Universal Remote

[Neutron]

What would yall recommend for a universal remote? With me getting Voom soon and keeping D* for now, plus having my DVD player, TV, and A/V receiver, I already have too many remotes.

I don't want a really complex one as my wife who isn't electronic savvy has to use it too.

 

[gulmer]

I would recommend any of the models made by Universal Remote Control,their web site is
www.universalremote.com.I have the MX-500 model,
and it has been a great remote,bought it when they
first introduced them,had the 9000 before that.They
have alot of choices,one should meet your needs.

 

[Neutron]

Will that one work with DVRs like the DTivo?

 

[cdru]

If you like to tinker with things and are good with a soldering iron, check out JP1 remote controls. They sell under the One4All brand and at RadioShack. Most can be completely reprogrammed via a computer interface to work exactly how you want them to. I got this remote from Radio Shack a few years ago when they went on clearance for $20. It's not as nice as a pronto, but you can customize the heck out of all the screens.

 

[gulmer]

Will that one work with DVRs like the DTivo?

Yes,I've programed 2 MX-500 to work with DTIVO's.
They have a learning capability without end,I've
never run out of room,unlike the ONE-FOR-ALL
remotes.I bought my wife the URC-9910 from ONE-
FOR-All,she did not want to spend alot on her remote,big mistake,I kept running into the "full"
warning on the LCD,something that never would happen with the MX-500.The Universal Remote Inc.
remotes may cost a little more,thats because they
are worth it.Universal makes a version that you can program with your computer,if you want to go that way.Check out remotecentral.com ? I think that's
the correct address.

 

[riffjim4069]

I picked up a Home Theater Master MX-700 two months ago; a short while after getting Voom. It works well with all my stuff - highly recommended! To be honest, I still use my old remote half of the time. It's the Home Theater Master SL-9000 and I still love it - the remote is 4 years and it too works with everything.

I have had nothing but good experiences with Universal Remote Control products. There are some other very good remotes on the market, but you can't go wrong with the MX-500, MX-700 or MX-800.