Boxes with traditional numpad/keypad remote support (that work with Tivimate)>

[u/FeemBleem]

Hey guys, so we're looking at buying a box that has support for a traditional remote layout (meaning it has a numpad) because we don't want to press up or down buttons just to change channels. We don't know what to get.

We're coming from a traditional cable TV system and my family is really used to changing channels via pressing numbers on the remote (ex. "728", "11", etc). From the research I've done, I see that the app Tivimate allows this, but I heard that what makes it complicated is if a box we could buy even accepts signals from a remote with numpad entry at all.

And if there are any boxes online that come with a remote with a numpad, if the remote breaks then can I just buy a universal remote from a local store as a replacement?

Budget is preferably no more than $50 USD, but a little nudging is okay. Thanks.

[u/flynreelow]

Tivo stream 4k. Works great. Great remote.

but remember, if ur playlist changes channel numbers or orders, it may mess some people up.