struggling to press the buttons with her fingers. She wants to go back to the old TV (which has issues) because the remote has large buttons. I guess I will need to find a non-smart TV so she can use the larger remote.
Don't replace the tv, just buy an aftermarket universal remote like the Onn 6 universal remote, works great with Roku tv's. Even gives you direct entry of 0-9 for antenna channels. Using code 4398. Cheap at Walmart:
The Jumbo Universal Remote is roughly four times larger than your average remote control. It features large, soft buttons and the ability to control up to 8 different devices. Basically, you can replace all of your other remotes with this jumbo remote control.
The Jumbo Universal Remote Control is compatible with most major brands of AV devices and can be easily programmed to control up to eight different devices. Like other universal remote controls, the Jumbo Universal Remote control comes with a booklet of codes that you can use to program the device.
If you're concerned about wehther your brand is covered, you shouldn't be. Nearly every major brand of TV, VCR, DVD, Satellite, and Cable Box is listed. Even if you haven't heard of the brand, it's probably covered. For instance, there are 137 different brands of TVs.
The "auto" mode isn't quite presented correctly in the documentation or posts I've seen...after MUCH trial and error (and about 3 hous) I've been able to set-up ANY infrared device, either by "auto" or learn. (Although maybe not "fully".)
AUTO Method
1. Press & Hold (about 3 sec.) the [DEVICE] button on the JUMBO Remote....llight will stay solid.
2. Now just press the [POWER] button (only) ONCE while pointing at the device...it will start sending codes approximately every second. (Don't keep pressing the power button as instructions indicate.)
3. TIMING IS EVERYTHING HERE. (It may take 5 minutes to find your devices code.)
4. AS SOON AS the power goes off...press the [ENTER] button on the JUNBO Remote.
5. Now pressing the [POWER] button should power up/down the device.
---- any buttons not programmed will have to be handled using the LEARN method ---
LEARN Method
1. Press & Hold (about 3 sec.) the [DEVICE] button on the JUMBO Remote....it'll stay solid.
2. Press the [LEARN] button on the JUMBO Remote. (light will immediately blink rapidly.)
3. Now Press the NEEDED button to program. (light will stay solid)
4. Now (1 to 2 inches away) have the ORIGINAL Remote pointed at the JUMBO Remote and press the DESIRED button on the ORIGINAL Remote.
5. It blinks rapidly while sending...then a slower steady blink once "LEARNED" correctly.
*** Not all buttons work properly with the "LEARN method". Some you will need to "associate" with an alternate button on the JUMBO Remote. ***
I sincerely hopes this helps anyone & everyone.
If you go to a website called www.mscustomercare.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the page click on The Sharper Image Universal Jumbo Remote then click download. The manual has the instructions and codes for your TV
I have an amphibian media works (amw) dvd player. where can i locate remote control for it. Just purchased a jumbo universal remote,, but it does not have codes for the amw. can you assist me. Thanks, Tommy D.
I am having problems programing ny Jumbo remote to link to my
ORITRON DMS2152 is there anyone out there who has the code
for this brand?
P.S.- It is a DVD Micro System W/ Digital Tuner & I beleive where the remote would be read by the player says IR so I don't know if that is noemal or some type of Infra Red I need another special remotr for????