URC R6 Learning Remote Control

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• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• 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: B0016BUKJS
• Item model number: URC-R6
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

Learning remote control combines 6 remote controls into 1. Operates virtually all brands of Audio, TV, DVD, VCR, Cable and Satellite devices.Quick and easy setup allows customization to satisfy specific user needs. Thousands of pre-programmed device codes assure it will control your components, and it's learning capability means it will never be obsolete. 4 My Favorite Channel Buttons. MacroPower and SimpleSound Volume Control.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be aware - limited memory for learning, July 2, 2008

By	Sprout (Port Townsend, WA) - See all my reviews

I was really excited about getting this remote because it was a decent price, looked good, and had the ability to learn functions for remotes that weren't coded in. I'm tired of the pile of remotes I have on my coffee table, and I wanted to be able to store them away while I had a single remote do most of what I needed.

Unfortunately it's not listed anywhere in the specs that I could find, but the memory on board is only good for about 30-40 buttons. I have a few devices that either had no codes available, or didn't have all of the commands listed. This includes my Samsung DLP, my Samsung HT system, and my DVR, none of which had full command sets pre-programmed in, so all of them needed to have the commands added through the learning function.

I only bothered to have the R6 learn the commands I actually used on the remotes, but even before I was half way through programming the codes for my home theater system, the component button would just flash an error command.

I dug around online to figure out what the problem was and finally found the 30-40 button limitation not listed on Amazon's site. 30-40 buttons is not enough to program in more than one or two incomplete or non-existent remote profiles.

If you're not sure this remote will have all of the codes you need in order to use it on all your devices, look into the R5 or R7 models instead, which are listed at URC's website as having memory for up to 160 commands. I'll be returning this and looking for another learning remote.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Universal Remote!!!, July 28, 2008

By	Sebastian (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This is a high quality and versatile remote. I purchased it on Wal-Mart for $20 and I am very happy with my purchase. It will control most of the functions on your devices.

PROS:
High quality feel
It is made out of good quality plastic and the buttons have a nice feedback. The device keys light up when pressed. Clean design and layout.

Easy to program
I use it to control the main functions on my TV, DVD, Home Theater and Cable Box. The basic device functions worked after punching a 3 digit code listed on the manual. I had to program the rest by placing the original remote in front and following simple instructions. The whole process took less than 10 minutes. The remote will not loose your setup if you remove the batteries.

Macros
It can be programmed to run a set of instructions by pressing only one button. For e.g. with the click of one button turn on the TV, Stereo and Cable Box.

CONS:
Don't expect it to control every single function on all of your electronics because it does not have all the buttons or enough memory to do so. You will need to purchase a more expensive remote to have this capability.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Great remote for the price, March 24, 2008

By	R. ANDRESCIK - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have a 32" Olevia LCD, a DishNetwork HD-DVR, and a Kenwood Receiver. In a matter of minutes, I had this remote controlling all of these items. I actually bought mine at Walmart, but I was so happy with my purchase I had to write a review. Very easy to use. The "learning" capabilities are great. Buy it!