Best remote, I have ever bought for the price ...
341517
Best remote , I have ever bought for the price work without changing anything
736435
This is EASILY the best remote I've ever owned. When you think about the quality of most remotes, lets face it, they are all a fairly cheap plastic material. Even the brand new one I got with my $700 from Sony, is a bit "cheap feeling". Well this remote doesn't really have that cheap feeling, and there is even some sort of glossy coating on the top part (the face of the remote I mean). Which seems to make it harder to get scratched. Aside from that, this remote was linked to my Xbox right out of the package. Setting up all my other remotes was a cinch. Even the learning method (which I was slightly disappointed with, as I thought it able to learn full remote commands, not just single buttons at a time) turned out to be pretty handy. I have an old surround receiver that doesnt seem to work with most Universal remotes, but this one learned all the functions, after just a few minutes. So let me break it down.

Pros:
Durable quality.
Learning method will learn just about ANY button command
Set up to all devices is super simple
Wide range reception. I can use it anywhere in the room and it works
The button layout is easy, simple, and comfortable
It works for your Xbox too!!
Affordable price, compared to other remotes that do the same exact thing.

Cons:
You haven't bought it yet, and you know you need a Universal. So get to it!

All in all, I'm super happy with this remote. It condensed 4 remotes for me, and works on my Xbox. How in the world could I ask a remote to do much more? For its current price ($25) it is WELL worth it!!! I'm satisfied.

*(Shipping was immediate, but it did take about a week to arrive. I blame that more on the USPS then the seller, but just thought I should note it on here)*
3702752
It's a little bit cheap, but it does the job pretty well, and it's better and far less expensive than other simplified remotes.

You can program this remote to do ANYTHING any other remote does.  Doesn't matter how new or old your devices are, this will learn practically any code.

It's very simple to program...

1.  Hold "Set" and tap "Power", then let both go.  LED will flash.
2.  Hit the button you want to program.  LED will be solid.
3.  Aim your original remote at the front of this one and hold the button.  LED will flash.
4.  Repeat steps 2 & 3 for any/all other buttons you wish to program.
5.  Hit "Set" again to exit.  LED will shut off.

(For the record: I wrote these instructions first, and the almost-identical one now appearing in the product description was obviously copied from this review, without my permission.  I'm not upset, but that was quite unprofessional.)

"Learning" a button is a bit tricky. and this remote isn't the smartest, so you might have to program a key 2 or 3 times before it works quite right.  I disliked the hassle at first, but this flaw actually became an advantage...

If you push and HOLD a button on your original remote while learning, this mini remote will learn to repeat the code when that button held down.  BUT if you just quickly TAP the button on your original remote when learning, instead, this remote will NEVER repeat the code, no matter how long you hold down the button on this mini remote.  This behavior worked out great, allowing me to have the volume keys repeat, for quick volume adjustments, but having the channel up/down buttons only act once per button-press, making it much easier to use for people with reduced or slow coordination.

In general...  Make sure this remote has enough buttons for your TV, and/or other device.  Other more-expensive simple remotes are WORSE and have fewer keys, but it can still be a problem in some cases.  My own TV needs a bare minimum of 3 buttons just to change the input!!!  ("Source", then an arrow key--NOT the same as the channel or volume keys, then "Ok" to select it...)  That doesn't leave enough buttons for power, volume and channel changing, never-mind powering-on and playing a DVD/VCR/etc.  You'd really need two remotes.  Fortunately, my TV isn't what I got this remote for, and it's working fine for my needs.

"Learning" a button is always "iffy" even with far more expensive remotes, and this one is extra fiddly, not always working on the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd try.  Still, with repeated attempts, I was always able to program mine for any buttons I wanted.  If it had much more than 7 buttons, that would get very annoying, quickly.

From using with other learning remotes for many years, I've found that sometimes the original remote needs to be 6 inches away from the sensor, and other times it needs pushed right up against the sensor, so varying the distance between this device and your original remote while learning is another possible fix.  And make absolutely SURE both this remote, and your original, have nice and fresh, fully charged batteries, or you're in for all sorts of inexplicable and frustrating problems when trying to program it.

