DON'T EVEN CONSIDER  if you are using DISH network satellite...it won't program!
341731
The packaging and description claims it will control a multitude of cable and satellite boxes, but the two remotes I tried could not take the Dish/Dish Network code.

I tried two different new units and called RCA (actually Audiovox) customer support for assistance when I was unable to get the unit to accept the Dish programming code. In the first case the Tech wasted a bunch of my time and came to the "conclusion" the remote might be defective. I obtained a second device and it performed exactly like the first...should say "Did not Preform!" Again the RCA remote control would not accept the Dish code.

I tried the tech support again and after going through four different programming approaches with the second remote, the Tech said 'well the unit will not  work with some devices"!  I was astounded that RCA would market a "Universal Remote" that would not control the largest satellite services boxes! (My Dish box is a 722 model...a pretty standard unit)

Don't waste your money...or time..on this sorry remote control.  Chuck McB
1689703
Would not program. Called tech support and they said it wouldn't work because it's aftermarket. At least they intend to refund my money!
3899980
I have spent over 10 years of my life in college studying computer science and network technology and even I stumble through the menu options trying to configure and program it. It is not user friendly. Also, the antenna is supposed to reach 50 miles. It only picks up channels within 20 miles. I need a couple more, but will not be ordering another one of these.
4700889
It didn't work for me.  I have Dishnet and this did not work to hook up tv and satalite.  It would only work with one hooked up and I couldn't return it as it states must be unopened!  How are you going to install this on your system if you don't open it and try it!!!!
3335830
I read all of the reviews that warned me of the Channel 184 and deleted presets problem.  It happened to me.  I took other reviewers advice and went to Sirius Online.  I had it retransmit the signal.  It wouldn't do it.  I sat in my car with Sirius on the phone and watched the screen as they reset my signal.  I turned the unit off and what do ya know... back to 184 and presets are gone.  I sent the unit back and got a Starmate 4.  I'm very happy with the Starmate 4 and I've always been happy with Sirius programming.

Don't buy this unit.  It's a piece of junk.
3186007
Didn't work the second time I tried it. Not worth the price. I had to borrow one from a friend to set up my satellite dish
579283
Terrible. Sony really dropped the ball on this remote. It doesn't work with some apps, which might be understandable and forgivable since apps may have different functions for each controller button.

What's not understandable is why they designed it so that the volume punchthrough function doesn't work with receivers/amps! This is one of the main functions of such a "universal" remote, so it's really a disappointing design flaw (feature?).

What's worse is that the manual actually says the function exists and provides instructions on how to program it. How many customers wasted their money and time trying to program this thing before realizing it's "working as intended" - that is to say, not working at all.

I normally wouldn't be so hard in a review, given that the remote does work for some functions, but the deceptive instructions and time wasted trying to program this thing really soured me.

I'll be returning this ASAP - let's hope Sony does better on their next attempt...
4500833
I have (2) of the 433MHz Plus Receivers, (1) I am using in my house and (1) stored as a backup.  I have (5) DirecTV Remotes working great without any problems.  They all have "LRRX-2" labels and are blue text.  I decided to purchase (2) additional Transmitters from a Smarthome.  Neither one of them worked.  I sent them back and purchased (2) more from Yagoozon and neither one of them worked.  I then purchased (4) from Phototech hoping (2) of the (4) would work.  None of the (4) worked.  All (8) had the blue text and the "LRRX-2" printed on them just like the ones I own that work.

The light on the Receiver comes on when I press the power button on the remote but nothing happens.  I have also tested the transmitter in a working remote with the same results.

I purchased the original receiver October 2014 from Amazon and (4) additional transmitters at later dates with no problems.  This system is very easy to use, basically plug and play.

I hope Amazon can solve this problem.  The system works better than anything I have tried in the past.
4733532
I am on my 3rd one. they all break you lose all of your recordings and creates a giant hassle. I LOVE DISH NETWORK the bills are constantly readable and great price but the equipment failures drive me bananas. My satellite rarely ever loses signal even in snow storms but this box is junk
2645448
Don't buy it!!!! Trust me!! I had it programmed at the dealership! It lasted 1 hour then lost its memory!! Ended up buying one from the dealership and had to pay another programming fee($140.00)
4747221
I ordered the RC71 remote to have as a spare.  I have three others that came with DirecTV install and they work great and have excellent RF range.  Unfortunately, the spare RC71 just received today had to be within five feet of the receiver to work and would not program for the TV.  Also, it would not reset to factory setting, even after exchanging batteries with an existing good RC71.  Based on another buyer's comments today (1/27/2014) about his four RC71 remotes not working either, I suspect the seller is selling remanufactured or sub-standard factory seconds RC71s or was very unfortunate to have purchased defective batches/shipments.  I wanted to return for a replacement, but that was not an option.  Therefore, I have scheduled a return.
3576456
It is impossible to program. Useless. I bought it for my 92 yr old sight impaired Mom. She could not even start to program it to work with her tv. I have tried numerous times, with no success. It is a useless undecorative object. I would like a refund.
246443
I made the decision to buy this unit based on the rave reviews. After installing the unit I attempted to program the Homelink on my 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 and the Homelink on my 2011 Subaru Outback. After 3 hours of failed attempts following the Homelink instructions that came with the vehicles and the instructions printed in the installation manual. I looked at the sommer-usa.com web site and at the Homelink website to try and resolve my problem. I had no success.

