I use the new Roku 2 with an ir remote on my pc, but also use Remoku plugin for chrome. there is a keyboard option that lets you type in a box. Much easier than using the arrow keys to enter letters.
On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 9:47 PM, Quadius <[email protected]> wrote: > The new Roku 2 can actually be operated with a universal remote. You have > to look carefully, but there is some information on it out there. The new > systems are operating with infrared as opposed to Bluetooth. > > > On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, Dave Krehbiel <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Sorry to hear about your wife, but you have come to the right place. >> Personally I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking on a Windows 8 PC, and I use my >> computer to change the channels on the television using the xfinity web >> site. press my television is seven or so years old, and I'm sure the newer >> models have additional wireless functionality. And there is a program >> called Remoku which allows you to control your Roku box (for Netflix) using >> your computer browser. >> >> >> >> Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be quite frustrating. I find it is most >> accurate and least frustrating when you dictate letter by letter. It is >> tedious to try to move the mouse using Dragon. And some Windows software >> doesn't work very well with Dragon. But I use it every day nonetheless. >> >> >> >> Regarding friends: someone on this forum once said that most of their >> current friends are people they have met post accident. I have found this >> to be true in my case as well. I have a number of wonderful friends who >> have stuck with me over the years, but a much larger number of my former >> friends I just don't see anymore. Don't be afraid to go out and make new >> friends. >> >> >> >> Good luck, and take care, >> >> Dave Krehbiel >> >> >> >> *From:* Dr.Ron and Sharion Austin [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:38 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Wife recent SCI >> >> >> >> >> My wife is a recent SCI C5 (may 31). While we are dealing with a lot now >> (as most of you know better than I) we will get through this leaning on our >> faith, family and friends. Bruce had mentioned voice activated software to >> be able to use her I-pad and computer. What are most of you using? How >> about being able to control the TV? >> >> Also have any of you used or have an opinion of the MOTO med movement >> therapy (an exerciser for legs and/or arms). >> >> Thanks for any info >> >> Ron Austin >> >> >> -- >> >> Living in God's Grace >> >> Ron >> >
