GE 24950 5-Device Learning Remote Control (Black)

by GE

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 4.8 x 11.1 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W4B1ZC
• Item model number: 24950
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2009

Product Description

5-Device Universal Learning Remote Control can be used with TV, DVD, VCR, cable, satellite and audio receiver. Learning function copies commands from your original remote. Auto sleep timer. Retains codes when changing batteries. Dedicated menu navigation keys. Compatible with all major brands.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best little Universal Remotes ever!, September 10, 2009

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Just "Steve" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GE 24950 5-Device Learning Remote Control (Black) (Electronics)

Ok, to start I was looking at remotes in the $50 dollars each range, figuring you pretty much had to pay at least that to get something decent. Boy was I wrong, these less than $15 remotes do the job perfectly!

I saw 3 reviews on Amazon that were pretty good, so I decided to head to Target to buy one first to test it out. When I got home I was able to plug in the DirecTV code so that the remote mimicked all of those keys under "SAT/CBL" .... Then I decided that since the buttons I use for the TV are limited, I would just use the "learn" function for those specific buttons (i.e. Power, Input (for switching between TV, game systems, DVD, etc), and the scroll buttons (which you program left and right separately.) Worked like a charm! I suppose I could have searched a few of the included codes, but I figured "learning" 4 buttons was easier and quicker than trying 10 different codes. I programmed these under "TV" mode.

Next I wanted to try my surround sound w/ dvd, which for some reason no other remotes ever had the code for. Since all I had to do was use the "learn" option again, that too works like a charm under "AUDIO" and it learned each button I need and use.

I even taught the remote to learn my shelf stereo buttons AND my ceiling fan remote buttons (had to use the remaining "DVD" & "VCR" modes for these since they were unused, but who cares!) So now ONE remote controls 5 devices and replaced 5 remotes ....... it doesn't get much better than that =).

I immediately went back to target and bought their last 2 remotes for 2 other rooms, and then I ordered the last 2 remotes I needed from Amazon since I bought the last ones Target had, haha.

PROS (5):
~ Cheap! Only $12-15 each (as opposed to $50, or in some ridiculous cases $150 each)
~ Super Easy to program! Each remote took all of 5 minutes to set up all devices in that room.
~ "Learning" functions: (every device or remote can be programmed even without its code)
~ Repetition: All 5 rooms in my house now use the exact same remote, so it becomes very familiar to use
~ If it ever breaks or gets lost, they are cheap to replace and reprogram.

CONS (2):
~ No backlit Keys: (so you have to use light from the TV or turn a light on to see the buttons at night)
~ No combined remote programming for individual buttons: (in other words, some more expensive remotes allow programming of the volume buttons in the same device mode as the separate programming for the channel buttons, power button, etc. This would have been nice because you don't have to hit AUDIO to work the volume, then SAT/CBL to change the channel, then DVD to hit play, etc. With this remote you have to click each device button before performing that device's function) - (the only reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5)

Honestly, for $15 per remote (and $60 for all 5 rooms of my house) I think I can deal with the cons just fine. THIS REMOTE CAN LEARN ANY OTHER REMOTE'S SIGNAL! Control anything else that has a remote!

**Note: PS3`s use Bluetooth, which is a separate signal than most devices, so Bluetooth devices like the PS3 cannot be learned by this remote.

Hope that helps!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No reason cheap means cheap, April 13, 2010

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M. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 24950 5-Device Learning Remote Control (Black) (Electronics)

To save me some cash, I've collected a myriad of random but quality a/v equipment from craigslist, amazon, and secondhand stores, which means I've got a bunch of relatively outdated components with some weird brands and no remotes. I wanted to complete this with a universal remote so I don't have to get up just to adjust the volume on my Onkyo reciever- I saw the reviews for this, went to Target and spent 12 bucks on it, and had it programmed to an LG flatscreen TV, an Onkyo reciever, and a Sony DVD player in no minutes flat, and they all work great! It doesn't note it on the packaging, but it does work with receivers in additon to the DVR's and DVD players. Cheap, easy to program, and it looks pretty slick too- this is a smaller remote with some cool features- worth trying for sure!

Too, if you've got a component that isn't in the booklet, you can go to GE's website, and there's a list of codes for what looks like every electronic thingy ever made. ever.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally found one that works as described, November 21, 2009

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Frank L. Houdek - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 24950 5-Device Learning Remote Control (Black) (Electronics)

I purchased 2 of these to control all my gear in 2 different rooms. I have a Panasonic 52" TV, Direct TV DVR, Phillips DVD player in one room. Easily learned all three units. The second room has a Proscan flatscreen, Older Direct TV box and another Phillips DVD player. Again it learned them all. I have bought 5 different remotes, and this one finally does what I want. Cheap to purchase. needs 2 AAA batteries not included. It is extremely light weight. Very happy with my purchase. Only wish I could find an online manual in PDF format. No luck searching the WEB. In any case I recommend this remote.