URC MINI Remote-n-Go Mini Keychain Remote

by Universal

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 7 x 4 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G0EKDC
• Item model number: UR2-MINI
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2006

Product Description

Mini Keychain Remote Control for use with most TV's and cable/sat; take it with you and have fun! Use at home, dorm room, at a party, on a trip. Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Further Instructions/ Help, June 20, 2008

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T. Teramoto (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: URC MINI Remote-n-Go Mini Keychain Remote (Electronics)

The R2 MiNi is a very fun and entertaining toy to play with, use as a cheap replacement remote, and to prank your friends or strangers. When I first tried the R2 MiNi I followed the instructions word for word on 5 different televisions and it did not work. I realized after reviewing the instructions again, that in step 3 where it says "Point the remote towards the device and press CH+ or CH- with single button presses" that you need to press/hold the channel button until the television shuts off, then press TV or CBL/SAT. The reason for this is when you press CH+ or CH-, it is not some kind of code, but a way to scan for the particular type of IR Code that your television has. I hope my explanation was clear enough to understand. Enjoy your R2 MiNi Remote Controls.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy little thing, February 19, 2009

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N. Showalter "Fano" (Virginia, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: URC MINI Remote-n-Go Mini Keychain Remote (Electronics)

This gadget is a great key-chain attachment. I currently attend college and work part-time as an audio/video technician for various events, and the miniature universal remote is perfect for small volume emergencies when televisions are involved--provided you've previously programmed the remote for that television. I prefer this remote to the more popular "ninja" remote that's kicking around. I tried that model and had some issues with it, such as the tendency of the battery to slip away from its contacts and cause the remote to stop working altogether. The URC MINI does not have that problem. Here are some of the pros and cons:

Pros:
1) Small, easy to use, and easy to carry.
2) Works on every television I've tried it on, from an old set built in the 1970's to a flat-screen 2008 model.
3) LEDs indicate that the button has been pressed so you know if it's not working without having to take it apart.
4) Decent range. I think the maximum range of effect is about twenty feet, which is plenty.

Cons:
1) Not good for stealth. The red LEDs under the buttons flash when you press them, and the whole thing is a little larger and thicker than the slimmer "ninja" model. This isn't a sneaky toy, it's a handy tool.
2) The buttons are thick and sensitive, and probably get compressed inside my pocket as I walk around. Since the thing reprograms itself if one particular button is held down for more than 3 seconds, I keep having to reset it to my home television.

Bottom line: I'm enjoying mine, and I'm going to keep it. It's fun and useful. It would make a great stocking-stuffer or birthday gift for the techie or someone who complains that people turn their televisions up too loud.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Won't Program, May 9, 2009

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TV Guru (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: URC MINI Remote-n-Go Mini Keychain Remote (Electronics)

I have the same problem as the two reviewers who state it will not program at all. Exact same result for me. And, yes, I checked the battery. It was fresh. It's a shame because it looks like it would work great if it did. Quality control must be a real problem with this product as it seems to be the luck of the draw if you get a good unit or not. I wanted to give it to my MIL who just needs something simple so the cable box and TV settings don't get all messed up. Oh well.... nice try.