I need to buy a Roku Express so I can watch a recording from the beginning while in progress.
Could anyone who uses the Roku Express remote tell me if there is any kind of skip button or function? 10 second or 30 second increments would work for me.
Don’t buy the basic Express. It doesn’t work well with the Gen 4 Tablo due to limited memory. If you want a Roku, get the Express 4K+. Although others have said the Google TV app works better, and you can get the Onn 4K Google TV device for $20 at Walmart.
For skip, you just hit the right or left arrow, and I think it’s 10 seconds.
Hi,
There doesn’t appear to be a right arrow or FF button on the Onn 4K Google TV.
How would I do a 10 second skip?
It’s the standard left-right-up-down ring around the center button. On a Roku, it’s the same thing. If you hold it down, you get FF or REW.
The Express works okay, but I agree, spring for 4K+. Some of the Android-based devices so have some additional features, such as click down to preview what is on other channels. These include Google TV, Amazon Fire, and ONN. Roku has about a 50% market share, so while there have been some recent Roku issues, I believe that Tablo is putting the most energy into Roku.
Personally, I don’t recommend the ONN. It functions well, but is a budget device and is missing some basic control buttons that I find frustrating.
Here is a review that I wrote a while ago:
Roku does have dedicated buttons for FF REW Pause/Play and they do work with Tablo. Honestly, if you’re into Roku, buy the latest Roku Ultra. You’ll be happy. I’ve got 2 of the 4K+ sticks and they do work with my Tablo but my Ultra works great with everything (AV system, TV, Various streaming services AND Tablo).
Plus the newest Roku Ultra comes with remote that’s backlight and rechargeable. Also, a good future-safe investment. Just saying😀