Customer Reviews

RCA RCU600WMS Universal 6 Device Remote Control

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

First, it is only minimally compatible with my Proscan television, which is a product of the same corporate entity (Thomson). You would think that they would want it to work well with their own products!

Secondly, there were no codes in it for my Apex AD-600A DVD player or my Memorex VCR. These aren't antiques, nor are the too new to be known by this remote. I went through the entire code search process, trying every code for both devices.

Thirdly, when we finally started using it for TV only (when the original remote wore out), it was incredibly flaky, and had to be whacked firmly several times a day. Very unreliable battery contacts!

Completely unsatisfactory!

I gave up and bought a Philips/Magnavox PM625. Controls everything I have. Easy to set up. It can even do learning if there's no matching code. All for a couple of dollars more.

The remote that came with the TV had died, so I ordered this replacement. After putting in the batteries, it worked immediadely with my TV, VCR and DVD. It even works with Gold Guide! I will say, though, that all my components are RCA.
I'm going to order another one.

I'm the guy everyone comes to, to program their VCRs, digital clocks, computers, etc. (I'm a computer sysadmin professionally, so I'd like to think I could figure this thing out; not the case). This remote does not work for me in several areas... it only works well with my TV, Sharp.

I have a Samsung combo DVD/VCR which the remote half way works with, but will only change channels with, not power off or on or switch back and forth. This item does not work at all with my brand new KLH audio entertainment system. I would not be so upset, but the RCA website and phone numbers offer no support or information as to possible solutions, or lack there of, in a knowledgebase or something similar. My plan is to return this unit and get the PhilipsMagnavox PM625S as suggested in another review.

The remote does have a nice design, and works great with my TV. This may be good for the person who has one major name brand new TV and one Major name brand new VCR and the same of a DVD or audio player... even then, it's risky. Thanks, and good luck!

I was looking a remote replacement for my RCA F19426 19" TV so the universal remote feature wasn't too important. However I have tested and it is average, you will end up using the original remote because some functions doesn't work well.

This is a piece of crap. The codes for NEC TV did not work with mine and I must have pressed that button for manual code find about 500 times and still not response. It's going back and I'll try another name brand.

Im with the first reviewer. This unit will operate only some of the functions of each device. For ex: it wont switch my Toshiba TV's video input, this means you cant use this to switch between the cable/tv/dvd/HDTV inputs. On the cable box it wont show the guide, info or setup screens. This perplexes me and yes I tried EVERY code to see if it would work.

RCA website was not even useful.

Look elsewhere or get a programmable unit.

I bought this primarily as a replacement remote to access the Guide+ feature on my RCA TV. I got this Universal one because it was the same price as the basic Guide+ RCA remote. It works like a CHAMP for this purpose.

It comes with a booklet with a bunch of codes for other hardware, including my DVD player, which is a Samsung. I type in the code and it works great for a few days or weeks but then out of the blue for some reason the DVD compatibility will fail. I am not sure what triggers this, DVD power outage, battery replacement, who knows. If I put the code back in it works fine again...until it doesn't. I usually don't bother.

So, 5 stars for doing what I want (Guide+ remote). 4 stars because as a universal remote, it flakes with my DVD player from time to time.

I also love how the buttons light up when you push any button so you can see your way around the remote in the dark. It times out after a few seconds so it doesn't annoy you the whole time.

The remote that came with my TV died, and this is a wonderful replacement! Works better than the original.