Best $15 ever spent. I bought a Samsung TV to replace a Vizio TV. I have a Vizio sound bar who's volume could be adjusted when using the cable remote programmed for the TV. When I paired the Samsung to the cable remote I could not control the sound bar volume. I tried programming AUX with the Vizio TV code, no luck.. I called the cable company. No luck. I called vizio, no luck. I was not going to spend >$50 on a remote to control a $120 sound bar. I was ready to buy a new sound bar but vizio could not guarantee it would work with the cable remote.
So I bought this for $15 hoping the description was correct. It was and in less time than I was on hold with either the cable or vizio I was up and running and able to control the cable box, TV, DVD, and sound bar.
And its lighter and smaller that the cable remote.
I am pleased with this universal remote, but there are a few things that make it less than perfect. First is that there are a few buttons that do not 100% match up with the functions on my TV. I will admit that it's not a deal-breaker, and it's likely because my TV is kind of cheap and so prone to not cooperating fully with some other technologies (namely this remote). That is not enough to knock off a full star, though. No, it's that, and the fact that the remote is very thin. Aside from the battery compartment, the remote is rather insubstantial, and for Large Manly Men with Large Manly Hands such as myself, it can feel not completely comfortable, as one's hands long to feel the full weight of the remote but find your hand wanting for more.
Other than that it absolutely controls what I want it to control. I have a Roku Premiere+ that works perfectly (I have the unit set atop the TV so that the IR signal is clear and has a wide field for it to receive the remote's signal), a satellite box that it controls very well (this unit is beneath the TV on a shelf that also receives the signal very well and does not require any particularly specific pointing to work properly), a soundbar that works perfectly (at first I was distressed to think that I would have to press the individual function button to control the soundbar each time, but there is a command to make the volume control work the soundbar under any setting which had me breathe a sigh of relief), and finally it controls my cheap HD TV (this I have to point in a specific location to change the HDMI input, but that's not a fault of the remote, it's that the TV is cheaply made). So aside from the two aforementioned issues, this remote does what it says and I'm quite happy with my One Remote.
Holy Mother of Pearl this remote is all that my husband and I can talk about since opening it. It made our cumbersome Apple TV into an everyday use item. Plus, this turns the soundbar into our default audio, no more having to play with it everytime we turn on the TV.
This thing comes straight out of the box already working with my Samsung TV and my Apple TV. However, when I used the out-of-the-box setup, the remote would choose which thing to work on. For example, the POWER button would turn on the TV (good), the arrows would work around the Apple TV menu (good), but the MENU button would bring up the Samsung TV menu and not work as a back button for the Apple TV (bad). Super easy fix, I simply programmed one of the 4 devices to be for TV, and another device to work for the Apple TV. Now I get to choose what the MENU button does (heh heh evil laugh). This advertises as 4 devices, but it actually works with 4 devices plus a soundbar.
This will not work for PS3 or other Bluetooth-remote devices.
Holy Mother of Pearl.
I bought this for a family member who had lost the remote to his TV and needed a new one. This was an old HD Haier TV, very very hard to find a replacement. And the replacement would've been more expensive. After trying all the Haier codes (none of which worked), I attempted to do the "Automatic code finding method", which found the code for the TV. So if none of the codes provided work for your TV, don't give up! Try the automatic code finding method in the manual. I love the sleek design and small form factor. It feels nice in the hand. Definitely recommend and will buy more if I need spare remotes in the future!
Where do I start... I'm a huge couch potato and basically have a Samsung and Roku. I hate switching remotes so I ordered this. Let me tell you... The freaking best 10 bucks I ever spent. Works for both right out of the box with no codes necessary! Press Cabl for Roku.
Here's where the dumb part comes in. So I get the package in the mail and I say let me pour some rum and coke and mess with it later. After drinking about a pint I entered codes from the little instruction book and half of the buttons did not work. I'm like wtf... Worst remote ever and I started looking for another one. While searching on my phone I decided to do a master reset on the remote control and when I did.... Lol it worked perfectly for both. And after doing further research it automatically comes programmed for Samsung and Roku.
No more drinking and remote pairing! 🍺🍺🍺
Seriously thought.... Best 10 bucks you would spend. You can not beat it. I will update if I get any issues...
Feature Product
- MULTI-DEVICE CONTROL - Operate up to 4 different audio and video components such as TVs, Blu-Ray/DVD Players, Cable/Satellite Receivers, Roku boxes and other Streaming Media Players, Soundbars and More
- BEST REMOTE CODE LIBRARY - This universal remote works with ALL MAJOR BRANDS and supports thousands of the latest audio/video equipment.
