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DIRECTV RC73B Universal Backlit Remote
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
218
Old Reviews
90
Unverified
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Remote
40backlit, directv, remotes, lighted remote, direct tv
+85%
-15%
" ... This is a great alternative to the more expensive (and complicated) universal remotes that require logging in to a website to set up. ... All we use this remote for is our TV and the satellite box, so it works well for that kind of application. ... We wanted a lighted remote since this device is used to control the TV and satellite box in our bedroom, and we typically are watching TV with the lights out. ... "
" ... When guests visit who have a different TV provider, they are usually unfamiliar with a new remote. ... "
" ... Remote works perfectly, using it via RF. ... "
" ... Works great and is back lit, took a bit to figure out how to program, but so nice to have a lighted remote in bedroom. ... "
" ... This is the new AT&T version it has their logo on the remote. ... "
" ... This remote works great for me. ... "
" ... great remote, love the back light. ... "
" ... Why this isn't standard remote from Direct TV I don't know, but glad to have it. ... "
Controls
18buttons, remote, press, clicking noise, backlight
+33%
-67%
" ... Still can’t use the remote in the dark as intended as only one button is backlight and it’s not enough light to be able to guage where your key buttons are on the remote. ... "
" ... This remote has a button on the side for the backlight feature but instead of turning the lights on it either turns the entire back light feature ON or OFF. ... That means you actually have to push one of the remote buttons with the lights off to actually turn on the lights to see what you are doing. ... As a result you have to do some unintended action with the remote(change the volume, change the channel, pause, etc) to do anything else in the dark. ... It would be nice if it worked like the X1 remote or, at the very least, allow the button on the side to just turn on the light instead of totally enabling or disabling the light feature. ... "
" ... The light button on the side is a bit awkward to use. ... "
" ... There is a button on the left side to turn the function on or off so it does not use the back lighting all the time. ... "
" ... It was particularly hard to distinguish the Record button from the Red Circle button. ... Another Chinese made product with poor quality control. ... "
" ... The backlight only activates AFTER you press a button. ... I mean, the whole point of a lighted remote is so you can see the buttons BEFORE you go searching for the button you want, no? ... "
" ... Update: Turns out the buttons do light up when pressed. ... The side button is another option for illumination. ... My only complaint is that you have to hit a small button on the side to illuminate the keys. ... "
" ... The button layout is a little different and takes a while to get used to (I memorized the button layout of the old one and could press all the buttons without looking). ... The colored buttons are gone, but I'm sure their functions can be found in other buttons (there is a red button that can still be used to delete programs). ... Also, the guide and list buttons are now at the top, which unfortunately are the buttons that I used the most. ... There is also a clicking noise when you press some of the buttons, but it doesn't bother me at all. ... When you press the buttons, it lights up, however, there is a side button that will also turn on the lights. ... Also, there is no need to move the switch at the top like the old remotes, In fact, there is not switch. ... "
Ease of Use
12program, light, use, set, awkward
+83%
-17%
" ... It was a snap to program. ... "
" ... Set up was super simple. ... "
" ... The instructions were right in the package and easy to follow. ... "
" ... Very easy to program controls three devices and is back lit for night time use a good purchase ... "
" ... Easy to install and love the fact it has a light on it. ... "
" ... Easy to set-up! ... "
" ... It is easy to program once you get the code. ... "
" ... Programmed it anyway, which was easy. ... "
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