SofaBatonU2 Universal Remote Control with Smart APP, All in one Remote with Macro Button for 500000+ IR & Bluetooth Devices TVs/DVD/Players/Projectors, and More

I have 3 things that needed to convert to this remote: LG TV, Pioneer Amp/Receiver, Fire TV.The remote first made me download the app, which is very user friendly. It walked me through pairing the remote with the app and was easy to get started. The search for device function is pretty slow and not very accurate. I put in my exact make "LG" and model number "UJ6300" and I got the spinning wheel for a long time. FIXED: Simply type in the make, NOT model of the unit. For example, I typed in "LG" only and it brought up 5 or 6 categories under "LG" or there was a list of "popular models." This is where you want to be. You can just scroll through all of that brand until you get to your model (in alphabetical order). So it helped a lot, because I was typing in UJ6300, but it was listed as 55UJ6300 (which still should have been found, but ok). Once I found the model, I let it program and BOOM!I was having an issue with the ARC function of either my TV or my Home Theater Receiver. The sound works fine, but the ARC function has faulted and I have to control the TV and Receiver with separate remotes. This solved that.I also have kids running around and one, in particular, loves to mess with the stereo buttons/inputs. Many times, the stereo gets bumped off of "TV" and onto something like "DVD." So I programmed one of the color buttons to be "TV INPUT" from the list. This way it doesn't matter what he changes it to, I can hit that button and bring it right back.TIP: Each time you program the remote to take over for an old remote, compare the two. Start testing buttons, etc. I found that the "back" button wasn't working. So, on the app, I used the diagram of the remote to choose the button that I assume is meant to be "back" and I found a list of all known commands. It was a quick fix: instead of "back" it needed to be "BACK." I know that's a little buggy...but anyone with common sense should be able to work it out.TIP: If there is a command that just isn't in the list and you can't figure it out, try "learn from original remote." On the app you choose the button in question from the diagram. Then choose the learn from original remote" option and follow the directions (basically just point the old and new remotes at each other and press/hold the button on the original remote while the sofabaton intercepts the signal and learns it).TIP: Use the 4 colored buttons as shortcuts (I programmed mine to Netflix, Prime Video, HDMI - Fire TV, and HDMI 3 (Game).TIP: If you use a separate audio system (Home Theater Amp/Receiver or Sound Bar), consider using macros for the volume and mute buttons. You can program the remote to know that even if you are on the "TV" mode, when you press one of these volume buttons, it automatically applies it to the sound system and not the TV. This is a nice shortcut to actually having to use the wheel to scroll down to the audio system and then change the volume. I programmed this macro for both my "TV" and "Fire TV" modes.TIP: Reprogram the very top "TV Power" button to be an "ALL POWER" button. Simply go through each mode and reprogram that "TV Power" button using a macro and select each mode's "power" setting with no input delays. This way, when you hit "TV Power" it will shut down all programmed devices. (You do need to be generous with pointing the remote towards all devices at once. I do have instances where one doesn't get the signal and gets left on. Just scroll the wheel to that device and hit the power button).My 4 year old was able to use this remote to find her shows within 30 seconds after I let her loose. It's not a complicated setup at all.100% RECOMMEND

Like many people, I have a table full of remotes, 3 of which are needed just to watch TV. I got tired of it and began searching for a truly universal remote. The last "universal" remote I bought was years ago, and they weren't terribly universal.Good:1. Phone app makes it pretty easy to program even if there is a slight learning curve. It took me about 15 minutes to really figure it out, but once I did it was pretty easy, even for the Dish TV remote, which I had to program completely from scratch.2. You can program any key to do just about anything with the learning from original remote option, which I had to do for the Dish TV remote. My Yamaha receiver and Hisense TV were already in their database. Even with those, I was able to remap some keys for more intuitive use.3. Price point is pretty good. Paying $200 or more for a damn remote is just stupid. At under $50 this is a great deal for how much it can do.4. Using the scroll wheel to select your device on an LCD screen is a nice feature. The illuminated screen makes it easy to see.Bad:1. Phone app. I hate having to install more apps to my phone and giving up my email and phone number info. Not an hour after I installed it and registered my email, I got some damn sex spam mail that somehow avoided my spam filter, which is VERY rare. Maybe coincidence, but I'm not a big believer in coincidence.2. Buttons: Could use a couple more buttons common to many remotes these days. Buttons are VERY stiff and often requires a second press to get to operate properly. Illuminated buttons would be a huge help. Seeing the button icons can be difficult (especially when you're getting old and your eyes are starting to go bad for reading) and keeping track of what each specially programmed button does on a remote that will be used on at least 3 different devices can be a little aggravating.Conclusion: It's a good remote that will absolutely replace just about every remote for every device in your home for a reasonable price. With some button improvements it would be an excellent remote.UPDATE: I was about to dock it another star as continued use has created increased annoyance. The buttons are just terrible. Takes an average of 5 presses to perform 3 actions given how difficult it is to press the buttons. Finger fatigue sets in real fast. However! I just found out how to edit my buttons so I can control functions from more than one device on the same profile. i.e. I can control the sound from my surround receiver even with the Dish receiver or TV being the active component. HUGE feature as I don't have to scroll back to my surround receiver just to adjust the volume. GOOD JOB! Buttons still suck more than any remote I've ever owned, so you broke even on add one minus one star.