What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
03-17-23, 05:37 PM
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What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
I’ve had the the same for like 20 years it would seem. I love it, but I think its day has come. It was the MX-500 universal remote.
So, what’s a good, newer, multifunctional, backlit remote? Ones you all use and would recommend.
I basically want to learn all my mx-500 keys into new remote. Must be at least 6 devices. And something that can be readily gotten on Amazon. I have some gc to use. Thanks.
So, what’s a good, newer, multifunctional, backlit remote? Ones you all use and would recommend.
I basically want to learn all my mx-500 keys into new remote. Must be at least 6 devices. And something that can be readily gotten on Amazon. I have some gc to use. Thanks.
03-18-23, 12:05 AM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
This is a tricky question these days. Normally I would have said to pick
. But now that they are discontinued, they are all currently obscenely overpriced. I have sometimes heard that Sofabaton is currently the next best thing but it has it's pros and cons (https://www.universalremotereviews.com/sofabaton-vs-harmony/).
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03-18-23, 05:59 AM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
Yes, I’ve heard sofabaton. You’re the second to recommend. It does have pros and cons like I saw in a video. It just looks too complicated for me. Thanks Roc!
03-19-23, 12:23 PM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
I just realized it has no number buttons. Wtf?? How are you supposed to change channel fastest? I know I could do through Alexa but what about actually changing channels using remote?
03-20-23, 10:14 AM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
Number buttons are not needed as much as more people are getting away from cable. I can't think of the last time I needed number buttons (haven't had cable in a decade). I can get why why remote manufacturers leave them off.
03-21-23, 12:09 AM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
Originally Posted by TomOpus
Number buttons are not needed as much as more people are getting away from cable. I can't think of the last time I needed number buttons (haven't had cable in a decade). I can get why why remote manufacturers leave them off.
03-21-23, 10:14 AM
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Re: What’s a good multi-device learning remote?
Good lord those Harmony 3rd party prices. I should sell my Hub/Remote.
