- Controls up to eight devices
- Full learning capabilities and upgradeable technology from One For All
- Easy-to-read backlit keypad
- Picture-in-picture, surround sound, sleep timer, mute button and macro functions
- Permanent memory retention during battery changes
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Part of One For All's Premium Learning Line, the URC-8811 remote control is an upgradeable universal remote capable of operating up to eight devices at one time: TV, VCR, DVD, cable, satellite, CD, auxiliary, and surround receiver or amplifier. Full-learning capability allows this remote to learn codes from your existing remote controls, and a Home Theater Configure key powers all devices on or off simultaneously.
The URC-8811's four macro keys can be programmed to perform repetitive, time-consuming operations for easy, convenient access at the press of a single key. Macro keys are ideal for home theater operations, setting a favorite channel, guide steps, or other multiple functions you'd like to control with a single key press. Moreover, each macro key can hold up to 15 key presses. You can set macros to find your favorite channels, power up or down your system in the appropriate sequence, or other procedures tailored to your use.
The URC-8811 features intuitive, easy-to use buttons and control groups. The device requires four AAA batteries (not included) and some simple programming. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate an RCA TV and VCR, a Motorola (GI) cable box, an RCA satellite receiver, a Pioneer CD player, a Toshiba DVD player, a Pioneer audio receiver/ amplifier, and a One For All home automation device. To control devices other than the default brands, simply find the manufacturers in the provided code library and load them manually.
The remote has the largest infrared code library available. However, if you purchase a brand-new home-entertainment or home-automation device, it may not respond to the codes stored in the remote's memory. If this happens, you can rest easy knowing that all you have to do is contact customer-service department to upgrade the remote control--a representative will search the company's database for a code that matches your device and instruct you on how to enter it into your URC-8811.
Exclusions to the unit's upgradeability include home entertainment or home automation devices controlled by radio-frequency (RF/UHF), wired, or ultrasonic remote controls--only devices controlled by infrared remote controls are covered; home-entertainment or home automation devices not controlled by remote controls; broken or defective products; products that operate at frequencies above 100 kHz; infrared keyboards and infrared pointing devices (such as mouse substitutes); all products for sale and/or use outside the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada.
What's in the Box
Remote control and an instruction sheet. Four AAA batteries not included.
Product Description
ONE FOR ALL URC8811 - Control up to 8 devices with this sleek, sophisticated remote. Commercial skip Picture-in-Picture functions Macro functions Surround Sound functions Menu, Guide, Info and Exit functions Previous Channel, Sleep and Mute keys Pemanent memory retention
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Universal Remote Available,
By Cypherdude (Orange, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: One For All URC 8811 Premium Learning Line 8-Device Upgradeable Universal Remote Control (Electronics)
After searching many hours for a good universal remote, I found the One For All (OFA) URC8811. I had first purchased the OFA URC6131 but without the "learning" feature, it was impossible to program all the buttons from the original remote. One for All makes 21 different models. The "learning" feature begins at model 8811 and the "modem" feature begins at model 8910. The "learning" feature is used to copy the buttons of your original remotes into your new universal remote. The "modem" feature is used to update the universal remote via the telephone.Because the 8811 carries such an extensive library of manufacturer remotes in its memory chip, you may never need to update your 8811. If you actually do need to update it with new remote codes, you can send the 8811 to One For All for free. The 8811 is so advanced I bought two, one for myself and one for my father whose own original remote was failing. I was able to replace 3 remotes: my VCR, TV, and air-conditioner. Yes, I was able to copy, or the remote "learned", all the functions of my air-conditioner remote. Also, it only took a few minutes for me to program my father's remote for his TV/VCR combo. Using the 8811 is very convenient. Because of the "learning" feature, I was able to choose the placement of all the buttons from the original remotes. As has been mentioned in previous reviews, while it is not written in the sparse manual, most of the buttons are "learning" enabled. For years I was forced to switch between the original VCR and TV remotes whenever I wanted to "mute" the TV, very irritating. Whenever I wanted to enable or disable the caption feature of my TV, I had to switch to the TV remote and go through 6 steps. Now