» Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control
Price: $176.90
Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (25 reviews)
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Manufacturer: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (25 reviews)
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Manufacturer: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control Details
Batteries Included: 0Binding: Electronics
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0656787208506
Feature: 20 different components can be programmed with up to 4 pages of LCD screens and 33 buttons each
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Model: 8062
Publisher: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Studio: Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control Features
- 20 different components can be programmed with up to 4 pages of LCD screens and 33 buttons each
- Memory offers up to 912 potential macros with up to 190 steps each
- Smart memory back-up feature saves programmed memory for up to 10 years
- Windows-based PC software contains over 1500 different brand/model code sets, and enables custom program design
- Expanded RF capabilities with an extended range up to 100', RF routing to allow independent control over an array of identical components, and operation of up to 15 different equipment locations when used with optional MRF-300 or MRF-250
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Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control Reviews
Customer Rating:Summary: Not for the Electronically Challenged
Comment: The remote does not ship with programming instructions. The pamphlet that ships with it advises you to hire a professional programmer. In San Diego, you can hire the nerds at GeekSquad down at Best Buy to do the programming.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Exactly what I was looking for......
Comment: Easy to program and very responsive. We're back to a one remote household with multiple devices to control. My favorite aspect was the ability to use my PC to set up the commands which sends them to the remote. Any future changes or additions will be a breeze.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Where's the program?
Comment: I received the item within a few days. After several days of trying to get the program to download to the remote, no instructions where included, and a call to the seller, I contacted Universal directly. They told me the program was too outdated to update, so they emailed me a new program and pdf instructions. Fantastic remote. Very Easy to program. This thing can do anything. I also bought the MX 200 Sidekick today for the young one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent functionality, but poor battery life
Comment: I found the programming software easy to use. (Check to make sure the software ships with the unit or is downloadable.) Everything is laid out nicely and the customizability is fantastic! You'll need to buy a USB/RS-232 interface cable if your PC is a recent model that lacks a 90's-style serial port.
The one big gripe I have with this remote is that it guzzles batteries like a marathon runner in the Sahara. A set of four AAA's only lasts about 3-4 weeks, plus there's no low-battery warning before it stops working. When the batteries are almost gone, it will suddenly run a power-on self-test every other time you press a button. You'll definitely want a set of rechargeables for this one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: STONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND
Comment: If you are a professional installer or plan to hire a professional installer then this might be for you.
I originally paid someone to install a home entertainment system and everything including the remote was working fine...
...until, I wanted to add a blu-ray dvd player. Getting something added to work with this remote is a major hassle. There is no online pdf available. To get the software, you have to register your remote and then wait...and wait some more until they accept your registration.
The apparent strategy of the company is to make this remote installer friendly. A regular joe is helpless with this. Therefore they gain the allegiance of installers to recommend and sell this product for them. Anyway, I had a guy out today to reprogram it, figured all of this out, and now will have to have him come back later in the week. Today is a Saturday so contacting the company was not an option as they were closed.
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Editorial Review for Universal Remote Control MX-850 IR/RF Aeros Remote Control:
MX-850 Complete Control Aeros Universal Remote - This universal remote control is designed for the serious home entertainment user. It can control up to 20 components via 33 hard buttons and multiple pages on a built-in LCD. That control can be custom programmed to be extremely precise, with the included Windows-based editing software. With the optional UNV MRF250 base station, you open up even more capabilities. Like up to 100' range indoors and outdoors with self-adhesive emitters, controlling equipment placed all around your house, as well as being able to control up to 6 identical components. 1.4 x 2.1 LCD Up to 4 LCD pages per component Up to 912 potential macro buttons Program up to 50 favorite channels Ergonomically designed for one-hand operation Edit the text on each LCD page as you like (up to 26 screens with 10 buttons per screen, for a total of 260 available text buttons and up to 5 characters per button) Windows-based MX Editor software contains over 1,500 code sets of brands/models - including hard-to-find&specific discrete codes MX Editor Software can also learn new commands and Live Update the IR database over the internet EL Backlighting Laser EtchedButtons Centrally Located Joystick Memory Back-Up - will retain the programmed memory for up to 10 years, even with dead batteries Powered by 4 AAA alkaline batteries (included) Unit Dimensions - 9 (l) x 3 (w) x 1.3 (h) Unit Weight - 8oz. (w/ batteries)