You can't program the "Set" key to do anything (it doesn't send any IR signal), and you can't program functions, like having a button perform multiple key-presses.  I tried to teach it to do so, and it either sends nonsense (only part of multiple codes), or just the code for the last button you programmed.  That would be a particularly nice feature for a 7-button remote, but we can't expect it for this price.

On the down-side, the egg-shape isn't very comfortable or easy to hold, and the whole case is pretty slick.  A rubberized coating on the back/bottom would be huge improvement, but an end-user could do that job themselves.  Call it a 4.5 star item, that I'd increase to 5+ stars if it got a modest reshaping to better-fit your hand, and hopefully also that rubber coating I mentioned...
2539557
I have had this remote for little over a month now.  I think all of the features it comes with are great.  It was quite easy to set-up online. It was able to identify all of my components(including a stereo that no other remote could do universally).  I would recommend this to anyone in the market for a cheap universal that can do everything.  The only con I have is the positioning of some of the buttons.  When using the Cable box feature the Page up/Page down are on opposite sides of the LCD.  It would be convenient if they appeared on the same side above and below each other.  But overall, a Great buy!!!
763115
I never had a universal remote control, I had few cheap models but never was satisfied and had to go back to mutiple remote control.  When my friends talked about their expensive (couple hundred dollar ones), I wanted one but never wanted to spend that much money.  When I saw a good deal in Amazon, I wanted to try this one.

I am completly in love this this.  It even has macro function, where it can turn on multiple unit and change setting with one button.  It is so easy to program and use, even my wife can use this one.  My friends were telling me how their wife hate their high-end universal control because of complexity.

The reviewer below complain about battery life, what a looser!, you just have to turn-off the back-light function.  And is just one click on light button.

It does not have all the function that high-end universal control has but who need all that.  8 unite is more than enough for me.  I have TV, DVD, DVD-Writer, VCR, Receiver, Karaoke, Satellite and everything can be controlled with this one controller.  What can ask for more..
2429940
I purchased the remote on closeout and was given custom programming as a bonus on the purchase.  It has custom bit graphics to compliment my system.  I have HD an satellite receiver, high end reciever, DVD VCR combo, game system, recessed lighting with lotron IR switches all connected to RF to the remote.  The system is flawless.  I have been able to add a couple of features myself to have it control a couple extra features on the satelite reciever.  I am VERY satisfied.  I do high end remodeling and have seen and installed cabinetry for many advanced theatre systems.  This is the best remote I have seen for compatibility, economics, and "wow" effect.  My friends are jealous and my wife likes one remote verus 5.  Worth evey penny, even with custom programming, at full price.
1462962
I have owned this remote for about 3 months, and it is the best universal remote I have owned in the past 15 years; and I have owned about 6 universal remotes.

I give it 4 stars for function but 5 stars considering its price.  It works my equipment well: Motorola DVR DCT6416 III, Onkyo HT-S6100 HTIB (sound system), Samsung LCD TV 650, Sony Blu-ray BDP-S350, and Sony VCR SLV-N81.

The positives are its price, great button layout, Light button that lights all of the buttons, easy to work in the dark with just one hand without even using the Light button (great tactile feel).  The negatives are a mediocre owner's manual (it is okay but it is not great), not enough labeled buttons, not enough unlabeled buttons (know as My Favorites on this remote).

I did contact customer service at Universal Remote Control via email; they replied in a few hours which is pretty good.  You can get the owner's manual before purchasing it at the company's website: [...].

To get it fully programmed (Three-Digit Codes for basic functions, Learned commands, Macros, and Punch Through for all 5 components) took hours, but overall, I am very happy with this product.

Check out my pictures.
369400
I could not say enough good about this remote if they paid me. I love it. I love it a LOT!

I have it set up to perform 4 separate functions or tasks. For the Watch TV function, it will turn on my TV, my satellite box, and the sound bar, then control the sound bar volume, control the satellite box channels (and all other buttons from my satellite remote), and finally turn them all off at the touch of a single button. The next function I have set up is to Watch a Movie whereupon it turns on my TV, Blueray player, and sound bar. Another function is to play music where it only turns on my sound bar and hooks up to the Bluetooth on my phone and cranks it though the whole house.