all I do is press one macro button. Finally, the 8811 and more advanced OFA models have a little known but powerful additional feature: JP1 programmability. Very few people know this, but there is a standard for universal remotes known as JP1. If a remote has the 6 JP1 pins, a JP1 cable can be used to connect it to your PC. JP1 first used the parallel port but now there are also USB JP1 cables. With a free downloadable program which runs on your PC, you can use the JP1 connector to update your remote in any manner you wish. Be aware you must know what you are doing. Otherwise, you can lock up your remote and you may be forced to return it to OFA for resetting. The JP1 parallel cable is inexpensive and the JP1 USB cable costs twice as much. You can find any information you need using a Google search if you are interested. There are forums specifically for JP1. You can find these forums by doing a "remote JP1 forum" Google search. While more advanced OFA remotes have an LCD display, I prefer not to have one because the display can break when you drop the remote. Furthermore, an LCD display will drain the batteries quicker. Some people complain about the 8811 using 4 AAA batteries. I don't have a problem with this because it makes the 8811 more compact. In terms of balance, weight, size, features, price and usability, the URC8811 is the best remote available. I am surprised more retail stores do not carry it. It seems the only way to obtain it is through the Internet.
32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't be fooled,
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This review is from: One For All URC 8811 Premium Learning Line 8-Device Upgradeable Universal Remote Control (Electronics)
This remote does not live up to its claims. It didn't have the codes it claims. For instance, it says it has codes for Audiovox, which is my DVD player/home theater system. However, what it means is, it has codes for Audiovox's VCR, but not Audiovox DVD player or home theater. And if you have any newer system, like my plasma TV, forget about having a code for it.
The next thing it claims is that you can search for a compatible code, so I tried that. No codes found. The next thing it claims is that the remote can "learn" your device's codes by pointing one remote into the other. Not exactly. What it means is, you can press each button on your remote and map it to their remote. BUT, the catch is, there isn't enough memory to completely map the buttons for even one remote, so it stops "learning" after the memory is full. I don't know why you'd have a remote that controls eight devices but can't contain all the buttons for even one of them. I only had three devices, and one of them did have a code, but I still couldn't use this remote with only two remotes to map. The next thing it claims is that the remote is upgradable and that new codes can be added. What it means is, you have to send the remote back to customer service -- and pay the shipping by the way -- and they'll send it back after they reprogram it. If you plan on adding any more devices to your system later, get ready to be without your remote every time you need to "upgrade" it. I eventually returned mine after lots of frustration. This remote is low priced, but it's still not worth it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cant believe the price!,
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This review is from: One For All URC 8811 Premium Learning Line 8-Device Upgradeable Universal Remote Control (Electronics)
Ok, I am a tough gal to impress, and this is an impressive remote before you take into consideration the price. Once you factor that in, it's a steal! I had been limping along with an 8-10 year old universal remote that controlled all but the DVD player, until the batteries died and all the programming went with it. Extremely irritating. So I did a bit of research and took a shot at this guy. It arrived today, and I spent about 30 minutes programming this baby to do EXACTLY what I want it to do. I went from 6 remotes to one, and I couldn't be happier. A few key points:1) ALL buttons (not just the "learning buttons") are capable of learning any function you want from another remote. 2) I found that on my Pioneer DVD player the first code listed worked for power and play, but wouldn't scan chapters, or bring up the menu etc. I tried the second code for Pioneer and everything worked like a charm. 3) Works great with my digital cable, with a few functions needing to be taught to use all functions of the original remote. 4) Love the volume lock feature! I have all audio piped through my receiver to take full advantage of my bose acoustimass speakers, and the volume lock feature "locks" the volume buttons onto your receiver no matter what device you're using. Very handy. 5) Macros on a 20 buck remote, need I say more! Some people have complained about the size, and OK it is a bit large. However, to get all those buttons on there, and to not have them so close together that you're hitting more than one button at a time it's gotta be a little big. All in all a terrific remote at a terrific price.
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