All of the buttons are smallish and—beyond the navigation wheel in the center—not well distinguished by shape. Add in the lack of backlighting, and we think this one will be a bit more challenging to use in a dark room. The remote requires four AAA batteries, and they are not included in the package—which is kind of obnoxious. Make sure you add a set to your shopping cart.
On the plus side, the URC does have an activity button that can scroll through five activities TV, movie, music, game, and custom. During setup, you can designate which devices should be grouped together for a certain activity, and the URC will automatically assign key buttons like volume, input, home, and navigation to control the correct device.
Plus, a press-and-hold of the red power button serves as an all-off for each activity. With the SofaBaton U1, you have to program all these things yourself, so the URC is actually a little easier to set up in that respect.
As we mentioned, the URC can only control IR-based equipment, so it needs to have line-of-sight with all your gear. Nor does it support Wi-Fi—based smart-home devices, which is not at all surprising for a remote in this price range. Yes, there is a free One For All setup app for iOS and Android, and yes, it pairs with the remote via Bluetooth and lets you add your devices by inputting the manufacturer name and model number or testing different codes. Thankfully, the printed instructions are thorough.
This process is more labor-intensive than what SofaBaton offers through its setup app. It also means you can fix commands instantly, without even having to reach for your phone to launch an app. Unlike the SofaBaton, which can be set up to control different systems around your home, the URC lets you assign only one TV device, one set-top box, one gaming console, and so forth. This one is really meant to control a single system, which is fair given its low asking price.
Finally, the One For All setup app does have one helpful feature: a remote finder. We tested two popular large-button remotes: the Flipper and the EasyMote.
We like that it hides the number pad behind a slide-down panel, to keep the main remote design as simple as possible. But thanks to the mom of a Wirecutter colleague I also was able to get them in the hands of a few residents at a senior living center who were in need of a new remote. We all preferred the Flipper over the EasyMote.
They found it very easy to set up it took about one minute , and they thought the instructions were easy to understand. And it controlled their two devices perfectly. I like that the Flipper gives you three ways to program the remote versus only two for the EasyMote to help ensure compatibility. Sure, you can disable sleep mode on your phone. You might still find these remotes in stock for a while, but no new models are being manufactured. Though each remote had its flaws, the Harmony line was still a step above the competition in how many features you got for the price and how much easier the remotes were to program for people with complicated home theater systems.
We plan to support our Harmony community and new Harmony customers, which includes access to our software and apps to set up and manage your remotes. We also plan to continue to update the platform and add devices to our Harmony database. Customer and warranty support will continue to be offered. The remote is a sleek, stripped-down design with important buttons like home, microphone, volume, back, menu, and more but no backlighting. Setup is easy, and the system reliably controlled our gear without having any major problems.
Choose a universal model and you can control a whole range of devices from one hand-held remote, giving you multi-functionality and convenience. Our universal remotes can control up to 15 separate devices, while our dedicated Sky remote controls can control your Sky box and TV at once. So you'll know where all the buttons are immediately. LCD touch screens give you easy one-touch interaction with your home entertainment and make controlling easier.
You can save your favourite channels to your remote control for instant access and easier repeat recording. Check out our full range of TV accessories for more ideas to help you get more from your home entertainment experience. Back to top. Title Mr. First name.
Last name. Registration Number Too easy! Order by 4pm and selected stores can deliver to your door next day, even on weekends! Special order - request a special order in store for model number RCS. Coming soon - not available yet. Check again soon. Sold out - temporarily unavailable. Not available - this is no longer available from The Good Guys. This remote is designed to support more than , devices from 6,plus brands and will automatically update as new devices come out.
The remote can be set up via a downloadable smartphone app. Use is intuitive, and allows you to control the entire house with one device. Reviewers loved how programmable it is and praised the customer support, which includes app, email, and phone options. Setup is straightforward. This universal remote comes with an LCD Color Screen, and features a device capacity with the ability to control virtually every function on entertainment and home gadgets.
While most users rated this device highly, some were not thrilled with the degree of difficulty in the setup. Bottom line: This is a remote control designed and suited for self-declared gadget wonks. If programming electronics is not a snap for you, and you do not want or need the ability to control multiple devices, it may be better to move on. Content can also be customized with a favorites feature, allowing users to easily flip through curated channels.
The programming instructions are easy to follow—and even better, it features a lock option to prevent accidental reprogramming. The remote includes a worldwide database of device codes, with library search capabilities and learning capabilities. There is also an option to macro-program this remote, which allows you to add a string of commands within a mode or independent of it.
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