Customer Rating: 
Summary: Amazing
Comment: This remote is fantastic. It has very easy programming instructions and can very easily clean up space on your coffee table. This remote works very effeciently and works on all of my remote control tv appliances like cable and DVR. It even works with Cox digital cable. This is a fantastic remote and the only downside is batery life but some rechargeable batteries can easily fix that Great buy
Customer Rating:
Summary: Does it all
Comment: This is my second all in one remote. Works great. I don't use the motion turn-on feature as it will eat your batteries up. I keep going back to these remotes for the one push feature. I can program the remote to turn on several devices with one push of a button, and then turn them all off at one time too. Would purchase again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Solid product, terrific functionality, s-m-a-l-l buttons
Comment: I confess this review to be a bit biased. The URC-6960 was a replacement for a beloved Kameleon, 8-in-1 controller -- a simultaneous battery hog + remote control godsend for nearly 5 years time. The 8-in-1 would still be going strong, in fact, if not for it being dropped for the umpteenth -- and final time. But I digress.
The URC-6960, however, is a more than capable replacement. A solid casing, touch screen and battery compartment combine to create durability the 8-in-1 could only dream of. The 6960 not only looks like a universal remote, in now feels akin to one as well. The thin, flat 8-in-1 is now a lighter and rectangular.
Moreover, battery life is substantially improved. Disable the wonky motion sensitivity (which plagued the 8-in-1 model) and one can go weeks without thinking of a battery change. Blasphemous perhaps, but finally a Kameleon controller devoid of an endless supply of rechargeable batteries at ready.
Related, the URC-6960 is heads and shoulders above its predecessors in custom function programmability. Numerous phone calls leading to downloadable codes are now a thing of the past. This remote is a Mensa genius; I've yet to find a function it didn't learn instantly and flawlessly...even from the most obscure of devices.
Still, the URC-6960 'aint perfect. There's a STEEP learning curve in programming the thing...even while reading the instruction manual in tandem. Also, the buttons on this are small. So small, expect to press multiple and/or the wrong button[s] simultaneously. I literally found myself mapping adjacent buttons to the same function to eliminate annoying and accidental button presses.
These shortcomings aside, having gone Kameleon...I can never go back to a standard, LCD-free universal remote. Ignoring chic factor, there's something enormously intuitive about an intelligent, visualized representation of device functions. Not to mention the URC-6960 clocks in at $100 less than the cheapest, more robust Logitech (or equivalent) graphics-based universal. That alone makes this a near must-purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Sucks
Comment: Does not have enough preprogrammed components. I was only able to get rid of 2 of my 5 remote.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Terrific Remote
Comment: On taking the Kameleon remote (URC-6960) from its box, I was immediately pleased with its shape and balance. After placing four AAA batteries into its case, I enjoyed the large luminescent touch screen that came to life by simply lifting or touching the remote. Easily, in even a darken room, I could clearly see and operate each touch key that had previously been hidden under the remote’s smooth outer top blue surface. That blue luminescent surface then stands out in contrast to the remote’s sleek black base and silver trim. Looking more like a piece of modern art then a remote, I was pleased to find it operated just as magnificently as it looked.
To control a device such as the TV, VCR, DVD, Audio, PVR, Home Theather or Cable, I only needed to lightly press a finger tip to the appropriate icon; that icon then smoothly responded in an animated acknowledgement. Impressively, the remote’s touch-keys then switched to illuminate only those keys for that device while all other unneeded keys disappears. This pleasantly reduces confusion and distraction when navigating through the remote’s multi-capabilities. The remote’s changing and different luminous display to match the keys for each different device makes this remote a breeze to master; this clever changing touch screen giving rise to the Kameleon’s namesake – i.e., a chameleon.
Satisfyingly, the Kameleon easily eliminated my need for those cumbersome and often poorly designed remotes bundled with one’s original electronic equipment. This universal remote came — like most universal remotes — with a substantial library of built-in product codes supporting a wide range of devices and manufactures. While the Kameleon was preset at the factory to operate certain Cable box, PVR (DVR), RCA’s TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver, DVD player or Audio Receivers — my devices were not under those default settings. But, by touching the setup key, the remote’s display would change revealing a special luminescent display where I could then program the remote. The previous keys disappear and now only the program keys are visible such as the: “Device Set” to insert a code from the User’s Guide to work a device; a “Search” key to let the remote scan to find a needed “code”; a “Brightness” key to adjust the display; a “Learn Key” to easily teach the Kameleon any special functions from the original remote, and the “Mode” key that allowed assigning my second DVD player to work under one of the device icons that was not currently being used. Also, other keys to adjust how long the display light is on, set the vibration sensitivity and a convenient universal volume lock across all devices.
