The bottom line is I would recommend this remote to anyone willing to shell out for the somewhat steep price tag. One blaster can hit all the devices in my cabinet despite them being on three different shelves. It combined with the IR blaster work much more reliably than the old remote repeater I used with my previous remote.

I've had to add soft power buttons to my most often used activity screens to work around the inevitable missed power command here and there. Rather than taking advantage of devices which have discrete power on/off commands, it keeps track of the state and uses the power toggle command. My biggest complaint is the 'power state' method of turning devices on and off. You just can't have macros assigned to buttons. While this is a legitimate complaint, it's worth noting that you can insert commands into any of the activity macros. I read all the reviews prior to buying it and the biggest complaint was the lack of macros. There was a bit of a learning curve getting everything working, but now all the components work properly. I've had the remote for a couple months now and I'm very happy with it. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned Some older models, the back develops a 'sticky' film that can be removed with 'Turtle Wax's Bug and Tar Remover' (per URC). Older used models have a history of bad keypads (which can be replaced thru a dealer)ĥ. Rechargeable cells will need a 3rd party charger AA/AAA type (plenty to choose from.)Ĥ. The original dedicated software can be updated but the database is not current unlike the CCP universal software (that can be used on all their current remotes).ģ. These are sold new by a dealer intended to be programed by that dealer hence the higher price th ou not much higher than the defunct Harmony remotes.Ģ. Software either the older, dedicated version or the current CCP is only available thru a URC dealer. Individual devices can be saved by themselves separate from the entire remotes programming.ġ. Very easy to move devices around on different positions or pages.ĩ. Remote RF unit available to send IR signals from that to your equipment if necessary.Ĩ.

Six 'soft' keys at the top with full flexibility.Ħ. Uses four common AAA cells either Alkaline or rechargeable with a 3rd party charger (around $20).ĥ. Available used these are very inexpensive.Ģ.

Urc remote programming