TECH How do I get local channels on my new Roku TV?

[sy32478]

Add the Roku app on your phone and use your phone's keys to type in channel numbers or words to search etc.

 

[Dennis Olson]

A quick question Dennis, have you ever tried any of the apps for your phone that work as a remote for your TV? I don't have a phone that sends out the signal (is it IR? can't remember) but am getting a new phone in the near future and was just wondering if it has any advantages, our TV remote is on it's last and was just wondering if adding another app is worth it.

Yes. However, the OEM remotes only cost about $10 on eBay. That’s essentially free.

 

[packyderms_wife]

Add the Roku app on your phone and use your phone's keys to type in channel numbers or words to search etc.

Okay, app installed, now how do I use the numbers on my phone to get the channels I want? The roku app looks just like my roku remote.

 

[packyderms_wife]

Just want to thank everyone, I finally figured out how to turn our phones into remotes with numbers using the Roku app! Total game changer!!!