Customers frequently mention the Universal Remote's ease of use and compatibility as significant advantages. Many appreciate its overall performance, finding it works just like the original remote, and consider it a worthwhile replacement at its price point. However, some customers have noted concerns about the button quality and size of the remote.
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Pros mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great remote
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This remote i bought from your store is the exact remote I got from Direct tv and works perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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This was great. I put the batteries in and it just started working. I didn't have to take the time to program the remote to work.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good remote
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This is an excellent remote for our direct tv just replacing because our dog got a hold of it
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Replacement
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Great remote for a great price. I could have ordered one through direct tv but Best Buy had it in stock. Thank God!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Replacement remote
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good replacement for broken Directv remote. A little bigger than the original remote works fine
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great remote
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These remotes for directv are the best. Does exactly what you need. Easy to find when you misplace it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as expected
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We replaced a similar remote which had buttons not working correctly. New remote works great and was easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Remote is the exact same as Original
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I needed a direct TV remote and Best buy carries the one neded for the TV and it's functions. Works great noglitches.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worked great
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Replacement remote worked a lot better than the old one. Old remote keypad was worn out after several years of use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Purchased to replaced my original remote, price was much cheaper than purchasing from Direct T.V.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good remote
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I found with the newer directv remotes they wouldn't control my truck dvr so I found these and now have a single remote for my TV and dvr.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent TV tool
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It was great to know that a DirectTV remote was available to purchase as it is easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Afforable price, works just great
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Lightweight, easy to use and handle. Instructions makes it easy to understand and operate. I was able to program my device in no time
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Button quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Needed a replacement
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The original remote’s buttons were sticking. Needed this replacement for my own sanity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Remote
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This remote was petty much programmed for Direct TV.
I really like it, but I like everything that comes from Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great works like the original
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Good value. A little hard to program. Codes are too small in book to read. Had to use a magnifying glass.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than the new remote
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Bought this because I hate the new smaller remote that Directv gives you now instead of these like in the past...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works
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It works my daughter put her remote in a cup of water so we got her this one and it works just fine
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it needs to
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My dog loves chewing up my remote, so I’m always buying a new one. Never had any problems with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Remote
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Bought two of these to replace two 16-year-old Directv remotes. Easy to set up and works just as expected.