I didn’t even know that was a thing…
Let me?
In their (in)finite mercy.
Tux is my copilot, and never tries to be a back-seat driver.
Great, more vendor specific keys that absolutely nobody needs.
I ended up un mapping my Netflix button on my shield TV remote because it was super annoying for accidental presses.
Do the manufacturers even get a cut for promoting these services, or is this just what people want?
The screenshot for the article depicts the copilot key on the “context menu” key
I kinda see your point, but a huge number of people have a subscription to at least one streaming service, so those buttons are a useful feature for a lot of people.
Unlikely all 4 though. Give people 1-2 they can map services two, instead of multiple wasted (branded) buttons.
Ageist take imo
Most consumers want their device to work right out of the box, mapping buttons isn’t something most of the population wants to deal with.
Don’t give them excuses, mate.
Map them during initial setup.
Please choose a service you would like to use and we will help you log in.
You have x buttons that are available to use as a shortcut to the service. Please press the button you would like to use, or press enter to skip this step.
But then you have to remember which one is which. The ones in your example are already labelled.
Label the remappable button STREAMING SERVICE or something, I don’t know.
You work in their marketing department, don’t you?
The scenario I mentioned would have the buttons simply labeled with a number/letter. 95% of the time I don’t even look on the remote to use a button. Also, if you hit the wrong button, no big deal, you just the other/s.
Like I mentioned, stop giving them excuses.
How gracious of them.
Finally, the Any key!
I’m surprised they didn’t try to sell it to an ad company.
You’re hired!