- Does not work with Roku streaming stick, fire TV stick, or other RF streaming devices
- SIMPLE SETUP - This remote comes pre-programmed for Roku and Samsung TVs and includes an easy to follow online setup video providing trouble-free setup, auto scan technology and a master volume control, allowing you to control the volume no matter what device you are operating
- TRUSTED BRAND - GE is the leading brand in universal remote controls and is backed by free U.S.-based technical support. Call the experts at 800-654-8483 with any questions or issues about your purchase
Description
Simplify your home entertainment center with the GE 4 device universal remote. It can control up to 4 different audio/video devices such as your TV, cable, Blu-ray player, DVD, DVR, satellite, audio, sound bars and streaming media players like Roku and Apple TV. The remote features a master volume control option which allows you to control the volume no matter what device you're operating. The menu navigation buttons guide you through the menu on DVRs and set top boxes, and the DOT button gives easy access to the sub-channels such as 4. 2. The sleek brushed silver designer finish compliments any home decor. The instruction manual and Code library list is included, along with a video link for an easy-to-follow online setup video. The remote requires 2 AAA batteries, which are not included. Streamline Your home entertainment system with the GE 4 device universal remote.
We lost the remote for our Samsung TV and it got pretty old having to get up and turn it on or turn down the volume (it's 2017!). I ordered this not ever having used or set up a universal remote and once I popped the batteries in it just started working! Thank baby jesus! I didn't have to do any of the programming stuff since it is pre-set for Samsung TV's. Hallalejuah. I was worried, but couldn't make it easier than that.
If you have a Samsung TV, get this! The price is right and it's pre-programmed.
After dragging my heels and dealing with several remotes (that barely worked) I finally broke down and purchased this for under $10. Happy to report that it works perfectly with our ten year-old AV setup AND our Roku. The master volume setting is a big bonus in my book. Outstanding value.
My dog ate my DVD remote, so I was looking for something economical to replace it. This remote is fantastic! I managed to not only link my DVD player, but also my TV and XBOX! I was skeptical the TV was going to work because mine has SMART functions, but they all work. Can use it to pull up Netflix, Hulu, Prime TV, etc.
So far very happy with my purchase, I did just receive it this weekend. Giving it 4 starts, because I did have some trouble programming my TV, none of the codes under Panasonic worked fully for my TV. In fact, one code caused it to go into some sort of self test mode, I have never even seen that function, it was stuck on that screen for over 5 hours, so I unplugged the TV, that fixed it. And no I didn't sit there and watch a self test for 5 hours, I left the house and came back and it was still on that screen. I then went through the scanning procedures for the remote to find the code, and by doing it that way it found the correct code. All the other devices, sound bar, apple TV and DVD/VHS player all worked fine. The TV and the DVD player are older devices, that may have been why? But the other 2 are newer a year or 2 old.
I use a Samsung TV with Fios Cable Box and Vizio Soundbar, and the set up process was super simple. Has an instruction manual with all the codes broken down and I only had to try the first one to get them all the work. It isn't super fancy looking, but it gets the job done. Allows me to use all the features of my smart tv, cable box, and soundbar with one remote. One thing I really liked is the ability to have a "master volume" setting. Which means that I don't have to press the aux button - the button I used for my soundbar - to adjust the sound. No matter which device I am currently using (smart tv - netflix, hulu, etc) or cable box, the volume will always control the soundbar instead of trying to adjust the volume on the cable box or TV, it's pretty cool. We have a DVR system and the controls for FF/RW/Pl/Rec all work with this remote as well. Lastly, the buttons aren't super intuitive, as it has a button "*" that is kind of the quasi button to do whatever is missing on the remote. For example, on my cable box, that button brings up the guide. So the button doesn't tell you guide, so you may think you can't control that. But, that button will bring it up, and it is right by the navigation arrows near the menu/other buttons so it is right where it would normally be on any other remote.
One thing I will say, is that the "back button" (curved arrow pointing backwards) takes getting used to when using features on the smart TV. For example, if you are watching netflix and browsing a TV show, you select it to read the description. If you don't want to watch that and want to go back to the main menu, pressing the back button will take you back to the cable box - or maybe another input, mine usually goes to the cable box. Meaning that to return to the home page / last thing you were viewing, you just have to press the left arrow and use that as the back button. It's a minor inconvenience, but can trip you up if you aren't paying attention to why it is doing that.
If you want to spend the money and get a fancy one, by all means. But, if you don't care about aesthetics and are competent enough to utilize the remote, it's a great purchase for the price.
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