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  I'm in awe, really. I cant even imagine being this wrong. Okay I get your parents handle a microwave or a car or a thermostat or ATM or a blender or a dishwasher or laundry machine or all the boring adult stuff. But you don't even consider a keyboard or game controller or as having buttons?
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  Looks down from screen to computer keyboard. 
  Mmm, not sure about everything. >
  
  Looks at Xbox controller on table . Hhmmmm ... Altho I might like a controller that doesn't go "click ,click clikitty click . Like a touch pad though not a screen . >
  
  And then looks at oven, stove, instant pot, electric kettle, musical keyboard, Bluetooth, speaker, Bluetooth headset, iron, gaming system, lamp… >
  
  Actually a lot of newer appliances have touchscreens >
  
  My toaster has a touch screen. You still have to use the big down lever tho. >
  
  Jesus, imagine if it had vertical "slide to unlock" like the iphone used to have instead . >
  
  That would take half the fun out of toasting, for sure
  ... And now you've given them the idea!! >
  
  I like physical buttons on a remote. Once you get used to it you can use it without looking cause you can feel where the buttons are. >
  
  Which is why touchscreens in cars is such a colosally stupid idea >
  
  My bf has a civic with touch screen volume control. We live in Canada. It freezes on WayTooFknLoud regularly. >
  
  WTFL, AM Rock Radio in Detroit
  j/k >
  
  Video game controller, computer, lightswitch, microwave, wifi router, fan, any physical musical instrument, most of the functions in cars, etc… >
  
  A family member of mine has a touchscreen microwave that you have to hold your finger on a plus or minus to change the time for.
  It only goes in 10 second increments and I hate it. >
  
  That sounds miserable lol >
  
  My dad's old remote used to be a touchscreen, alike a chunky thicc iPhone type of thing, actually not the worst idea in the world because there were SO many channels and so many controls,  having them grouped by category/screen actually made a lot of sense.  This was right before the SmartTV became standard, which made simple directional controls more sensible
  On top of that, I suppose the microphone was the other nail in the coffin, rather than going through all the menus to find what you need, you just say it loud.  Makes a lot of sense. >
  
  I was AV installer for a company that did big tv setups. We always installed touchscreen panels as a controller. Can't walk around with, but never needed batteries. >
  
  I work for an AV integrator and having a 10” Crestron touch panel is definitely nice when controlling a complete AV system. I wouldn’t mind even having one in my house. >
  
  
  Computer keyboard
  Computer mouse
  Car remote
  Car/home stereo equipment
  Microwave
  Oven
  Debit card machines
  ATMs
  Gas pumps
  Car/home air conditioning
  Gamepads
  Mobility chairs
  Digital thermometers 
  Portable heaters/fans
  Desk phones
  Door keypads
  Light switches
  Cameras
  Garage door openers / garage door remotes
  Massage equipment
  Heated blankets
  Washing machine / dryer
  Dishwasher
  Coffee maker
  Electric toothbrush
  Exercise equipment
  Power tools
  Life Alert
  Hot tubs
  Airplane controls
  Humidifiers
  Elevators
  Assisted standing chairs
  Electric recliners
  Remote control cars
  Arcade machines
  Projectors
  Audio interfaces
  Power strips
  Mechanical beds
  Smoke detectors
  I'm getting bored so I'm going to stop >
  
  Am I the only one or do y'all use a button to turn my phone on and off? >
  
  Oh, yeah!  -and the volume keys! >
  
  But the TV remote is great as is.   With physical buttons it doesn't need a sophisticated sleep mode it just sits there drawing zero electrical current until it's needed.   No software updates needed.   Most of us just want it to be ready to go and reliable. >
  
  This is simply not true. Lots of things with only physical buttons. >
  
  Jokes on you, got too lazy to replace the batteries in my remote so I use the Roku app 🤷 >
  
  I have used a remote with touchscreen and it's horrible. You don't want to have to look down to switch to the proper channel or choose the right program on Netflix/HBO Max/whatever.
  There are numerous places where touchscreens aren't very useful. A car is one of those, even though almost all carmanufacturers have switched to them in recent years.  I would love them to bring back physical buttons, so I an keep my eyes on the road. >
  
  This is demonstrably false. I would say that more items in my house have buttons than touchscreens. >
  
  Which way are things trending though. Buttons are on the decline and are being replaced by soley touchscreen options. >
  
  In future: maybe. But that's not what was originally stated. >
  
  It is probably because most of us rely on texture when it comes to remotes. I know where the volume and mute buttons are without having to look at them.