Walker Combo 2023 WPSTBW23

recently I tried out one of these new WPSTBW23 Walker combo box - , though the supplied remote for it though I would descibe (for want of a better description) as an 'elderly unfriendly' remote (and awkward not just for many elderly people) . The digits buttons in particular are too closely spaced for ease of use in my opinion . (see it on the left of the attached picture)

The satellite channels have to be assigned above 300 on this box, so when keying in 3 digits in quick succession (302 for BBC2 or whatever) it can be a bit difficult to avoid pressing wrong digit buttons! Obviously its much less likely troublesome selecting one of the single-digit Saorview channels though I'd expect still a need for some people to put on reading glasses compared to using other remotes when they didn't.

See its remote control in the attached picture side-by-side comparison with the (now worn) remote for an earlier Walker combo box WP645TS-HD where the digits are much easier selected. It seems the word 'Shrinkflation' can be applied to the size of the remotes' too!

Incidentally the remote for that old combo box will control this new box (except for the SUBTitle button which results in a different function - the favorite/My button), .

Getting an easy to use Universal Remote Control set up for this combo box is probably a must for many people, or else get a old remote (in good working order) for the old WP645TS-HD Walker combi box that someone might have from a now non-functioning box (or try old remotes from other Walker /Vestel, such as Alba, STBs ).

Took a photo

of the Saorview EPG on this receiver- on attached picture. One negative change - on the old Walker box such as WP645TS , when going into its Saorview EPG it was still possible to hear the TV channel that was on. On this one it goes silent (so can no longer listen to the News whilst checking what is on RTE etc later!)

I didn't try out Internet functions, I was trying out the box (and arranging satellite channels) belonging to someone else who will only be using it for Satellite/saorview for now.

hi

I got one of these last week,

with internet connection you can get rte player and you tube. Netflix not listed in App Store.
can I ask a question…. ex sky customer. Plugged in the satellite cable. Followed the first installation instructions and loaded the preset channels…. Got nothing !
re attempted first installation steps, this time manual scanned channels, picked up itv, ch4, bbc south, and a couple of the U+drama etc, but not tuned in the multiple channels indicated .

Any suggestions on how to resolve this for a non techie that can’t afford to stay with sky!

yes, sky q before.
changing the lnb is beyond my skills.
pity they did not mention this in Powercity when I got it.