Overall, this remote does everything I have asked it to do. If, for some reason, something does not work, all you have to do is press the help button and it fixes whatever is wrong through a series of yes or no questions. So even if you don't set it up right, it sets itself up right FOR you! Yes, the software is about as intuitive as an algebra book but you only have to do it once and then it is always there. I love this remote. I am planning on getting another one for the bedroom just because it works so good!
1652310
I've used many universal remotes from Sony, RCA and earlier Harmony units. This is by far the best remote I've owned despite a few quibbles. Harmony remotes were always comparatively easy to program. It has only gotten better over the years. However the setup web app hasn't been upgraded to work with Safari and OSX Mavericks and uses the Microsoft Silverlight plugin. I'm sure that is temporary. Firefox came to the rescue. I had the remote with eight activities set up in less than an hour.  The swipe commands for fast forward etc work well on my TiVo. Not having a physical keyboard isn't a huge issue for me as the remote favorites screen icons are easy to program and access. The layout of the physical control buttons takes getting used to as they are above the display. However if you use the swipe commands it isn't a deal breaker. The absolutely simple setup and ease of use for even complicated systems easily trumps the ergonomic issues. Even my total Luddite fianc can use our system without me.
570077
The Harmony One is SWEET. all the rest of my remotes have been banished to a drawer. The set up was very easy. It took about 1/2 hour. and ever since I am in remote heaven.
Want to watch cable? one touch and it turns on the cable and TV. DVD? One touch and it turns on the DVD player, TV, and the surround sound.
Who could ask for more???
If it has a hiccup, the help button rectifies the error.
 Great remote and a great Amazon price.
2766114
awesome remote. ive had it for 3 months and wish i ordered one of these a long time ago. i can control everything on my pc or android box no problems
3007804
I needed a remote to replace the Directv, DVD Player/Blu ray Player, Surround Sound System, etc.  This one has done everything and more that I have wanted it to.  Now, I don't have to carry 3 or more remotes around or have them nearby.  Even with those programmed into it, I still am not using it to the fullest.  This is by far the best remote that I have ever owned.  I don't see the point in paying hundreds of dollars for a remote control, unless it can make pizza.  Picked this one up for a whole $10.00.  You can't beat that.  The programming instructions are straight to the point.  Simple step by step.  Wish I had more components now that I have this.  So glad I didn't buy that expensive remote I was looking at.  This could be one of your better buys.  Like the name says "One For All", it is.
1443152
This remote, especially when you can pick it up refurbished for $40, is worth every penny.  It works my DVR, my receiver, my big screen, my PS2, My Xbox, everything!
931277
I lost the old remote, so I bought this one. Works perfectly......found the old remote a week after I bought this one!
1208698
I read the reviews before I purchased this remote.  Most of the bad reviews seemed to be related to the potential accidental pressing of the buttons on the touch screen.  Well three reassuring points on that:
1. it's not that sensitive
2. they seemed to have updated the software with a swipe-lock that kicks in after 30 seconds or so
3. ( most important) If you are like my wife and I, you only use the remote 1/4 of the time anyway.... I'll explain. The android and iOS software is so easy to install and it works so flawlessly, I find myself using my phone and tablet 90% of the time.  It's like buying 4 remotes for the price of one.

We've got 3 "home theater" rooms because we are AV junkies, and up until now we've actually had high-end $1000 remotes installed and programmed by home theater experts for use with their fancy installs.  What a mistake. We now are no longer reliant on installers to change the programming when the local cable company changes equipment etc.  My wife programmed this thing with her laptop in about 5 minutes.  I've had it for a couple weeks and have not found one glitch.

I'm buying 2 more now.
4507037
I bought this remote online and it worked perfect. I would recommend this for anyone who is in need for a new remote for a great price.
1020984
I got this remote to work with 2dvd players,TV,Cablebox,Ipod music player, even a digital controlled heater, this remote will learn pretty much any IR command. It takes a little time to map every button from your previous remotes(if you want to do that) to a button on this remote, but that happens with most universal remotes. The buttons are big and respond well and there are enough buttons to control all the important functions of most devices. One negative the remote doesn't glow but that does tend to eat batteries on other remotes anyway. I bought a few universal learning remotes before mostly from Radioshack, in the $10-30 range and this is the best in terms of overall options and price/performance. Many universal remotes won't even learn many IR commands, but this one had no problems with the learning feature.