Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

DIRECTV IR RF Universal Remote Control RC66RX

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
405
Unverified
52
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Review Analysis - 540 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Remote
 142
remotes, directv, rf, ir, direct tv
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Probably because this new remote is new it works perfectly even when it's cold. ... This replacement remote looks just like the one replaced but works better.  ...  "
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" ...  Good old fashioned remote that works.  ...  "
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" ...  Much better and responsive than the RC73 genie remote.  ...  "
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" ...  The remote looks brand new, it came with batteries and it works great. ... This remote (RC66RX) connected to both my tv and my Genie DVR and works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Remote works great.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are using a IR repeater, you have to bypass that and point directly in front the box to program your IR devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased a replacement remote after my puppy destroyed the original.  ...  "
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" ...  works great, went to google "how to setup RC66RX remote" followed directions and bingo . ... Funny how both remotes digit 2 went out.  ...  "
Delivery
 51
delivery, arrived, shipping, quickly, delivered
+100%
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" ...  This arrived two days after I ordered it.  ...  "
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" ...  It was in my mailbox two days after I ordered it.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and was shipped to me very quickly!  ...  "
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" ...  As described and super fast delivery to Canada.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived on time and works fine  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described and arrived on-time.  ...  "
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" ...  fast delivery,exactly what we needed.  ...  "
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" ...  The price with overnight shipment was dirt cheap and Amazon delivered as promised.  ...  "
Marketplace
 50
amazon, thanks, like the original, works as expected, thank
+100%
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" ...  Product details were exactly as explained.  ...  "
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" ...  Work as expected  ...  "
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" ...  The Direct TV company wanted $30. ... These are identical.  ...  "
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" ...  should have bought one sooner. ... Thanks for sending it quick.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described and arrived on-time.  ...  "
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" ...  This is why I love Amazon got it the next day.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought from Amazon instead.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank perfect what i need it  ...  "
Ease of Use
 44
easy, works great, set, easy to set, tv
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Easy to set up if you have the correct codes.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to program to the DVR (HR54/500).  ...  "
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" ...  Worked with the Direct TV without programming and setting it up to work with the TV was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  We were able to program without any problems.  ...  "
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" ...  And it was easy to program—it took just a couple of minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  no instructions but was able to use Direct tv booklet to set up. ... easy to do  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to program.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up too.  ...  "
Price
 42
low, thanks, reasonable, directv, deal
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Great value,at a great price  ...  "
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" ...  The price was right.  ...  "
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" ...  The price can't be beat anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  An, the cost was less than I anticipated.  ...  "
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" ...  Couldn't find it for a better price anywhere!  ...  "
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" ...  reasonable price for replacement  ...  "
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" ...  Good item at an incredible price.  ...  "
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" ...  Works like the originals at 1/3 of the price.  ...  "
Setup
 32
instructions, easy, works great, setup, easy to program
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Took the batteries out of the old one, put the batteries, (that came with it) in the new one, went through the easy set up and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked with the Direct TV without programming and setting it up to work with the TV was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Product details were exactly as explained.  ...  "
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" ...  And it was easy to program—it took just a couple of minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  no instructions but was able to use Direct tv booklet to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  works great, went to google "how to setup RC66RX remote" followed directions and bingo .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up too.  ...  "
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" ...  Works just the same, was easy to program.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 31
working, replacement, replace, remote, remotes
+94%
-6%
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" ...  They worked flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  got it programmed and it is working fine  ...  "
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" ...  Eventually got it to work properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Great replacement for one that stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  The instructions were so simple - I'm a hundred years old & programed them quickly - and was able to get on with my life.  ...  "
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" ...  These work quite well as a replacement for the remote that came with the DirectTV installations, but quit after several years' use.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked perfectly well and cost a lot less.  ...  "
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" ...  Upgraded replacement for older DirecTV remotes that stopped working.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 19
direct, receiver, newer, genie, codes
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Note/Hint: I got this to work with a Westinghouse TV and Direct TV.  ...  "
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" ...  And give these to someone who continues with Direct TV.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with box and with TV.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easily paired & set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Works Perfectly with my TV and DirecTV receiver.  ...  "
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" ...  And controls the TV!  ...  "
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" ...  Using it with a genie mini.  ...  "
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" ...  They work perfectly, I do not have to point directly to the TV.  ...  "
Product As Described
 16
exactly as described, described, works as advertised, worked, product
+100%
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" ...  Product details were exactly as explained.  ...  "
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" ...  Work as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described and arrived on-time.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent product as described!  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
Controls
 15
button, remote, respond, pwr, old remote
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Controls tv great. ... Best part is it doesn't click when you push buttons  ...  "
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" ...  I was easily able to connect all my devices to this one remote to turn on and off and volume control too.  ...  "
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" ...  And controls the TV!  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, nice having all the buttons work again.  ...  "
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" ...  I forgot what it was like to push a button and have the tv actually respond, I am like a tv God! ... I change channels and I pause programming the way other people do, successfully and with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Really nice having all of my remote control buttons actually work now.  ...  "
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" ...  now I can use all the buttons again, feels much better now.  ...  "
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" ...  We upgraded to HD and got new controls.  ...  "
Battery Life
 12
even came, came with batteries, new, comes with batteries, replacement
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Comes with batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  And even came with batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  This works great, and even comes with batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Put in batteries and point and click.  ...  "
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" ...  They even came with batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Even came with batteries  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with two batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Very affordable and nice new replacement, with batteries!  ...  "
Original Product
 11
like the original, like, great just like, original, originals
+100%
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" ...  These are identical.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, just like the original.  ...  "
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" ...  Just works like the original.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, just like the original  ...  "
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" ...  Works like original  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent OEM quality.  ...  "
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" ...  works like the original  ...  "
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" ...  They work just like the originals.  ...  "
ISP
 10
works, worked, fine, satellite, rf
+100%
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" ...  Works well with HR24. ... Works for RF for the satellite box.  ...  "
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" ...  all set to go!  ...  "
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" ...  It was just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed!  ...  "
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" ...  it worked with the genie from Directv.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to program all my equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "

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