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Customer Reviews for DIRECTV Universal Remote
DIRECTV Universal Remote
Model: RC64
SKU: 8462184
UPC: 185463000542
This remote features a code library to make it easy to control up to 4 of your A/V components.
Average Customer Rating:
3.6
out of 5
(16 Reviews) 16
Rating Snapshot 16 reviews
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7
4 stars
3
3 stars
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2 stars
1
1 star
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62% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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10 out of
16)
Customer Reviews for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Review 1 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Replaced bad Direct TV remote no setup required
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Ease of Set Up
4.0
What's great about it: Using the setup directions that came with it made it easy to set up for multi devices.
This universal remote is the first to actually work for us.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 2 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Review 3 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Nice replacement unit
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: AzDunn
from Tucson, Az
on 12/02/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Ease of Set Up
4.0
Durability
3.0
Glad to find a unit that works like the original. I would recommend it to anyone needing to replace their DiretTV unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Same old product
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: hhgall
from Illinois
on 09/21/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Ease of Set Up
4.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: The price
What's not so great: No improvements
No change from my previous one. When a change my dvr to hddvr the remote control is the same that Iwas usingin the past the 2years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Easier than purchasing from Directv
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: AmesD
from Pennsylvania
on 12/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Ease of Set Up
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Exact replacement
I purchased to remotes to replace remotes my son had damaged at my in-laws. I attempted to order the remotes directly from Directv, however this turned out to be a time consuming project. I found the exact remotes online and my son gave them as Christmas present with an apology note.
The remotes are exact replacements and since they are the same remotes there was not learning curve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 6 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Broke w/ in 6 months
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Griswald
from Minneapolis, MN
on 10/10/2010
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: Short life
My remote broke w/ in 6 months of having it. No I don't play football with it, however I like to watch football with it as I have sunday ticket. Now I'll be rushing to BB before the games start to get a new one. Also, I always noticed a lag when looking through my guide, now that my remote is broken I'm using the buttons on the receiver and no more lag - so I have to assume the lag was between the controller and the receiver. Seems like these are just poorly built.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Great Remote
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: WGLim
from Michigan
on 04/20/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: The featrures and the ease of the large numbered and lettered buttons
What's not so great: nothing
love this remote. one of my favorite features is the two buttons that allow you to turn off an tv and satellite both at the same time. Would advise others to buy this remote.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 8 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
R U Playing FOOTBALL with these Remotes???
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: KTerry
from Durham, NC
on 03/08/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Combines lots of commonly used features into a concise remote!
What's not so great: The only downside is kids with dirty hands on the nice white remote...
My enitre family (Mom & Dad, and their 4 children) became immediate members of DIRECTV the very day that it became available to us in the summer of 1991 at all of our Vacation Homes and all of our Residences. We loved DIRECTV instantly and within 12 months we all had removed all of those 15 ft diameter satellite Receivers and dishes and to the trash they went. Thank the LORD! We had our beautiful yards back!! In these past 19 going on 20 years, NONE OF US have ever had a Remote Control from DIRECTV to BREAK Mid-stream! We have had some issues with the receivers themsleves, but NOT a single one was due to the remote controllers. I am an a Mathematical Science Major and Telecommunications Engineer from UNC-CH! One thing I have always considered to be a PLUS in the technological age is the fact that DIRECTV has kept a version of their original Directv Remote Control that came with it's first model by RCA which was then a BLACK remote with Blue, Red, and Black buttons with white writing with the only MAJOR changes being much LARGER NUMBERS with White Keys with Black, Red, and Blue writing and a white face! Thus this makes it much easier for the technologically challenged generations that are now much older than their 50's!
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 9 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Purchase something else if you can
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: OUBobcat1
from Bishopville, OH
on 01/24/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up
What's not so great: Replaced three times this year
I would encourage you to purchase another type of universal remote. This one will stop working for you within a year or sooner. It is very easy to set up, but not sure why they just stop working. I enjoy having all the buttons that allow you to control the DVR options, so you might not be able to use another remote. Just make sure you keep receipts and packaging to be able to return the product to exchange.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Flimsy Remotes
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Shuppie
from McKinney, TX
on 10/17/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up. Does what it does.
What's not so great: Switch on top to swap devices breaks OFTEN!
Not a terrible remote, it does what it's supposed to do. BUT the switch on the top that swaps the devices you are switching between is FLIMSY!!! I've had DirecTV for 2 years, and have broken 3 of these things all the same way. The switch on the top breaks, ALWAYS taking the remote out of DTV mode and rendering it useless. I don't even use this switch! It's not that it wears out, it breaks on the first time you move it. I can't imagine how fast it will break if you actually use the switch on a regular basis to control another device(s).
If you have kids, do yourself a favor and put some tape over the switch so it doesn't move. As I said, my kids have broken 3 remotes in 2 years just moving the switch.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-7points
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Review 11 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Nice, almost-universal remote.
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Almost universal support for most TVs and DVD players.
What's not so great: Slow response to receiver.
This remote came with and is mostly used for our DirecTV receivers. It recognized our TVs: a 2005 Toshiba rear-projection TV, and two ~10-year old TVs. However it did not recognize some of our DVD players, home theater systems. Not a big deal.
My main gripe is its slow response between remote and receiver, such as when scrolling through channel listings or searching for shows. Otherwise, this a good remote.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 12 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Horrible Remote
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from rpv,CA
on 12/28/2008
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: not much
What's not so great: can't control my tv or amplifier
For all the money you pay for Directv you would think a good remote would be included. It won't turn my flat panel on (view sonic) and it won't control my receiver. Don't buy it if you have a home theater or in my case even a simple set up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-5points
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Review 13 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
A Poorly Designed and Inferior Remote
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: 4veritas
from Oregon
on 11/20/2008
Value for Price
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Rubberized Back
What's not so great: Not Well Thought out with Unlit, Stiff Buttons,
The remote is not ergonomically designed, with the buttons being unlit, very stiff and difficult to use for anyone with a joint disorder such as arthritis. Unless you hold the remote number keys down just the right amount of time, either the number will not register or it will be repeated (e.g., pressing channel 2 may result in channel 22). However, and unlike all other remotes I've used, holding the up and down arrow key buttons does not result in cycling through a menu; instead you must press the up or down buttons repeatedly to arrive at your selection. Unlike other remotes, this one is not at all forgiving if you do not point it directly at the receiver and TV. It is white and dirties easily. Finally, changing channels is not instantaneous, in fact, not even close, taking 4-11 seconds, although this is probably a function of the receiver.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
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Review 14 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
Good Buy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Kaspar
from Lake Houston,Texas
on 08/11/2008
What's great about it: works fine
What's not so great: nothing
It works well with all my stuff ,I go to other rooms in the house and use it on all the direct tv dvrs
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 15 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
so so
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: price and size
What's not so great: programming
Well, I am pretty technologically savvy but this device wouldn't hook up to two different devices in my house. One was a sony tv and the other was a panasonic dvd player. Both are only a couple years old. I tried the auto and manual programming methods. I guess I should contact the manufacturer or something but, oh well. Otherwise the size, weight, and buttons are pretty nice for this remote considering the pricing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 16 for DIRECTV Universal Remote
It Works!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: a7467
from California
on 12/07/2007
I purchased a Viore TV and it was a floor model and it didnt come with a remote. I currently have Directv and I had the RC32 remote. Called Viore and the remote was backordered and cost 65 dollars! Yikes, not about to pay that for a remote. So I looked up this new remote on Directv website, typed in my TV brand and it said this one well do the trick! And......well Im writing this review because its works!
TV off and on, volume and menu!
TV off and on, volume and menu!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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