Philips Universal Remote Control for Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Sharp, Roku

We have ordered this remote several times, as my kids tend to lose or break things. It is super easy to program to our tv, streaming device, and dvd player. The compatability is diverse as we have used it on Proscan and Sony tvs, Roku steaming devices and multiple dvd players. And it's straightforward to use. The battery like is great and the build quality is fine (my kids are just hard on things). If you're in the market for a universal remote, we definitely recommend this one as it is a great value for the money. It has some color options too, which is nice because black remotes tend to get lost in couches easier.

Only had for a few hours so far, but loving the Philips universal remote! Light and sleek after adding 2 AAA batteries. Set up requires a few steps but is very easy. I tried the automatic set up a few times but ended up referring to the code list. For each of the four products I set up, the first code in the list was the ticket. I even decided afterwards to swap two device buttons that I had already programmed, and it made the change just as easily. After this, I put four old remotes away in a drawer - this is the 'one remote to rule them all' !! Recommend trying a few buttons for each device with a piece of paper or memo app nearby to jot down a key for yourself before you memorize it through use. Very few differences, but where you are used to pressing X to do Z, you may need to press a similar but different button now. I was able to find a button that did everything I am used to doing on the old remotes. I can't imagine why we didn't do this years ago. One of our old remotes broke, leading me to this purchase.

The remote was fairly easy to program and is very affordable. I have some general complaints about it though. First, one of the most frequently used buttons on my Roku TV is the back button (exit channel and go back to stream selection) and this remote uses a TINY "Exit" button for this purpose. It needs a big back button. Second, the remote must be pointed directly at the TV IR receiver to work, so you wind up punching buttons while pointing downward, which means you're mostly looking at the bottom of the remote while using it. Again, overall works as advertised but the design a bit lacking.

This remote was very straightforward. I purchased two of them (one for each room), and while each set up was different, they were both pretty straightforward. One I did not need to do any programming for, the other I had to do some programming for the TV and the Soundbar to work together as the Soundbar did not have a HDMI arc port, just the optical. The instructions were very clear with each step of the process. It took less than 5mins to fully set up and program it with my preferred settings. I also love the blue!

I purchased the 4-device remote to replace a much more expensive universal remote (Harmony) that after more than 10 years of perfect use, no longer will program correctly, even when I bought a brand new fresh one. I ended up liking this cheap little Philips remote, since at least I got everything programmed -- my old Sony HDTV, Verizon Cable Box, Sony Blu Ray player, and Roku Express. My TV has 4 HDMI ports, which each of these is hooked up to. Therefore, I need this remote's Input button to take me to the appropriate HDMI port each time I want to use the device. However, everything works with this remote EXCEPT the Input button. My original remotes for the Sony TV, and Verizon Cable Box, and Sony Blu Ray ALL have Input buttons that work (tho not the Roku Express). However, this Philips remote simply won't program them in. EXCEPT for the Blu Ray. The Input button DOES work for that one. Therefore, in order to change inputs, no matter which device I'm currently "on" and watching, if I just press the "DVD" (Blu Ray) button first, and then the "Input" button, it will simply open the HDMI screen on my TV so I can scroll to pick which HDMI I want and it takes me there. If the Blu Ray player is not "awake", I can use it's button plus "Power" to wake it. It's not terribly hard to do this, but I do wish it would simply work the way it is supposed to. Also, the volume button and channel buttons also seem to work like the DVD button, when pressed before the Input button. I will probably try another version of the (expensive) Harmony remote (some are cheaper on Ebay), and return this remote if the Harmony remote works correctly, since the Harmony programs much more detail that I would like. We mostly get what we pay for I guess.

I recently purchased this universal remote control, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The first thing that stood out to me was the exceptional clarity of the instructions. They were written so well that even a tech novice like me could easily set up and use the remote. The design of the remote is simply beautiful. It fits comfortably in the hand, and its lightweight construction makes it a joy to hold, even during long TV marathons. The buttons are well-placed and responsive, ensuring that changing channels or adjusting the volume is a breeze. I'm genuinely delighted with this universal remote control. It has simplified my home entertainment experience and has become an essential part of my living room setup. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable and user-friendly remote control. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product!

This remote is advertised as: 1) Best Remote Code Library - This Universal Remote Works With All Major Brands And Supports "Thousands Of The Latest Audio/Video Equipment". 2) Compatible Devices: Television, Stereo System, VCR, DVD/Blu-ray Player, "Home Theater" 3) Add a touch of shimmer to your "home theater" 4) Simple Setup - This Remote Comes Preprogrammed For Roku And Samsung Tvs NOT SO! I bought this to control my Samsung TV, my Roku Ultra, and my Yamaha "Home Theater A/V", since that is what it is advertised to do. IT DOESNT! The ONLY "Home Theater-A/V" devices it will operate, are the ancient TV/DVD or TV/VCR combos, and a VERY short list of sound bars. Seriously? Ancient technology to control a VCR???? As far as pre-programmed to operate Samsung Tvs and Rokus? No, it does NOT! And get this: even when I programmed it to operate my Samsung TV, the only functions it will do (like many others have said) is turn the TV off/on and volume up/down. Seriously? My Roku Ultra remote would already do that!!! Added to that the fact it has 4 "programmable buttons" (A-Yellow,B-Blue,C-Red,D-Green) but the Instructions DO NOT mention these buttons in any way, or how to program them. So, they are useless. As others have also stated, there is NO model number stamped on this remote anywhere. Its bad enough you would have to get online for support due to poor documentation accompanying the remote.... but you cant find support for something when you cant find a model number! The remote is lightweight and not designed well. The streaming device buttons are TINY and hard to operate. I have attached a photo to prove it. Look how tiny the streaming device buttons are, compared to the Roku remote. Not to mention, the "home" streaming button is so tiny, and recessed lower than the buttons surrounding it... that its almost useless. Philips USED to be a high quality company. They should be ashamed for putting their name on this. Im sick of ordering junk that isnt as described, and decided a long time ago to just return everything that wasnt exactly as it was described or advertised, which is what I am doing with this junk remote. Dont waste your time or money.

Great replacement for a universal remote. Was easy to program with a small bedroom LG television. Also comes preprogrammed to work with Roku devices. Mom loves it. Bright blue color makes it easy to find if it gets dropped and/or misplaced. I didn’t notice any input lag when using the remote for basic TV functions. Seemed to respond as fast as the OG remote.

This is a great product. My Blu-ray remote stopped working so I bought this universal remote. It was super easy to set up and it works perfectly. So happy.

Bought this when we lost our TV remote and we actually like it better- so much so that we bought another one for another TV. It’s simple to set up (you can Google the code you need to set it up if you don’t keep the card that comes with it) and is reliable. The range is good.

Remote is not working properly

Didn't connect with Sony bluray player. Can't connect with Jio set top box. If it couldn't connect then what is the use of it.

Easy to program easy to use perfect