To load my TV code into the remote, I manually turned on my TV, then pressed and held the “Set up” key on the Kameleon remote for 2-seconds bringing up the “Program Keys”. I then pressed the “Device Setup” key, which in turn revealed the uncluttered programming screen. Here, I merely pressed the TV icon, which animates in response. Using the number key (1-0) that appeared, I merely pressed in my particular TV’s code “0-0-4-7” as I had found listed in the comprehensive User’s Guide. The remote recognized the code and flashed twice in acceptance. I aimed the remote at the TV and pressed the “Power” key — and the TV turns off as further proof of the remote being successfully programmed for my GE TV. I used the same simple steps in turn for my VCR, Audio, and DVD player. The Kameleon worked everything. Programming took less than 3 minutes (having looked up the codes for my brands in advance in the accompanying User’s Guide).
I was very pleased with the Kameleon and delighted to have found a good price for it on Amazon.com. However, my real appreciation for this universal remote grew when I came to understand its upgrade feature. Just days after buying the Kameleon, I bought a new ILO DVD recorder that only recently came out onto the market.
Unfortunately, the ILO though a great little DVD unit, nonetheless, had a remote with tiny buttons and a layout impossible to discern in ambient lighting. In vain, I contacted ILO in hopes of obtaining a code that I could program into my Kameleon; their response was no universal remote could handle their new DVD recorder code and I would have to make do with the ILO remote. Since the Kameleon is more than a universal remote, I though I would use its “learning” capabilities to train the Kameleon directly from the ILO’s remote. However, there is a limit on most “learning” remotes as to how many keys that can be stored in a learning remote’s memory (usually between 17-28 keys). The ILO remote had 44-keys of which forty I though to be necessary for my needs. This overtaxed the Kameleon’s ability to “learn”.
Happily, the Kameleon is not just a universal learning remote — but also an upgradeable remote which sets it apart from most remotes. It was relatively simple to have One For All, the makers of the Kameleon, to insert a special new code into my Kameleon that now would perfectly work with the new ILO DVD recorder. Rather than being obsolete owing to new equipment coming out on the market — my Kameleon remained good as new if not “better than new”.
One For All’s company support was terrific; the upgrade was free costing me only $3 in postage to mail the remote to back to them; they mailed it back for fee all in less than 3 days. More recent versions of the Kameleon allow for such device codes to be transmitted over the phone or by computer for even easier upgrades. By adjusting and lowering the Kameleon’s brightness and sensitivity levels, I have gone six weeks without battery change. (Of course a backlight remote uses more battery output than a non lighted remote; but for me a backlight remote is essential and the Kameleon excels). The Kameleon line with either the touch keys, which I like, or the button version for people who like the tactile feel when pushing a button— is an excellent universal, learning and upgradeable remote. The Kameleon offers a wonderful change to the way and ease in controlling numerous devices and freeing oneself from the complexities in using a myriad of separate and non-uniformed remotes.
Summary: Amazing
Comment: This remote is fantastic. It has very easy programming instructions and can very easily clean up space on your coffee table. This remote works very effeciently and works on all of my remote control tv appliances like cable and DVR. It even works with Cox digital cable. This is a fantastic remote and the only downside is batery life but some rechargeable batteries can easily fix that Great buy
Customer Rating:
Summary: Does it all
Comment: This is my second all in one remote. Works great. I don't use the motion turn-on feature as it will eat your batteries up. I keep going back to these remotes for the one push feature. I can program the remote to turn on several devices with one push of a button, and then turn them all off at one time too. Would purchase again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Solid product, terrific functionality, s-m-a-l-l buttons
Comment: I confess this review to be a bit biased. The URC-6960 was a replacement for a beloved Kameleon, 8-in-1 controller -- a simultaneous battery hog + remote control godsend for nearly 5 years time. The 8-in-1 would still be going strong, in fact, if not for it being dropped for the umpteenth -- and final time. But I digress.
The URC-6960, however, is a more than capable replacement. A solid casing, touch screen and battery compartment combine to create durability the 8-in-1 could only dream of. The 6960 not only looks like a universal remote, in now feels akin to one as well. The thin, flat 8-in-1 is now a lighter and rectangular.
Moreover, battery life is substantially improved. Disable the wonky motion sensitivity (which plagued the 8-in-1 model) and one can go weeks without thinking of a battery change. Blasphemous perhaps, but finally a Kameleon controller devoid of an endless supply of rechargeable batteries at ready.
Related, the URC-6960 is heads and shoulders above its predecessors in custom function programmability. Numerous phone calls leading to downloadable codes are now a thing of the past. This remote is a Mensa genius; I've yet to find a function it didn't learn instantly and flawlessly...even from the most obscure of devices.
Still, the URC-6960 'aint perfect. There's a STEEP learning curve in programming the thing...even while reading the instruction manual in tandem. Also, the buttons on this are small. So small, expect to press multiple and/or the wrong button[s] simultaneously. I literally found myself mapping adjacent buttons to the same function to eliminate annoying and accidental button presses.
