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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ Universal Remote Control with Large Buttons, 6-Key Smart Controller for TV STB DVD DVB HiFi VCR (Orange) โ€“ Simplified for Better SEO by Damian Lousteau

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Programming works well, but the infrared beam is too narrow.

I bought this for my mother who has dementia. I programmed POWER and did CHANNEL UP/DOWN and VOLUME UP/DOWN the same way as just Volume Up/Down. It does not need a channel function. I have not programmed the MUTE button. Even that confused my mother. I want them to make one with only 3 buttons. (not funny) I also tried taking the battery out for about 10 seconds and it didn't forget its program so that's good. The biggest problem I had was that the output beam is too narrow, so it only works if I point it directly at the remote sensor on the TV. In a way it's good if you're very far away as a focused beam is effective at a longer range, but my mom doesn't use it that way. And the damn TV has a remote control sensor on the left, not in the middle. I hope she remembers pointing to the left side, but I honestly don't really think so. Maybe I can try replacing the IR LED emitter with a wider beam angle, or maybe I need to look for an IR repeater. Sigh.

Pros
  • Dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Cons
  • A few cons

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March 19, 2023
Make life easier!
January 22, 2023
Great for a simple, "can't mess up the TV" remote for an elderly relative.