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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 798 reviews

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Media Remote for its ease of use, affordability, and functionality. They appreciate the convenience of controlling their Xbox without the need for a controller, especially for streaming shows. However, some users have expressed concerns about the remote's line-of-sight requirement and the need for direct pointing, as well as its build quality and use of infrared technology.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for media consumption

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great for controlling the xbox for media consumption, much better than the controller. Needs to be pointed directly at the xbox for best results. Worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Xbox remote

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand. Super sleek design with just enough buttons to do any\everything you would want an Xbox remote to do. An absolute recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Insignia Xbox Remote

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this remote so that my family could easily stream apps like Disney+ or watch DVD/Blu-Rays on my Xbox One. Easy to set up and use. Works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Media remote

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this remote when using Xbox for streaming. It is easier to use and I do not have to use gaming remote. If I drop remote it is less expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Binge watcher's best friend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I built a PC near the start of the pandemic and since then i rarely use my xbox for gaming anymore. That said, i use it frequently for streaming shows and movies. Having this remote is so much nicer for scrolling through Netflix or whatever, especially since turning on the xbox with it can also turn on your tv and you can use it for volume. Plus it functions like a normal remote so you dont have to turn it on every time you want to pause or change something, unlike the controller. Overall it is just a remote and it does its job well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ease of use. Only thing is make sure control is pointed directly to xbox to get instant access. I guess depending on your setup of xbox u can decide of its for you.Being that xbox is directly on front of me i have no problems using control.If u have something blocking in way you going to have a connect problem.For me it works fine since xbox is directly in front of me and nothing blocking.Remember this not a bluetooth controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Remote!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic controller. Click and it works. Very pleased with how it does not need to sync to my multiple consoles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great remote for Xbox. Pairs easily. Great price. A must have to watch all of your content. Much easier than trying to use the controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice simple remote

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simpistic design that gets the job done. Its better than using the controller when watching shows or movies because they turn off after awhile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Remote

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product for watching movies on xbox. You need to point it directly at the xbox to work

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for dvd and Blu ray. No pairing required.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thankfully worked out of the box without any pairing. Perfect for watching DVD / Blu ray.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this media remote

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great remote if you use your Xbox for streaming apps/blue ray DVDs. It is very responsive with no apparent lag when using. I use this for both my Xbox one X and Xbox Series X which are set up in different rooms. The remote requires no syncing and can be used interchangeably on both Xboxes without any issues. I actually like it so much I’m buying a second one so I don’t have to move it back and forth from rooms. Only downside is does have do be pointed relatively to the Xbox (exactly like a TV). I have both my Xboxes out in the open pretty high on shelves near my TV so I have no issues with it not working. This will be a problem if you have your Xbox hidden or in an awkward location.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size
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    Button quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall great purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I was looking for. Compact design. Responsive buttons. Sleek look. Feels decent in the hand. Definitely happy with the purchase. Only thing I wish the remote had was A B X Y buttons somewhere on it. Without those, you can’t really utilize navigation shortcuts on certain apps (ex. Netflix: press Y to search). But with that said, if you’re looking for a media remote for your Xbox this will work great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Save your controller's battery life

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this remote so easy you can turn your xbox on with the remote best remote for your buck. Comes with triple a batteries

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent remote. Makes watching movies easy. Compact and clar buttons

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice 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 remote, it does exactly what i need it to do (control the xbox for all my streaming services for when family is in town.) You do have to have a pretty direct line of sight so dont complain if your setup is obscuring your xbox a bit and it dont work. All in all it does what i need it to do without fault.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Peasy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use and works as expected. Good value for the cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having the the Xbox Series X and using it to stream different apps you need a remote that can be just a media remote. When using the Xbox controller as a media remote, it goes off after sitting idle for a while. Having this media remote eliminates that hassle! If you use your xbox for streaming TV, this is a must have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great remote and affordable. Works as intended. I just wish my stupid controller battery charger box wasn't blocking the location where you're supposed to point the remote. Makes it almost impossible to use if I'm charging batteries. That's an Xbox problem though, not a remote problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such nice comments about our Media Remote for Xbox Series X/ S & Xbox One, we are constantly trying to deliver you a premium experience, so you can enjoy your devices in the best way possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this or any other Insignia Product and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible. Hector S. - Insignia Support https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I paid $10 for this product and i think for that price it's an excellent value. I have not had a chance to test out it's functionality/features 100% but for simply turning the xbox(one in my case; can't comment on series x|s) and controlling media it works fine. I did not need to pair the remote it just worked out of the box which is fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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