OT: Universal Remotes
 

I am looking to buy one remote to control everything in my room. I need a remote that will work on a Sony receiver, Sony dvd player, digital cable box, Emerson vcr, and Magnavox tv. Is there a remote that will completely eliminate all the other remotes? For example, one that I will be able to switch from dvd to radio on the receiver without using the receiver remote? I would rather not spend more than $60 - $70. Thanks.

Try the Home Theater Master SL-8000!

I use it to control my sytem which consists of a Mitsubishi TV, RCA DirecTv reciever, Toshiba DVD, Panasonic VCR, all wired through a Denon surround sound receiver. It gives me full control over all components. I tried numerous other inexpensive models and this is head and shoulders above the rest.

Regards
Mike

Do a search on a remote called the Harmony remote. I have a few brand new in stock and will make you a great deal if you would like one. It has many cool features.

The harmony has many cool features and I think is easier to use in the dark.

Anyone else have any ideas. I have tried a few and have had nothing but problems. Not enough memory, one remote constantly resets itself, etc. Anyone know of a decent remote that will work for mt situation that is reasonably priced? I am beginning to think having 5 remotes is not so bad. Thanks.

In your price range go with the Theater Master.

If you can spend more then go with the Pronto. Not sure why Troutly does not like them but I have had GREAT luck with them back when I was doing systems in that price range.

If you want the best go with Crestron. They are THE BEST but also the MOST money

Check out www.remotecentral.com You can get LOTS of info there.

Jon

Uhhhh Uhhhhh Bevis he said Hard Button :D:D

Troutly the nice thing about the Pronto is that you do not have to have buttons on there that you do not need. This allows your better half to not get confused by a million useless buttons.

Jon

OOOHHHHHH YAAAAAAAAAAA :D:D

Audio or anyone else,
I am just guessing but I think that you are in the business, I have the Kenwood Sovering(sp) and I like the feature in which the receiver talks back to the remote, but the one that came with the receiver I got is the smaller of the 2. I was wonder if youknew if any of the other Kenwood universals would work with the Sovering(sp) receiver or if I have to go with the one that would have come with the top of the line receiver. Also would you know where I could find the best price and information on these remotes?

Unfortunatly I do not deal with Kenwood at all. If I can find out any info for you I will let you know.

Jon

So I guess the Theater Master is the one to go with. I am thinking about the SL 8000. Are there any local stores that carry them or will I have to order it? I am just thinking that with my luck lately, it would be easier returning it to a store than mailing it off. Thanks.

A guy at work was just telling me about a Magnavox from BestBuy for $20 that works great. He had to prgram each button separatly for his Motorola Digi Cable box but it controls everything he has perfectly.

Maybe because HTM is also a fast boat :D

I just bought a new remote that seems to do the job wonderfully for $20 @ RadioShaft..ck..........

Controls 5 things, tons of built in codes, lights up very brightly, and if you want, learns from other obscure remotes. This was handy for me because i have a pretty rare carver pre amp, and its never on the code list for a remote. I just made the new remote learn the commands, and the old remote goes on the shelf for good. I even set some of the unused buttons to control my air conditoner by learning from the a/c remote. pretty cool (no pun intended)

heres the one i got. RS Remote

For $20, its worth a try......good luck

I am an authorized dealer for Kenwood Sovereign. Email me the model of your receiver to verify compatibilty. The two-way touch panel remote is around $400.

Andrew Buzz Lehrer
Buzz-Off Alarms
Maximum Home Entertainment
Tampa, FL
(813)882-8477

I bought a RS remote that I think is a notch above the one you have. It works great, but it doesn't have enough memory. I can't program enough buttons to make it worth it.

Andy, do you have a price on a Harmony? Thanks.

compaq ipaq 3599 pocket pc. it works great as a remote as well. can set it up by room's i.e. bed room controls as well as your living room remote with a tap of the screen.

Has anyone tried the Home Theater Master SL 9000? I found a decent price on one. It seems to be a good remote, but I would have to order it through Etronics.com. I really don't want to go through the hassle of returning a remote through the mail. Has anyone dealt with etronics.com before?

Harmony remote special deal $120. visit www.harmonyremote.com to get info and then email [email protected] if you want one. I have two left new and an open box for $105.00

Andy,
Did you get my P.M.?
I am wondering what you think of the ergonomics of the Kenwood remote?

For x-mas we got the Sony RM-AV3000. very easy to use and controls 18 different devices even the digital cable boxes. you can check it out at etronics.com. best price around $109.00.
I know sony makes another remote that's around $55.00, but know nothing about that one.

The Mrs. tells the truth. This remote is awesome. And it handles everything! You can even set up the ceiling Fan to it. Worth the money ;)