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Customers find the remote control easy to use and appreciate its value for money, describing it as a cheap good universal remote. The functionality receives mixed feedback - while it works on almost every TV, some customers report it doesn't work with Comcast XFInity. The quality is positive, with one customer noting it held up nicely. Customers have mixed opinions about the input button functionality.
10 customers mention "Ease of use"7 positive3 negative
Customers find the remote control easy to use and set up, with one customer noting it takes just 3 seconds to configure.
"...I chose this remote for its simplicity, essentially BIGGER NUMBERS AND BUTTONS...." Read more
"Works on almost every single TV! And so easy to setup! Takes 3 seconds, and works great!..." Read more
"...But I was unable to program this for a Xfinity X1 box or standard Comcast Box...." Read more
"Simple and easy to use for basic functions. I bought two of these for my senior citizen parents to cut down on how overwhelmed they were...." Read more
9 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive0 negative
Customers find the remote control offers good value for money, describing it as a cheap and effective universal device with large buttons.
"...I chose this remote for its simplicity, essentially BIGGER NUMBERS AND BUTTONS...." Read more
"This seems like a great item for elderly parents with the large buttons as compared to standard remotes...." Read more
"It was a little bit of a task to program but other than that it’s a great remote! Nice size and quality!" Read more
"...(: highly recommend for a cheap good universal remote" Read more
6 customers mention "Quality"6 positive0 negative
Customers find the remote control to be of good quality, with one mentioning it has held up nicely over time.
Customers have mixed experiences with the remote control's functionality: while some report it works great and operates almost every TV, others mention it doesn't work at all.
"Works on almost every single TV! And so easy to setup! Takes 3 seconds, and works great!..." Read more
"...trying every programming method in the instruction sheet, and it would not work. It would only turn the TV on and off, and control the volume...." Read more
"Easy to program and functions correctly. I would recommend as a simple TV channel and volume changer. Also works to switch between input options." Read more
"...] Product failed after about 2 months use, too late to return it for a refund...." Read more
Customers report issues with the remote control's buttons, with one customer noting that the INPUT button is missing and another mentioning that the volume button does not work.
"...The other buttons did not work. I came back to the item page to return it, and noticed it says in capital letters the following: "..." Read more
"...remote to do more than 2 things.. if channel changer works, volume button does not work." Read more
"...Have the cable box remote, but again no INPUT button. So I needed to do ONE thing, and it was an epic fail...." Read more
I bought this product for my 85 yo grandmother to use for BOTH her cable box and tv. After reading some quick directions I was able to program the remote to turn on and off both devices with the push of ONE, singular POWER button on the remote, as well as operate each device SIMULTANEOUSLY. I chose this remote for its simplicity, essentially BIGGER NUMBERS AND BUTTONS. My grandmother is thrilled and relieved, her tv watching experience is much more manageable, fluid, and less stressful as a result. I made this decision when realizing the new remote she received with her new cable box was way too SMALL, COMPACT, HARD TO READ, AND A HASSLE FOR HER TO USE. This new remote is a lifesaver, does the job! Thanks!
This seems like a great item for elderly parents with the large buttons as compared to standard remotes. But I was unable to program this for a Xfinity X1 box or standard Comcast Box. In checking the manufacturer website they only show it will work with the Comcast DTA800 boxes. The title of this item on Amazon is very misleading with the first manufacturers listed being Comcast and XFinity.
I bought this to control 85 year old Dad's new Sony OLED tv. I spent 30 minutes, trying every programming method in the instruction sheet, and it would not work. It would only turn the TV on and off, and control the volume. The other buttons did not work. I came back to the item page to return it, and noticed it says in capital letters the following:
"2-Device Universal - Works ONLY with 2 Devices. NOTE: THIS REMOTE DOES NOT WORK FOR ONLY A TV. IT MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TV AND AN EXTERNAL CABLE/SAT/DTA BOX."
So I saw that now, and it probably explains why its not working. So technically, this was my fault for not noticing this warning. But why it requires two devices to work is beyond me, and probably explains why some other reviewers could not get it to work.
The controller itself seemed nice. Only compliant was it is almost impossible to get the battery door off. What is it with these cheap products, the designers forgot how to make a battery door??? I see it a lot on cheap "no-name brand" items sold online these days. You have to push the door towards the batteries super super super hard, and then simultaneously slide it down to get the door off.