Insignia™ - Replacement Remote for TCL TVs - Black

Almost like the original remote for my tcl tv. Works just the same though once you get it configured to your tv.

Great product and perfect match. Helped by an amazing customer service pro.

This is a generic replacement that seems acceptable but on the average to lower quality scale

I have young kids and they for some reason like drop the remotes and I think it’s probably best to have a nice back up. So with that being said, I decided to give this insignia replacement remote for tcl TVs a shot. Right out of the box, it works with all the main functions and has programmable buttons aka shortcuts. They are easy to set to your favorite streaming services. I use the corresponding color for the apps like red for Netflix and green for Hulu lol. Works great and looks similar to my original (still works) although my original is backlit and I know that if this remote was backlit it would more than likely cost double and at the retail price it’s very fair compared to getting a generic brand for that other e commerce site. Like I said this work great right out the box and programming is easy plus this is very cost effective if you either lose the original or like me my kids might break the original. I’d recommend also know that insignia is owned by Bestbuy so you know it’s going to be of quality. Even comes with the needed batteries which is much appreciated.

This Insignia replacement remote control for TCL TV's is very handy to have, especially if you have misplaced your original remote. The remote is sturdy, the plastics are strong and somewhat tactile in your hand, however, the remote is not as ergonomic as the OEM TCL remote. This is very boxy and 'functional' rather than designed with the original in mind. The buttons are larger than the OEM remote and feel a little childish compared to the original that it replaces. Not to say that it isn't functional, but it is lacking from a design perspective and is purely there for function. And to that end, it does work well. The original commands are there, helping you intuitively change channel, change volume, change inputs etc. and also has the dedicated settings, profile and other TCL menu buttons. It appears that licensing for the streaming service brands is not available, so those 'dedicated' buttons now have A, B, C and D on them respectively and you can program them to work as those functions instead of having the brands printed on the buttons. I think one of the biggest draw backs to this remote is the lack of it being back lit. I use my 98" TCL TV in a blacked-out media room. So, to that end, having a back lit remote, just like the OEM one is a lot more useful than this Insignia replacement remote. That makes it tougher to use in a darkened environment, such as a media room. If you are using this remote in a standard living room, bedroom etc., where lighting isn't an issue, then you shouldn't have a problem with it not being back lit, but for me, it was pretty much a deal breaker for constant day to day use. Overall, this is a decent replacement remote, it isn't as well designed or ergonomic as the original, but it is functional, with all of the key buttons available by default to use your TCL TV as you normally would. I would love to see this remote with back lit keys, that would change this remote drastically. The remote does come with AAA batteries included and also a quick start guide to get you going. I did NOT have to do any special coding right out of the box, I simply took the remote up to my media room and it worked right away as soon as the batteries were installed, so as a quick replacement with no hassle set up, then this works just fine.