RCA 3-Device Palm-Sized Universal Remote, Long Range IR, Replaces Most Major Remote Brands, Designed for Comfort, RCR503BE

For my TV, BR, DVD, cable box, its perfect for doing the basic things like channel, volume, but not setting configurations. Great to use this as a banger remote, and leave the OEM with all the advance functions in storage, they are very hard to replace.ProsThis remote does what it says it will doVery ergonomic,Fits well in the handButtons are easy to seeButton in the right place to reach easilyAAA x 2Feel is quality, firm plastic good solid buttons and clear letteringLED flashes every time you press a button.ConsVery small print instructions, and very terse.ProgrammingAll codes are listed and you can get them off the internet to check if this will work with your gadget before buying.I found the easiest way to program this is:PRESS AND HOLD CODE SEARCH until LED lightsLED STAYS LITPRESS either one: TV, DVD, VCR etc.,, LED winks, and stays litTYPE IN CODEOn last digit of code, LED goes off, if not HIT ENTERUse remote to check if programming is correctRepeat for each device, ie., TV, DVD, VCR etc.,To program without code entry do this:Turn YOUR DEVICE ONPRESS AND HOLD CODE SEARCH until LED lightsLED STAYS LITPRESS either one for the on device: TV, DVD, VCR etc.,, LED winks, and stays litPOINT REMOTE TO DEVICEPRESS OFF BUTTON repeatedly until DEVICE TURNS OFF [ this can take a while or not work if the remote can't work with your device!]HIT ENTER within 4 seconds, or it will bomb, so repeat from the topUse remote to check if programming is correctRepeat for each device, ie., TV, DVD, VCR etc.,It works with all my gadgets, and I bought 4 of these and for fun tried both methods to program the thing.

I have a LCD Envision TV that is a number of years old....and somewhere along the way the original remote devloped legs and ran away. I had tried using a spare universal remote from our FIOS box but it was simply incompatible.I had a Logitech unit and all programming was through a USB port on the nose of it which ended up breaking the connector, so I needed to find something else.This time It was simple... TV works for where I use it but I need a remote... and one that can control the TV and honestly a DVD player as well at most.....found this simple 3-device remote for about five bucks--- great price and controls everything as needed.I did try the simple setup but it didn't control everything correctly. Then I tried the codes and the first controlled some things right, the second worked everyrhing perfectly.So in the end it is a very basic remote that lacks the frills and coolness of others and trades it for simplicity and good function. Definitely would buy again if I need another basic remote.

The remote works well to power on/off and control my Samsung TVs. I use Apple TV 4Ks on each TV, and on the slightly newer TV, all functions on the Apple TV work, so it turns my Samsung TV off and on just fine. I recently bought an Apple TV 4K for my slightly older Samsung TV, and the Apple TV remote turns off the TV reliably, but it will only turn the TV on if the TV has been on recently. If the TVs been off for an hour or so, the Apple TV remote won't turn the TV on. There are no new firmware updates for the TV. Enter this remote! When the Apple TV remote fails to turn on my TV (most of the time), I can power on the TV with this little remote instead of having to dig out the giant awful Samsung remote. I recently added an antenna to this older TV, and this remote lets me change source easily.As far as people complaining about the SLEEP button now being SHIFT, I'm glad for the shift button. It allows the channel and volume buttons to be used as arrow keys. This comes in very handy when I have to venture into the TV's menu. Good, inexpensive old school remote that just works, especially when new tech fails. Just buy it!