These shortcomings aside, having gone Kameleon...I can never go back to a standard, LCD-free universal remote. Ignoring chic factor, there's something enormously intuitive about an intelligent, visualized representation of device functions. Not to mention the URC-6960 clocks in at $100 less than the cheapest, more robust Logitech (or equivalent) graphics-based universal. That alone makes this a near must-purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Sucks
Comment: Does not have enough preprogrammed components. I was only able to get rid of 2 of my 5 remote.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Terrific Remote
Comment: On taking the Kameleon remote (URC-6960) from its box, I was immediately pleased with its shape and balance. After placing four AAA batteries into its case, I enjoyed the large luminescent touch screen that came to life by simply lifting or touching the remote. Easily, in even a darken room, I could clearly see and operate each touch key that had previously been hidden under the remote’s smooth outer top blue surface. That blue luminescent surface then stands out in contrast to the remote’s sleek black base and silver trim. Looking more like a piece of modern art then a remote, I was pleased to find it operated just as magnificently as it looked.
To control a device such as the TV, VCR, DVD, Audio, PVR, Home Theather or Cable, I only needed to lightly press a finger tip to the appropriate icon; that icon then smoothly responded in an animated acknowledgement. Impressively, the remote’s touch-keys then switched to illuminate only those keys for that device while all other unneeded keys disappears. This pleasantly reduces confusion and distraction when navigating through the remote’s multi-capabilities. The remote’s changing and different luminous display to match the keys for each different device makes this remote a breeze to master; this clever changing touch screen giving rise to the Kameleon’s namesake – i.e., a chameleon.
Satisfyingly, the Kameleon easily eliminated my need for those cumbersome and often poorly designed remotes bundled with one’s original electronic equipment. This universal remote came — like most universal remotes — with a substantial library of built-in product codes supporting a wide range of devices and manufactures. While the Kameleon was preset at the factory to operate certain Cable box, PVR (DVR), RCA’s TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver, DVD player or Audio Receivers — my devices were not under those default settings. But, by touching the setup key, the remote’s display would change revealing a special luminescent display where I could then program the remote. The previous keys disappear and now only the program keys are visible such as the: “Device Set” to insert a code from the User’s Guide to work a device; a “Search” key to let the remote scan to find a needed “code”; a “Brightness” key to adjust the display; a “Learn Key” to easily teach the Kameleon any special functions from the original remote, and the “Mode” key that allowed assigning my second DVD player to work under one of the device icons that was not currently being used. Also, other keys to adjust how long the display light is on, set the vibration sensitivity and a convenient universal volume lock across all devices.
To load my TV code into the remote, I manually turned on my TV, then pressed and held the “Set up” key on the Kameleon remote for 2-seconds bringing up the “Program Keys”. I then pressed the “Device Setup” key, which in turn revealed the uncluttered programming screen. Here, I merely pressed the TV icon, which animates in response. Using the number key (1-0) that appeared, I merely pressed in my particular TV’s code “0-0-4-7” as I had found listed in the comprehensive User’s Guide. The remote recognized the code and flashed twice in acceptance. I aimed the remote at the TV and pressed the “Power” key — and the TV turns off as further proof of the remote being successfully programmed for my GE TV. I used the same simple steps in turn for my VCR, Audio, and DVD player. The Kameleon worked everything. Programming took less than 3 minutes (having looked up the codes for my brands in advance in the accompanying User’s Guide).
I was very pleased with the Kameleon and delighted to have found a good price for it on Amazon.com. However, my real appreciation for this universal remote grew when I came to understand its upgrade feature. Just days after buying the Kameleon, I bought a new ILO DVD recorder that only recently came out onto the market.
Unfortunately, the ILO though a great little DVD unit, nonetheless, had a remote with tiny buttons and a layout impossible to discern in ambient lighting. In vain, I contacted ILO in hopes of obtaining a code that I could program into my Kameleon; their response was no universal remote could handle their new DVD recorder code and I would have to make do with the ILO remote. Since the Kameleon is more than a universal remote, I though I would use its “learning” capabilities to train the Kameleon directly from the ILO’s remote. However, there is a limit on most “learning” remotes as to how many keys that can be stored in a learning remote’s memory (usually between 17-28 keys). The ILO remote had 44-keys of which forty I though to be necessary for my needs. This overtaxed the Kameleon’s ability to “learn”.
Happily, the Kameleon is not just a universal learning remote — but also an upgradeable remote which sets it apart from most remotes. It was relatively simple to have One For All, the makers of the Kameleon, to insert a special new code into my Kameleon that now would perfectly work with the new ILO DVD recorder. Rather than being obsolete owing to new equipment coming out on the market — my Kameleon remained good as new if not “better than new”.
One For All’s company support was terrific; the upgrade was free costing me only $3 in postage to mail the remote to back to them; they mailed it back for fee all in less than 3 days. More recent versions of the Kameleon allow for such device codes to be transmitted over the phone or by computer for even easier upgrades. By adjusting and lowering the Kameleon’s brightness and sensitivity levels, I have gone six weeks without battery change. (Of course a backlight remote uses more battery output than a non lighted remote; but for me a backlight remote is essential and the Kameleon excels). The Kameleon line with either the touch keys, which I like, or the button version for people who like the tactile feel when pushing a button— is an excellent universal, learning and upgradeable remote. The Kameleon offers a wonderful change to the way and ease in controlling numerous devices and freeing oneself from the complexities in using a myriad of separate and non-uniformed remotes.