I emailed Sommer Tech support and got a short useless response from Gerald Hoose "Jerry". Two days later I had some free time so I called their Customer Service Number and had to leave a message. Jerry called me back and gave me the same information I already had printed from the website. He was rather short with me and suggested I call Homelink to resolve my problem.

I proceeded to call Homelink and spent another 45 minutes with their technicians trying to get either vehicle to connect with the new garage door opener. We had no success.

I find myself in the unenviable position of having to spend more time uninstalling this unit which does not connect with my Homelink systems, purchase another unit which will work with Homelink.

Don't waste your time or money on this product!
2470465
I was greatly surprised at the effort we had to spend to get this receiver to function.
The instructions that come with it are confusing and tedious. They keep telling you to go to
another page to find how to hook something up. It has defaults that do not allow you to change some settings.
I had to ask for some help with this from a neighbor who does this for a living..... he was at my house for
4 hours trying to set this thing up. I would not recommend this to anyone who is not an electronic technician.
Very disappointed in this product. Company needs to get their act together with respect to their instructions. The remote
also leaves something to be desired. Buttons are small and sometimes do not work. UGH!
3706942
We got this for our camper and it is supposed to work with 2 tvs if you have 2 boxes. well we had a devil of a time setting it up at the site and contacted dish and winegard several times.
 Finally I had to pay a local satellite guy $100 to come in and set it up.
Turns out everyone at Dish and WIneguard was telling me to set it up on Western Satellites 110 119 etc.
 I should have been setting it up on Eastern sats.  in North Carolina.finding the 3 satellites using Lower numbered azimuths.
The guy had it working  in about 15 minutes, but he still had to check the switches and search 3 times.
  We left the camper and came back 6 weeks later and it did not work even though we had not moved the dish.
  We were finally able to find all the satellites and lock them in but when we turned the tv off it lost them . this happened several times and we finally locked on and it worked for the next month. except sometimes weather related.  We never got the second TV to work with this dish.
Also, if you have the Dish service at your home and want to transferr it to your RV you must call them when you get where you are going, and tell them where you are, and to give you the local channels for that area. Otherwise you would not get many channels. Then as you travel around you will have to keep doing this, and when you get back home you will have to call again and have your locals restored.  We had decided to keep the Rv stationalry in one park from now on so decided on this unit because their cable only has 4 channels.
  I am not sure if it is hardware or if our line of site is compromised and we don't have the best pathway to the satellites but it won't get any better as all those trees are just going to grow taller next year.
877674
I bought this based on Harman Kardons reputation on innovative products. However, this unit is terrible. When I skip through commercials with my DVR, the receiver will lose the volume from the cable box. When that happens, I must turn off the cable box and receiver and restart. Now the remote works for everything except for turning the receiver on. Called H-K tech support but they were no help (told me to turn off and turn back on...really?). I had to buy a different brand receiver and put this boat anchor on the shelf. Don't buy if you want something that actually works.
4675161
First, I did not purchase on Amazon, but I believe everyone should know about this meter...?.and it ain't good.

I, like most here, purchased to make setting up camp faster and easier.  I have Dish Network HD service with a triple LNB and, unlike the single LNB receivers, there is no sub menu to help you with alignment based on your current zip code.(even direct HD receivers still have this function)

So, after watching a few vids on YouTube, I decided to pull the trigger and purchase on eBay.

Well, I now have a $50 paperweight because there is no tech support and after several attempts to download an install a supposed patch for western satellites, I gave up.  The "owners manual" describes the function(sic) of each button, basically saying "to scroll right, press right arrow, etc.". The manual is literally five pages of broken English.  I consider myself a somewhat above average skilled teckie, having a long and varied career in the industrial fluid handling and processing industry.  The list of preloaded satellites are primarily eastern arc,  Britain, Europe, Asia and southern hemisphere.  Satellites 119w and 129w (both dish and directv) are listed, but I had no luck getting any type of signal reading on the meter, even though my dish was perfectly aligned.

Long story short, unless you are a satellite dish installer/technician, you will probably be as disappointed as I am......but, one never knows, you just might buy one from a real satellite tv supply company and they might have already loaded all of the North America eastern and western arc satellites for you.