GE Backlit Buttons Universal Remote Control, Samsung TV Remote Control

I was very pleased and impressed with how quickly the remote connected to both my (10+ year-old Vizio) TV and my (1-year-old Roku Express) streaming media player. I entered the listed codes manually, for both devices. In both cases, the first code listed worked like a charm. I'm not very techy, but after reading and following the instructions, it all went very smoothly for both devices. I love that the buttons light up, and are a good size to read. They feel just a little spongey when pressed (I prefer a more defined, firm, "click" feel for buttons), but it was manageable. When entering numeric codes that ended with 5, I had to push the 5 twice to get it to light up and connect. Not sure whether that was intended/designed, or a result of the spongey-ness. I also have a (5-year-old Samsung) DVD player whose remote had been corroded over time. I purchased what I thought was the replacement remote for the model/serial number, but it didn't work. It's possible my DVD player is old enough that dedicated remotes are no longer available. That was my initial reason for trying this universal remote. I hoped the universal remote would control all the same functions as the old, included DVD remote. This universal remote does power my DVD player on and off, and it does open and close the DVD drawer. But I couldn't get it to show the DVD menu (for options like subtitles or special film features). I manually entered every code listed for a Samsung DVD player, and some of those codes did work to power on/off, and open/close the drawer. I then cycled through the instructions to let the remote seek and find its own codes, with the same result. I tested a few different DVDs, but never could get as far as playing the movie, so I couldn't test pause, fast forward, or rewind functions (I saw only the opening FBI warning screen and producer logo screens). Maybe my DVD player is just finally dying, and no remote can help. On closer inspection, I realized that this universal remote's description and instructions indicate only that it will power on/off and open/close DVD players; there is nothing that says it can access DVD menus or control playback. It's possible a newer DVD player might accept more codes or connect with more DVD functions. So overall, this is a really great remote for at least TVs and Streaming; it may work very well with newer, fancier DVD players and other components as well. The instructions are clear, and set-up was fully complete within 30-60 seconds for 2/3 of my devices.

Very impressed with this remote. It'sbasically a "plug and play" item, which reconized my Samsung "Smart" TV immediately. I also have a Sony soundbar, which I had to pair to the remote. The incuded instructions have pairing codes for several different soundbars, VCRs, etc., and through a little trial and error, I was able to find the one that matched mine. All in all, the setup was quick and easy, and the remote itself works perfectly.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I am really kicking myself for not getting this sooner!! For several year's I've dealt with a Roku remote that is awful. It only took 1 code to get this programmed to my Vizio and it works fantastic. Very happy with the product. The only con I would say is you have to touch a button to get it to light up so if you hit the wrong button then you mess up what you're watching. I wish it would light up when you pick it up but it's not a big deal. For the price it is totally fine.

Love this remote for my new samsung oled tv. Not a fan of the remote that came with the TV. This remote was pre-programmed for both my tv and my roku. Took me one minute to program my blue ray player. Buttons are nice size and responsive - I have big hands. The functions are all there except voice command - I don't do that. The backlight is very nice. I bought another one for my wife. Great remote

Update... it stopped working after one month. This remote is awesome. The buttons are easy to use and the blue light works great.

This was really easy to program for my old Sony flatscreen tv. Basically almost right of the box worked and paired to my old TV. It's a good size, not small at all, and appears lightweight, if you like that, but I do seem to prefer sturdier and heavier products. The light is quite bright and helpful, and the button layout is great and easy to feel around for buttons. Perhaps with the light being so bright, the batteries DO NOT last long. I only ordered this a few months ago and already had to change the two AAA batteries. We don't even watch tv too much, plus mostly use the Roku remote we have plugged in to the TV, or use our phones to control the TV. The original remote for my Sony TV had a remote whose batteries lasted YEARS, and for this remote you'll only get a few months, even with limited use. Not happy that I'll have to buy tons of batteries.

This is the third universal remote I have tried. It was easy to program and connected to most of my devices. I like that the 'last channel ' button works with this one. I couldn't connect my roku with the streaming button but have the original remote for that so no biggy.

I was looking for a remote to replace the failing 20yo Hauppauge remotes I have been using with Kodi on my HTPC ODroid clients. This one from GE seemed to have the buttons I needed, plus I could program it to control the TV as well so that would have been great to eliminate another remote in each room. I do like the backlit buttons, this would be great for use in evenings/low light conditions. It doesn't have the Yellow-Blue-Red-Green buttons many media player devices have on their remotes, which I do use, but I could probably get around that. Unfortunately the numeric buttons do not emit IR commands for STRM or AUX, only TV. This is a deal-breaker. Seems preposterously stupid when you go look at the actual OEM remotes for the remote programming codes they list, as virtually all of the OEM remotes have numeric keypads. I tried about 10 codes on both STR and AUD and the remote doesn't send out IR commands for the number buttons with any. Too bad none work because I can program the ODroid to make any remote button perform any function in Kodi, so I could have made anything work. The number buttons do work for TV, so obviously the buttons work. Firmware failure, this one is going back. I had pretty-much the exact same results with a similar remote from Philips, so it seems likely they are both using a 3rd party chipset that is flawed.

Did the job within minutes

Sadly, this is useless in the UK, waiting on refund. Should have been advised this was from US, would not have ordered if known

Doing the job , TV is working with this remote, easy to handle .

Bought GE 40081 so we could control TV, volume, Roku (Telstra TV) etc from one remote. Works with Telstra TV out of the box and only took a couple of minutes to program for our TV and Bluray/Home theatre system. Has a comprehensive list of codes included for hundreds of devices. The backlight is also great and fast delivery from US 👍👍👍

¡Me encantó! Ya tenía un control universal de la misma marca, pero después de 10 años de uso continuo se dañó el botón de OK. Por eso busqué otro igual o parecido. No tuve que configurar nada: venía listo para Roku y Samsung, solo le puse las pilas y funcionó de inmediato.