[QUESTION] Can the live channels app accept numerical input?

by ds168100

Hello there, So I finally got a CableCard from Comcast and I have set up a HDHomeRun Prime with said CableCard. I introduced my parents to the live channels app with the Xfinity channels, and they're struggling to use it. Their biggest (and only) complaint is that there aren't any numbers on the Android TV remotes to change the channel. (One of the remotes is for the Shield and one for the mibox.) So my question has two parts.

Part A) Can the live channels app on Android TV accept numerical input?

Part B) If it can, what remote can I use to replace the remote for the shield/mibox?

Thanks in advance.

andy2na

android TV does have numerical input and the harmony hub + remote supports it

kingchibi

If your tv support Hdmi Hec, you can use tv remote to control. My mibox and sony remote works well with arrow and numberic button in live channel app.

groac

lol numbers input, why not a dvd player also

bababradford

Yes, it sure does. I have a Sony x900e and it takes numerical input with my remote and is fast. It'll let you choose as well if you have more than one with the same number, which can happen with the multiple sources it offers.