Take control of your home theater experience. The URC-A6 Pre-Programmed Learning Remote from Universal Remote can replace up to six individual remote controls and features a dedicated light control button that gives you the power to control your home entertainment system with a single remote.
This handy universal remote is compatible with thousands of A/V devices because it comes programmed with an extensive library of codes. This remote has multiple set-up options including a "Quick Set-up" which does almost all of the work for you. You can also teach your new URC-A6 the commands from other remote controls with the "Learning" feature.
It also features one-button Macros to launch an automated series of interconnected commands. These can turn on your TV, cable box, DVD player, and surround sound system all at the same time with the touch of a single button. The URC-A6 even offers four "My Favorites" buttons that let you program five channels each for one-touch access to certain channels.
| Remote | |
|---|---|
| IR Signal | Yes |
| IR Learning | Yes, IR Frequencies 15 kHz to 100 kHz |
| RF Signal | No |
| RF Channels | No |
| RF Transmission Base | No |
| Operating Distance | 30-50' (9-15 m) |
| Max Controlled Devices | 6 |
| Memory | Yes |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | No |
| LCD Size | N/A |
| Display Colors | N/A |
| LCD Backlight | N/A |
| Button Backlight | Yes |
| Macro Capability | 6 Macros of up to 20 Steps Each |
| Connector | No |
| Audio | No |
| Digital Media Slot | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | None |
| Battery Type | 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries (Included) |
| Battery Life | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 1.1 x 8.75" (5.3 x 2.8 x 22.2 cm) |
| Weight |
6.9 oz (195.6 g)
1
Please Note:Weight includes batteries close |
| Color | Black |
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Comments about Universal Remote URC-A6 Pre-Programmed Learning Remote:
Really easy to set, works fine exept it is very sensible, pressing slowly a key sometimes results in 2 touches.
Apart from that, for the price, it is perfect
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The A6 learned my TV and Cable box remotes without any problems. However, it could only learn the '0' and '1' buttons from my HD OTA/cable DVR (Brite View BV-980H). UniversalRemote tech support says the A6 cannot even learn the codes since this DVR is not in their database. I wonder how many other devices it can't learn?
Will be returning and buying the Harmony 650 which includes this DVR in their on-line database.
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This universal remote costs less than $15 and that is what you get. It is better than the [@] remote and does address several pieces of equipment but it has many shortcomings. TV programming began great by pressing a couple buttons and it was done; channels, sound and all the normal TV stuff. No complaint. DVD, not so good. The program codes provided wanted to turn off my different brand TV as well as the DVD but didn't turn it on, (Don't know if that is a feature or accident?). There was no button that I found that would open my LG DVD tray. I gave up and went to home theatre. Audio code worked fine and it programmed. Volume works but no buttons that I found to change input source for my equipment, (TV, DVD, radio tuner, Roku is not compatable, etc.) "Input" button was unresponsive. In short, after struggling with it for about an hour, I still have to collect all my remotes before retiring to a chair. Maybe I'll get ambitious and try again later.
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This remote offered everything that I was looking for and easy to program and easy to use. The learning function did program my sound bar, however I did have to program every function, like volume up, volume down, mute and power button. Priced right.
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I also own a URC-WR7 and a Logictech Harmony One. The URC-A6 is similiar to the WR7 - with capacity for one less device and no back lighting. However, the A6 is easier to hold and use one handed. Once you understand the programming methodology, the URC units are easy to program. I particularly like the 4 programmable favorite keys. You can program each key to cycle through 5 or more channels (depending on whether channels use 1, 2, or 3 digits). I use one key for 7 broadcast channels. The second key for sports channels. The third key for movie channels. And because my cable provider groups channel numbers by type of material, I use the fourth key to cycle through the start point of 4 groups of interet to me (and the channel up and down buttons to move within each group).
For complex systems - e.g. home theater, I prefer the Harmony unit. A common problem is that one device won't do what it is supposed to because you had the remote tilted a little off and the device did not see all or part of the signal sent to it. The Harmony unit allows you to easily recover from such problems. It is also much easier to program complex interactions among multiple devices with the Harmony unit.
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I use this remote for my Denon receiver, Sony TV and Samsung Bluray player. It works great. The only drawbacks are that the pause button doesn't work for the Bluray, and I can't figure out how to make it select different inputs on my receiver. Other than that it's 5-stars!
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Been using a URC-A6 for more than two years and there's hardly any commands this thing can't be taught. Just bought another to use with our bedroom HTPC. There's simply nothing better in this price range. The dual IR transmitters provide great range and fast switching. Very smooth button operation. My only minor gripe: I wish Universal had designed this to use AA batteries, as AAA battery life in high use could be better. Also, after two years of use, there's minor smudging on some of the labels on frequently used buttons -- but that happens on all remotes. Overall, love this thing.
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Great little remote. low cost easy to program and quick delivery.
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