Universal Remote Control - MX-890 IR/RF Open Architecture Remote w/Charging Base - Black
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the MX-890 IR/RF Open Architecture Remote w/Charging Base. Users find the product to have a straightforward design, making it easy to use and reliable.
Screen
Handheld remote with brilliant 2” color LCD – displays up to 6 buttons per screen.
Design
Ergonomic design with backlit hard button keypad.
Control
Delivers single-room, one-way control of IR devices. Controls A/V through walls and cabinet doors, or from outside.
Battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery with tabletop charging cradle.
- Remote Control TypeProgrammable
Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews
- Ease of use (3)
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The MX-890 is a versatile programmable handheld remote provides single-room IR control – TV, A/V components, cable and satellite boxes. It is ideal for home theater installations and A/V control in kitchens and bedrooms. Customizable user interface enables dealer to create custom on-screen graphics. When used with a compatible Complete Control base station, it controls A/V components through walls and cabinet doors, even from outside - no need to point the remote or be in the same room.

The MX-790 is a programmable, handheld remote can directly control all the IR devices in your entertainment system – TV, A/V components, cable, satellite boxes and more. It is ideal for use in home theaters, family rooms, kitchens or bedrooms. The brilliant 2” color LCD screen displays up to 48 devices. When used with a compatible Complete Control base station, like the MRF-350 and MRF-260, the MX-790 controls integrated A/V components through walls and cabinet doors, or even from outside. There is no need to point the remote control at the components or even be in the same room.

Enjoy a fully customizable experience with the Smart Control Touch, set up your remote to control up to 12 devices and personalize your favorite apps for quick, easy access.

The MRF-350 base station receives RF (Radio Frequency) signals from any URC Complete Control universal remote, converts the signals into IR (Infrared) commands and delivers the commands to the integrated A/V components. It uses Narrow Band RF to assure the continuity of the commands and minimize the effect of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) that often occurs in highly-populated markets. Features external antenna and built-in front panel IR blaster. This base station includes 6 adjustable IR inputs.
| Pros for Universal Remote Control - MX-890 IR/RF Open Architecture Remote w/Charging Base - Black | |||
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| Ease of use | Ease of use, Overall Performance, LCD, Connectivity | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Remote Control, Compatibility, Range |
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| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Touch Screen |

















































